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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2009
Page
4
Gov Strickland says stimulus funds would create about 21 257 jobs and fund 30 bridge projects 83 road programs five waterways improvements and 22 rail projects with rail and air shipping links. Regional decisions remain for 161 million while debates over speed cameras and seat belt enforcement persist.
Lorain will receive 3.38 million in federal stimulus funds to continue the 58 acre waterfront redevelopment begun in 2008 along East Erie and Colorado Avenues. The funding will also cover entrance enhancements, parking expansion, pier deck work, drainage and utilities, and walking trails.
Federal block grants totaling 12 million for the 13th District support energy audits and retrofits in homes and businesses. Cities and counties from Akron to Summit County receive allocations including Elyria 535 500 and Lorain 649 500. funds slated for energy efficient buildings, weatherization, and modernized codes.
Gov. Strickland announced a 774 million transportation package with 603.5 million for 113 road and bridge projects statewide. An additional 68.9 million goes to 22 railroad projects and 50.9 million funds airport and terminal upgrades for freight. North Ridgeville plans 1.457 million to rebuild East River Street and 584,998 to resurface Gateway Boulevard with work starting in early 2010. Mayor Grace says Gateway costs are fully covered and East River Street needs about 70 to 80 percent of a 1.7 million price tag. Federal spending must be used by year end.
In Madison Wisconsin the 787 billion stimulus law requires laborers and mechanics on government projects to be paid prevailing wages, defined as similar area wages and fringe benefits. The rule could boost workers' pay but raise project costs and limit funding for others, upsetting contractors.
North Ridgeville plans a $1.8 million quiet zone at four rail crossings with quad gates on Root Maddock Chestnut Ridge and Race roads. The city has $800000 and seeks $1 million more plus possible state and federal aid, as trains rumble through about 70 to 80 daily. Mayor David Gillock said the project would reduce train whistles and improve safety.
Eaton Township allocates 474,296 to replace a 44 foot two lane bridge over Carpenter Ditch on state Route 83 just south of North Ridgeville. ODOT District 3 spokesman Brian Stacy confirms the project. the bridge built in 1950 last overhauled in 1968. Contact Steve Fogarty at 329-7146 t.com.
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