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Sammons said one bill discussed at the conference—referred to in the meeting as House Bill 335—would eliminate \"inside millage\" authority for municipalities. \"And currently, inside millage can go up to 10 mills. Currently, we do 4.09 inside millage,\" he said, explaining that inside millage allows local governments to raise a portion of property tax without a separate voter measure. He said the language had not been included in the bill that went to the governor, and conference attendees believed other proposals in the legislature seek to reduce municipal taxing authority in multiple ways.

Sammons also described measures tied to the state's legalization of marijuana that could affect village revenue. He said an early provision allocated 3.6% of the 10% excise tax from dispensary sales to host communities, but that some proposals would reduce that local share to 2%–2.5% and make the local share expire after five to seven years. He said the cap on dispensaries statewide was reported at 350–400 and that revenues could be significant: \"the average sales volume for 1 of these dispensers were around $2,030,000,000,\" he said.

He flagged an emerging product category—cannabis-infused beverages—and said the conference presenters warned those products were not covered by the original regulatory framework, leaving limited oversight. \"There is no oversight on this at all,\" Sammons said.

Sammons also reported discussion of a potential process that would trigger periodic county review after each decennial census to determine whether a village meets criteria to continue as a municipal corporation, which could ultimately place dissolution of a village on the ballot if criteria are not met. He said conference attendees, including representatives of the Ohio Municipal League, urged mayors to coordinate lobbying visits to Columbus to protect local authority.

Council made no formal action on the mayor's items; Sammons said he would attend a Hamilton County Municipal League event in September and that he and other mayors in the region plan to coordinate more advocacy efforts in the state capital if proposed legislation continues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 30, 2025 Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Doug Sammons summarized takeaways from a mayors' conference including proposed state legislation that could remove inside millage authority, changes to dispensary excise tax sharing, growth of dispensaries and unregulated cannabis beverages, and potential processes for dissolving villages.","taxTitle","North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",59450,"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},6180143,"Council affirms condemnation order for sidewalk repairs; drainage concerns and cost estimates debated",372,4683000,5055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706&start=4683&end=5055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706/thumbnail_4683000.jpg","/articles/6180143/North-Bend/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Council-affirms-condemnation-order-for-sidewalk-repairs-drainage-concerns-and-cost-estimates-debated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180143-959f22ee06985c71bc4a545d682099ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165135&Signature=c20iH8fFJBV1LabcKUAKk4rXmQB9ink-70KypmnQZMdEuNdj8zCAzINXBycWGvVvkuogi701o7EG2RZasOE3UHMsznMerRmVEl6C6fSIL8IWjRjy574J2InDcJouYZpSpdStZdUQicfPIpL2clPveALZCzEKAkzL76uQfIl66KsWTwSGyigJfO2CA-xfoMEfnN7KrL8gLgq3mLrlM1UYWhtZajv4yv5cUgmqYBs3qHsqJQas5b9b3JUQdNmgPgNw4WofXSBDTRcThUOrLZbIeKHSY4Etit2XAfwwQ405t4cJ1k1VGOa0EJm32nLBUHnmRF3KiOb2gLfIAkVyWfzw4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council on Monday approved a resolution affirming a condemnation order and directing public sidewalk repairs tied to a property owned by Tony Taylor; the action includes a timeline for the owner to complete repairs before the village takes further steps.

Mark introduced the resolution, described as an affirmative step to require repair of a sidewalk that has standing water and algae buildup. \"This is the dot our i's cross our r t's, and I will issue this to him and all the residents on it,\" Mark said when describing the paperwork and notice process.

Council and staff discussed the scope and cost of fixes. Maintenance staff member Nate collected options and quotes: a basic sidewalk repair option was estimated at about $3,500, while tying the drainage into a catch basin or running drainage farther downhill was described as a much more expensive option (discussion indicated a larger estimate in the tens of thousands). Council asked that the estimate be provided to the property owner and copied to council; the owner will have the time specified in the notice to respond. \"If he doesn't, we will\" perform the work and assess the cost to the property, Mark said.

Council members raised public-safety and nuisance concerns about standing water that does not drain and can accumulate dirt and algae; they discussed the difference between sidewalk repair (owner responsibility in this case) and larger drainage work that may involve the village and greater expense. Staff said the owner will be given a written estimate and a 45-day response window; if the owner fails to act the village will perform the repairs and assess the cost to the property tax record.","Council affirmed a condemnation order requiring sidewalk repair at a property tied to owner Tony Taylor and discussed standing-water and drainage issues; staff will send the estimate and allow the owner time to repair before the village acts.",{"_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},6180148,"Council moves forward on renewal of North Bend public-safety levy; certifies need to county",332,4284000,4616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706&start=4284&end=4616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706/thumbnail_4284000.jpg","/articles/6180148/North-Bend/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Council-moves-forward-on-renewal-of-North-Bend-public-safety-levy-certifies-need-to-county","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180148-17a26dfdc9b3516fa2be5af89e74b368/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165135&Signature=AFCKtRQoR5q7VdH~4-kX3PNRDa3rex3TgFPTcH6NjNQZyZe8f-B3fe1wrXdjRJ~upHdAtmURnd5vl0md6~EpRkrS2uZzi9ZbOuDuDHK0Tnu2ASEU8PD5rrym-cLIAxpcSmCdagSSD1RpFCjyjIjsxdKT2ERYvIig2PLnab9XZHXdH7tDhbsZzjJXrqdwug3i7M-oxZqjHnrqAEs9JgXgAbPGyXq3wo193AOKwOf8M0yZMCzNwTHtdwlTp6FpmmxdhIC~TBBf4MpFAcslTDQBIyieINH~Nz4aOHK~JbSUQX78pPdHgCQJmcBoMxQkCgagt6B6hN-QbxxfFEGk67SjuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of North Bend council approved a resolution of necessity Monday to begin the process of renewing a 2-mill public-safety levy that expires Dec. 31, 2026.

Finance committee chair Dave presented slides and said the current levy generates about $82,000 per year. \"A renewal would result in no increase to the taxpayers,\" he said, and asked the clerk to seek a certified amount from the Hamilton County Auditor so council can move forward.

Dave summarized the village's contract with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office: a three-year agreement covering 2025–27 with fees that increase annually and a requirement that the village pay a pro rata share (5.757%) of any new vehicle purchase the sheriff acquires to service the district. He said the sheriff provided estimates for 2028–30 that show larger increases, but those are projections and would be addressed later.

Council approved a motion to pass the resolution of necessity and to have the clerk seek certification from the county auditor on the amount the levy could generate. The resolution was approved as an emergency so certification can be sought in the required timeframe.","Council passed a resolution of necessity to pursue renewal of a 2-mill public-safety levy that funds sheriff services; council will request a certification from the county auditor on revenue potential.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180153,"North Bend council adopts 2026 tax budget as emergency; certifies submission to county auditor",106,1004000,1110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706&start=1004&end=1110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706/thumbnail_1004000.jpg","/articles/6180153/North-Bend/Hamilton-County/Ohio/North-Bend-council-adopts-2026-tax-budget-as-emergency-certifies-submission-to-county-auditor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180153-d158a3c744e12e38aa593c90f8d72177/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165135&Signature=I~Kwx9BS-OdR-dksb6~ZWdXQGe6hCvMvgro~UjdXoVfHbvOoNMoQADlATY6hygvrc6Yl2fgw5Q8qVOY-hrHHgPv2~Z6qtM6C5nwtKkgicQIMAtre~gLBo6jCHO8tg2pPGs8IcLu3rT5OcWIZXJdo97bOff8LQy3RCjfnizZh2iOcIqEsJbue7ZfuIjtUzSyYEciekbun~tlh3C5xCm4HEtrrgM49x-0AbiXzmeq1NUHzub1OBUdbVn9d3Ti3pnsSgv8GXyMf40eodcYprPMI7wbNbxTCCiNuVPaQcYNJ8wR5f8G0znBQCraRJ2Oft1OpS0TN-xjfCOhEuyJfD4Z4Og__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of North Bend council voted to adopt the 2026 tax budget by emergency resolution Monday and directed staff to submit the budget to the Hamilton County Auditor by July 20.

During the treasurer's report, finance staff said council had reviewed the packet prepared by \"Mister Solomon\" and that the adopted resolution would be filed with the county. \"Council needs to approve a resolution adopting the 2026 tax budget as prepared by mister Solomon. It will be submitted to the Hamilton County Auditor by July 20,\" the treasurer said.

The treasurer also reported the village received a $103,000 second-half real estate tax advance: $60,000 to the general fund, $30,000 to fire and EMS, and $13,000 to the public safety fund. Council approved the emergency resolution to adopt the tax budget and dispensed with the requirement that the resolution be read on three separate days so the submission deadline could be met.

Council members moved and approved the emergency motion by voice vote. The village clerk was directed to finalize the paperwork and submit the certified tax budget to the county auditor.","Council adopted the 2026 tax budget in an emergency resolution and authorized the treasurer to submit it to the Hamilton County Auditor by July 20; the village also reported receipt of a $103,000 second-half real estate tax advance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6180158,"North Bend council approves park construction contracts and $225,000 advance for riverfront project",2021,2253000,4274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706&start=2253&end=4274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5120407-602f794ce46ecbe3fcf78b094885c706/thumbnail_2253000.jpg","/articles/6180158/North-Bend/Hamilton-County/Ohio/North-Bend-council-approves-park-construction-contracts-and-225000-advance-for-riverfront-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6180158-99744fe7773853acd1de637501461d1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165135&Signature=WH3LmZAxlRGRUrpCXDDGQXYUp5EeUfC33QfRlbhUBjU1ZNFxxPMcOkFTsv4bUgM3tTb58eZbRSCrHFxQguN1cRc6mXiPINuwZHkyqcpli1tdhqKS47OhptJPFUbqmVlBfmbUWZWDOSe2ZdYVVXcLty8UsKoAPnzGAugrgobtUEX6xfxRNcZ3YUQ5Ho0d8VLzwLe0U9bdQtmR2LWTzVGAVsGX6rkA5LHLldOwBS07LuMueyLOj4F5vQg~1FH0HxEiKOBAko0myuujb~5pq3gFEXSrFTewAfmFzvou8paCzBbdEqk5Nmq1hjJ7G9sea6UzfpBu5h-btuzDCT6sQpOQRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members on Monday approved three contracts for the William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park and authorized an advance of $225,000 to cover imminent invoices while state reimbursements are processed.

Project manager Skip told council contractors are in short supply and bids are higher than projected, and that the village has secured earthworks, surveying and geotechnical contracts needed to begin construction. \"$232,500 is their bid,\" Skip said when describing the earthworks proposal from J and D Rack Excavating. He also described a plan to hold a surety check equal to 10% of the contract instead of purchasing a separate performance bond.

The council approved a time-and-materials surveying contract with Birding and a geotechnical exploration agreement with UES. Council then approved a motion \"that the village advance to be reimbursed from ODNR funds, the total amount of 225,000 effective as soon as possible,\" which passed on a voice vote.

Skip described the project's near-term financing needs in detail. He said the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) grant is the primary funding source, that the village has used a reimbursement process successfully in the past and typically receives state reimbursement in roughly three weeks after submission, and that the immediate shortfall was roughly $100,000 after applying a $10,000 donation from the Duke Foundation. He asked council for a loan-like advance of $90,000 for the gap and an additional revolving cash line (he framed it as up to $135,000) to cover monthly contractor invoices and lump-sum vendor payments.

Skip said the village had already spent and been reimbursed for $85,138 of earlier pre-construction work and expected a pending $780 payment to be reimbursed as well. He told council he would work with village finance staff to submit invoices quickly; \"State of Ohio has done a great job of getting our money back in about 3 weeks once we submit,\" he said.

Council discussion touched on accounting procedures and repayment tracking. One council member recommended closing prior advances before approving new ones so each advance is easy to track; others said the advance should be recorded as an advance to the ODNR capital grant fund and repaid as reimbursements arrive. The motion approved by council advanced the full $225,000 to the ODNR capital grant fund for the park project.

Skip also asked for authority for the mayor to sign smaller upcoming contracts (dumpsters, electrical work) once reviewed by village counsel. He said he expects large monthly invoices as construction starts and that contractors' schedules mean payments will be due earlier than state reimbursement timing allows.

Skip announced he plans to step down as project manager effective Jan. 1, 2026, but said he expects construction to be complete this calendar year if schedules hold.

Council approved the three contracts and the advance as emergency items and directed village staff to track reimbursements and report back to council.","Council approved three construction-related contracts for the William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park and authorized a $225,000 advance to cover near-term contractor bills while state reimbursements are processed.","actionData","errors"]

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