Safety and Health Committee for 9/14/2026

The City of Troy, Ohio Safety and Health Committee met on September 14, 2026, to discuss the acceptance of a $1 million reimbursable grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant is intended to fund the river plaza component of the low dam project, including a canoe and kayak launch and recreational trail extension along the river. Committee members clarified that the grant requires upfront budgeting with subsequent federal reimbursement and emphasized that the project is still in the planning and design phase, with council approval needed before implementation. Concerns were raised about the feasibility and location of the plaza, floodplain issues, and accessibility, but the committee agreed to accept the grant to proceed with further design and engineering work. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended adoption of the 2027 Emergency Operations Plan with minor updates. No emergency legislation was requested for either item.