DEFIANCE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE AND REVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A WETLAND
VIEWING AND PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF ASHWOOD ROAD
BID OPENING: ADULT PROBATION RENOVATION
LODGING TAX FUNDING APPLICATION
Early Notice and Public
Review of a
Proposed Activity in a
Wetland
To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that the Defiance County Board of
Commissioners has determined that the following proposed action is located
in a wetland, and the Defiance County Board of Commissioners will be
identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in
the wetland and the potential impacts on the wetland from the proposed action,
as required by Executive Order11990 (Protection of Wetlands), in accordance
with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making
Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.
Project Name: Village of Sherwood Neighborhood Revitalization/Culvert Extension
Activities: (1) Street Improvements – Widening of US 127 from the railroad
crossing to near Fountain Street (about 2800 feet)
(2) Sidewalk Improvements – Installation of new sidewalk and
replacement of older sidewalk along US 127 from the railroad crossing to near
Fountain Street
(3) Flood & Drainage Improvements – Replacement of 846 Linear
Feet of storm sewer and install 10 new catch basins along US 127 in between the
railroad crossing and Fountain Street
(4) Culvert Extension – Extension and rehabilitation of an
existing culvert along Fountain Street
Sources of Funding:
Federal: $750,000
CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant PY 2025
Federal: $50,000
CDBG Allocation Grant PY 2025
Local:
$136,003 Village of Sherwood
TOTAL: $936,003
Location: Village of Sherwood, Defiance County, OH
Project Description: Defiance County will assist the Village of Sherwood with multiple
projects throughout the village. US 127 (South Harrison Street) from the
railroad crossing to Fountain Street will be widened, old sidewalks will be
replaced, and new sidewalks will be installed, and 846 LF of storm sewer as
well as 10 new catch basins will be installed in this same corridor. The
widening of South Harrison Street will ensure travel safety, better sidewalks
will make it easier for pedestrians to travel throughout the village, and flood
& drainage improvements will decrease the occurrence of street flooding
that has become a problem in Sherwood. The extension and rehabilitation of an
existing culvert on Fountain Street will improve stormwater management, reduce
flooding risk, and eliminate potential health and safety hazards due to
flooding.
Total number of acres of floodplain or wetland involved: 0.48 acres
How the proposed project may affect the floodplain and wetland: This project does not have
any foreseen adverse effects on the wetland. This
project aims to replace infrastructure that is already present and to make the
storm sewers run efficiently. This will decrease overall street flooding and
increase pedestrian & traffic safety. Not solving the issue of street
flooding could adversely impact the wetland in the future if no action is
taken.
The Defiance County Board of
Commissioners’ alternatives regarding sponsorship of the proposed action include:
1. Approval as proposed;
2. Disapproval;
3. Approval only
if all improvements are located outside of the wetland;
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people
who may be affected by activities in the wetland and those who have an interest
in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to
express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters
are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the wetland, alternative
methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate
project impacts on the wetland. Second, an adequate public notice program can
be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and
request for public comment about the wetland can
facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts
associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third,
as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will
participate in actions taking place in a wetland, it must inform those who may
be put at greater or continued risk.
Additional information regarding the proposed action may be
obtained by contacting the Defiance County Board of Commissioners by
U.S. mail at 1300 East 2nd Street,
Suite 200, Defiance, OH 43512 or by email at mvpo@mvpo.org. A full description
of the project may also be reviewed at the above address
weekdays 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments for
consideration to the Defiance County Board of Commissioners by U.S. mail
or email at the addresses above before Friday, May 1st, 2026, which is
at least 15 days after the publication of this notice.
BY ORDER OF:
DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25600 ELLIOTT RD; DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512
NOTICE
The
Defiance County Commissioners will hold a viewing and public hearing on a
request filed by First Quality Tissue Midwest, LLC for the vacation of the
following road in Defiance County, Ohio:
·
Ashwood
Road from CR 424 south to N 295590.757, E 175778.424
Said
roadway will be viewed by the Board of Defiance County Commissioners on
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Said Public Hearing will be held
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Commissioners’ Office.
BY ORDER OF:
DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25600 ELLIOTT RD; DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids will be received by
the Board of Defiance County Commissioners, c/o Ms. Liz Stuart, in their
office, 25600 Elliott Road, Defiance, Ohio 43512, until 11:00 a.m.,
Monday, April 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, when
they will be opened and read, for the Defiance County Adult Probation
Renovation Project, located at 500 Court Street, Suite G, Defiance,
Ohio 43512, in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications prepared by
Schmid Architects, Inc.
A pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, April
14, 2026, at the job site at 11:30 a.m.
One set of the Contract Documents will be provided by the owner at no
cost to the General Contractor by contacting ARC Document Solutions, 3666
Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216.281.1234) or
cleveland.csr@e-arc.com. Additional sets may be obtained by purchasing directly
from ARC Document Solutions at the contractor’s expense. All plan holders must
be included on the plan holders list at ARC. Submitted proposals not recorded
on the plan holders list shall be considered non-responsive. Addenda
will be distributed to registered plan holders only.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid or a certified check, cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bid, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Each Contractor will be required to furnish an Affidavit of Contractor or Supplier on Non-Delinquency of Personal Property Tax (O.R.C. 5719.042).
Prevailing Wage Rates, as published by the Ohio Department of Commerce, shall be complied with throughout the entire project in accordance with O.R.C. 4115.03 et. seq.
No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of 60 days after the opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids, and to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of any bidder.
BY ORDER OF: DEFIANCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEFIANCE, OHIO
Advertising Dates:
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
BY ORDER OF:
DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Defiance County will be continuing its demolition program for 2026. For
this year’s demolition projects, the Board is looking for abandoned or blighted
homes and agricultural buildings. The application form can be found here, and a consent for demolition form
will also be required to be filled out by the property owner and notarized. The
deadline for applications is January 30, 2026. Any applications received after
the deadline will be saved for the next round of demolitions.
BY ORDER OF:
DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25600 ELLIOTT RD; DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512
LODGING TAX FUNDING
In 2015, Defiance County adopted the Defiance County Lodging Excise Tax Code Regulations for administration of the lodging tax. The purpose of this funding is to construct, equip, or repair permanent improvements within Defiance County. Click here for the application.
NOTICE INTERNET AUCTION
Notice is hereby
given that the Defiance County Board of Commissioners will periodically dispose
of personal property that is unneeded, obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired through
the use of an internet auction. This may include motor vehicles, road machinery, equipment, tools or supplies. The Board
has contracted with GovDeals, Inc to conduct the auctions on their behalf. A
link is provided on the County’s website, www.defiance-county.com, under Surplus Auction Items.
DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25600 ELLIOTT RD; DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512