Greene County Health Commissioner Melissa Howell told Beavercreek City Council that the county health department is pursuing a 0.8‑mill renewal levy to continue funding core public‑health services. "This is the existing structure that we have right now, for funding," Howell said, noting the levy carries "no additional cost to the homeowner" beyond the current rate and equates to about $28 per $100,000 of home valuation.

Howell said the levy supports roughly 34–40% of the department's approximately $8,000,000 annual budget and brings in just over $3,000,000 each year. "We're probably most well known for . . . disease control," she said, and listed other work the department performs: school programs on tobacco and vaping prevention, car‑seat and bike‑helmet safety, environmental health services and restaurant inspections.

Why it matters: Howell told council members the levy renewal would preserve funding for routine inspection, prevention and preparedness activities that the department says help limit disease spread and support community health services. She said the department has recently achieved accreditation and opened a new building, and highlighted outreach efforts during the COVID period as examples of the department's role.

Supporting details: Howell said the levy request is a renewal (not an increase) and reiterated the estimated homeowner cost. She told council the department submitted its request to the county commissioners and, "as far as today to my knowledge," the commissioners had approved moving the renewal forward. Howell gave the city a contact phone number and the department website for more information.

Context and next steps: The briefing was delivered during a scheduled presentation slot; it did not require council action. Howell invited council and residents to contact the health department for further details about the levy, its ballot language and the services funded.

Council reaction: Council members thanked Howell and praised recent public‑health work; no council motion or formal city action occurred on the levy during the meeting.

Ending: Howell closed by reiterating the department's readiness for future public‑health challenges and offering staff follow‑up on questions about the levy and department programs.