Mahoning commissioners approve $6M-plus for projects including dog shelter

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning County commissioners approved either new borrowing or refinancing of previous debt totaling up to more than $6 million for a host of projects, including water-supply and sanitary-sewer installations and a new dog shelter.

The commissioners approved the issuance and sale of bonds for up to $1,015,000 for renovations to the new dog shelter building at 1230 N. Meridian Road in Austintown and up to $760,000 for renovations and improvements at Oakhill Renaissance Place, including acquisition of a new generator.

Only the dog shelter and Oakhill represent new debt being incurred.

For the dog shelter, the county will also seek private donations, which David Ditzler, chairman of the commissioners, said he hopes can pay at least half the renovation cost.

Projects in Milton Township, Austintown, Struthers and Mahoning County also were approved.

Read more about all of the projects in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.