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City staff said the project would continue an 11-foot-wide paved path that the city plans to build next year along the north side of Chambersburg Road. The proposed new segment would be about 4,850 feet long and would be asphalt. Staff provided a map to council showing the route continuing west into Dayton, turning south through the Warriors soccer complex, then west along Fishburg Road to Rip Rap and a connection to the regional trail.

The project estimate presented to council was $1,046,760, and the city is requesting $500,000 in TA funding from MVRPC to support the construction. Staff said, if funded, design work would begin early next year and that the project is federally funded under ODOT review; construction could take up to four years because of required environmental and federal reviews.

Council members asked detailed questions about the route, cost drivers and alternatives. Several council members and staff discussed whether the path should follow a more direct alignment wholly along Chambersburg Road rather than routing through the soccer complex and across a creek, and whether the City of Dayton would participate. City staff said Dayton had so far shown reluctance because the segment primarily benefits Huber Heights residents, and therefore Dayton officials have not committed financial participation; staff also noted the routing choices were influenced by property ownership and right-of-way constraints.

Council pressed staff on specific technical issues: the creek crossing will require culverts or a box culvert structure, the Fishburg Road segment is narrow and will require right-of-way work, and a safety plan specific to bike facilities has not yet been completed. Staff said some developer contributions and escrowed funds may help with sidewalks and that parts of the path could be built in coordination with a Chambersburg Road widening project already scheduled for next year.

Councilmember discussion included parking and user access: one councilmember noted existing parking at a gravel lot near the proposed Rip Rap connection and said routing through the soccer complex could provide more parking options for path users. Staff emphasized the path’s benefits for local walkability and connectivity to the regional trail.

There was no formal recorded roll-call vote during the work session. Council took no substantive objections when asked and agreed to move the legislation forward for formal consideration on the regular meeting agenda on Monday.

What’s next: staff will finalize the joint application with Dayton for MVRPC’s TA program, continue discussions with the Warriors soccer complex about access and parking, prepare a safety plan for bike paths, and follow the ODOT environmental and federal review steps if the project is selected for funding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Huber Heights city council on Tuesday agreed to move legislation forward that would authorize submission of a joint grant application with the City of Dayton to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission for a paved bike path linking Chambersburg Road to the Great Miami River Trail.","taxTitle","Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",55050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543901,"Council advances Huber Heights New Community Authority appointments after staff presentation",903,3664000,4567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906805-6fe287aca6ef030340a1e02d03b1db4a&start=3664&end=4567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906805-6fe287aca6ef030340a1e02d03b1db4a/thumbnail_3664000.jpg","/articles/6543901/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Council-advances-Huber-Heights-New-Community-Authority-appointments-after-staff-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543901-892480fe00adba35bbd8c0ad1a7c9d89/orig.mp4?Expires=1770597340&Signature=fbJvuV7ykpd5tptezHM90gOXxfJZgqQh876fjkYpcd24awPfaZHgN5dOBz8izrSfjWrPLkLw371EB67~N55FQud9V3lI89OXgnXdMQe0DijaJe-3xfs8oj5uYBsC0n-53zUaXWz4QHBh57fpIuK8CIROfidL8~NAb1Gp0tpFUD4743LwIBWqgxYJkW8NTcsPDgj4fZI5nzsrJ82I~OgDxb5v~h6CnTJRXyGUaUpIWaM8leCi5X-SXi8gXVcwmtUEC-mjIo4gkNeQ7Wm-Ux6LFr20mu-4tthEWgxZwtIlp3zTrmBQZey1LqOvqUpN0vHDpM1-cDMWND~JFr7MDCM9og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers on Tuesday advanced legislation to formally establish the Huber Heights New Community Authority (NCA) and to place recommended trustee appointments on the Monday agenda.

Alex, an economic development staff member, presented a short explainer video that staff prepared to describe how an NCA functions under Ohio law (the presentation referenced Ohio law, chapter 349). The video and staff summary described an NCA as a limited-purpose public-private district that can collect community development charges to fund infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, stormwater, streetscapes and multiuse paths within the defined area. The presentation noted NCAs have been used elsewhere in Ohio for projects such as stadiums, streets and parks.

Staff said the petition to create the Huber Heights NCA was filed in July 2025 and identified the initial area as the Entertainment District / Executive Boulevard and Carriage Trail 2. Because the area currently has limited residential occupancy, the initial board will include appointed business and city representatives; as development and residency increase, the NCA board could add residential representation.

Staff listed recommended trustees and asked council to move the ordinance forward: Steve Tibur (spelling correction made in the meeting from an earlier draft), Kevin Brokaw, Matt Dunn and Don Webb (representing the ward where the NCA sits). Councilmembers asked about whether existing businesses would be required to join; staff said joining is voluntary for existing businesses and that land the city owns in the initial boundary is automatically part of the authority and could be included in future negotiations for development.

Council raised no objections and agreed to place the trustee appointments ordinance on the Monday agenda for formal action.

What’s next: the city will publish the NCA explainer video on its website and social media, notify interested businesses about joining the NCA and bring the trustee-appointment ordinance to the next council meeting.","Council moved forward legislation to appoint trustees to the Huber Heights New Community Authority (NCA) and previewed an informational video explaining NCA purpose; staff said the authority will use community development charges to fund public improvements in the entertainment/executive area.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543906,"Huber Heights seeks ODOT Section 5310 funding to pilot senior and disability transit service",1300,2884000,4184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906805-6fe287aca6ef030340a1e02d03b1db4a&start=2884&end=4184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906805-6fe287aca6ef030340a1e02d03b1db4a/thumbnail_2884000.jpg","/articles/6543906/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-seeks-ODOT-Section-5310-funding-to-pilot-senior-and-disability-transit-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543906-b9246aa95f48ea4293cea19bfac23a41/orig.mp4?Expires=1770597340&Signature=KficwnwrVf9qxYjwauOkwkdByEJ6fqfK7Z54cs1fpaJXUiShnORYoiYXOlbGJ7whllYWofksXcBWesUSn5SbLDct4RrDPPUtUWfwFDoNaQz~BEiOzTIkLGhLuxvT0HNOxyHHGoJi-7Bt~dVniWNO3qFY8Ax~hJ8kqDTUFw-AbONMpJLhQFMdnQhEbhJ5Fe3b3JNL0D4WzmK8YEGJXkXdt51ISeBuKX7Sdyuz2~6pjrjbb-oHuKoQxb3C1EB~H99p3YbznHZKkrgWsJp5kB13z5vR2Q0X3~axNrTd4Wbnu~0uE0AanTxnThlbcDi738Ccmf2QEEw-MulCzhNJYikVGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers on Tuesday agreed to move forward with a resolution authorizing the city manager to apply for SFY 2027 Section 5310 funds through the Ohio Department of Transportation to support enhanced mobility for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Staff presenter Jeffrey said the Section 5310 program can fund vehicles, equipment and operating support for community transportation programs. He described a pilot concept that could include vehicles with wheelchair lifts or ramps, a third-party operator to handle scheduling and operations, and the potential to contract out insurance and day-to-day operations. Jeffrey said comparable municipal programs have used third-party operators and app-based scheduling and that a pilot would allow the city to assess demand before deciding whether to operate service in-house.

Jeffrey presented a rough example budget discussed in consultations with other communities: a program build-out could run in the low six figures (an example figure presented was roughly $144,000 total) with the city providing a local match (staff described a typical 20 percent match in some examples). He emphasized the application window opens Oct. 1 and that authorizing the application for the 2027 cycle would allow staff to continue detailed planning.

Council members raised service-area and operational questions. Several members stressed the need to survey seniors and potential riders to identify destinations (doctor appointments, VA visits, pharmacies and medical centers were mentioned as priorities) and to set service boundaries before larger commitments are made. Staff said the pilot could set and later modify geographic limits, and that other municipalities had extended service beyond city borders for select medical trips.

The discussion covered alternatives for delivery: purely third-party contractor, hybrid volunteer models and an eventual in-house program if demand justified it. Council suggested pursuing grant sources that specifically fund vehicle lifts and accessibility equipment in addition to ODOT money. Staff said they would gather additional cost estimates, survey potential riders and return with final application materials.

Council had no objections to placing the application authorization on the Monday meeting agenda for formal consideration.","Council authorized staff to pursue Ohio Department of Transportation Section 5310 funding (SFY 2027) to pilot a transportation service for older adults and people with disabilities; staff described a potential pilot (vehicles, third-party operator, scheduling) and council directed further planning and outreach to seniors and stakeholders.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543896,"Cultural and Diversity Commission highlights successful multicultural festival, plans MLK event and parade outreach",609,587000,1196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5906805-6fe287aca6ef030340a1e02d03b1db4a&start=587&end=1196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5906805-6fe287aca6ef030340a1e02d03b1db4a/thumbnail_587000.jpg","/articles/6543896/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Cultural-and-Diversity-Commission-highlights-successful-multicultural-festival-plans-MLK-event-and-parade-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543896-37a5e189a8865755b1eb086249c204b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770597340&Signature=PTcAK3rl8-e8wU04EDAZK6AfsfTUF~nDB9YEXZ40KAOm5f2zkk9RSCEYHRTjGhT-DqRjUdjj6-DTwZodFNfsYmqxqQiBgmE7xS3AKcSk-E~8KdtDakmQaq9bDARMkdXG-SuhuWQ5lQSmieoLNzsNBo2Q0gkS8HegxM0afFqhzmSxeB6aDhL2ws~4GvTdjPdhxMiThBYm2gOeuxYhXjEag--XIpYBLFw9U3ZmVeZdRARuOBLH9ltyekEiPuwCF8X5TepXFPHSWtiCcFOZrim~K8BKSv9o842D4T27K~nqA6DAfHinCHBp1wuLrpDFruw20pG3~m7vpB4RQNd4VI3vcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Corey Owens, chair of the Huber Heights Cultural and Diversity Citizen Action Commission, and founding member Mia Honecker updated council on recent and planned activities.

Owens said commission members participated in the Fourth of July parade to distribute information about the Sept. 13 multicultural festival, which the commission described as a \"smash hit\" with multiple dance groups and cultural performances. Members singled out committee volunteers by name for organizing the event and thanked Community Cares, city staff, police and fire for supporting the festival.

The commission reported plans to participate in the city’s holiday parade to promote future events and said it intends to hold a Martin Luther King Jr. Day program on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The planning committee is considering moving the MLK event from a breakfast to a lunchtime program and keeping the location at Wayne High School; the commission said doing so would allow for more educational features modeled on last year’s event, which included a gallery walk and attracted high attendance.

Councilmembers asked the commission to coordinate with existing regional MLK activities (a regional event hosted by Dr. Anthony Whitmore was identified) so the city’s scheduling does not conflict with larger events. Council also encouraged the commission to use the city’s online calendar and QR-code outreach and to survey school and community groups about potential activities for Black History Month and student writing contests.

Council thanked commissioners for volunteering and asked staff and commissioners to provide follow-up details on the procession, volunteer needs and outreach plans ahead of the holiday parade and the January MLK event.","The Huber Heights Cultural and Diversity Citizen Action Commission reported a large turnout for its Sept. 13 multicultural festival and said it will promote the commission’s activities at upcoming holiday and Martin Luther King Jr. Day events; council asked the commission to survey logistics and coordinate with regional MLK activities.","actionData","errors"]

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