Medina County approves 10‑year TIF to redevelop Bohati site, citing reuse of a former Superfund/Brownfield parcel
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The county approved a 10‑year, 75% tax‑increment financing agreement for the Bohati site in Medina Township to support roughly 185 homes and about 70,000 sq ft of retail; the TIF is capped at about $3.8 million and applies only to the commercial portion of the project, commissioners said.
Medina County commissioners approved a tax‑increment financing (TIF) agreement on Wednesday intended to help redevelop the former Bohati Superfund/Brownfield parcel in Medina Township.
Brandon Gibson, the county’s economic development representative, described the deal as a public‑private partnership intended to transform the roughly 99‑acre site on Pearl Road. "This agreement, which is to be no more than $3,800,066, will create 185 homes and approximately 70,000 square feet of retail space on Pearl Road," Gibson said.
Commission discussion emphasized that the 75% TIF would apply only to the commercial portion of the project and not to the residential units, a point several commissioners reiterated. One commissioner noted the developer has made a voluntary contribution to Medina schools and that the TIF is intended to pay for public infrastructure improvements that would put the property back on the tax rolls.
The board moved and approved the resolution on a roll call vote. Commissioners commended staff and local partners for advancing what they described as a long‑standing priority parcel for the county.
The county did not adopt any additional zoning changes at the meeting; board members said township approvals and other local permits remain part of the development process.
