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The Dayton City Council approved additional funding to further the progress being made on the current work for the 3rd Street Sidewalk Project, which will include ADA pedestrian ramps.
DAYTON–The City Council, presided by Mayor Pro Tem Dain Nysoe, passed a resolution authorizing funding for Third Street Sidewalk Replacement project; approved handing over additional CARES funding to the Port of Columbia; agreed on the Starbuck and Columbia County joint application for the Community Development Block Grant; gave its blessing on a plan for a drive-through Halloween; and the Mutual Aid Agreement mediation date set for November 5, all during the October 14 meeting.
The Council passed a resolution authorizing an interfund loan for the Third Street Sidewalk Replacement Project as previously planned for in the 2020 Budget in which the City is borrowing money from itself to fund the project. An additional grant is funding the replacement of the sidewalk pedestrian ramps which will now be ADA compliant. The project is well underway and will be completed soon.
The City Council approved directing additional CARES funding issued to the City to the Port of Columbia, which amended the interlocal agreement previously issuing CARES money to the Port. This amendment includes the new money and totals $115,200. The Port will disperse funds to City businesses upon application approval.
Council members also approved the motion to jointly apply for the Community Development Block Grant with the City of Starbuck and Columbia County as already approved by those entities for maximum funds of over $27,000. The Council approved giving this money to the Port to disperse to people or small businesses or community services who have not already received money.
Councilwoman Misty Yost reported the Dayton Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Brix and Brew as a Virtual Live Auction on November 7 at 7 p.m. and an Online Silent Auction from October 30–November 7. To purchase tickets for the for the virtual live event, or to register for the Online Silent Auction, visit the Dayton Chamber of Commerce website, historicdayton.com.
Yost also reported that the annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat will be different this year and will now be a drive-through in the parking lot behind Dingles at Commercial and First Streets on Halloween from 3–5 p.m. The Chamber is seeking candy donations.
The mediation for the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Dayton and Columbia County is scheduled at the Best Western on November 5, 2020. According County Commissioner Ryan Rundell, negotiations will take most of the day.
Trina Cole reported for Public Works that the Touchet River debris removal from the flooding is 95% complete. The Corps of Engineers has been working on the levee rehabilitation from the south of town to the north with plans for completion by the end of the year.
Meagan Hayes, Director of Planning and Community Development, reported about the Main Street Safety Action Plan Stakeholders Advisory Committee which continues to meet to address safety issues on Main Street. This includes plans for the Main Street trees and making some general improvements including parking alternatives. Plans should be complete by early next year.
