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Berger Hospital reports $12.5 million in authorized capital projects; lease board weighs reduced oversight
Summary
Hospital and Lease Board representatives told council that Berger (partnered with OhioHealth) has about $12.5 million in authorized but unspent capital projects, a surgery-area renovation underway with completion expected next spring or summer, and that the Circleville–Pickaway Lease Board is considering meeting less frequently or disbanding.
Representatives of Berger Hospital and the Circleville–Pickaway Lease Board reported to Circleville City Council on May 20, 2025 that the hospital has roughly $12.5 million in authorized capital projects still to be spent, including a major surgery-area renovation, and that the Lease Board is evaluating whether to reduce its meeting frequency or disband.
Why it matters: Berger’s capital investments and staffing commitments were part of the hospital’s lease arrangement with the city and county; the lease board was established to monitor that agreement. Councilors were given updates on ongoing projects, staffing gains and the board’s potential change in oversight role.
Capital and construction: Casey, the hospital representative, told council that the hospital authorized about $12,500,000 in capital projects as part of…
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