RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The city is hoping that a grant request will meet with approval so that a sidewalk can be added next year to a stretch of Chardon Road.

Economic Development Assistant Director Rachel Gardiner addressed City Council during its meeting Tuesday (Nov. 25) pertaining to legislation on the evening’s agenda calling for application for an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant.

If approved, the grant would pay for 80 percent of the construction cost of the 2,000-linear-foot sidewalk that would be added to the south side of Chardon Road.

The sidewalk would extend from Brushview Drive to Chestnut Lane. It’s estimated cost is $262,500, which means the grant would total $210,000.

The city would have to pay the remaining 20 percent, or $52,500, but Gardiner said th

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