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Delaware Finance Committee Reviews 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan – August 28, 2025

Meeting Portal — Thursday, August 28, 2025
BodyDelaware, Ohio
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DateThursday, August 28, 2025
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Yep.

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All right, good afternoon, everyone.

0:02

It's 303.

0:03

We will call to order to the Delaware City Finance Committee meeting for August 28th, 2025.

0:08

Roll call, please.

0:08

Mr.

0:09

Hoffman is not here yet.

0:10

Ms.

0:11

Sorry, Mayor Riggle.

0:13

Chair Schaefer.

0:16

Chair Safer.

0:17

Okay.

0:17

Good.

0:18

Item two is approval of the motion summary.

0:20

Approval of the motion summary at the Finance Committee meeting held on August 19th, 2025 as recorded and transcribed.

0:27

All in favor say aye.

0:30

Item three is public comment.

0:32

Anything by email.

0:33

I did not.

0:34

Anyone here want to make comments before we start the meeting today.

0:39

We will move on to roads, bike paths, parking lots, and all things transportation.

0:54

Mayor, um Bill Farino for the record, public works director, and Jonathan Owen, City Engineer, will give the presentation of transportation and public works today.

1:04

So I'm going to start.

1:07

If I can figure this out.

1:10

Thank you.

1:11

Did you do that or did I do that?

1:13

Okay.

1:15

Airport improvements.

1:16

So that would be page two of your capital improvement packet.

1:21

So I want to talk about a couple of improvements out there and um just to start working off the image there, the uh yellowish-orange color there is an actual project.

1:32

It's in the CIP, but under construction this year.

1:35

Uh just to go over some of the highlights, and that's the uh paving of the taxi lanes around hangers DE and F, um, actually under construction right now.

1:46

So in the CIP, the next uh project next to that, highlighted in green is the hangar C1C2 paving project.

1:54

Um that project is in the CIP for next year, but it's pending funding um through the state.

2:01

And um we don't know if we're gonna get that funding or not, as a lot of the projects left at the airport now are are based on potential state funding.

2:10

We do have some AIG funding left, and um discretionary funding is always possible, but not enough for any one of the particular projects to fully fund.

2:20

So projects from really this point forward after this year's project are largely dependent on successful state and FAA applications.

2:30

So you can also see two uh of the red squares on there.

2:34

Those are the two of the two of the projects.

2:35

One is a fuel storage facility and one is a maintenance hangar project.

2:39

Um the maintenance hangar project actually does appear in the CIP uh in out years out in construction out in 2029, but it also is um heavily dependent on potential additional funding because it right now it's showing a 1.3 million dollar um general fund CIP allocation, which we probably won't be able to maintain that at that point that year comes around.

3:02

Uh but it is an important project as uh the current old hangar blocks full access to that um apron area behind where the jet stream hangar is.

3:12

And for us to get a potential customer back there with additional large jet aircraft, we need that.

3:17

We need our hangar moved so they can get the um wingtip clearance to get back onto that pavement.

3:28

So the next slide really shows a couple of the equipment, and I want to talk first about the actually image to the right is the Jet A fuel farm.

3:36

That is not currently included in the CIP.

3:38

It was um in prior CIPs.

3:42

Uh and up to this point, that project of the FAA um and state does not pay for um reconstructing or relocating existing fuel farms on airport grounds.

3:55

However, we just received last week notification from the state that they have um twelve million dollars in potential grant funding, and one of the eligible projects is fuel farm.

4:07

So we um I'm send essentially putting us on notice right now that we are gonna put an application in October.

4:14

Up to up to three quarter million dollars, 100 percent funding.

4:18

That would allow us, if we had a successful application, to get the Jet A fuel on 20,000 gallon tank, above ground tank under construction and in place.

4:28

Um in past presentations we talked about the importance of of eventually getting away from our underground storage.

4:35

Um we did have had problems in the past with the General Aviation 100 low-lead fuel uh with issues with corrosion in the tank, and we've resolved those.

4:43

But those are 35 plus year old underground system, and all fuel now in in modern air airports is above ground.

4:52

So we're gonna be fairly aggressive with our consultant and putting an application in for 100 percent funding.

5:00

And as you pull into the airport, right to the right of the driveway, there's kind of a large open space.

5:03

That's where the fuel farm above ground fuel farm would go.

5:06

This is just an image of what a large 20,000 gallon tank looks like.

5:10

Of course, there would be concrete around it.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Works██████████████████████████████████████38%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████████████████████████████35%
Airport Management█████████████13%
Capital Improvement Planning████4%
Procedural███3%
Snow And Ice Management███3%
Public Safety██2%
Public Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Delaware Finance Committee Reviews 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The Finance Committee of Delaware, Ohio, met on August 28, 2025, at 3:03 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, adjourning at 4:08 PM. The meeting focused on presentations and discussion of the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) from the Public Works and Engineering departments. No public comments were received. The committee approved the motion summary from the August 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Motion Summary (August 19, 2025): Approved unanimously by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public participation; no emails, letters, or petitions were submitted.

Discussion Items

  • Airport Improvements (Director Bill Ferrigno):

    • Current projects: Paving of taxi lanes around hangars D, E, F (under construction); Hangar C1C2 paving (pending state funding). Future projects are largely dependent on FAA and state grants.
    • Jet A Fuel Farm: Not currently in CIP but a new state grant program offers 100% funding (up to $750,000) for above-ground fuel storage. Staff will apply in October; if awarded, construction would begin in early 2026.
    • Runway Broom Replacement: Current broom is at end of life. Budget requests $250,000 for a used replacement; staff is actively seeking equipment.
    • Runway Lighting: Estimated $2.6 million project with $193,000 local contribution. Eligible for federal/state grants; design ongoing, construction targeted for 2027.
    • Joint County Venture: City Manager Paul Brake noted preliminary conversations with the county about forming a new airport authority (similar to Columbus/John Glenn model). Process is long-term; further reporting expected after budget process.

  • Solid Waste Equipment:

    • Pac-Mac Grapple Truck: Delivered in 2025; used for bulk collection. Currently at full weekly schedule with over 100 pickups per month. $50 fee for up to three items.
    • Automated Side-Load Trucks: All nine trucks will be automated by 2026; two backup rear-load trucks remain. Reduced injuries and increased efficiency. New trucks cost ~$500,000; tariffs have not yet impacted costs.
    • Future Fleet: Plans to cycle out oldest automated trucks after 10-12 years; a drive-through truck wash could extend equipment life.

  • Street & Traffic Division Equipment:

    • Mini Excavator: For sidewalk and curb ramp repairs; more versatile than existing backhoe.
    • Emergency Response Vehicle: A pickup truck with protected cab for cone/deployment; to improve safety and efficiency.
    • Front Wheel Loader: Replacement planned for 2029; needed for salt loading and pavement zipper operation.

  • Fleet Expansion: Not in current CIP but a high priority. Current five service bays are insufficient (400+ pieces of equipment). Staff is exploring design-build expansion at the public works facility, contingent on Parks Department moving to a new location.

  • Infrastructure Maintenance (Existing):

    • Sidewalk Repairs: $200,000 proposed for 2026; ~90% of repairs are city responsibility due to street tree damage. Backlog of ramp repairs estimated at $500,000.
    • Shared-Use Paths: 21 miles of paths; $500,000 backlog. Annual need is $150,000; budget only $60,000.
    • Public Parking Lots: 36 lots; annual maintenance need $350,000; budget only $40,000 (primarily for metered lots). Franklin Street lot alone requires >$100,000.

  • Engineering Projects (City Engineer Jonathan Owen):

    • Unfunded Priority – Central & Lake Intersection: $6 million project, top priority. 100+ crashes in 5 years. Awaiting grant opportunities.
    • Annual Resurfacing Program: $0.7–$2.1 million per year from OPWC, CDBG, and local matches. No purely local program.
    • ODOT Urban Resurfacing: Now competitive; first successful application for West Central (SR 37) resurfacing in 2027. US 23 resurfacing guaranteed in 2028.
    • Pedestrian Connectivity Grant: $2 million (90% grant) for filling sidewalk/path gaps on William St, South Sandusky, London, East William, Lake. Construction anticipated 2027.
    • Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization: Application for up to $750,000 CDBG grant to combine water main replacements, drainage, restroom at Blue Limestone Park, and pedestrian connectivity.
    • Glenn Parkway Railroad Overpass: $13 million in TIF funds accumulated; proactive design and grant application to advance project, with potential construction in 2030.
    • West Central CSX Bridge Clearance (Can Opener): $6 million project to lower road beneath bridge (total 12’7” clearance). No state funding identified; alternatives include interim detection improvements or turnarounds.
    • Merrick Boulevard Extension: Two phases: extension to Troy Road with roundabout ($8.3M, construction 2026); rail overpass later ($15.7M, 2029). Funded via TIF/NCA.
    • East Central Avenue Reconstruction: From Point project east; funded with MORPSE, OPWC, county grant, and general fund. Construction planned for 2028; combining with Central/Lake intersection under consideration.
    • Other Projects: 23 drainage/bridge rehab, Bell Avenue stream restoration, 36/Section Line Road intersection (outside city limits, developer-funded), downtown streetscape design, SS4A safety study, Cheshire Road extension, Bixby Parkway water main, and Glenn Road improvements (now part of Kroger Marketplace development with roundabout).

Key Outcomes

  • Approval: Motion summary from August 19, 2025, approved.
  • No Formal Decisions: The committee did not vote on the CIP; presentations were informational. Directors acknowledged funding gaps in infrastructure maintenance and unfunded priority projects.
  • Next Steps: Staff will pursue grant applications for Jet A fuel farm, pedestrian connectivity, Columbus Avenue neighborhood, and Glenn Parkway overpass. Further discussions on fleet expansion, airport joint venture, and alternative funding for CSX bridge clearance will continue.

Meeting Transcript

Yep. All right, good afternoon, everyone. It's 303. We will call to order to the Delaware City Finance Committee meeting for August 28th, 2025. Roll call, please. Mr. Hoffman is not here yet. Ms. Sorry, Mayor Riggle. Chair Schaefer. Chair Safer. Okay. Good. Item two is approval of the motion summary. Approval of the motion summary at the Finance Committee meeting held on August 19th, 2025 as recorded and transcribed. All in favor say aye. Item three is public comment. Anything by email. I did not. Anyone here want to make comments before we start the meeting today. We will move on to roads, bike paths, parking lots, and all things transportation. Mayor, um Bill Farino for the record, public works director, and Jonathan Owen, City Engineer, will give the presentation of transportation and public works today. So I'm going to start. If I can figure this out. Thank you. Did you do that or did I do that? Okay. Airport improvements. So that would be page two of your capital improvement packet. So I want to talk about a couple of improvements out there and um just to start working off the image there, the uh yellowish-orange color there is an actual project. It's in the CIP, but under construction this year. Uh just to go over some of the highlights, and that's the uh paving of the taxi lanes around hangers DE and F, um, actually under construction right now. So in the CIP, the next uh project next to that, highlighted in green is the hangar C1C2 paving project. Um that project is in the CIP for next year, but it's pending funding um through the state. And um we don't know if we're gonna get that funding or not, as a lot of the projects left at the airport now are are based on potential state funding. We do have some AIG funding left, and um discretionary funding is always possible, but not enough for any one of the particular projects to fully fund. So projects from really this point forward after this year's project are largely dependent on successful state and FAA applications. So you can also see two uh of the red squares on there. Those are the two of the two of the projects. One is a fuel storage facility and one is a maintenance hangar project. Um the maintenance hangar project actually does appear in the CIP uh in out years out in construction out in 2029, but it also is um heavily dependent on potential additional funding because it right now it's showing a 1.3 million dollar um general fund CIP allocation, which we probably won't be able to maintain that at that point that year comes around. Uh but it is an important project as uh the current old hangar blocks full access to that um apron area behind where the jet stream hangar is. And for us to get a potential customer back there with additional large jet aircraft, we need that. We need our hangar moved so they can get the um wingtip clearance to get back onto that pavement. So the next slide really shows a couple of the equipment, and I want to talk first about the actually image to the right is the Jet A fuel farm. That is not currently included in the CIP. It was um in prior CIPs. Uh and up to this point, that project of the FAA um and state does not pay for um reconstructing or relocating existing fuel farms on airport grounds. However, we just received last week notification from the state that they have um twelve million dollars in potential grant funding, and one of the eligible projects is fuel farm. So we um I'm send essentially putting us on notice right now that we are gonna put an application in October.

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