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Rees said Butler County this month approved a $50 million package of property tax relief and urged Hamilton County to find tools to help homeowners now, calling the issue an \"economic state of emergency.\" She asked the administrator to \"explore doubling the homestead exemption locally,\" to \"explore reducing the inside millage rate\" and to provide the analysis within 30 days so commissioners can complete budget submissions due Sept. 29.

County Administrator Jeff Aludo told the board the administration is preparing a report on the new authority in House Bill 96 that allows counties to piggyback on the state owner-occupied credit and other homestead-related options. Aludo said the county is reviewing timing requirements under the law and will provide the board a report \"within the next couple of days.\" He noted a key distinction: if the state enacts reform, the state would fund it; if the county acts locally the cost comes from the county general fund.

Rees and other commissioners discussed practical implications and timing. Rees said she had not known previously that local doubling was authorized and emphasized the urgency of delivering relief before winter utility and property tax bills become due. Another commissioner noted that the governor's working group on property tax reform is producing recommendations and that many reforms proposed by the statewide group would require legislative action.

No formal ordinance or millage change was passed at the Sept. 25 meeting. Rees submitted the motion for the record and asked administration to return financial estimates within 30 days to inform the 2026 budget; Aludo agreed to provide the board a written report on House Bill 96 options and timing.

Why it matters: Commissioners said rising property taxes and utility increases are harming middle-class and senior homeowners. The board's decision whether to pursue local relief would have fiscal implications for the county budget and could accelerate or defer benefits to affected homeowners.

The motion and administrative request were entered into the meeting record; no vote on a tax-rate change or formal adoption of a homestead increase occurred that day.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hamilton County Commissioners Regular Meeting 9/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Rees asked county administration on Sept. 25 to analyze options to provide immediate property tax relief for homeowners, including a local match to the state homestead exemption and a cut to the county's inside millage, and to return a report within 30 days.","taxTitle","Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",2657,"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},5973362,"New Western District patrol agreement approved to combine four jurisdictions under sheriff's coverage",273,3667000,3940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5844630-d033a4d175fbbc64eae32d3032406dda&start=3667&end=3940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5844630-d033a4d175fbbc64eae32d3032406dda/thumbnail_3667000.jpg","/articles/5973362/Hamilton-County/Ohio/New-Western-District-patrol-agreement-approved-to-combine-four-jurisdictions-under-sheriffs-coverage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973362-874870802b3f4684fcfc9ee7693e1ed9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013929&Signature=aG6U3NWTOClgwbn9K-Xt5aNuCV-yz11LWO6BCULm0vh1I5egucUr5USJddtyYs4q0-UGcM6Mh-O8wSXZzU--jWomCl4wotlWTp2mcrPS5n1Pe6GcGCzYooX4G783kvbCNsL6FpSk1c4ANEDg0AiQVSyahgW96GxylKm8YI-f-MQaVlIMV2KH2elVe4lqux89n2jXgMe8EIvlQvlD-2PKpl~PqIaAkOPk9J9LA-USfST3yj41cO9V6hjBm5fKm8iNitj7pHCfPUkixnkZmUOp3KRIsDpmVFJVqt3SXN49NIZ~dJRIPKwOhaLEDPT2TJ3UN1bTiGELEm2nVgLClBNU8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners approved a resolution on Sept. 25 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement that places four jurisdictions in a joint Western District policing arrangement with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.

The agreement covers Miami Township and the villages of Addision, North Bend and Cleves and funds three 24-hour patrol cars assigned to the Western District. County staff said the contract will generate roughly $3,164,000 in revenue to the county over the contract term. Commissioners said the district-based approach began operating in January and that it has been performing successfully as staff compiled signatures and finalized the contract.

County and municipal leaders and sheriff's office staff credited the multi-jurisdictional model as a cost-effective way to provide continuous patrol coverage while preserving service levels. Administrators said the sheriff's office and municipal partners spent significant time ensuring the districts would not reduce service levels while achieving efficiencies.

Commissioners also said the county is pursuing a similar district approach in the northwest region. The northwest plan would include Crosby and Harrison townships, with a Whitewater township agreement still under negotiation.

Why it matters: The agreement is a notable example of shared services and regional cooperation, reallocating patrol resources across multiple jurisdictions while creating predictable revenue for the county and stable coverage for participating communities.

The resolution authorizing the Western District agreement was approved as part of the consent agenda.","Hamilton County commissioners approved a resolution on Sept. 25 authorizing a joint Western District policing agreement that assigns three 24-hour patrol cars to cover Miami Township and the villages of Addision, North Bend and Cleves.",{"_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},5973366,"DirectVenture and reentry providers urge county support for Black-owned CDL training program and wraparound services",391,467000,858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5844630-d033a4d175fbbc64eae32d3032406dda&start=467&end=858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5844630-d033a4d175fbbc64eae32d3032406dda/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/5973366/Hamilton-County/Ohio/DirectVenture-and-reentry-providers-urge-county-support-for-Black-owned-CDL-training-program-and-wraparound-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973366-cecc83d3ec2be4373ab35e797a7ad2f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013929&Signature=GkefM73yJKCuP3H9ilu2W9YS7jGqS3MCUrPHCcnONPfxkGHnR8lJXuLSK7sW3jE12Vk2xqnb7tT4JoweMeWXdDjoKyxAYLh4tuZ9gS0x1DPhaSk0JMZz31l-Pug5-yFIEgsCScvtBx0WEoAyO8Hkp7lPnOhCJ1USxhZcY0YV5riU54ocIvLAuaz2VGRmB4owI0s6A6-PqnC1xBE~4swKsximZbdX24b3YAfEBQSHiqVnkhH9gnrUPC~mMjK9EUROpVejljYb0rEG44SsDHrUvDmn6m0zUXI14dYmTTKqhliirbXFi7uZOeu8rpbtEUhe7rPTGBcZfPtKeBlsmFZC7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two public commenters told Hamilton County commissioners on Sept. 25 that locally based CDL and reentry training programs need more stable funding and connections to employers and social supports.

Leonard Clark, representing DirectVenture, said his organization is a Black-owned Class A CDL training facility that offers a four-week, 160-hour training program and operates a State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles-authorized Class A testing site across from Queensgate. Clark said DirectVenture has worked with Ohio Means Jobs and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, and that recent shifts in WIOA funding priorities have reduced support for CDL training. He asked the county administration to connect DirectVenture with county workforce and placement partners and suggested coordination with Metro and other employers.

Kevin Mack, who said he is with Direct Mentor and works on reentry programming, told commissioners that reentry participants often require supports beyond scheduled training. Mack said some trainees stay in classes much longer than the expected four-week period because of housing, food or other barriers, and that his organization has been covering small emergency expenses from its own funds. He asked whether additional funding sources exist or whether the county could help link providers to supports to keep trainees in programs.

Commissioners and staff encouraged the public speakers to meet with county economic development and Job and Family Services staff; one commissioner suggested they connect with Robert Bell, who handles economic and community initiatives. Commissioner comments during the meeting also highlighted the county's investment in workforce programs such as Building Futures and the Urban League-supported cohorts.

Why it matters: Commissioners noted the county has invested in workforce development and that coordinating training providers with transit and employer partners can reduce placement gaps. Speakers requested tangible connections to county procurement, employer partners, and potential funding so programs that include wraparound supports can remain viable.","Two public commenters told Hamilton County commissioners on Sept. 25 that a Black-owned CDL training program and reentry service providers need county assistance to replace shifting WIOA funding and to keep trainees housed and fed while they complete training.",{"_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},5973357,"Commissioners approve capital adjustments to fund EMA 911 project, Hillcrest renovations and youth-center fall protection",131,3259000,3390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5844630-d033a4d175fbbc64eae32d3032406dda&start=3259&end=3390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5844630-d033a4d175fbbc64eae32d3032406dda/thumbnail_3259000.jpg","/articles/5973357/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Commissioners-approve-capital-adjustments-to-fund-EMA-911-project-Hillcrest-renovations-and-youth-center-fall-protection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973357-7ed74e59df47238dd6423dc6821733e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771013929&Signature=ecxGVfBL~lqThNSZPL7d9i7WmIQUYXgLu19yia009m4jsVjnwXUBIi6dwkJa14XNOrK84zHCqhcZL25g4VI8gL1Xc~sg-6XD1KC4jFKqz0dxFZBy2jXcf4KT4u2uDsP5G1JYq8BAAtVGtEc0--8p48dBGxZ3HGYPekMP-jAyFnvKjFMPolySgWhfWjxKd90l3ulnnpw-0y9~2OLQXArxGszIF3Kct6lhvTMNNWRIPIDFYOPL~AToOvu74JRuyH1f7iRZhuxAxDvjBLnw77QibPgFeKCrzWIqcFu0GS1NCuFTRwduVLuwh2D2R1FwG76lCemJSI8Owm780QTezqEmjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners approved a capital appropriation (budget adjustment No. 39) on Sept. 25 to fund three items: the EMA 911 project, fall-protection work on the Hillcrest youth center roof and change orders arising from Hillcrest renovation inspections.

John Bruguet presented the item and said the appropriation consolidates previously planned revenue for the EMA 911 upgrade and transfers cash from completed project balances to fully fund the EMA 911 project. He said the Hillcrest additions include $300,000 for fall-protection measures that became necessary after a code change and several change orders discovered during building inspections. Bruguet told the board the Hillcrest project was advanced from the general fund and is anticipated to be fully reimbursed by Job and Family Services (JFS).

Commissioner discussion clarified that the \"roof protection\" is fall protection for workers and maintenance. The board voted to approve the appropriation as presented; the record shows consent motion and vote on the by-leave item authorizing the appropriation.

Why it matters: The appropriation finalizes funding for the EMA 911 project and resolves additional safety and inspection-driven costs at the Hillcrest campus. JFS reimbursement was cited as expected for the Hillcrest work, reducing net county capital exposure.

The appropriation was approved during the by-leave vote listed as \"by leave number 1.\"","The board approved budget adjustment No. 39 to allocate funds for the EMA 911 project, roof fall protection at the Hillcrest youth center and change orders tied to Hillcrest renovations; administration said the Hillcrest costs will be reimbursed by Job and Family Services.","actionData","errors"]

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Hamilton County commissioner asks administration to explore doubling homestead credit, cutting inside millage

New Western District patrol agreement approved to combine four jurisdictions under sheriff's coverage

DirectVenture and reentry providers urge county support for Black-owned CDL training program and wraparound services

Commissioners approve capital adjustments to fund EMA 911 project, Hillcrest renovations and youth-center fall protection