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Mayor Doug Mann told the council the levy is intended to cover increased costs in the multi‑year service agreement with Miami Township Fire Department. He said past agreements had kept payments level for five years while personnel and operating costs have risen annually; the levy is designed to help cover those higher costs for the next five years if approved.

The council held brief discussion about outreach and noted mailers and informational efforts; one council member reported limited attendance at an estimate meeting and urged residents to review mailed materials. The mayor reiterated that the levy is new (an additional levy rather than a renewal or replacement) and stressed the village\u0000need for stable funding to pay contractual obligations for fire and EMS.

Miami Township staff reported eight EMS runs in North Bend for the month and other call activity, and fire staff described a barn/garage fire on March 7 that required mutual aid. Council also discussed broader state legislative activity related to local revenue sources (for example, proposals affecting renewal vs. replacement levies and revenue from dispensary excise taxes) and said mayoral organizations and county groups are monitoring those proposals.

Why it matters: the levy, if approved by voters, will directly affect village property tax bills and the village\u0000ability to fund contracted fire and EMS coverage. Council emphasized local outreach ahead of the May 6 election.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 28, 2025 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council reminded residents that a 2‑mill fire and EMS levy was on the May 6 ballot; officials said the village signed a new agreement with Miami Township for fire and EMS coverage and described the expected funding gap the levy is intended to cover.","taxTitle","North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",59450,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6255568,"North Bend council adopts fourth amendment to 2025 appropriations; officials report ARPA close‑out and reimbursements",468,897000,1365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3162263-0f07278260485225f7b57a7bae22cf5c&start=897&end=1365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3162263-0f07278260485225f7b57a7bae22cf5c/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/6255568/North-Bend/Hamilton-County/Ohio/North-Bend-council-adopts-fourth-amendment-to-2025-appropriations-officials-report-ARPA-closeout-and-reimbursements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255568-4824c2e52b11ed38564981c1e8c075d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049649&Signature=D3i9j81oiDnqcNjBY6B3qMHQLztIIM6AY0iy2lvRO7U1EttOg~CVWwx1nOrwUsr68y6QSqLmd3kTqNzgcrcP8c~zbBaQ76HCkD2R9FbCaHbT-dI-VwFaDySNn76NOx278C5rn6IeHgNdq7jFgn-5Ax0EoTzCFUSpkq9JZN95N57u1t4ja-xQGlkbd6XjISfcO9OacGQJ-moXFRb8uNKW7dmCJoiIPnaBTOsXcicPJthZR~HM7UWHnGVDm6HcVOAu7i8lvQfaXPOS1xpYIs2AmoGiLGZfojrBKoJvpztxPDt7wiuM57uvPNI4kppu4j9YLqqPTJqFQB1vTia8s1bcvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of North Bend council voted April 28 to approve Ordinance 2025‑O‑05, the fourth amendment to the village\u0000annual appropriations for fiscal year 2025.

Treasurer and staff reported the village must submit a tax budget to the Hamilton County Auditor by July 20 for 2026 appropriations and that the 2026 annual budget is prepared and approved at year end. Officials also said a final American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) report would be submitted April 30; Marty (fiscal officer, absent from the meeting) was reported to be taking a webinar to complete the ARPA close‑out.

Finance highlights given at the meeting included receipt of the balance of first‑half real estate tax revenue split across several funds (general fund: $213,354.71; life squad: $105,245.49; public safety: $43,943.86) and several purchase orders tied to William Henry Harrison Park and other village projects. Staff said the village had submitted reimbursement requests and had received two payments so far and expected a third, noting the requirement to provide canceled check proof before some state reimbursements can be processed. To improve cash flow the village increased the fiscal officer\u0000bonding to allow a larger upfront reimbursement for certain capital items.

The council moved and approved waiver of the three‑reading requirement and then passed Ordinance 2025‑O‑05 by voice vote. The transcript records the motion passed with “Aye” votes and no recorded opposition.

Why it matters: the appropriation amendment and the ARPA close‑out affect the village\u0000budgeting timeline and cash‑flow for capital projects, including work at William Henry Harrison Park. Staff emphasized procedural steps required for submitting reimbursements to the state, including possession of canceled checks and submission of payment statements.","Council approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑05, a fourth amendment to the village\u0000annual appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and staff reported upcoming ARPA reporting and receipt of partial reimbursements for capital expenditures.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6255572,"North Bend council adopts model zoning code, deletes footnote that allowed rooftop equipment above 45-foot limit",920,96000,1016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3162263-0f07278260485225f7b57a7bae22cf5c&start=96&end=1016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3162263-0f07278260485225f7b57a7bae22cf5c/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6255572/North-Bend/Hamilton-County/Ohio/North-Bend-council-adopts-model-zoning-code-deletes-footnote-that-allowed-rooftop-equipment-above-45-foot-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255572-6442aac843dc3dc04dbcbd5799d3b784/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049649&Signature=eEytdmlj1~D2PUT11t6EewTcMIqy-nMy4jYYexWS8vJjQXhzXGyJaR2zU-em780IUL4d-0NagrQFzQIlYk2kblPKLVaz02oH50rqhpjemKlcpaUNhGegn84RNs0TxVLW8SxzS~6BxDazsoq0mrkjdSF94XtfduRzUDR3N2o17nMNX-7LccRKrM00aotoH5TYu2-CpcYA0U4b4Q8fiBrz78JY8jm1FLbfEo5E6Zr~vVgPl~HsV0ZdLFuOCc8mt3JApBk52vurzkyHalNtYXtSo29SUraLOViAJ~Jcq04KIvncxl0TiUYEtpHCCP5IS-2Ua81ika5yHUpIVKksJNDqcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of North Bend council voted April 28 to adopt a revised zoning code that sets a 45‑foot maximum building height for M‑1 (service industrial) zones and removes a footnote that would have allowed mechanical and ventilation equipment to extend 10 feet above that limit.

Council members and staff said the change — requested by a resident speaker, Fran — was intended to preserve views of the Ohio River and the William Henry Harrison Memorial Tomb. Fran asked the council to “remove the footnote” on page 23, item 4, which she said allowed “mechanical equipment and or ventilation systems [to] extend up to 10 feet above the height of the building.”

The removal of the footnote was incorporated into Ordinance 2025‑O‑04, described at the meeting as the ordinance adopting text amendments and changes to zoning districts. Council members voted in favor by voice vote after motions to waive the three‑reading requirement and to adopt the ordinance. The clerk recorded the motion passed with “Aye” votes and no recorded opposition.

Why it matters: council and staff described the edit as a text amendment (not a map amendment). Staff explained that a separate map (rezoning) process would be required to change any parcel’s zoning designation from M‑1 to a residential district; that process would include a planning commission public hearing and notice to affected property owners. The council emphasized that existing M‑1 uses would remain lawful as nonconforming uses until the use ceases or a map amendment is completed.

Council discussion and next steps focused on clarifying process and effects: staff said removing the footnote is a text change that becomes effective when the ordinance is adopted and attached as Exhibit A to the ordinance; any later map amendment would proceed separately through the planning commission with property‑owner notification and ultimately return to council for final action.

The meeting record shows the model zoning code hearing had been continued from Jan. 27 and reopened April 28 for this text amendment. Brian Snyder of Hamilton County Planning was noted as attending the meeting and available to advise on planning process questions. Councilmember Beth (name given in the transcript as Beth) was identified in discussion as the council member whose area includes planning oversight; staff said they would help evaluate the implications of any future map amendments.

No map rezoning was approved; council members and staff repeatedly clarified that converting M‑1 parcels to residential zoning would require a separate application, public hearing by the planning commission, and council action.

A speaker who identified herself as Fran read a prepared statement asking that the footnote be removed in order to “provide assurances that the two most prominent and marketable features of [North Bend] — the Ohio River and the William Henry Harrison Memorial Tomb — will continue to be visibly enjoyed by North Bend homeowners and visitors.”

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑04 with the deletion of footnote 3 on page 23 under item 4 (maximum height/lot coverage for M‑1 zones). The ordinance text and Exhibit A were indicated at the meeting as the operative record of the change.

Documentation: the meeting transcript records the public hearing, the request to delete the footnote, staff explanation that the change is a text amendment (not a map amendment), and the council motions to waive readings and adopt the ordinance.

Council action on zoning does not itself rezone parcels; any property‑map changes would follow the separate map amendment process explained by staff and require notice to impacted owners.","The Village of North Bend council voted April 28 to adopt a new model zoning code, including removal of a footnote that would have allowed mechanical equipment to extend up to 10 feet above a 45-foot height limit in M‑1 service‑industrial zones.","actionData","errors"]

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