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safety, integrity,
sound e ngine e ring
May 23, 2016 To the Citizens and Board of County Commissioners of Butler County, Ohio:
I respectfully present the Butler County Engineer’s 2015 Annual Report for your review. Each project listed in this Report has the direct involvement of the Butler County Engineer’s Office (BCEO), including planning and engineering, funding, administration of the contract, and/or construction and inspection.
This summary of 2015 activity provides only a partial overview of who we are and what we do. It details over $20 million in capital improvements and various forms of maintenance. Our BCEO staff members work hard to make the most of every dollar available. While we’ve been fortunate to improve upon and maintain very high levels of safety and efficiency, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to carry out this critical task, not only for our office but for public works agencies everywhere. The current system of funding road and bridge projects is unfortunately not sustainable. Butler County’s excellent transportation network has been a key component to our economic success. In order to maintain this locally, and indeed on a national basis, our legislators must develop a long-term sustainable revenue source that truly meets our country’s economic and infrastructure needs. Even with the new federal transportation bill the future of our roadway network is at risk. We’ve reached a point of diminishing returns. Gas tax revenues and license plate fees have not kept up with inflationary costs. More fuel efficient vehicles, electric and hybrid vehicles, and alternative non-taxable fuels are important advances for the environment that we fully support; however, these have cut into traditional revenue streams originally intended to fund our nation’s highways. Moreover, while other taxes have seemingly gone through the roof, the national gas tax has not been increased since 1993. Reduction of gas tax purchasing power in the United States will reach 52 percent by 2023, according to the American Public Works Association. The adverse effect of inflation on the current gas tax value and reduced gas consumption means that lawmakers must enact alternative methods of funding road and bridge projects. Since in reality this may take another decade to develop and implement, an increase in current funding rates needs to be considered immediately.
As your County Engineer I fully support a gas tax increase that will address our nation’s deteriorating roads and bridges locally and nationally, keep our transportation infrastructure safe, and promote a strong economy. The benefit-cost ratio is far greater than many other taxable goods and services that have seen more substantial increases in recent years than the gas tax. It’s an idea whose time has come.
As always, I wish to thank you for your continued trust and support. Please feel free to contact us at the BCEO with your concerns and suggestions for how we can improve our service to you, the taxpayer. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Very truly yours,
Gregory J. Wilkens, P.E., P.S. Butler County Engineer
1 gregory j. wi lke ns, p.e., p.s. butle r county e ngine e r 2014 POPULATION ESTIMATES (unincorporated areas) Fairfield Twp. 22,045 Oxford Twp. 2,139 Hanover Twp. 8,280 Reily Twp. 2,684 Lemon Twp. 2,335 Ross Twp. 7,968 Liberty Twp. 37,384 St. Clair Twp. 4,497 Madison Twp. 8,598 Wayne Twp. 3,959
Milford Twp. 3,340 West Chester Twp. 60,037
Morgan Twp. 5,622 total 168,968
GENERAL DATA
Population (2014 est.) 374,158
State Rank 8th
Area 469 square miles
State Rank 35th
Courthouse elevation 601 feet
Highest elevation 1,052 ft. (near Todd Road, Oxford Twp.)
Lowest elevation 520 ft. (Great Miami River, Fairfield)
(incorporated areas)
College Corner *194 New Miami 2,293
Fairfield 42,770 Oxford 21,782
Hamilton 62,486 Seven Mile 759
Jacksonburg 64 Sharonville *2,358
Middletown *46,088 Somerville 283
Millville 716 Trenton 12,260
Monroe *13,137 total 205,190
BUTLER COUNTY CERTIFIED ROAD MILEAGE
(effective december 31, 2015)
County Roads 266.70 miles
Township Roads 777.30 miles
U.S. and State Roads 236.20 miles
CERTIFIED ROAD MILEAGE BY TOWNSHIP (effective december 31, 2015)
township county roads township roads
Fairfield 14.50 79.60 Hanover 25.70 36.00 Lemon 0 11.20 Liberty 27.80 143.20 Madison 23.70 52.20 Milford 20.40 31.40 Morgan 26.80 31.00 Oxford 18.30 26.80 Reily 30.10 34.10 Ross 13.00 46.40 St. Clair 20.80 33.30 Wayne 14.20 30.10 West Chester 31.40 222.00 total 266.70 777.30
bceo holds public meeting for cincinnati dayton road improvements
The Butler County Engineer’s Office held a public involvement workshop in October to provide information and solicit public input concerning proposed Cincinnati Dayton Road improvements through Olde West Chester. Slated for
construction in 2018, this major project will widen Cincinnati Dayton Road from two to four lanes from West Chester Road north to the I-75 northbound on-ramp. The resulting roadway will be two northbound lanes, a center turn lane for safety and one southbound lane for the majority of the project. Station Road will be realigned slightly to the south of the existing alignment to improve geometrics at the Cincinnati Dayton Road intersection. In addition, the project includes a new bridge over the East Fork Mill Creek, as well as the addition of curbs, sidewalks, and a shared use path. The proposed project includes two project phases. There is a need to widen Cincinnati Dayton Road in the project area to accommodate existing and projected traffic, reduce roadway congestion, and improve motorist safety. The proposed project supports West Chester Township’s community and economic development goals by improving traffic mobility and safety to areas of ongoing development.
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project development
How a Project is Developed and Constructed
All potential projects are identified and developed by BCEO engineers, who also determine a funding source for each project and place it on a time line. Ongoing three- and five-year plans are maintained and routinely updated. Most large scale projects have already been identified in the Butler County Thoroughfare Plan developed by the Engineer’s Office, which serves as an ongoing comprehensive 20-year countywide transportation planning guide. The Plan is modified every four to five years based on development and growth trends and subsequent changing traffic demands.
Following the planning phase, projects move into the engineering design phase. The BCEO Design Department is responsible for engineering and designing the projects on our CAD System (Computer Aided Design) or through local and regional consultants. Once a project is designed the
BCEO’s Construction Department manages the actual construction of all contract projects. This involves several significant steps, including the purchase of right-of-way, coordinating utility relocations, and working directly with contractors to make sure the job is completed in a timely manner and according to design specifications.
By law all major jobs must be advertised for bid and awarded to the lowest qualified bidding contractor; however, crews from the BCEO’s Operations Department handle construction of all Force Account (non-contract) projects. These may include small bridge and culvert replacements, bridge deck repairs and replacements, and intersection modifications.
FUNDING SOURCES
Adequate funding is the key to a successful capital improvements plan. The BCEO obtains revenue from three different levels --- Federal, State, and Local. There are two primary sources of local money --- gasoline taxes and license plate fees. (For an explanation of how these monies are distributed by the State, please visit the BCEO web site.) This money is designated specifically for the County Engineer’s Office for road and bridge projects and is completely separate from the County’s general fund. Annual income generated by these local funding sources averages approximately $12 million. This revenue is important as local match money for State and Federally funded projects. On the average, one local dollar can leverage three to four dollars from sources outside Butler County.
Federal Funding
The BCEO works to leverage outside funding whenever possible for eligible projects. As an example, there are several categories of Federal aid, most of which are designated for certain types of projects on specific roads and bridges. In order to utilize these funds very strict qualifications must be met, including the completion of environmental studies and providing the local funding match. An average leveraged ratio of 80 percent federal to 20 percent local is maintained by federal aid experts at the BCEO.
The Community Development Block Grant Program is designed to provide money for small city, village, and township infrastructure programs that normally would not qualify for other outside funding sources. This program is also designed to assist with improvements to low-income areas.
State Funding
The primary source of State funding utilized by the BCEO are Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funds, renewed by Ohio voters as State Issue 1 in May 2014.
OPWC money is designated for the repair and replacement of existing infrastructure. The Ohio Public Works Commission administers three funding categories – Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP), State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), and Small Government Capital Improvement Program. Local match money is technically not required but does
enhance the chances for receiving OPWC grants by enhancing project viability ratings. The OPWC has divided the State into 19 separate funding districts, and communities and qualifying agencies within each district must vie for their share of the funding which is allotted to their district. Butler County lies within District 10, which also includes the Counties of Warren, Clermont, and Clinton and their communities. The Miami University Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs serves as the manager and liaison for all OPWC funding in District 10.
Local Funding
The two primary sources of local funding are gasoline taxes and license plate fees. Many road and bridge projects are funded one-hundred percent with local money and are let by contract or are performed by crews from the Engineer’s Office. Non-contract projects performed by BCEO crews are known as Force Account projects and can consist of everything from culvert and bridge replacements and deck repairs to general and seasonal maintenance. The Ohio Revised Code caps Force Account projects at $30,000 per mile for paving or maintenance and $100,000 per structure (bridge or culvert). (Materials for Force Account projects are bid through separate contracts.) If the cost estimate for a project is over these amounts, the project must by law be competitively bid and let as a contract to the lowest qualified bidder.
A relatively new concept in locally funded road construction is the Transportation Improvement District (TID), which was enacted through state legislation passed in 1993.The TID is comprised of a panel of local governments charged with funding several projects in the TID-designated area, which covers most of the southeast quadrant of the County. Innovative financing is the key to speeding up construction of much-needed projects for which traditional funding methods have been difficult since most local, state, and federal budgets are already stretched. The County Engineer serves on the TID Board of Directors.
2015 review
Projects and Activity
The Butler County Engineer’s Office employed a total of 68 full time employees in 2015, five permanent part-time employees, and 20 part-time temporary (seasonal and co-op) employees. Our staff was involved with the completion of capital
improvement projects, upgrades, and traffic signal maintenance totaling $20,353,983, including:
• 8 bridge projects
• 13 culvert projects
• 6 roadway improvement projects
• 4 intersection projects
• 53.30 miles of resurfacing
The above list does not include routine activities such as general design and engineering, commercial and residential development services, tax mapping services, and day-to-day roadway maintenance such as signing, mowing, drainage, and snow and ice control. As you can see, the BCEO is a multi-faceted, full-service agency covering all facets of road and highway transportation in Butler County.
HART ROAD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
HART ROAD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION HART ROAD BRIDGE
hart road bridge replaced
The BCEO installed a new bridge on Hart Road just north of Ohio 129 during 2015. An old single span cast-in-place concrete slab built in 1938 was replaced with a new pre-cast concrete box structure. Funding consisted of State OPWC grant money and local BCEO matching funds
2015 projects
This section includes a comprehensive listing of all projects that were completed during the 2015 construction year.
Bridges
The Butler County Engineer’s Office performs an annual inspection of all bridges on County and Township roads. Some bridges receive inspection two or more times per year due to their worsened condition. The BCEO had inspection and maintenance responsibility for 404 bridges (structures with a clear span of ten feet or greater) at the end of 2015.
BRIDGE SUMMARY 2015 total: 8
total cost: $6,888,410
Federal Funds with BCEO Match Money
Contract 2014-02 – Two bridge replacements Mauds Hughes Road Bridges #02.500 / #02.653
(plus realignment of roadway approaches)
total construction cost: $3,313,929
State OPWC Funds with BCEO Match Money
Contract 2014-06 – One bridge replacement (plus realignment of roadway approaches) Mauds Hughes Road Bridge #01.400
total construction cost: $2,030,709 Contract 2015-02 – One bridge replacement
Hart Road Bridge #00.187
total construction cost: $335,179 Contract 2015-03 – One bridge replacement
Sloebig Road Bridge #00.019 total construction cost: $537,490 Contract 2015-16 – One bridge replacement
Baker Road Bridge #00.648
total construction cost: $584,468
Local BCEO Funds through Force Account
One bridge repair
Hamilton Eaton Road Bridge #07.449 total construction cost: $56,109 Bridge guardrail replacement, drainage repairs
Eaton Road Bridge #06.045 total construction cost: $30,526
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Construction of a new bridge on Baker Road over Williams Run began last summer and was completed in the fall. The old bridge, a steel pony truss built in 1962, was replaced with a new, safer pre-stressed
concrete box beam structure. Funding for the project consisted of State OPWC grant money and local BCEO matching funds.
BAKER ROAD BRIDGE
MAUDS HUGHES ROAD BRIDGE #01.400
Culverts
The BCEO is responsible for the annual inspection of all culverts located on County and Township roads that number totaled 1,025 at the end of 2015. A culvert is a conduit running underneath a road for the purpose of transferring storm water runoff from one side of the road to another. Culverts are technically classified as structures with a clear span of less than ten feet and can be made of different types of material. Culvert replacements are, like bridges, determined by the age and condition of the structure and are often planned in conjunction with future resurfacing projects.
CULVERT SUMMARY 2015 total: 13
total cost: $249,254
Local BCEO Funds by Force Account
Ten county culvert replacements / repairs Headgates Road Culvert #00.904 Race Lane Road Culvert #01.567 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #00.725 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #01.927 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #01.974 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #02.032 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #03.426 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #03.636 Trenton Franklin Road Culvert #04.640 Yankee Road Culvert #02.078
total cost: $102,067 One culvert replacement
Eaton Road Culvert #05.953 total cost: $99,860
(Project in conjunction with maintenance of Eaton Road Bridge #06.045)
Two culvert replacements
Oxford Milford Road Culvert #01.957 Taylor Road Culvert #02.565
total cost: $47,327
(Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by Oxford Twp = $11,377, included in sum above.)
HEADGATES ROAD CULVERT #00.904
REPLACED
TRENTON FRANKLIN ROAD CULVERT #00.725
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Roadway Improvements
ROADWAY SUMMARY 2015 total: 6
total cost: $2,525,727
Local BCEO Funds by Contract
Contract 2015-01 – Roadway improvement (widen existing lanes, add shoulders) Kyles Station Road – Old Kyles Station Road to Ohio 747
total construction cost: $215,947
Contract 2015-17 – Roadway improvement (widen existing lanes and shoulders) Beckett Road – West Chester Road to Union Centre Boulevard
total construction cost: $203,085
(Funding: West Chester Twp TIF)
Contract 2015-20 – Roadway improvement (rehabilitation, resurfacing)
Mauds Hughes Road – Princeton Road to Bridge #02.500 total construction cost: $180,390
(Funding: Liberty Twp)
Contract 2015-28 – Roadway improvement (additional lane, improve Kingsgate/Dudley intersection)
Tylersville Road – I-75 to Cox Road total construction cost: $1,926,305
(Additional funding: West Chester Twp)
Private Funds
Roadway improvement (add turn lanes) Millikin Road at Watoga Drive
(Project in conjunction with new Turnbridge subdivision)
Roadway improvement (add turn lanes)
Liberty Way – Cincinnati Dayton Road to I-75
(Project in conjunction with Liberty Center development)
kyles station road improvement
Improvements were made last year to Kyles Station Road between Old Kyles Station and Ohio 747 in Liberty Township. This project involved widening the existing lanes to twelve feet, adding four-foot paved shoulders, and improving storm drainage. Total project length was approximately 1,250 feet and was designed to match existing pavement at each end of the project limits.
KYLES STATION ROAD
TYLERSVILLE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Intersection Improvements
INTERSECTION SUMMARY 2015total: 4
total cost: $1,684,822
Federal Funds with Local Match Money
Contract 2015-07 – Intersection improvement (roundabout installation)
Layhigh Road at Ohio 748
total construction cost: $808,268
(Additional funds: ODOT)
State OPWC Funds with BCEO Match Money
Contract 2015-14 – Intersection improvement (roundabout installation)
Eaton Road at Beissinger Road total construction cost: $766,875
Private Funds by Contract
Contract 2015-22 – Intersection improvement (modify intersection, install lights and crossing gates)
Morganthaler Road at Riverside Drive and CSX Railroad
total construction cost: $109,679
(Funding: CSX RR) Private Funds
Roadway improvement (add turn lanes) Tylers Place Boulevard at Liberty Way
(Project in conjunction with Liberty Center development)
bceo adds two more roundabouts in 2015
Two new roundabouts were added in 2015 to the BCEO’s growing portfolio of modern roundabouts, bringing the total to nine.
A skewed and awkward intersection in Ross Township, Layhigh Road at Ohio 748, received a major safety upgrade when a single-lane roundabout was built with full lighting, curb, gutter, and storm sewers. As part of the project, the Kirchling Road intersection at Ohio 748 was eliminated. Kirchling now dead ends just before reaching 748 and permanent access to this section of Kirchling is via Layhigh Road.
A safety study completed in 2011 determined that a roundabout would best address the angle crashes that had occurred at the intersection in the way it was originally configured. “This project will improve overall safety and help curb some of the high speeds at the intersection,” Wilkens said of the new roundabout.
BEFORE
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
LAYHIGH ROAD AT OHIO 748 COMPLETED
A combination of Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds, State ODOT funds, and local BCEO money paid for the project.
Another modern single-lane roundabout was built at Eaton and Beissinger Roads. This project included raised profiles, lighting, curb, gutter, and storm sewers for improved drainage. BCEO engineers designed the project to address various issues that had previously plagued the intersection including sight distance problems and an increase in accidents. While not the answer for every intersection, a roundabout was determined to be the least costly and most effective solution at this location due to the roundabout’s smaller “footprint,” which requires less land and right-of-way acquisition, plus the roundabout’s inherent safety features.
“Signals and stop signs do not guarantee that motorists will stop,” noted Wilkens. “Roundabouts act as traffic calming devices which force drivers to slow down. Any accidents that may occur are almost always less severe.” The County Engineer’s Office has compiled statistics for its roundabouts to date and found that they have resulted in a 70 percent reduction in overall crashes, 80 percent fewer injury crashes, and a 100 percent reduction in serious and fatal crashes.
Wilkens added that “roundabouts are not only safer, but we’ve found that motorists tend to like roundabouts over signalized or two-way/four-way stops because traffic continues to flow, albeit a bit slower, versus stopping and waiting for a light to change or for traffic to clear. And they feel safer.
CONSTRUCTION
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Paving
The Butler County Engineer’s Office is responsible for 266.70 miles (centerline miles) of roadway and has a 12-15 year paving program in place. This system enables roads to be resurfaced on a regular basis and maintained routinely in a more cost-effective manner. Many Township roads that are substandard in lane width and those County roads that meet minimum standards only, where feasible, are also being widened to bring them up to modern safety standards.
There were 53.30 miles of county and township roads resurfaced in 2015. This also includes berming of all major roads paved.
PAVING SUMMARY 2015 total miles: 53.3 total cost: $5,109,246
Local BCEO Funds by Contract
Contract 2015-12 – Paving of various County and township roads (asphalt) total miles: 31.3
total cost: $4,225,415
Funded by BCEO:
Headgates Road – Ohio 4 to Canal Road Stillwell Road – Salman Road to U.S. 27
Trenton Franklin Road – Howe Road to Franklin Madison Road Various streets
miles: 12.3
Funded by Fairfield Township:
Morris Road – address #6504 to electrical box, Ohio 129 underpass Reigart Road – Spring Crest Drive to Rentschler Forest MetroPark Various subdivision streets
miles: 1.5
Funded by Hanover Township:
Various township streets Curb repair
Funded by Liberty Township:
Mauds Hughes Road – Hamilton Mason Road to Princeton Road Various subdivision streets
miles: 3.6
Funded by Madison Township:
Moder Lane – Mosiman Road to cul-de-sac Mosiman Road – Howe Road to Ohio 122 Ristaneo Drive – Mosiman Road to cul-de-sac miles: 2.6
Funded by Morgan Township:
South Weaver Road – north of Layhigh Road at slip repair miles: 0.1
Funded by Ross Township:
Various subdivision streets miles: 0.1
Funded by West Chester Township:
Various roads and subdivision streets miles: 11.1
Contract 2015-11 – Chip seal of various County and township roads total miles: 10.1
total cost: $505,443
Funded by BCEO:
Race Lane Road – Alert New London Road to Ohio 126 Trenton Road – Jackson Road to Riverside Drive miles: 3.2
Funded by Hanover Township:
Gardner Road – Beissinger Road to Hamilton corp Krucker Road – Ohio 130 to Stillwell Beckett Road Nichols Road – Reily Twp line to Lanes Mill Road Woodbine Road – U.S. 27 to Reily Millville Road miles: 2.2
Funded by Madison Township:
Michael Road – West Alexandria Road to Trenton Franklin Road
Sycamore Road – Radabaugh Road to Trenton corp miles: 2.6
Funded by Oxford Township:
Jones Road – Todd Road to Taylor Road miles: 1.4
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Decamp Road – Stillwell Road to maintenance line miles: 0.7
Funded by West Chester Township:
Township service center parking lot Keehner Park parking lot
Contract 2015-10 – Black mat bituminous coating on various township roads total miles: 11.9
total miles: $378,388
Funded by Hanover Township:
Various subdivision streets miles: 0.5
Funded by Liberty Township:
Various subdivision streets miles: 1.8
Funded by West Chester Township:
Various subdivision streets miles: 9.6
TRENTON FRANKLIN ROAD
REIGART ROAD
REIGART ROAD
tylersville road gets third eastbound lane
Motorists who travel one of Butler County’s busiest stretches of road saw some relief once a major improvement project was completed last fall. A third eastbound lane was added to Tylersville Road between Interstate 75 and Cox Road. This had been in the works for quite some time, according to Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens.”It was a complicated project to develop due to the already high traffic volumes, proximity of businesses close to the roadway, and complexity of utility relocations.” There are numerous businesses which front Tylersville Road and have direct access off the road, which made design and maintenance of traffic during construction particularly challenging.
The project involved construction of a third eastbound thru lane from the I-75 northbound exit ramp to Cox Road, improving the intersection at Dudley Drive / Kingsgate Way with additional turn lanes and upgraded signals, and installing sidewalk along the south side of Tylersville. Storm sewer improvements and new signage and striping were also included.
BCEO Traffic Engineer Matt Loeffler noted that “these improvements will provide congestion relief, reducing the potential for rear-end accidents. The additional lanes on Kingsgate Way and Dudley Drive will increase side street
capacity, allowing more green time for Tylersville Road.” About 50,000 vehicles per day travel this stretch of Tylersville so improving safety and facilitating smoother traffic flow are critical, Loeffler noted.
The BCEO in conjunction with West Chester Township hosted monthly meetings to keep the public updated on road construction and to address any construction-related issues or concerns. Things went very smoothly, due in part to the majority of construction taking place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Throughout the construction phase, all lanes on Tylersville remained open during the days and evenings and full access was maintained to all businesses.
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Railroad Crossings
Railroad crossing safety is a major concern of the County Engineer’s Office. The BCEO works closely with the railroad companies to facilitate road closings and subsequent repairs at various crossings throughout Butler County each year.
Railroad Funds
Crossing replacements / repairs
Augspurger Avenue (New Miami) at CSX RR Augspurger Road at CSX RR
Hamilton Middletown Road (South Main Street – Excello) at CSX RR Jackson Road at CSX RR
Trenton Road at CSX RR
(Funding: CSX)
Crossing replacements / repairs
Station Road at Norfolk & Southern Railroad
(Funding: N&S)
Overpass repairs (guardrail installation) Boyle Road at bridge over CSX RR
(Funding: CSX)
Other
Federal Funds
Contract 2014-10 – Sidewalk installation
Yankee Road – Cincinnati Dayton Road to Dutchland Parkway, including Dutchland west of Yankee total construction cost: $258,954
(Additional funding: Liberty Twp)
Contract 2015-06 – Retrace of centerlines, edgelines, stop bars, arrows (thermoplastic) Various County roads
total cost: $115,132
centerline miles – county roads: 15.49 edgeline miles – county roads: 25.72
Contract 2015-08 – Guardrail installation / replacement Various County roads
total cost: $248,175
Federal Funds – Safe Routes To School Program
Contract 2014-17 – Sidewalk installation
Kyles Station Road at Cherokee Elementary School Walnut Creek Drive
total construction cost: $257,099
Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds
flashing yellow arrow left-turn signals begin operation
One of the County’s first left-turn signals with four-arrow display became operational at Tylersville Road and Kingsgate Way / Dudley Drive during 2015. Installation of the signals was in conjunction with a roadway project designed to improve traffic flow along Tylersville Road from I-75 to Cox Road. “The new type of signal is placed over a left turn lane at a signalized intersection, in this case, the east and westbound left turn lanes from Tylersville onto Kingsgate Way and Dudley Drive,” said Wilkens. The display includes a flashing yellow arrow, something relatively new to Ohio drivers. Other displays on the signal are steady green, yellow, and red arrows. The new flashing yellow arrow indicates that drivers are allowed to turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians versus a steady yellow arrow which means that the left turn signal is about to turn red and drivers should prepare to stop. This federally approved signal has been successfully implemented in other states, including Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan, and is now being installed in Ohio and nationwide. Benefits include more efficient and safer traffic flow, and, as the new signals become more widespread throughout the United States, motorists experience more consistency. BCEO Traffic Engineer Matt Loeffler said the new signals on Tylersville provide more flexibility and can be adjusted to accommodate varying traffic patterns. Initially, the flashing yellow arrow will be utilized during off-peak hours and gradually phased in as needed during peak rush hours.
Contract CDBG14-4 – Storm sewer replacement, phase 3 Fairfield Twp – Belmont Avenue
total cost: $172,576 Contract CDBG15 – Curb repairs
Hanover Township – Alamo Heights total cost: $198,472
Local Funds by Contract
Contract 2014-15 – New roadway construction
Capstone Boulevard at Highland Greens and Butler Tech Bioscience Education Facility total construction cost: $2,071,306
(Funding: West Chester Twp)
Contract 2015-13 – Retrace of centerlines, edgelines, stop bars, arrows (paint) Various County and township roads
total cost: $264,609
(Funding: BCEO, townships)
centerline miles – county roads: 147.01 centerline miles – township roads: 76.25 edgeline miles – county roads: 233.29 edgeline miles – township roads: 121.07 Contract 2015-15 – Drainage improvements,
slopeadjustment
Tylersville Road at Grace Meadows total cost: $130,679
BCEO Funds through Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract
Contract 2014-18M – Maintenance, repair, minor construction of traffic signals Various County intersections
total cost: $70,000
(Two-year contract, 2014-2015)
Local BCEO Funds by Force Account
Drainage improvements
Cincinnati Dayton Road at N&S Railroad overpass total cost: $21,718
Drainage improvements, remove concrete traffic island
Cincinnati Dayton Road north of Hamilton Mason Road / Liberty Way total cost: $68,509
Drainage improvements, culvert repairs Barret Road Culvert #00.702 total cost: $19,295
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construction department
The BCEO Construction Department oversees the implementation of all capital improvement contracts for bridge, roadway, paving, and intersection construction. This includes
preparation and management of contracts and payments to contractors, utility coordination and relocation, and construction inspection. Additionally, the Department performs inspections of culverts, pavement conditions, and ditch petitions. Driveway, right-of-way, and special hauling permits are also reviewed and issued by the Construction Department.
beckett road upgraded
A 1,500-foot portion of Beckett Road in West Chester Township was improved with wider lanes and shoulders, storm sewer
upgrades, and all new resurfacing. A West Chester Township TIF funded the project which was postponed twice due to a stretch of extremely wet weather.
county crews prepare for winter
The BCEO’s annual truck Roadeo and other activities took place in October as snowfighters from the Engineer’s Office and other Butler County agencies practiced and reviewed procedures critical to keeping roads safe and clear during inclement winter weather. BCEO crews participated in classroom review, assembling their trucks, and performing dry runs of their snow plow routes prior to being joined by their fellow crew members from various Butler County cities and townships for the Snowfighters Truck Roadeo. This friendly competition allows crews to practice truck maneuvers through an obstacle course designed to simulate actual winter situations.
A new component of winter preparations last year involved a Calibration Cruise-In, sponsored by the Southwest Ohio Branch of the American Public Works Association. This event was a hands-on demonstration on the proper calibration of several popular salt spreader control systems. It is designed to help agencies maximize their budgets through precise and efficient calibrations. The BCEO began
the winter season with 13,000 tons of salt stored in two barns, each with a capacity of 6,500 tons.
operations department
General / Seasonal Roadway Maintenance
The Operations Department of the Butler County Engineer’s Office is responsible for all Force Account projects as well as the general day-to-day maintenance and seasonal-type maintenance of bridges and roads on the County roadway system. This includes ditching and drainage projects, painting and striping of roads, signing, traffic signal maintenance, patching, pavement repair, bridge repair, berm work, guardrail repair, mowing, brush and weed control, and snow and ice control. Also included is emergency maintenance such as storm damage, downed trees, high water and flooding problems, and any debris that poses an immediate safety hazard to the motoring public.
total spent on general maintenance: $1,685,972 total snow and ice control cost: $717,216
During 2015 the Operations Department added the following equipment:
• Aries camera for camera truck
• Loader scale
• CAT Excavator
• Two Chevrolet Equinox
Each spring the BCEO advertises for bids on road salt for the following winter. These bids are compiled in conjunction with various cities and
townships in order to get a better price. This resource sharing has become critical for local and regional jurisdictions as the cost of fuel and materials steadily increases. The following contract was awarded in 2015:
Contract 2015-1M – Bulk-treated sodium chloride
For Butler County; cities of Fairfield, Hamilton, Monroe, Oxford; plus various townships and villages
total cost: $77.94/ton (piler), $74.19/ton (dump)
2015 Snow and Ice Control / Weather-Related Maintenance
The winter of 2014-15 got off to a quick start when 4-5 inches of snow fell on November 17, 2014, one of the earlier large snows to affect the region in recent years. Following a generally quiet December and January, February brought an onslaught of frequent and heavy snowfalls and bitterly cold temperatures. February 2015 went into the record books as one of the coldest Februarys ever.
Winter never seemed to resume late in the calendar year 2015 as mild temperatures and almost no measurable snow fell to close out the year.
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Snowfighters Web Page
The Snowfighters page on our web site continues to be instrumental in educating the media and the general public about the BCEO snow and ice control program. Designed to provide an in-depth overview of snow and ice management efforts, the page also features current and seasonal BCEO snowfighting statistics as well as some interesting local winter history.
2015 Snow and Ice Control Summary (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2015)
total road salt used: 4,507 tons
total brine/calcium chloride/beet juice mix used: 33,301 total man-hours utilized for snow-and-ice control: 5,011 hrs total labor cost: $162,942
total snow and ice control cost = $717,216
design & engineering
department
Not covered in our Annual Report is the routine planning and engineering of a project that takes place on a daily basis. Before a project goes to construction and gets reported here upon completion, many hours, sometimes years, of preparation have gone into getting the project ready for construction. Planning and identifying a funding source occur very early in the process, something that many outside of our Office may
not realize.
The BCEO Engineering Department is responsible for this early phase in the project timeline and continues to work with the Construction Department even as a project goes to construction. Engineering/Design is a multi-disciplined group that initiates the project development process. Our Planning Group is responsible for prioritizing short-range and long-range construction projects. An important asset of this group is the ability to search for and acquire local, state, and federal funding sources so that additional projects can be constructed while minimizing local dollars. The Geographic Information System (GIS) Department uses digital mapping of Butler County for the purpose of query, analysis, and generation of maps and reports. The Survey Department attains topographic field data by utilizing GPS equipment, performs construction layouts and any other surveying needed for our projects. The Design Group is responsible for both in-house design and project management of culverts, bridges, intersections, and any other roadway projects on both the township and County system. Once plans are complete they are given to our Right-of-Way Acquisition Department so that appropriate work agreements and easements are obtained.
During 2015 the Engineering Department developed plans for the following:
• 7 culvert replacements
• 4 bridge replacements/rehabilitations
– Bonham Road Bridge #00.388
– Cochran Road Bridge #01.051 – Design/Build
– Myers Road Bridge #00.019
– North Dwyer Road Bridge #00.600 – Rehabilitation
• 13 roadway improvements
– Cincinnati Dayton Road Widening (Phase 1) – West Chester Road to Lesourdsville
West Chester Road / Station Road
– Cincinnati Dayton Road Widening (Phase 2) – Lesourdsville West Chester Road /
Station Road TO I-75
– Civic Centre Boulevard Extension (Bass Pro)
– Liberty Fairfield Road Widening – Millikin Road to Randall Drive
– Liberty Fairfield Road Widening – Princeton Road to Millikin Road
– Millikin Road – SR 747 to Winding Creek Boulevard
– Princeton Road – Jayfield Drive to SR 747
– SR 747 – Princeton Road to Millikin Road
– Tylersville Road (Phase 1) – Additional Eastbound Lane : I-75 to Cox Road
– Tylersville Road (Phase 2) – Additional Westbound Lane : I-75 to Cox Road
– Wayne Madison Road Widening – City of Trenton to Howe Road
– Wayne Madison Road Widening – North of Howe Road
– Yankee Road Widening : Dutchland Boulevard to Princeton Road
• 5 intersection improvements
– Beckett Road at Smith Road Roundabout
– Cincinnati Dayton Road at Kyles Station
Road Roundabout
– Eaton Road at Beissinger Road Roundabout
– Butler Warren – Northbound Turn Lane at
Tylersville Road
– Union Centre Boulevard Westbound Turn
Lane to Northbound Beckett Road
• 3 safety upgrades
– George Road Slip (Morgan Township)
– Cincinnati Dayton – Southbound Turn Lane
Extension to Westbound Hamilton Mason Road
– Cincinnati Dayton – Drainage Upgrade at N&S
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design & engineering:
development services
This office reviews construction drawings for proposed residential subdivisions and commercial developments within the unincorporated areas of Butler County. To ensure new development follows
the mission of the County Engineer’s Office, three major components of the plan get evaluated – traffic, drainage, and water quality. To the right are some of the items that get critiqued.
Growth within Liberty Township continues to accelerate, especially around the Liberty Way interchange
with the opening of Liberty Center. The community received additional good news with the announcement of The Christ Hospital locating along the northern portion of Cox Road and adjacent to Interstate 75. Due to availability of land and interstate access, the department foresees additional development in the near future along Cox Road.
Just a few exits south at the Union Centre Boulevard interchange Holiday Inn Cincinnati North – West Chester opened across from IKEA on Muhlhauser Road. Main Event Entertainment and TopGolf announced plans to open facilities in West Chester Township during summer of 2016. Plans to extend Civic Centre Boulevard from its current terminus south to Allen Road should occur in 2016. Improvements consist of a roundabout, turn lanes, landscaping, and intersection realignment of Windisch and Allen Roads
Detached single-family development has shown a slight increase since 2013. Liberty Township was elevated ahead of West Chester Township with subdivision development like Windsor Estates, Carriage Hill, and Turnbridge. These developments recorded 430 residential lots and created an additional 2.46 miles of public streets. However, the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati announced Oaks of West Chester would be the location of HOMEARAMA 2016. Located on Barret Road, this 85-acre planned community contains a mature tree canopy, swimming pools, playground, cabana, and hike/bike trails.
Development of a high-end apartment community by Wisconsin-based Continental Properties, Springs at Liberty broke ground last summer. This gated community is located minutes from State Route 129 and Interstate 75. A second development, Springs at West Chester, is located on the former Varnau’s West Chester Garden Center and received preliminary development approval. In all these two communities will offer more than 600 dwellings.
TRAFFIC
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stre et connectivity & layout
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inte rsection sight distance
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horizontal & ve rtical de sign of the stre et
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turn lane & signal analysis
DRAINAGE
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storm wate r dete ntion basins
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stre et storm sewe rs & eme rge ncy f lo od route s
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ge ne ral subdivision drainage & grading – f lo odplain de lineation & mitigation WATER QUALITY – compliance with EPA regulations – cleansing of storm wate r runoff
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catch basin labe ling & cre e k signage
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design & engineering:
gis / tax map / records / it
GIS / Tax Map
The Tax Map Office keeps tax plats of all land in the County, providing service and assistance about property to attorneys, appraisers, developers, engineers, realtors, surveyors, and the general public. Continually updated parcel numbers, lot numbers, new subdivisions and other tax map information aids the County Auditor in the real estate assessment of taxes and in maintaining the Auditor’s system (IAS). The Tax Map Office is responsible for maintaining the 911
emergency system, assigning new addresses, and maintaining the centerline data for the county. Tax Map also provides address information to the Butler County Building Department for building permits and checks and records survey plats and legal descriptions.
Specifically the Tax Map Office is responsible for the following:
• Create and Maintain the Butler County Tax Map web site
• Maintain tax map and assign new parcel numbers for the Butler County Auditor
• Maintain BCEO GIS infrastructure including roadway mileage
• Assign and verify addresses for the county’s unincorporated areas
• Read legal descriptions for the transfer of property for the Butler County Auditor
• Review subdivision plats for the Butler County Planning Department
• Provide mobile projects for Butler County Engineer’s Office Operations Department
• Provide mobile/GPS based projects to collect and maintain infrastructure
information in the field
• Scan present as well as historic tax map documents
• Prepare presentations for BCEO projects
During 2015 the Tax Map Office was relocated to the Butler County Engineer’s Office. Online tax mapping services make it easier to now consolidate Tax Map operations with the rest of the Engineer’s Office. Personnel are still on hand to offer the same great services to our citizens who visit the Tax Map Office. Our goal has been to combine helpful personnel with utilization of modern technology to better serve the public. Throughout the last four to five years we’ve made major advances in the use of technology not only in the Tax Map Department but throughout our entire organization, enabling us to do more with less and within a shorter time frame.
The Tax Map Office’s official new address and phone number will be the same as the Butler County Engineer’s Office:
1921 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-1965 phone: 513-867-5744
The Tax Map Office continues to work on scanning and photographing old documents which can then be provided to the public through our Tax Map Web Map. A number of historic Tax Maps were added to the site last year under “Archived Historic Tax Maps.” During 2015 the Records Office in conjunction with the Tax Map Office created a link available to the public on the Butler County Interactive Tax Map web site front page. The link provides our customer access to historical files which they can view and/or download to their local computer.
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In an effort to manage public records and archival materials more efficiently, the BCEO Records Office was integrated with the GIS / Tax Map Offices two years ago. This ensures a more uniform and streamlined process of documenting historical records electronically for easy public access. Information Services and Technology (IT) was also merged with GIS during 2014 allowing more efficient integration of office technology with the ever evolving and increasingly important world of GIS.
Our goal is to provide our customers convenient, time-saving access to information that they need to perform their jobs and to provide a more accessible and economical way to submit information to our office. If you have any questions please contact us and our staff will be happy to help you.
Records Office
The Records Office is responsible for all historical records and archives, including road and bridge plans, maps, aerial photos, benchmarks, and land records.
After a year of updating the records management program, the BCEO Records Office is continuing with digitalization of all records. Over two million documents, surveys, and plans have been digitized so far. The office also continues to rebuild and replace outdated equipment. This will ensure the quality and integrity of our records. The Records Office was merged with the GIS Office in 2014, allowing more efficient and effective access for the public to research county records. The Office continually strives to improve record keeping as well as provide quick and easy access to Butler County residents.
Information Services and Technology Office (IT)
Information Services is responsible for acquiring and maintaining all Butler County
Engineer’s Office computers, servers, and communication equipment and for the management of the County Engineer’s records and data. This office operates under the premise that changes in computer systems and planning should be a dynamic process improving efficiency and services, reducing costs, and providing the County with up-to-date
management tools to better serve the public. Information Services Office (IT) support services include programming, personal computer hardware and software support, records scanning, logistical support, and network services.
bceo tax map office relocates Tax Mapping Services Available Online and at Engineer’s Office
Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens announced last year that the BCEO’s Tax Map Office would officially relocate from its longtime location at the County Administration Building in downtown Hamilton to the Butler County Engineer’s Office on Route 4. The move occurred in October.
“This move is designed to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs,” Wilkens explained. “As we’ve made tax mapping services available online the need for our customers to visit the Tax Map Office has been minimized
from years past. We’ve never lost sight of servicing the public and with this move will make access even more convenient.” Acquiring information that traditionally involved a trek to the BCEO’s Tax Map Department in downtown Hamilton got a lot easier several years ago when tax map records were made available online courtesy of a new Interactive Web Map developed by the Engineer’s Tax Map / GIS and Information Services Departments. Until then, this information was only accessible to the public in the Tax Map Office by using paper map books. Wilkens noted at the time: “We’re excited to offer this new service and believe it will be a convenient alternative for many users of our tax mapping services. Our Tax Map and Information Services personnel did an outstanding job of putting this together.” Online tax mapping services make it easier to now consolidate Tax Map operations with the rest of the Engineer’s Office. “We will still have personnel on hand to offer the same great services to our citizens who visit the Tax Map Office,” said Wilkens. “Our goal has been to combine helpful personnel with utilization of modern technology to better serve the public. Throughout the last four to five years we’ve made major advances in the use of technology not only in the Tax Map Department but thoughout our entire organization, enabling us to do more with less and within a shorter time frame.”
Tax Map’s New Contact Info
The Tax Map Office’s official new address and phone number are now the same as the Butler County Engineer’s Office: 1921 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-1965. Phone: 513-867-5744.
Tax Map Interactive Web Map
For users who don’t require a visit to the Tax Map Department’s new location, the new Tax Map Interactive Web Map enables access to survey information 24 hours a day seven days a week from any location that has Internet access. The map displays a representation of the parcels, access to the plats of survey with the option to download the plat, view aerial photography, and link to the Auditor’s Real Estate data for each parcel.
Interested users can access the interactive map via a link on the Butler County Engineer’s Office web site at www.bceo.org. The link is located in two areas:
In the Butler County > Maps section;
In the About Us > Departments > Engineering section under Tax Map / GIS.
If users would prefer to access the site directly, the specific web address is http://gis.bceo.org/.
INCORPORATED AREAS
subdivision subdivision subdivision condo condo street street miles city/village plats lots acres developed condominiums units acreage dedications dedicated
College Corner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fairfield 0 0 0 1 8 0.7 0 0 Hamilton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jacksonburg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Middletown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Millville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Monroe 1 33 12 0 0 0 1 0.3 New Miami 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oxford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Seven Mile 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sharonville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Somerville 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trenton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 total 1 33 12 1 8 0.7 1 0.3 UNINCORPORATED AREAS
subdivision subdivision subdivision condo condo street street miles township plats lots acres developed condominiums units acreage dedications dedicated
Fairfield 3 64 21.2 1 8 0.7 5 0.6 Hanover 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lemon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Liberty 12 251 144.3 2 8 1.6 10 2.9 Madison 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Milford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Morgan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oxford 0 0 0 1 3 2.2 0 0 Reily 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ross 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Clair 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wayne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 West Chester 6 115 67.7 2 10 4.1 8 1.3 total 21 430 233.2 6 29 8.6 23 4.8 2015 SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
3000 Development in Butler County Since 2002
condominiums total number of units county condominiums total number of units township condominiums total number of units corporation subdivision total number of units county subdivision total number of units township subdivision total number of units corporation
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design & engineering:
traffic
The BCEO Traffic Office is responsible for the engineering, design, installation, and maintenance of all traffic control devices, including signals, signage, and lane markings. Speed limits are also established by this Office, which conducts speed studies in some cases to determine if a speed limit should be changed. Various traffic
studies are performed in the planning of future roadway projects utilizing data that is collected and maintained by the Office, including traffic counts and accident data.
Specifically in 2015, the Traffic Office was responsible for the following:
• Maintenance / inspection of 73 traffic signals, 2 flashers, 3
pedestrian signals ($90,000)
• Maintenance of 20 school zone signals/flashers
• Maintained nine modern roundabouts
• Maintenance of eight traffic operation cameras
• Maintenance of five closed loop systems ($21,600)
• Collection and data base entry of over 350 ADT
traffic counts
• Maintenance of countywide accident data base
• Entered over 3,600 crash reports
• Conducted 14 speed studies
• Reviewed eleven Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
• Countywide pavement marking retrace contract
The Sign Office in conjunction with the Traffic Office was responsible for the following in 2015:
• Maintenance of over 7,200 traffic control signs
• Set up and maintenance of all road closures and detours
• Signing and traffic control for all BCEO projects
• Supply signs for other Butler County agencies as requested
• Operation of sweeper truck for BCEO and Storm Water District needs
bceo seeks public comment on proposed bonham road bridge replacement
Plans moved forward to replace the Bonham Road bridge over Four Mile Creek at the Oxford Township / City of Oxford line. As part of this process, the BCEO sought public comment, particularly relating to the proposed acquisition of a small portion of an adjacent park.
Located next to Leonard G. Howell Park, the existing bridge is a single-span steel pony truss built in 1965. The Engineer’s Office proposes to replace the old bridge with a new three-span concrete slab structure. As part of the project, the roadway approaches would be realigned to ease the curves, increase sight distance, and accommodate a safer approach.
A sidewalk/path along Bonham Road is also proposed. Starting on the south side of the road at the Miami University east stadium parking lot, the sidewalk will head southwest to Howell Park, crossing Bonham Road to the Park, then continuing along the north side of the road crossing the new bridge to Yager Stadium Drive, improving safety for pedestrians. In order to construct the project, 0.43-acres of permanent and 0.18-acres of temporary right-of-way would be needed from the Park along the northeast side of Bonham Road. This was the primary reason for public feedback. Construction is slated for 2016. Funding for the project will consist of Federal and local BCEO matching funds.
Capital Improvements 32%
Salaries 29%
Design & Engineering 8% Debt Retirement 2%
Benefits 9%
Administrative 3%
Road & Bridge Maintenance 17% 2015
EXPENDITURES
Other Government Reimbursements 0.5% Carryover 46%
License Fees 25% Sales 0.6%
Inspection Fees / Permits 0.5% Permissive Tax (State) 4%
Fines 0.8%
Gasoline Tax 9%
Permissive Tax (County) 10%
Interest 0.1% LPA Reimbursements 1.3%
Project Management 1%
Reimbursements 0.2%
Surity Bond / Foreclosures 0.1% Special Assessment (Real Estate) 0.3% 2015
INCOME
Special Hauling (App Fee) 0.6%
Capital Improvements 32%
Salaries 29%
Design & Engineering 8% Debt Retirement 2%
Benefits 9%
Administrative 3%
2015
EXPENDITURES
Other Government Reimbursements 0.5% Carryover 46%
License Fees 25% Sales 0.6%
Inspection Fees / Permits 0.5% Permissive Tax (State) 4%
Fines 0.8%
Gasoline Tax 9%
Permissive Tax (County) 10%
Interest 0.1% LPA Reimbursements 1.3%
Project Management 1%
Reimbursements 0.2%
Surity Bond / Foreclosures 0.1% Special Assessment (Real Estate) 0.3% 2015
INCOME
Special Hauling (App Fee) 0.6%
2015 income
intergovernmental revenueGasoline Tax $2,336,329
Motor Vehicle License Fees $6,597,683
Permissive Tax – State Levy $939,262
Other Government Reimbursements $121,142
LPA Reimbursements $321,702 Interest Earned $15,004 total $10,331,122 intragovernmental revenue Sales $150,282 Fines $195,904 other Reimbursements $61,363
Inspection Fees & Permits $127,873
Project Management $232,650
Permissive Tax – County $2,620,592
Surity Bond / Subdivision Foreclosures $12,771
Special Assessment (Real Estate - Hamilton Mason Rd) $65,924
Special Handling Application Fee $164,820
total $3,632,179
carryover from 2014 $11,725,457
total funds available $25,688,758
administration department
The Administration Department is responsible for managing finances and budget, human resources, public information and media relations. This Department also serves as the primary liaison with the townships and other governmental agencies.
2015 expenditures
Capital Improvements $5,881,689
Road & Bridge Maintenance $1,524,147
Design & Engineering $1,278,638
Administrative $365,278
Debt Retirement (Principle & Interest) $173,893
Salaries $4,026,399
Benefits $1,306,777
total $14,556,821
Carryover to 2016 $11,131,936
