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Council approves master lease for former Schuler Benninghaufen site
Summary
Hamilton City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing a master lease with Bloomfield Shawn Investments LLC for three parcels at the former Schuler Benninghaufen facility, intended to spur neighborhood revitalization and economic development.
Hamilton City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 25 to approve an emergency ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute a master lease with Bloomfield Shawn Investments LLC for three parcels at the former Schuler Benninghaufen facility.
City Manager Craig Boonkite and council described the lease as part of a larger neighborhood-revitalization strategy in partnership with the Hamilton Community Foundation and Butler County Port Authority. Boonkite said the agreement leverages community partners and private-sector tools to spur economic development and drive redevelopment in targeted areas.
Council approved the emergency ordinance after suspending the three-reading rule and adopting the measure by roll-call vote (7–0). Council members requested a more comprehensive update on the status and ownership of adjacent parcels and indicated staff would prepare a detailed report.
Next steps: city staff to finalize lease documents, report on timeline and expected public benefits, and coordinate with partner organizations on redevelopment steps.
