Local Assistance Grants
Lorain County 1998 – 2007

Done

Award Year

Grantee

Project Title

Total $

OCMP Grant

Nonfederal Match

2007

Lorain Port Authority

Riverwalk Extension

$156,500

$78,250

CMAG

$78,250

A 1,200-foot walkway/bike trail will be graded and asphalted, extending the current public walkway at Black River Landing to create access to the waterfront along the southern portion of the site. A plaza for observing the coastal habitat along the Black River will be located adjacent to the main pedestrian entrance. The plaza will feature seating that can be used for educational, cultural and historical presentations.

2006

Lorain Port Authority

Lorain Diked Disposal Site Preliminary Master Plan

$50,000

$25,000

CMAG

$25,000

This plan will provide detailed preliminary plans and engineering estimates for the overall site development of the 58-acre Lorain Diked Disposal Site. Information to be addressed includes: a general design layout for proposed uses, utility extensions, lighting, public preservation areas, and accessibility (parking, walkways, roadways, etc.).

2006

City of Lorain

City of Lorain Wastewater Plant Relocation Feasibility Study

$270,700

$50,000

CMAG

$220,700

A preliminary technical study will be produced that will be a tool for planning and preliminary engineering to move the Black River Wastewater Treatment Plant off of the Lake Erie coast to a new, more appropriate location away from the lakefront. The study will address Lorain’s future wastewater treatment needs and will include preliminary budget/cost estimates for the project.

X

2005

Lorain County Board of Commissioners

Black River Watershed Action Plan

$67,600

$33,800

CMAG

$33,800

State endorsable watershed action plans will be developed for a series of three sub-watersheds in the Black River Watershed that focus on developing implementation activities and management measures that will address nonpoint source pollution.

X

2004

City of Sheffield Lake

Sheffield Lake Proposed Boat Ramp Sedimentation Study

$9,000

$4,500

CMAG

$4,500

A report will be produced describing the amount and nature of sedimentation that can be expected at the proposed ramp location and how that might affect the proposed boat ramp, dock and breakwater design.

X

2002

City of Avon Lake

Miller Park Beach Access

$280,000

$100,000

CMAG

$180,000

This project will provide a safe access to the beach area for the public as well as emergency access.  The ramp will be installed from the existing fishing pier to the beach and will include a ramp down to the beach area. 

X

2002

City of Lorain

Black River/Lorain Harbor Shoreline Master Plan

$60,000

$30,000

CMAG

$30,000

A feasibility study will assess the public access and commercial development potential of the iron ore pellet facility site located at the mouth of the Black River.  Priorities will be determined for recreational, waterfront and commercial uses.  This plan will be a valuable first step to ultimately help assist in revitalizing a deteriorating downtown area.

X

2000

City of Vermilion

Showse Park Feasibility Study

$36,000

$18,000

CMAG

$18,000

Conduct a study to determine what park uses would be appropriate given an eroding shoreline and the community’s needs and desire for beach access.

X

1999

The Great Lakes Historical Society

Computer System for Lake Erie Shipwreck Center

$10,353

$5,645

CMAG

$4,708

Provide a computer system at the Lake Erie Shipwreck Center in Vermilion for use by the public and researchers to access the Great Lakes vessel and shipwreck database. 

X

1998

City of Lorain

Upper Black River Master Plan

$60,000

$40,000

CMAG

$20,000

Develop a plan to identify and develop commercial/light industrial port uses and integrate recreational opportunities.

Grand Total

Projects Total

Grants Total

Match Total

$1,000,153

$385,195

$614,958