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Hamilton County RDC approves $100,000 grant to utility district to help homeowners with potential sewer testing; budget approved subject to amendment
Summary
The Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission on March 17 approved Resolution RC-317-26-01 to grant $100,000 in excess TIF funds to the Hamilton County Regional Utility District to help offset possible state-required sewer testing for nearby homeowners and approved the 2026 annual budget subject to an amendment to account for the grant.
The Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission on March 17, 2026 approved Resolution RC-317-26-01 to grant $100,000 of excess tax-increment financing (TIF) funds to the Hamilton County Regional Utility District (HCRUD) to help offset potential state-required sewer-system testing costs for homeowners near a HCRUD sewer line in Jackson Township.
Commissioners also voted to adopt the commission’s 2026 annual budget but agreed the budget will be amended and the spending plan updated at a later meeting to identify which TIF account will pay the $100,000 grant.
The resolution directs the use of excess TIF proceeds for the grant; commission members said HCRUD will administer qualifying factors for homeowners and that this action represents an initial step toward a broader plan to address testing costs. The commission debated funding placement briefly during the budget presentation and directed staff to amend the cash-flow spending plan and file necessary updates with the state before the amendment is finalized.
The motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded and carried by voice vote. The motion to approve the 2026 annual budget similarly passed with an explicit condition that the $100,000 allocation for HCRUD would be presented in an amendment at the next meeting.
Votes at a glance - Resolution RC-317-26-01 (grant $100,000 to HCRUD): motion and second recorded; voice vote in favor; outcome: approved. - 2026 annual budget: approved subject to amendment identifying the $100,000 HCRUD allocation.
What changed and why it matters Local leaders said the grant is intended to reduce out-of-pocket costs for homeowners who may be required by state authorities to perform sewer testing, a possible compliance expense tied to HCRUD infrastructure work in Jackson Township. Commission members characterized this as a short-term mitigation step that HCRUD will administer while staff develops a longer-term spending plan.
Next steps Staff will update the commission’s spending plan/cash-flow schedule to show which TIF allocation funds the $100,000 grant and will present a formal amendment for commission approval at the next meeting.
