Hamilton County Commissioners Regular Meeting 9/10/26

The Hamilton County Commissioners held their regular meeting on September 10, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a tax-exempt financing plan for a student housing project near Xavier University, involving a conduit bond issuance not exceeding $75 million. The board also authorized the transfer of a property lot at The Banks to the City of Cincinnati for development of a miniature golf operation, with stipulations requiring county approval for any future non-park use. Additionally, the commissioners awarded bids for two bridge replacement projects: the Winton Road bridge in Forest Park and the East Miami River Road bridge in Colerain Township, funded primarily through state grants and permissive auto funds. Several agreements were approved under the consent agenda, including a $163,454 contract with Johnson Controls for fire alarm system maintenance at Paul Brown Stadium, and multiple contracts totaling approximately $6.65 million for social services such as emancipation support, group home services, legal aid, and foster care. The meeting also included proclamations for National Preparedness Month and Sepsis Awareness Month, highlighting community health and safety initiatives. Discussions touched on concerns about local business impacts near development projects and the importance of advisory board roles in housing fund allocations.