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Dayton officials outline two paths to implement voter-backed hospital levy, warn funds likely insufficient for full hospital
Summary
City law staff told commissioners the 1-mill levy approved by voters will yield roughly $1.9 million a year (about $19 million over 10 years) but likely will not fully fund the level of hospital described in the ordinance; staff recommended public hearings to prioritize which services to fund and presented two administration options: contract with a nonprofit or create a mayor-run governing board.
John Musto, deputy director in the Dayton law department, told the commission the levy passed Nov. 4 with about 58% support and will generate an estimated 1.9 million dollars annually beginning in 2027, producing roughly $19 million over its 10-year term. "Just the construction of the hospital alone will greatly exhaust and greatly exceed the amount of money we're gonna see for the levy," Musto said, arguing that capital, diagnostic equipment and ongoing operating costs would outstrip levy revenue.
The commission heard two legal administration options. Under one, the city would identify and contract with a charitable nonprofit to build and run the hospital, a path that would require voter approval of the contract at a subsequent election. Under the other, state law allows creation of a mayor-run governing board composed of…
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