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Votes at a glance: Clermont County commissioners approve grants, contracts, vendors and settlements
Summary
At its Sept. 24 meeting the Clermont County Board of Commissioners approved payments to vendors, multiple contracts and agreements, a juvenile court grant, participation in opioid litigation settlements, and several administrative actions; most measures passed by roll call vote.
The Clermont County Board of Commissioners used its Sept. 24 meeting to approve a range of nonconsent items and administrative measures. Key actions taken by roll call vote included payments, contracts, grants and a settlement participation directive.
Highlights (motions passed by roll call unless noted):
- Payment to vendors: Approved payment of $1,514,030.70 to vendors as presented in the BCC approval invoice report (Item 12). Commissioners Corcoran, Bachelor and Painter voted yes.
- Juvenile Court grant (Item 13): Authorized the president of the board to execute a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and the Ohio Department of Medicaid to reimburse foster care maintenance and legal representation costs for Clermont County Juvenile Court's Title IV-E program. Total reimbursement not to exceed $600,000 for state fiscal years 2026–2027 (effective 07/01/2025–06/30/2027). Vote: yes by roll call.
- Opiate litigation settlement participation (Item 14): Accepted material terms of a settlement agreement between Clermont County and eight opiate manufacturer defendants in the multidistrict litigation (In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804) and authorized submission of required participation documents through county counsel. Vote: yes by roll call.
- Professional services contract (Item 15): Awarded a professional services contract to Envision Group LLC for $95,940 to produce a county economic development strategic plan (see separate article). Vote: yes by roll call.
- USGS joint funding agreement (Item 16): Authorized a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for maintenance of a stream gauge on the East Fork of the Little Miami River at a cost not to exceed $7,500 for the period Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026. Vote: yes by roll call.
- Facilities change order (Item 17): Approved change order No. 1 for the Emergency Management Office Renovation Project with Kramer & Feldman for an increase of $7,091.80 (adjusted contract total $345,674.80) related to additional framing required after demolition uncovered ductwork. Vote: yes by roll call.
- Animal shelter donations (Item 18): Adopted Resolution 152-25 to accept unrestricted monetary donations deposited into the dog and kennel fund and accept in-kind donations of food and supplies pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 9.2. Vote: yes by roll call.
- IRS form 179D authorization (Item 19): Authorized the county administrator or assistant county administrator to approve IRS Form 179D submissions pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 9.239(b) when submitted by a building design firm of record. Vote: yes by roll call.
- Appropriation change (Item 20): Approved a supplemental appropriation of $1,538.58 into Sheriff Road Patrol other expenses to replenish canine donations. Vote: yes by roll call.
- Contract extension (Add-on): Approved the fourth renewal option and extension of the contract with Gila LLC doing business as Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) for payment processing services for the period Sept. 30, 2025–Sept. 29, 2026. Staff noted many county offices and courts currently use the service; some departments may transition when new case-management systems are implemented. Vote: yes by roll call.
Most nonconsent items were presented with brief staff explanations and passed without extended debate. The board did not convene an executive session and adjourned at the conclusion of regular business.
