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Favello said the plan preserves the building’s main public lobby and converts the adjacent space into a large community meeting room while securing departmental work areas behind locked doors. \"We're trying to minimize changes to the way the building is structured. We're using a lot of the existing walls,\" Favello said.

The plan would place the Development customer drop-off and plan-review area near the main lobby and position back-office administration and engineering functions farther inside the suite. Water and Sewer would use a lobby window for cashier services so customers do not have to enter secured staff areas.

Favello presented a high-level cost estimate: construction costs of $2,272,000 and a total project cost of $2,465,000. He said the work would include new finishes, upgraded lighting and electric outlet locations, mechanical adjustments, and new furniture; he noted the county’s existing furniture was oversized and would be replaced. The Water and Sewer area is estimated at roughly 5,600 square feet and Development about 4,800 square feet. Favello said Water and Sewer would work at about 95 square feet per person, while Development would average about 218 square feet per person because of plan-review and public space needs.

Commissioners and staff discussed shared meeting rooms, a common break room and restroom locations, and about 10,500 square feet of additional space in the building that could be leased or assigned to other users. When asked about parking, Favello gave no firm number; a county staff member and Favello referenced both \"60\" and \"a little over a hundred\" during the discussion, and commissioners described parking as \"not recalled\" or \"not specified\" in the presentation.

Commissioner Carpenter and others said the plan appears to reuse the building effectively. County staff asked for board consensus to proceed; the commission agreed to have staff and the consultant develop architectural design development and construction drawings and to pursue bids. That direction was recorded as a board consensus; no formal vote on the renovation design was taken during the meeting.

The presentation included requests to follow normal permitting; Favello confirmed permits would be obtained. Staff said the next step is to move toward drawings for bid documents and to return to the board as costs and schedules are refined.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Butler County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 04/01/2025","oneSentenceSummary","John Favello, principal with LWC Inspires, presented a schematic plan Friday for reusing the Liberty Fairfield Building to house Butler County’s Water and Sewer and Development departments.","taxTitle","Butler County, Ohio","taxId",4032,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6095105,"Residents press county on drainage and EMA structure during public comment; commissioners promise follow-up",360,1366000,1726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840463-099945afd453592e83e7c0d53db82263&start=1366&end=1726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840463-099945afd453592e83e7c0d53db82263/thumbnail_1366000.jpg","/articles/6095105/Butler-County/Ohio/Residents-press-county-on-drainage-and-EMA-structure-during-public-comment-commissioners-promise-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095105-b9e677ba9510992f06451dec5eee81ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1770617590&Signature=n3O19RRgnAU~1xxIHHT-dZhI0aA96omMfRBmo8btGPslifdLjDwJ0GsZtaf9wJDIrL17D~jPqJAcawU57yuaF8DtP~ybATpvudoJjg2U6gGFe40I2K3KGUpJZgKWiOpf8lbSTbeIOm1uahR~ID-7btSK~Sq5Y-TW1-eSUpgBawQmDXU-1JFE0mmUDjuh82kmmWHo6vjmNds71JUXqjO8DQdNpPuWR~AIGiOrBURR35YqqNQc~Ng491TiwdncSMPoid-itjCbVaKOKyFWbDlR0puUFQ3QqQifvS6qFGB8ddAgZqHk-irc0yDLD4pcfpt6W6wZ9yarmMhIU2-N6ntO5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the meeting’s public-comment period, several speakers raised concerns and requests for county action.

Nick Bundren of the Ohio Land and Liberty Coalition introduced an \"88 county tour\" and asked commissioners to meet about renewable-energy questions; he offered to follow up with staff. \"We'd like to learn from you,\" Bundren said, and staff invited him to submit questions and arrange a one-on-one meeting.

Jeff Moore, a Westchester Township firefighter of more than 25 years, urged the board to support the Butler County Emergency Management Agency and to avoid structural changes that, he said, could divide cities and townships. Moore said stakeholders \"appreciate the services\" the EMA provides and asked for the commissioners' personal support.

Linda Jordan of 5145 Osberger Road described repeated flooding at her home that began after nearby property work and said Vickers Concrete (as she referenced the contractor) changed grading that now directs water onto her property. She said her house flooded two years ago with up to \"12 inches to 23 inches of water\" in the garage and that attempts to secure assistance had not resolved the problem. \"Somebody's gotta help us,\" Jordan said; she described spending money on pumps and hoses to protect the house.

Commissioner Dixon asked Jordan which township meetings she had attended and, after hearing her account, invited her to stay after the meeting to meet on the sixth floor with county staff and to arrange contact with the county engineer. Dixon told Jordan, \"If our department, the commissioner's department, has ability to help you, Commissioner Dixon will figure that out.\" The board did not take formal action during public comment but directed staff to follow up.

No formal votes were taken on topics raised in public comment; commissioners asked staff to receive follow-up information and to coordinate with the county engineer where appropriate.","At the Butler County commissioners meeting, a resident described repeated flooding at her home and asked for county intervention; a longtime firefighter urged the board to preserve the county Emergency Management Agency. A visiting renewable-energy group asked to meet with commissioners.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6095110,"Commissioners approve county budget transfers, appropriations and selected agency resolutions on consent agenda",132,855000,987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840463-099945afd453592e83e7c0d53db82263&start=855&end=987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840463-099945afd453592e83e7c0d53db82263/thumbnail_855000.jpg","/articles/6095110/Butler-County/Ohio/Commissioners-approve-county-budget-transfers-appropriations-and-selected-agency-resolutions-on-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095110-2d990fb46e7b606a0f13bb93a8be4e73/orig.mp4?Expires=1770617590&Signature=lpQqjQ8uD9z1DgfthWOhqHQTWisK9LM6ZnlFkaH5T5G9RApfmEHKfYFdbWaPgZJAkTrcLzVUhRK92SraWwdG~pYbUsqWVhtN0cG-PJkElZtiWZ3nC9WMV4gf-G5PqEpxGrN4o-aJBpMbnRc4anVXO3Ww1o8jyFxDehGQYH3T3skr2q3DVaqkM57Nh19ONH3bxPudLM8FLXjT1io0w7NQZHhDOni2w3Q8r4SvuvoYIr-Xd~8J~2dDv~4KNuzIybIm3DDu3AuCDSRTmetSPRLdzSdqDccKW0Z1X37nbwYVTCecE2eOA86uboQdDfcUN3eiitJ2pIclF0Qo05ZLMjJC3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dave McCormick, Butler County finance director, presented several finance and requisition items during the meeting and recommended approval.

McCormick said the Board of Elections requested a transfer of $275,000 into technology support for implementation and maintenance services for a new voter registration system. Development, Planning and Building requested $5,000 moved into refunds; Community Mental Health requested $3,940 be moved into employer life insurance. The prosecutor requested a $7,066.94 appropriation into salaries and benefits for salary adjustments and part B lump sums.

Under purchase orders and requisitions, McCormick reported one requisition from the sheriff for $37,300 to replace hall and lobby flooring at 705 Hanover Street. The finance director recommended approval of the items.

A motion \"to approve the resolutions as presented by the finance department\" was made and seconded; the board approved the finance department items on a roll-call vote with Commissioners Carpenter, Rogers and Dixon each voting yes.

Later, the board also approved a package of department and agency resolutions on the consent agenda, including personnel actions, maintenance-bond releases and an engineer contract award for multiple rigid overlay projects to Sonesis Construction Company not to exceed $1,109,554.36, and other engineering items. Those consent-agenda resolutions were moved, seconded and approved on roll-call vote with all three commissioners voting yes.

McCormick and staff said the advertised water service line replacement project for Westchester Township would proceed to bid and that maintenance-bond actions and contract awards follow standard engineer and procurement processes.","The board approved budget transfers and appropriations including a $275,000 transfer in the general fund for the Board of Elections voter registration system support and a $37,300 sheriff requisition for flooring. The prosecutor received a $7,066.94 appropriation for payroll adjustments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":91,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":94,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6095116,"Commissioners approve amendment to support Butler County Finance Authority jobs bond fund; $1 million county contribution included on consent agenda",299,1154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840463-099945afd453592e83e7c0d53db82263&start=855&end=1154","/articles/6095116/Butler-County/Ohio/Commissioners-approve-amendment-to-support-Butler-County-Finance-Authority-jobs-bond-fund-1-million-county-contribution-included-on-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095116-9a43b326e78c5099d7928170489cbb63/orig.mp4?Expires=1770617590&Signature=Prbdg3C1IocPg8rur9v6VRoLXlDshPNyiI0d3R-quJX2X1I~4KT6Vlvmjdpp6pxWOrIHisg0yJhMz9mOLD70qw4TRhAQjrrWP8Yce95PQYG6XQZBKDOzasyc~akp2rceQgrZC5auwnqMo945JfYmtuvlwiyxGwllsWAhEZ-k3rjbMbuVRRdPQXHcLn3KxYRuwOFTvKnu-LdgSp2BRS99hp1fbg6LAivI5s0ectFKZCdA08yMU3R6NGAyv9Ks8O~c6BznAnUUIUCEb5aRtgtaBkqRDG~L8wTHcXnp1wK3zodZEKk8Y-p0f7LHtXBxB9vBXzlqSCRUNW6ZbEbKNkzJHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dave McCormick, Butler County finance director, briefed the board on a proposal tied to the Butler County Finance Authority’s plan to create a Jobs and Development Bond Fund.

McCormick said Joshua Smith, president and CEO of the Butler County Finance Authority, previously presented a plan and sought to consolidate the county's three annual contributions of $250,000 into a single payment and to add $250,000 more so the county contribution would total $1,000,000. McCormick said outside commitments include roughly $1,000,000 each from the Community Foundation of Hamilton and the City of Hamilton and about $500,000 from the City of Middletown, bringing initial fund commitments to about $3,500,000.

McCormick asked the board to approve the First Amendment to the memorandum of understanding between the Butler County Board of Commissioners and the Finance Authority. The item was placed on the consent agenda and presented with other department resolutions; a motion to approve the resolutions \"as submitted\" carried on roll-call vote with Commissioners Carpenter, Rogers and Dixon each voting yes.

The amendment and funding plan were described in McCormick’s presentation as an initial capitalization step for the bond fund; specifics about fund governance, timing of disbursements and eligibility criteria were described as matters for the Finance Authority and the amended MOU and were not fully detailed in the county presentation.

The board’s vote approved the consent-agenda resolutions as presented; McCormick indicated staff would handle implementation steps tied to the amended MOU.","Commissioners approved, on the consent agenda, a first amendment to the memorandum of understanding with the Butler County Finance Authority that would consolidate prior annual contributions and provide a $1 million county contribution to a proposed Jobs and Development Bond Fund, bringing initial commitments to $3.5 million, finance staff said.","actionData","errors"]

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