The Delaware County Board of Commissioners voted Nov. 6 to approve a Delaware County Trail Assistance Program grant recommended by regional planning staff for Liberty Township.

Scott Sanders of the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission told the board the program received only one application this cycle and staff recommended awarding half of the requested amount. Sanders said the grant requires a 50% local match and that Liberty Township confirmed it could proceed if awarded half of what it requested. Sanders recommended $32,500 for the project and said the work is "very little actually work to be done, but it's a safer crossing" connecting the YMCA on Liberty Road, the new township hall and the fire station across the street.

Commissioners moved, seconded and approved Resolution 25-926 to award the grant. Regional Planning staff will issue the grant agreement and handle reimbursement requests.

The grant award is conditioned on the township providing the required 50% match or alternative funding for the remainder of the project cost.