Hamilton County Commissioners Staff 5/12/26

The Hamilton County Commissioners held a meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing primarily on economic development funding and solid waste management programs. The Commissioners reviewed the 2026 Economic Impact Program funding recommendations, which combined community development block grants and revitalization grants into a streamlined process with a total budget of approximately $2.2 million. Several projects across Hamilton County communities were recommended for funding, including a $650,000 grant for Sycamore Township's industrial redevelopment and grants supporting infrastructure improvements in Reading, Sharonville, and Woodlawn. The Commissioners discussed project readiness criteria, allocation of funds, and the importance of maximizing grant utilization to catalyze economic growth. Additionally, the meeting covered the solid waste management program's initiatives, highlighting Hamilton County's leading waste diversion rate in Ohio, residential recycling incentives, hazardous waste collection events, and food rescue grants totaling $1 million. The Commissioners also received a financial analysis of the Children's Services Levy, noting significant expenditure increases in out-of-home care and contract services, with discussions on managing these costs and ensuring transparency. Overall, the meeting involved multiple presentations and discussions on budget allocations, grant awards, and program evaluations relevant to county economic development, environmental sustainability, and social services.