Clermont County Jail Heating Emergency and Repairs
Clermont County
Summary
Facilities Director Ronnie Ross reviewed completed 2025 projects and outlined 30 capital projects for 2026, noting that jail HVAC repairs could cost up to $7 million.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
2026 capital budget includes millions for HVAC replacements, roof repairs, and facility upgrades, with jail HVAC repairs estimated between $5 million and $7 million.
County staff, inmates, and members of the public visiting county facilities.
County taxpayers face unexpected emergency repair expenses, and displaced inmates experienced disruption.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — March 11, 2026
Facilities Director Ronnie Ross reviewed completed 2025 projects and outlined 30 capital projects for 2026, noting that jail HVAC repairs could cost up to $7 million.
Board of County Commissioners — February 4, 2026
Freezing weather caused a damper and heating coil failure at the county jail, freezing 19 coils and displacing nearly 200 inmates. Sheriff Stratton coordinated emergency inmate transfers to neighboring Warren and Hamilton counties while repair contracts were fast-tracked.
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