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Hamilton County hears updates on Kenwood Hills sewer plan after MSD wins $4 million grant
Summary
Commissioners were briefed on a Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) grant that would offset a $12,000 tapping cap for homeowners in Kenwood Hills and were told a resolution to move the project forward is expected at a future meeting.
Commissioners discussed the Kenwood Hills sewer petition, a recent public hearing in Madeira, and a $4 million MSD grant that would offset a previously anticipated $12,000 tapping fee for homeowners who connect to the public system.
Commissioner Dumas said residents in the Kenwood Hills area remain divided over whether to join a new public sewer system after a second public hearing. An MSD representative identified in the meeting as Holly told the board MSD had secured approximately $4 million in grant funding to reduce the amount each property owner would pay for the public-side connection, and a resolution from MSD to authorize the project is expected to be submitted to the board for consideration next week.
Why it matters: connecting homes to public sewers affects property values, public‑health risks and household costs. Commissioners and staff emphasized the timing of MSD’s grant: the county must act promptly to accept the funding and preserve the $12,000 per‑home cap for property owners who opt in.
MSD staff said ratepayer funds cannot be used to pay private‑side connection costs inside residents’ parcels. Commissioners asked legal staff to confirm that restriction in writing and asked county staff to explore potential creative assistance for low‑income or fixed‑income homeowners who may face higher private‑side costs (contractor work, lateral taps) not covered by the MSD grant.
Meeting participants noted differing figures for the size of the project in public comments at the hearing. At the meeting a speaker described the project as serving “a 120 homes,” and another line referenced “160 homes.” The board recorded the project size as not fully specified in the hearing record and asked MSD to provide a written project summary and cost breakdown for both public‑side and private‑side work.
No final vote occurred. Holly (MSD) indicated written materials and a legislative packet would be delivered to the county in short order to support a board resolution expected next week.
