Butler County seeks emergency procurement after Feb. 22 courthouse fire; preliminary repair estimate $1.4M

Feb 24, 2026

County administrators asked commissioners to declare a "real and present danger" at the Butler County Historic Courthouse to fast‑track repairs under Ohio procurement law; preliminary estimates from contractors total about $1.4 million and probate court operations have been temporarily relocated.

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The Butler County administrator asked the Board of Commissioners on March 3 to declare a "real and present danger" at the Butler County Historic Courthouse so the county can use emergency procurement procedures to speed restoration after a Feb. 22 fire.

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