The Maysville Board of Trustees is expected to decide whether the town will apply for grant funding to pay for new sidewalks along Williams Street during their regular meeting Monday.
The agenda item is related to a proposed project to repair and replace broken sidewalks along a roughly half-mile stretch between Maysville’s elementary school and high school. The plan would also add painted crosswalks across intersections and flashing pedestrian signal lights where Williams Street intersects State Highway 19.
Maysville Mayor Cindy White, who is proposing the project and has identified the grant funding, said it will provide a safe route for children to walk or bike to school, while also benefiting all citizens who walk in that area.
The estimated cost of the project is around $600,000.
The board discussed approving a resolution that would allow them to apply for the grant through ODOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program during a special meeting on Nov. 14 but decided to table the item to allow trustees more time to consider the measure.
The TA program offers grant opportunities of up to 90% of a project’s eligible costs. Applicants are responsible for providing at least 10% in matching funds – in this case an estimated $60,000.
The matching funds seem to be the sticking point for some trustees, who have expressed concern about committing to new projects and additional matching funds right now.
The grant application is due by Nov. 30.
The Board of Trustees will meet Monday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Maysville’s Town Hall, 510 Main Street.
