October 7, 2022

UPDATE AT A GLANCE

ANNUAL CONFERENCE STARTS WEDNESDAY

OML's Annual Conference will take place Oct. 12-14. Thank you to all those who have registered. We look forward to seeing you Wednesday!

OML TO HOLD WEBINAR ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

OML will host its next webinar, "A Primer on Public-Private Partnerships," at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. The webinar will feature public finance attorneys from Bricker and Eckler who will go over the various P3 structures available to cities and villages, as well as the pros and cons of them. More Info

OML FILES FRIEND-OF-COURT BRIEF IN BUCKEYE INSTITUTE CASE ON MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX

This week, OML filed its amicus brief with the Ohio Supreme Court in the case of Schaad v. Alder, which challenges the emergency authority granted by the Legislature related to the commuter income tax for people who worked from home during the pandemic in 2020. The OML Amicus Brief is in support of the legislative grant of authority due to the pandemic to temporarily deem work performed at one’s residence to be work performed at one’s principal place of employment for municipal tax purposes. In addition, the City of Cincinnati filed its merit brief this week. View Public Docket

NINTH ROUND OF OHIO VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION GRANTS ANNOUNCED

Gov. DeWine announced additional local law enforcement agencies that will receive Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant funding. So far, $58.3 million of nearly $100 million has been awarded. New awardees include the police departments of Cleveland, Dayton, Euclid, and Newark. More Info

ROUND THREE OF FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS GRANTS AWARDED

Thirteen local first responder agencies will receive a total of $1.7 million to help support the wellness needs of law enforcement, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs through the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention, and Resilience Program. Municipalities receiving funding include the Bainbridge and Clearcreek fire departments, as well as the police departments of Brunswick, Columbus, Dublin, Elyria, Grove City, Solon, Strongsville, and Willard. More Info

OHIO ENDS FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2023 OVER ESTIMATES

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management said the state's revenues were $238.2 million, or 3.6%, over estimates during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The personal income tax, Commercial Activity Tax, and auto sales tax all exceeded what was expected during the quarter. Compared to last year at this time, the state has brought in $136.4 million more than in September 2021. For the year-to-date, the state has brought in nearly $369.9 million more than in the first quarter of FY22.

SENATE ADDICTION COMMITTEE MEETS IN FINDLAY

The Ohio Senate Addiction and Community Revitalization Committee met in Findlay on Monday, where they heard from addiction and mental health experts about ways to fight against substance abuse. Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn was among those who testified, saying communities should look at full system of care, flexible dollars are needed for communities, and that legislators should meet with mayors during the budget process and when determining funding parameters to ensure they do not implement programs that create more work for local communities.

WATER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AWARDS PROJECTS

The Ohio Water Development Authority announced three projects have been awarded $8.7 million through low interest loans. The money is aimed at improving wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, and recipients include the village of Bowerston and City of Lorain. More Info