Franklin seeking grant to replace curbs, gutters

Franklin will be seeking a grant through Warren County for funding to replace curbs and gutters.

City Council on Monday approved a resolution seeking $175,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding through Warren County.

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City Engineer Barry Conway said the estimated cost to replace deteriorated curbs and gutters in the Franklin Woods area of the city is $225,000. Conway said the city would cover the $50,000 difference in costs from its stormwater fund.

Conway said if the application is approved, Warren County would administer the entire project, including the bidding.

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Ed Richter has been a working journalist for 38 years, with the last 34 years working in various capacities covering Butler and Warren counties as a reporter and an editor. Richter covers local news and governments in Warren County focusing on Springboro, Lebanon, Franklin, Carlisle and Waynesville.