DEFIANCE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE AND REVIEW OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A WETLAND
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
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