Published: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
State OKs $1.6M for YSU cleanup
The money will fund demolition of blighted properties near campus and construction of pedestrian plazas.
By MARC KOVAC
COLUMBUS — State officials have approved release of about $1.6 million for ongoing redevelopment at Youngstown State University.
The effort includes the purchase and demolition of deteriorated properties next to campus and the construction of pedestrian plazas and gateways, according to state documents.
Some work already has been completed. A parking facility was upgraded with new lighting, walkways and information kiosks. New pavement, sidewalks and lighting were added to East Spring Street, according to documents.
Funding released Monday by the state Controlling Board will be used to construct curbs, walkways, lighting, landscaping and utilities along University Plaza and Elm Street.
Kent State
In other business, the controlling board OK'd funding for two Kent State University projects — one in Columbiana County and one at the Trumbull campus.
The board approved the university's purchase of about 5 acres from the Salem City School District, at a cost of $50,000, to be used for a campus expansion.
The property includes the former Salem Middle School, 230 N. Lincoln Ave. The building was constructed in 1912 and was well-maintained, with no major repairs anticipated over the next two decades, according to state documents.
The sale price was "well below" the appraised value, according to documents. The property was appraised at $240,000 by CMJ Appraisals Inc. of Salem.
The building will house work-force development operations and continuing education programs and provide some additional space for activities at the cramped Salem campus, according to documents.
Also Monday, the board approved the transfer and release of nearly $89,000 for science lab renovations at the Trumbull campus. The project will involve the renovation of about 5,600 square feet of biology, chemistry and general science lab space, including minor reconfigurations to laboratories and adjacent areas, asbestos assessment and removal and upgrades to cabinets, work surfaces and mechanical, electrical and data systems.
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