structure, as well as safety surface, signage, benches, walking paths, a recycling station and trash containers. Mr. Klopsch noted that he met last week with Councilmembers Epley and Stephens as council committee for public properties. At the conclusion of that meeting, consensus was reached that the neighborhood should be challenged with raising $10,000 additional dollars toward this project. Mr. Klopsch reminded Council that the initial park proposal from the neighborhood came with the commitment that they would raise some private dollars. Council discussed the possibility of obtaining grant money from the Oakwood Rotary Foundation and that this grant money could be applied towards the $10,000 neighborhood challenge. Mr. Klopsch will see that the neighborhood is informed of the $10,000 fundraising challenge.
Old River Sports Complex Rentals: Mr. Klopsch reported that staff has drafted an agreement to address usage fees for Oakwood United Soccer Club (OUSC) to rent the grass fields and Lane Stadium at the Old River Sports Complex. The agreement provides OUSC with extensive use rights to the grass fields and stadium, in exchange for annual compensation of $32,000 over the course of the 3-year term from August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2020. Staff believes that OUSC will accept this agreement.
Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mr. Epley
Fiber Optic System: Mr. Klopsch provided an update on a project being coordinated through MVCC to build a 40-mile long fiber optic ring connecting seven of the eight MVCC communities, and possibly also one or two townships. The fiber optic ring would be used for enhanced internet services amongst the MVCC member communities, and for many other communication uses. It is anticipated that the fiber ring will also be attractive to other outside users who would pay MVCC annual fees for access to the communication line. Details are still being refined in regards to the total cost of building this system, and exactly how the system would be operated and maintained. At present, it is anticipated that Oakwood's share of the cost would be in the range of $6,000-$11,000 per year over a 10-year period. Mr. Stephens questioned the cost benefit of this investment. Mr. Klopsch explained that the initial benefit would be enhanced internet connection for Oakwood, as well as a redundant fiber ring, that would protect that city in the event of a fiber optic line break. Mr. Klopsch ended his comments with a commitment to provide additional details at a future work session.
Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
Shroyer Road Project: Mr. Klopsch reported that construction will begin this week on the Kettering portion of the Shroyer Road Project, and is expected to begin on the Oakwood portion on or around Monday, July 3. This week, the contractor will install message boards on the north and south ends of the Oakwood portion of the project to alert motorists of the pending construction and possibilities of traffic delays.
Streets & Alleys, Mr. Stephens
Debris in Streets: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that he will speak at the regular session this evening about efforts to enhance the enforcement of city ordinances prohibiting the placement of debris on public streets. This will include the distribution of a press release. The enhanced enforcement program will involve placing door hanger notices on violating properties, followed by action by the city to collect debris if it is not removed by the property owner within 72 hours. After two such instances in a year, additional instances will be billed at $100 per event. It is believed that property owners will respond quickly to this new enforcement effort.