Hamilton County commission approves insurance renewal, school appropriations, equipment purchases and contracts
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Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting, the commission voted to approve multiple routine resolutions including a property insurance renewal (estimated premium $577,327), appropriations to high schools ($1,600 and $800), a five‑year maintenance and payment processing agreement for the county clerk, purchase authorizations for electric vehicles and a CT scanner for the forensic center.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners approved a package of resolutions Dec. 17 covering insurance, school appropriations, equipment purchases and contracts.
The commission accepted a property and terrorism insurance renewal proposal from Arthur J. Gallagher Inc. at a combined property rate of 0.0712 per $100 of insured value for an estimated annual premium of $577,327, and authorized the county mayor to sign contracts to implement the coverage.
Commissioners also approved appropriations to local high schools: Resolution 12‑25‑14 provided $1,600 to East Hamilton High School from general fund travel discretionary monies (District 7) and Resolution 12‑25‑29 provided $800 to Central High School from District 9 funds; Commissioner Beck said he would add another $800 to Central High via a subsequent separate resolution passed as 12‑25‑30.
The county clerk was authorized under Resolution 12‑25‑15 to renew a five‑year maintenance agreement and amend a payment processing agreement with I3 Verticals LLC to continue licensing, maintenance and payment‑card processing for motor vehicle registration and miscellaneous tax systems through June 30, 2030.
The finance committee approved the purchase and installation of a turnkey fuel island for the Cromwell Public Works complex (not to exceed $677,743) and authorized up to $1,356,960 for electric vehicle purchases plus $110,715.20 for related equipment; Doctor Mackey recorded a 'No' vote on the EV/equipment item. The commission also approved Resolution 12‑25‑20 to procure a CT scanner from Phillips Healthcare for the new Hamilton County Forensic Center with a quoted purchase price of $475,439.05 and an eight‑year service contract of $496,336.32 (combined 10‑year cost approaches $1 million, staff said).
In health and human services business, the board approved a $75,000 FY26 amendment from fund balance to cover maintenance needs at the county health department (HVAC and generator repairs).
All of the above measures passed on roll calls during the meeting, with recorded votes entered by the clerk. Several commissioners used the announcements portion of the meeting to discuss budget pressures, fund balance (one official said the county reserve is "a little bit over $140,000,000"), and options for a tax equity study to evaluate revenue and expenditure impacts of growth.
The commission recessed for the holidays and will reconvene Jan. 7 at 4:00 PM.
