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Hamilton County considers 35‑year lease to convert former justice center into film and music campus
Summary
A developer and county staff presented a proposed 35‑year lease to convert the vacant Hamilton County Justice Center into Jailhouse Studios, with $375,000 annual rent, tenant‑funded renovations and commitments to local hiring and education pathways; commissioners asked about power, parking and clawbacks.
County commissioners heard a presentation on Resolution 326‑17 to authorize a lease of the former Hamilton County Justice Center at 601 Walnut Street to Jailhouse Properties LLC, which proposes to operate the site as Jailhouse Studios.
The county presenter summarized key lease terms: a 35‑year lease with options for five‑ or 10‑year renewals, an annual base rent of $375,000 with a 3% annual increase, required construction milestones that can trigger reversion if unmet, and use restrictions that prohibit activities inconsistent with zoning or illegal uses. The presenter said the tenant will pay for all renovations and…
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