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File #: R25-68    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/30/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/6/2025 Final action: 10/6/2025
Title: A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING THE FORMER HARA ARENA SITE FOR A STATE-OPERATED FORENSIC HOSPITAL AND TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE STATE OF OHIO TO FIND A MORE APPROPRIATE LOCATION.
Attachments: 1. R25-68

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A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING THE FORMER HARA ARENA SITE FOR A STATE-OPERATED FORENSIC HOSPITAL AND TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE STATE OF OHIO TO FIND A MORE APPROPRIATE LOCATION.

 

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PURPOSE:  Express Opposition to a State Project

 

DEPARTMENT: Mayor and City Council

 

CONTACT INFORMATION: Quincy Pope, City Manager

 

INFORMATION: The City has met with State and local officials to express their concern with the lack of transparency and communication relating to a State-operated Forensic Hospital to be built in Trotwood at the former Hara Arena site. The City has suggested there are more appropriate sites within the City that align with the mission of such services and would like State and local officials to pause the current appropriation process in order to discuss a more appropriate location.

 

FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION:  Recommend Approval