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Council authorizes city staff to help school district plan redevelopment of 51 Southeast Street
Summary
Bellbrook council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to assist the Bellbrook‑Sugar Creek Local School District and the Community Improvement Corporation in planning redevelopment of the district‑owned property at 51 Southeast Street without city purchase.
The Bellbrook City Council on Tuesday adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑11 authorizing the city manager to assist the Bellbrook‑Sugar Creek Local School District in preparing a redevelopment plan for the district‑owned property at 51 Southeast Street.
The resolution says the city does not intend to purchase the property or use city funds; instead it authorizes municipal and economic development processes — including use of the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) — to support redevelopment at no cost to the city. The CIC is identified in council remarks as a nonprofit economic development arm the city formed to provide tools for real‑estate redevelopment and incentive opportunities.
Councilman Harding presented the resolution and Rob, the city manager, described the initiative as an opportunity to revitalize underused property and to coordinate the school district, the CIC and potential private developers. “The goal is to use the city resources in the process to find an end user and get that property redeveloped,” Rob said.
Representatives from the Bellbrook‑Sugar Creek Local School District attended the meeting. The district’s superintendent said the board has held town halls and public meetings since October to gather community input and to consider redevelopment options. The superintendent said the board’s objective is a long‑term, community‑focused outcome rather than maximizing short‑term proceeds.
Council members praised the district’s outreach and the CIC’s role. One council member noted the redevelopment is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to create amenities that will serve residents for decades.
The council moved and seconded the resolution and adopted it on a unanimous recorded vote. Roll‑call votes recorded “yes” by Councilman Ashley, Councilman Greenwood, Councilman Harding, Deputy Mayor Mary Havens, Councilman Hope and Mayor Schweller.
Next steps described by city staff include meetings among city staff, school officials and the CIC to inventory available tools and to map a redevelopment plan and timeline. The resolution directs staff to proceed with planning assistance.
