NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

AND

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS GRANT FUNDS

MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Mercer County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Mercer County Commissioners Office, Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, OH.

The Board of Commissioners is eligible to apply to the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, and the Office of Community Development (OCD).

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to provide citizens in all jurisdictions (cities, villages, etc.) with information about the entire PY 2026 Small Cities CDBG Program and PY 2026 HOME Program and to permit discussion of possible applications to the ODOD/OCD. A number of PY 2026 CDBG and HOME programs may be available to the County including the Community Development Allocation, Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP), Residential Public Infrastructure, Critical Infrastructure, Economic Development, Flexible, and Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

The Mercer County Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) will also be reviewed. The CDBG-financed RLF permits the County to provide loans and grants at the County's discretion for the purposes of economic development.

The Public Hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and related matters. The CDBG and HOME programs can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to, economic development projects; street, water supply, drainage and sanitary sewer improvements; demolition of unsafe structures; and rehabilitation of housing and neighborhood facilities. The activities must be designed to primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons, aid in the preservation or elimination of slums and blight, or meet an urgent need of the community.

The following CDBG programs are available to Mercer County:

Program: Available Funds

1. Allocation: $0 (received 2025)

2. Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program: $0 (received 2025)

3. Residential Public Infrastructure Grant: $750,000

4. Critical Infrastructure Grant: $500,000

5. Economic Develop.Program: $500,000

6. Flexible Grant Program: $250,000

7. Neighborhood Revitalization Program: $750,000

A second Public Hearing will be held for any project-specific grant application(s) made by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners to the ODOD under a particular program.

Public Hearings are open to all residents of Mercer County and any persons or organizations desiring to speak on the matter will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or seen. Citizens from all jurisdictions (cities, villages, etc.) are encouraged to attend this first Public Hearing on February 12, 2026, to provide their input on the County's entire CDBG/HOME Program. The Mercer County Central Services Building is a handicapped accessible facility. If a Participant will need auxiliary aids (interpreter, braille or taped material, assistive listening devices, or other) due to a disability, please contact Renee Muhlenkamp at 419-586-4209 prior to February 12, 2026, to ensure your needs will be accommodated.

By Order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Jared C. Ebbing,

PE, Director

Mercer County Community Development

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Recovery Township Trustees will begin holding their monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of each month beginning at 8:00 p.m. This is a time change from 7:00 P.M.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Celina Tree Commission will meet Wednesday, January 28th at 4:00 p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. Topics for discussion include the development of a recommended tree list, recommendations for tree ordinance updates, and all matters relevant to the commission.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Celina will be having a Records Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. at the Administration Building in the Board Room.

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NOTICE

City Of Celina Civil Service Commission

Notice of Meeting

Date: January 23, 2026

Time: 8:00 A.M.

Location: Board Room City of Celina

Administration Building

225 N. Main Street

Meeting Topic:

• Review minutes from 10/02/2025 meeting

• Certify Police list from National Testing Network

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Stone Bid Meeting

Liberty Township will hold the regular monthly meetings for 2026 the last Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. The inventory meeting and organizational meeting for 2027 will be held following the normal meeting on Monday, December 29, 2026. Meetings will be held at the township building located at 1485 Frahm Pike, Celina, OH 45822.

Liberty Township Trustees

Jill Thomas, Fiscal Officer

1918 Oregon Road

Celina, OH 45822

419-942-1540

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Washington Township Trustees have established their meeting dates as the last Tuesday of each month in 2026. The December meeting will be on December 22. All meetings begin at 8:00 p.m. and are held at the Township Office, 1474 St. Anthony Rd., Coldwater, OH 45828.

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NOTICE

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

The 2026 monthly meetings for the Franklin Township Trustees and the Zoning Boards are as follows:

TRUSTEES

Third (3rd) Wednesday of each month - Except December will be the second (2nd) Wed.

Time: 6:30 P.M. - Except February time is 5:30 p.m.Location: Franklin Township Office

ZONING COMMISSION

Second (2nd) Tuesday of each month. Meeting held ONLY if there is business to discuss. Call 419-733-1667 to verify.

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Location: Franklin Township Office

 APPEALS BOARD

First (1st) & Third (3rd) Mondays of each month. Meeting held ONLY if there is business to discuss. Call 419-733-1667 to verify.

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Location: Franklin Township Office

 Franklin TOWNSHIP OFFICE

6805 State Route 219

Celina, Ohio 45822

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NOTICE

The 2025 Annual Financial Report of Franklin Township is available for review at the Township Office.  Contact Lee Ann Dorsten, Fiscal Officer at 419-268-2139 if interested.

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Stone Bid Meeting

Liberty Township will hold the regular monthly meetings for 2026 the last Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. The inventory meeting and organizational meeting for 2027 will be held following the normal meeting on Monday, December 29, 2026. Meetings will be held at the township building located at 1485 Frahm Pike, Celina, OH 45822.

Liberty Township Trustees

Jill Thomas, Fiscal Officer

1918 Oregon Road

Celina, OH 45822

419-942-1540

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Liberty Township will hold the regular monthly meetings for 2026 the last Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. The inventory meeting and organizational meeting for 2027 will be held following the normal meeting on Monday, December 29, 2026. Meetings will be held at the township building located at 1485 Frahm Pike, Celina, OH 45822.

Liberty Township Trustees

Jill Thomas, Fiscal Officer

1918 Oregon Road

Celina, OH 45822

419-942-1540

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