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3 contents Butler County Facts and Data... 1 Project Development... 3 Funding Sources Review Income Expenditures contact us The Butler County Engineer s Office has always worked hard to provide you the citizens, our employees, with current and relevent information about road and bridge construction, safety issues, and how your tax dollars are being applied. Your comments, concerns, and feedback are important. In the interest of service and safety, we have tried to make it as easy as possible to reach us and access information. We strongly recommend our web site at as the best source for up-to-date and pertinent information. There you can keep track of project and construction news, road closings, public meeting notices, and much more. Departmental information and employee addresses are also available on our web site. address: 1921 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio voice: (Hamilton dialing area) (Middletown dialing area) fax: internet: info@bceo.org

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5 May 7, 2009 To the Citizens and Board of County Commissioners of Butler County, Ohio: I respectfully present the Butler County Engineer s 2008 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. The 2008 Annual Report covers projects administered during my seventh year as County Engineer. I am pleased to report that the BCEO had involvement with the completion of over $21 million in projects and maintenance. A review of this Report will detail eight bridge projects, 21 culvert projects, five roadway improvements, seven intersection improvements, 66 miles of paving, and much more, plus specific and interesting highlights of the year s activities. 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. It is the funding of public roadway improvements that continues to be our most pressing issue. Perhaps the biggest story of 2008 was the economic downturn and its impact on every aspect of our society families; private businesses; local, state, and federal governments. This has made an already difficult situation even worse for those of us who hold responsibility for our public transportation system. The current economic climate has driven all entities to re-evaluate their cost of operations. Government is no different and, quite honestly, needs to redesign itself. Locally, we ve made great strides to do more with less at the Engineer s Office. Operating more efficiently is not merely a goal, it is a necessity. One of last year s more significant developments was the move of the Butler County Transportation Improvement District (TID) offices into the Butler County Engineer s Office, thus enabling both of our agencies to streamline operations and share resources. More efficiency in government is critical to restoring the public s faith in their government and easing the tax burden that hurts all of us. We need to do our part to bring Ohio back to prosperity. Developing and maintaining a good transportation system is critical to that objective. The ability to move goods and services in a smooth, efficient manner has historically been an essential component of a thriving economy. Here in Butler County we ve been able to upgrade our roads and bridges through creative financing and TIFs (Tax Increment Financing), but the long term outlook will become increasingly bleak unless the federal government makes strides to reduce the bureaucracy it imposes on local agencies that use federal funds. The burdensome regulations are excessive, time-consuming, and costly to taxpayers. It can take five to ten years for us at the BCEO to develop a federally funded project when the improvement is needed now. On the other hand, we can typically expedite locally funded and State OPWC funded projects in a year or less. It is imperative that the burden be eased on local governments and our taxpaying citizens. We at your local County Engineer s Office are doing our part to operate more efficiently, stretch your tax dollars as best we can, and make your commute safer. Thanks for your continued trust. And now I invite you to read on and see what we accomplished in For up-to-date current project information and progress on road and bridge improvements throughout Butler County, you can visit our web site 24/7 at Very truly yours, Gregory J. Wilkens, P.E., P.S. Butler County Engineer 1921 FAIRGROVE AVENUE (S.R. 4) HAMILTON, OH FAX: info@bceo.org

6 GENERAL DATA Population (2007 est) 357,888 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) 2007 POPULATION ESTIMATES (unincorporated areas) Fairfield Twp. 17,171 Oxford Twp. 2,559 Hanover Twp. 8,910 Reily Twp. 3,284 Lemon Twp. 2,517 Ross Twp. 7,160 Liberty Twp. 25,896 St. Clair Twp. 5,160 Madison Twp. 10,025 Wayne Twp. 4,599 Milford Twp. 3,956 West Chester Twp. 55,331 Morgan Twp. 6,311 total 152,879 (incorporated areas) College Corner *199 New Miami 2,640 Fairfield 42,293 Oxford 22,210 Hamilton 62,285 Seven Mile 766 Jacksonburg 69 Sharonville *2,241 Middletown *48,960 Somerville 320 Millville 887 Trenton 10,782 Monroe *11,357 total 205,009 * portions of these communities lie within neighboring counties; figures represent their Butler County populations only. bridge competitions held with hamilton city schools The Butler County Engineer s Office held two bridge competitions in conjunction with the Hamilton City Schools Gifted Program. About students participated in each event, which is designed to teach students in a creative way about the physics of bridge design and the principles of engineering. Students arrive at the Engineer s Office with toothpick bridges on which they have worked for ten weeks. During the bridge building process they are encouraged to research and study various types of bridge structures and come up with their own designs. The students then build their bridges within a required set of parameters using toothpicks and glue, applying the physics and engineering principles they ve learned. When competition day arrives, BCEO engineers subject each bridge to a load stress test to determine its strength. This is done through point-loading, a process by which the engineers apply increasing amounts of weight to a single spot on the bridge until it breaks. The strongest bridge wins, said Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens. But this year we also added a category for best appearance and craftsmanship. We see a lot of creativity that goes into making these toothpick bridges both strong and aesthetically pleasing. The bridge competition is a fun way for the students to experience a taste of civil engineering. Our thanks to the Hamilton City Schools for partnering with us on these events. 1 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

7 ROAD MILEAGE (effective december 31, 2008) County Roads Township Roads U.S. and State Roads miles miles miles CERTIFIED ROAD MILEAGE BY TOWNSHIP (effective december 31, 2008) township county roads township roads Fairfield Hanover Lemon Liberty Madison Milford Morgan Oxford Reily Ross St. Clair Wayne West Chester total county engineer hosts snow summit The Butler County Engineer s Office in conjunction with Butler County EMA organized and hosted a Regional Snow Summit for public safety and snow and ice control officials in November. Those in attendance were management teams and supervisors who play a role in winter weather operations for the County, cities, townships, and various other agencies, including the Red Cross, Police and Fire Chiefs Associations, representatives from local school districts, and even a few from outside of Butler County who heard about the Snow Summit and wanted to attend. The Summit s objective was to provide an opportunity to learn, discuss, and better organize winter operations, policies, and procedures. Some of the topics on the agenda included snow emergencies and how they are called, dispatch and notification procedures, and how to facilitate better organization among all agencies. Our goal is to ensure that everyone is on the same page, said County Engineer Greg Wilkens. We hope to build a more efficient model for Countywide snow and ice control based on intra-agency cooperation and saving tax dollars. There may be some crossover of responsibilities among agencies or there may be some gaps that need to be covered. We want to explore everything. snowfighters truck roadeo returns An old tradition was revived at the BCEO to help snow and ice control crews gear up for winter. The snow plow ROADEO was reinstated as part of the annual winter readiness preparations which take place in early November. The Snowfighters Truck Roadeo will once again be part of our program, said Wilkens. The event was phased out many years ago and we felt that it was time to bring it back. It s a good opportunity for our snow plow drivers to hone in on their skills, develop good safety practices, and familiarize themselves with their trucks. It also provides the means to interact with fellow drivers and work on their skills together. During the roadeo competition, snow plow drivers maneuver their trucks through an obstacle course designed to simulate actual winter situations. While hosted by the County Engineer s Office, crews from other jurisdictions also participate, including those from the townships, the City of Oxford, and Monroe. Most of the winter readiness program is concentrated into two days. Crews on Day 1 focus on truck preparation, including salt box and plow installations, cleaning, and getting them in winter condition. Supervisors review routes and safety procedures with each driver who then perform a dry run of their routes. The ROADEO is held on Day 2 but that day also includes inhouse training for all drivers. This training is a review for many, but there are also a few new drivers who learn the fine details of truck safety inspection, safe driving practices, plow blade replacement, calcium fill procedures, tire chain utilization, and emergency procedures for a stuck vehicle or an accident. Safety is what Operations Deputy Scott Bressler emphasized. Safe crews practicing safe snow removal procedures so that our citizens can commute safely...that is the bottom line. gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 2

8 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 November 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 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

9 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. Noncontract 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 review Projects and Activity The Butler County Engineer s Office employed a total of 83 full time employees during 2008, four permanent part-time employees, and 23 part-time temporary (seasonal and co-op) employees. Our staff was involved with the completion of projects totaling $21,056,114, including: 8 bridge projects 21 culvert projects 5 roadway improvement projects 7 intersection improvements 66 miles of paving 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. For a detailed review of 2008 activity, please read on. gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 4

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11 2008 projects This section includes a comprehensive listing of all projects that were completed during the 2008 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 395 bridges (structures with a clear span of ten feet or greater) at the end of Four bridges were posted with load limit restrictions by the end of The County Engineer s aggressive bridge program is designed to reduce and eventually eliminate all load-rated bridges. BRIDGE SUMMARY 2008 total: 8 total cost: $1,942,810 LESOURDSVILLE WEST CHESTER ROAD BRIDGE State OPWC Funds Contract One bridge replacement LeSourdsville West Chester Road Bridge # total construction cost: $371,735 REPLACED Contract One bridge replacement Morgan Ross Road Bridge # total construction cost: $463,900 INDIAN CREEK ROAD BRIDGE Contract One bridge replacement Indian Creek Road Bridge # total construction cost: $771,995 Local Funds by Contract REPLACED Contract One bridge replacement Morganthaler Road Bridge # total construction cost: $166,293 Local Funds by Force Account HERMAN ROAD BRIDGE Bridge replacement Herman Road Bridge # total cost: $80,892 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 6

12 DARRTOWN ROAD BRIDGE bceo engineer receives p.e. license BCEO Design Engineer David Quimby received his Professional Engineer s (P.E.) license from the State of Ohio. This brings to nine the total number of registered Professional Engineers currently on staff at the BCEO. We are proud to see Dave earn his PE, said Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens. It compliments his education and experience and enables us to enhance our service to the public. REPLACED Culvert replaced by a bridge Darrtown Road Bridge # total cost: $72,700 Bridge repairs / rehabilitation Black Road Bridge #01.31 Morman Road # total cost: $15,295 7 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

13 Culverts The BCEO s Operations Department is responsible for the annual inspection of all culverts located on County and Township roads that number totaled 1,182 at the end of 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 2008 total: 21 total cost: $284,894 REPLACED Local Funds By Force Account Twelve county culvert replacements Boyle Road Culvert at Vanda Avenue Elk Creek Road Culvert # Huston Road Culvert # Huston Road Culvert # Huston Road Culvert # Huston Road Culvert # Huston Road Culvert # Indian Creek Road Culvert # Indian Creek Road Culvert # Indian Creek Road Culvert # Reily Millville Road Culvert # Scott Road Culvert # total cost: $197,787 One culvert repair / rehabilitation Wayne Madison Road Culvert # total cost: $7,788 ELK CREEK ROAD CULVERT INDIAN CREEK ROAD CULVERT One culvert replacement Yankee Road Culvert # total cost: $22,931 (Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by Liberty Twp = $9,376, included in sum above.) One culvert replacement Booth Road Culvert # total cost: $8,713 (Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by Oxford Twp = $1,626, included in sum above.) INDIAN CREEK ROAD CULVERT Two culvert replacements Boulder Drive Culvert # Boulder Drive Culvert # total cost: $22,769 (Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by Ross Twp = $9,740, included in sum above.) gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 8

14 Three culvert replacements Hawkins Road Culvert # Hawkins Road Culvert # Hawkins Road Culvert # total cost: $14,238 (Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by St. Clair Twp = $6,377, included in sum above.) One culvert repair / rehabilitation George Road Culvert # total cost: $10,668 (Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by Morgan Twp, included in sum above.) Roadway Improvements TYLERSVILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENT LIBERTY COURT AT BETHANY ROAD ROADWAY SUMMARY 2008 total: 5 total cost: $7,155,123 State OPWC Funds Contract One roadway improvement Tylersville Road from Chesterwood Boulevard to Butler Warren Road total construction cost: $417,150 LESOURDSVILLE WEST CHESTER ROAD AT NEW SCHOOL Local Funds by Contract Contract One roadway improvement Bethany Road at Liberty Court and Cincinnati Dayton Road total construction cost: $501,307 (Funding: Lakota School District, Liberty Twp, BCEO) Contract One roadway improvement LeSourdsville West Chester Road at new elementary school total construction cost: $567,536 (Funding: Lakota School District, BCEO) Contract One roadway improvement Princeton Road Bypass 4 to west of Walden Ponds Circle total construction cost: $3,096,840 (Funding: Fairfield Twp TIF) Contract One roadway improvement Hamilton Mason Road Cincinnati Dayton Road to N&S Railroad underpass total construction cost: $2,572,290 (Funding: Butler County TIF, private) PRINCETON ROAD HAMILTON MASON ROAD IMPROVEMENT tylersville road improved A road way improvement on Tylersville Road added a center turn lane from Chesterwood Boulevard to Butler Warren Road, thus expanding the road from a four-lane configuration to five -- two eastbound and two westbound lanes with a center turn lane. The center turn lane addition allows for safer left turn movements by creating a storage area for left turning traffic. It also creates a safety zone of separation between opposing lanes of traffic on this heavily traveled stretch of Tylersville Road. 9 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

15 Intersection Improvements INTERSECTION SUMMARY 2008 total: 7 total cost: $6,261,781 State OPWC Funds Contract One intersection improvement, roundabout installation Hamilton Mason Road at Liberty Fairfield Road / Vinnedge Road total construction cost: $958,351 COMPLETED HAMILTON MASON AT LIBERTY FAIRFIELD ROAD ROUNDABOUT Local Funds by Contract Contract One intersection improvement, roundabout installation Lakota Drive West at Eagleridge Drive total construction cost: $675,705 (Funding: BCEO, West Chester Twp TIF) Contract One intersection improvement Cincinnati Dayton Road at West Chester Road total construction cost: $1,563,340 (Funding: West Chester Twp TIF.) Contract One intersection improvement Kyles Station Road at Ohio 747 total construction cost: 2,664,757 (Funding: Liberty Twp RID) Contract One intersection improvement Cincinnati Dayton Road at Millikin Road total construction cost: $357,176 Local Funds by Force Account One intersection improvement Princeton Road at Butler Warren Road total cost: $33,042 (Labor by BCEO. Materials paid for by Liberty Twp = $8,902, included in sum above.) One intersection improvement Taylor School Road at Brooks Road total cost: $9,410 COMPLETED LAKOTA DRIVE WEST AT EAGLERIDGE ROUNDABOUT CINCINNATI DAYTON AT WEST CHESTER ROAD KYLES STATION ROAD AT OHIO 747 bceo constructs two modern roundabouts The modern roundabout made its first appearances at two Butler County intersections during 2008 Hamilton Mason Road at Vinnedge / Liberty Fairfield Roads and Lakota Drive West at Eagleridge Drive. While other smaller roundabouts have been built to service retail areas and schools, these two single-lane roundabouts are the first to be installed on major roads. Roundabouts have several advantages over traditional three- and four-way intersections because roundabouts have fewer conflict points, keep traffic moving at slower speeds, and promote easier decision making. Because approaching vehicles must slow down and yield to circulating traffic, a modern roundabout also acts as a traffic calming device while maintaining traffic flow. They are a proven safe and efficient solution for certain intersections with a better long term cost benefit. The BCEO Traffic Department launched An extensive public information campaign throughout Butler County to educate motorists on how to use roundabouts safely and effectively. For more information on roundabouts, please visit the BCEO web site Traffic page: PRINCETON ROAD AT BUTLER WARREN ROAD gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 10

16 Paving The Butler County Engineer s Office is responsible for miles (centerline miles) of roadway and has a 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. Sixty-six miles of county and township roads were resurfaced in This also includes berming of all major roads paved. PAVING SUMMARY 2008 total miles: 66.7 total cost: $4,973,102 Local Funds by Contract bceo wins awards for two projects The Butler County Engineer s Office received awards in 2008 for two roadway improvement projects completed during the previous year. The Cincinnati Dayton Road widening in West Chester Township and the Kyles Station Road relocation at Ohio Route 4 were each recognized by Flexible Pavements of Ohio in the category of Best Local Road or Street - Major Rehabilitation for excellence in paving. Superior workmanship, smoothness, and ride quality are taken into consideration when identifying projects that qualify for the awards. We re proud to receive these awards and believe they reflect the dedication to quality and public service by our BCEO team, said Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens. Everyone from our Construction Department to the project contractors should be congratulated. Contract SAMI seal of various County and township roads total miles: 32 total cost: $983,007 Funded by BCEO: Eaton Road Taylor School Road to U.S. 127 Lanes Mill Road Ohio 130 to Nichols Road Morman Road Ohio 129 to Stahlheber Road Stillwell Road Bunker Hill Woods Road to Salman Road miles: 7.3 Funded by Hanover Township: Darrtown Road Ohio 130 to dead end miles: 1.0 Funded by Lemon Township: Hankins Road LeSourdsville Road to Mauds Hughes Road miles: 1.4 Funded by Morgan Township: Alert New London Road California Road to Schradin Road miles: 1.3 Funded by Reily Township: Fye Road Gates Road to dead end miles: 0.6 Funded by Ross Township: Black Road Hamilton New London Road to Ross Hanover Road Boehne Drive U.S. 27 to dead end Herman Road Ohio 128 to U.S. 27 Jay Phillip Court Timberman Road to dead end Timberman Road Smith Road to Hamilton New London Road miles: 4.8 Funded by Wayne Township: Mill Road Ohio 503 to Cotton Run Road Van Trump Road Roberts Road to east of Ohio 503 miles: gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

17 Funded by West Chester Township: Allencrest Drive Clear Meadow Drive to cul-de-sac Applewood Lane Cherrywood Lane to Basswood Drive Ashwood Drive Basswood Drive to Applewood Lane Autumn Glen Drive Lakota Hills Drive to Lakota Springs Drive Barkwood Drive Walnut Creek Drive to Tepperwood Drive Basswood Drive Ashwood Drive to Applewood Lane Birch Hall Drive Pepper Pike to West Gate Park Cedar Falls Lane Gregory Creek Lane to cul-de-sac Chantilly Drive Tylersville Road to address #7933 Cherry Lane Farm Drive LeSourdsville West Chester Road to address #6260 Cherrywood Lane Ashwood Drive to cul-de-sac Chestnut Hill Lane cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Cinnamon Woods Drive Zaring Drive to Heron Drive Clearmeadow Drive Willet Lane to Rambling Ridge Drive Cottonwood Drive Ravenwood Drive to Elkwood Drive Darlene Drive Bonnie Drive to cul-de-sac Dove Lane Pelican Drive to cul-de-sac Dublin Court Gregg Drive to cul-de-sac Elkwood Drive Barret Road to cul-de-sac Emberwood Court Kennesaw Drive to cul-de-sac Forge Bridge Drive Chantilly Drive to Rocky Pass Fox Knoll Court Fox Knoll Drive to cul-de-sac Fox Knoll Drive cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Gail Sue Drive Gina Drive to cul-de-sac Greenview Court Green Valley Court to cul-de-sac Gregg Drive Jerry Drive to Bodford Drive Heather Hill Drive Rolling Meadows to cul-de-sac Heron Drive Mallard Drive to Cinnamon Woods Drive Holly Hill Lane Cherry Lane Farm Drive N to address #6215 Kearny Court Chantilly Drive to cul-de-sac Knoll Crest Drive Rolling Meadows to cul-de-sac Live Oak Drive Gregory Creek Lane to end of curb Long Meadow Drive cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Mallard Drive Quail Run to Heron Drive New Castle Drive Forge Bridge Drive to cul-de-sac Oregon Pass address #6215 to slurry seal section Pelican Drive Whitehall Circle to Mallard Drive Quail Meadow Lane LeSourdsville West Chester Road to cul-de-sac Rambling Ridge Drive Clearmeadow Drive to cul-de-sac Ravenwood Drive Ashwood Drive to cul-de-sac Ridge Meadow Court cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Rocky Pass Forge Bridge Drive to cul-de-sac Rozelle Court Darlene Drive to cul-de-sac Scott Glen Court Kennesaw Drive to cul-de-sac Senour Drive Doe View Drive to address #5330 Surrey Brook Court address #8121 to cul-de-sac Surrey Brook Place Fox Knoll Drive to cul-de-sac Taylor Ridge Drive Quail Meadow Lane to cul-de-sac Todd Creek Circle Squirrel Hollow Ridge to cul-de-sac Turnberry Court Galway Court to cul-de-sac Twin Cove Court Surrey Brook Place to cul-de-sac Tyler s Way White Hill Lane to Tylersville Road West Gate Park Autumn Lane to cul-de-sac windstorm causes destruction, keeps crews busy A massive windstorm on September 14 caused widespread destruction and power outages throughout the region. Several hours of hurricane-force winds brought down trees and power lines, damaged buildings, and created a mess that kept BCEO crews busy for many days. Crews were called in during the height of the storm to clear debris, fallen trees, and branches and limbs from roadways, according to Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens. In some cases, crews had to wait for utility companies to clear wires and poles before they could clean up the debris and reopen the roadways. Usually put into place during severe snow storms, a Level 3 HYPERLINK bceo.org/snowemergency.html Weather Emergency was declared by the Butler County Sheriff prohibiting all unnecessary travel. Employees of the Engineer s Office also were quite busy behind the scenes despite there being only limited backup power at the BCEO facility. The Traffic Department had to contend with nearly 68 traffic signals that were inoperable due to power outages. In addition, 24 signal heads were twisted or turned out of alignment. Ten signal heads had to be completely replaced, eight of which had been blown to the ground sustaining significant damage. Some traffic signals have battery backups that are designed to last four to eight hours. BCEO Traffic Engineer Matt Loeffler reported that a few lasted for nearly 20 hours during the early stages of the blackout. Some signals were running on alternate power via generators until electricity was re-established. Loeffler tended to each and every signal ensuring that all were operating correctly. gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 12

18 White Hill Lane Surrey Brook Place to Butler Warren Road White Horse Court -- Rocky Pass to cul-de-sac Wilderness Trail cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac miles: 14.0 Contract Resurfacing of various County roads total miles: 7.0 total cost: $590,385 Funded by BCEO: Eaton Road Taylor School Road to U.S. 127 Lanes Mill Road Ohio 130 to Nichols Road Morman Road Ohio 129 to Stahlheber Road Union Centre Boulevard berms Ohio 747 to Beckett Road Madison Township park miles: 6.9 (Union Centre Boulevard berms funded by West Chester Twp TIF. Madison Twp park funded by State CDBG funds.) Contract Resurfacing of various County and Township roads in Hanover, Fairfield, Liberty, and West Chester Townships and the City of Monroe total miles: 12.9 total cost: $2,349,832 Funded by BCEO: Crescentville Road Mosteller Road to Cincinnati Dayton Road miles: 1.0 Funded by Hanover Township CDBG Funds: Hanover Township Park Funded by Fairfield Township: Buttonwood Court Jayfield Drive to cul-de-sac Georgetown Road River Road to Hamilton County line Indian Meadows Drive at Shady Meadows Drive Jayfield Drive Princeton Road to Carrington Way Leeward Court Jayfield Drive to cul-de-sac Morris Road Hamilton Mason Road to North Elementary School Reigart Road new section to dead end Tammy Rae Court Jayfield Drive to cul-de-sac Vinnedge Road Seward Road to dead end Fairfield Township Fire House on Morris Road miles: 2.1 Funded by Liberty Township: Bexhill Drive Tree View Drive to Castle Hill Drive Brady Court Devon Drive to cul-de-sac Deer Run Court Devon Drive to cul-de-sac Deer Run Drive Devon Drive to Dartford Way Devon Drive Yankee Road to west of Eddington Drive Foxstone Court Stonehenge Boulevard to cul-de-sac Holloway Drive Devon Drive to 471 ft south Jessica Court Holloway Drive to cul-de-sac Lindsey Court cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Shawna Court cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Shelburne Court Bexhill Drive to cul-de-sac Stonebrooke Court Stonehenge Boulevard to cul-de-sac public meeting held for future butler warren road improvements The Butler County Engineer s Office hosted a public involvement workshop in June to provide information and solicit public input concerning proposed improvements to Butler Warren Road. Since the road straddles the Butler / Warren County line, the workshop was held in conjunction with the Warren County Engineer s Office. Over 130 people attended the open house style meeting, viewing maps, displays, photos, and copies of the draft environmental studies. Attendees were also afforded the opportunity to speak directly with design engineers on the project study team. Slated for construction in 2011, the project calls for widening Butler Warren to five lanes with curb and gutter from Tylersville Road to Bethany Road. A sidewalk/bikeway will also be installed and will ultimately be incorporated into the Miami-2-Miami Corridor Plan. officials break ground for new liberty fairfield road bridge Butler County officials gathered to break ground on a cold February 2008 morning for what would be the County s biggest bridge replacement in recent memory. Construction then began on the new Liberty Fairfield Road bridge which crosses the Great Miami River halfway between Hamilton and Middletown. It is the only river crossing in that part of the County. The new structure will be completed in 2009 and is being built on an entirely new alignment that will straighten the roadway approaches to the bridge, thus eliminating the dangerous curves now encountered by motorists approaching from both sides. This is first and foremost about safety, said Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens. When completed, we will have a new, safer bridge built to modern design standards that will transport traffic smoothly and more efficiently. County Commissioner Charles Furmon echoed Wilkens emphasis on safety. Traffic on Liberty Fairfield and Wayne Madison Roads has increased substantially with new residential and commercial development north and south of the bridge. It is imperative that we maintain a safe river crossing at this location. Furmon also added that this project will serve to improve economic development opportunities in the Trenton area. Butler County s business-friendly reputation takes another step forward with this project as we make lands north of the river more easily accessible, he said. Due to the strategic location of this bridge, the movement of goods and services becomes more efficient making the Trenton area even more attractive to new and existing businesses. Besides Commissioner Furmon and Engineer Wilkens, also on hand for the ground breaking were Commissioners Don Dixon and Greg Jolivette, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 8 Deputy Director Hans Jindal, Butler County MetroParks Director Jonathan Granville, and Paul Limpert and Dennis Cooper from Sunesis Construction. Commissioner Dixon noted that this $10.3 million project is being built with only $312,716 in local money. The remainder of the funding is a combination of state and federal grant money obtained by the Engineer s Office through ODOT and the County Engineer s Association of Ohio. Congratulations to Mr. Wilkens and his team for their hard work on this project and for developing the means to fund such an expensive undertaking, Dixon said. 13 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

19 Stonerun Place cul-de-sac to cul-de-sac Tree View Drive Bexhill Drive to Bexhill Drive miles: 2.9 Funded by West Chester Township: Ashley Drive Sutton Place to Ohio 747 Dues Drive Ohio 747 to cul-de-sac Glades Drive Muhlhauser Road to address #9500 Hamilton Mason Road LeSourdsville West Chester Road to Mauds Hughes Road Hazeltine Court Sawgrass Drive to cul-de-sac LeSourdsville West Chester Road south of Hamilton Mason Road Medinah Court Hazeltine Court to cul-de-sac Port Union Road east of Ohio 747 Sutton Place at Ashley Drive Winged Foot Drive Sawgrass Drive to cul-de-sac Woodbridge Lane Rupp Farm Drive to Eagleridge Drive miles: 3.9 Funded by City of Monroe: Carol Ann Lane Todhunter Road to Niederlander Lane DeBord Lane Carol Ann Lane to dead end Lee Court Douglas Avenue to cul-de-sac Lee Drive Douglas Avenue to cul-de-sac Niederlander Lane Ohio 4 to dead end Raymond Drive Lee Drive to Lee Drive Scott Alan Drive Lee Drive to cul-de-sac Serena Way Carol Ann Lane to Niederlander Lane Todhunter Road Ohio 4 to Yankee Road north leg miles: 3.0 Contract Resurfacing of various Township roads in Oxford, Reily, Hanover, Morgan, and Ross Townships total miles: 8.2 total cost: $582,927 Funded by Oxford Township: Stillwell Beckett Road Indian Creek Road to Riggs Road miles: 1.0 Funded by Reily Township: Garver Elliot Road Stephenson Road to Bunker Hill Woods Road Stephenson Road CSX Railroad to Stillwell Beckett Road miles: 2.3 Funded by Oxford Township: Stillwell Beckett Road Indian Creek Road to Riggs Road miles: 1.0 Funded by Hanover Township: Queen Mary Lane Sir Martin Drive to curb section Sir Douglas Drive Sir Edward Drive to dead end Sir Edward Drive Sir Martin Drive to new pavement Sir Lawrence Drive Sir Martin Drive to dead end Sir Martin Drive Sir Lawrence Drive to Ohio 129 Waltham Court Sir Martin Drive to dead end miles: 1.2 ohio 747 at kyles station road intersection improved Major safety improvements were made to the Ohio 747 / Kyles Station Road intersection last year. The project involved widening the roadway approaches for approximately one-half a mile in each direction from the intersection, adding turn lanes and full paved shoulders, adjusting the vertical alignment of the roadway surfaces to correct sight distance issues, and upgrading the signals. The $2.6 million project, funded through a Liberty Township RID (Residential Incentive District), was another in a series of improvements along the Ohio 747 corridor through growing southeast Butler County. The road has been widened to five lanes in various stages from the county line north to Princeton Road. The intersection at Millikin Road was also recently upgraded. hamilton mason road upgraded Improvements to Hamilton Mason Road west of Cincinnati Dayton Road were completed in The $2.4 million project, begun in late 2007, widened Hamilton Mason Road to five lanes from Cincinnati Dayton Road west for 0.4 mile, tapering to three lanes for another 0.2 mile. There were also major adjustments to the vertical alignment, thus eliminating several small hills and sight distance issues. The project also included installation of all new sanitary sewer and water mains, two new culverts, curb and gutter, and sidewalk along the entire length on the north side. Signals were added for safer access to a new commercial and light industrial complex development on the north side of the road. princeton road project facilitates commercial growth Princeton Road was upgraded from Bypass 4 west to Walden Ponds Circle in what was technically the second phase of a two-part improvement that began with the Gilmore Road widening the previous year. Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens stated at the time: Retail growth and development along the Princeton Road corridor is driving the need for additional capacity and safer traffic flow into and out of these new businesses. We ve worked closely with Fairfield Township to develop this two-phase solution and establish a local funding source. Princeton Road was widened to four lanes with turn lanes and islands from Winford Drive to Walden Ponds Circle, tapering to two lanes west of Walden Ponds Circle. Construction crews also lowered the profile of the road by three to four feet at Birdy Drive, east of Gilmore Road, to improve sight distance. Other improvements include a dedicated right turn lane from eastbound Princeton Road to southbound Bypass 4, new signals at the Gilmore Road intersection, upgrades to existing signals at Winford Drive, and installation of storm sewers and curb and gutter along the entire length of the project. gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 14

20 Funded by Morgan Township: Bell Road Ohio 748 to Jenkins Road miles: 1.5 Funded by Ross Township: Ross Millville Road Ohio 128 to U.S. 27 miles: 1.2 Contract Resurfacing of various Township roads in Milford, Wayne, and Madison Townships total miles: 6.6 total cost: $466,951 Funded by Milford Township: Oxford Milford Road Somerville Road to Earhart Road miles: 1.3 Funded by Wayne Township: Cotton Run Road Withrow Road to Tolbert Road miles: 1.6 Funded by Madison Township: Alley east of Ohio 122 Emerick Avenue Ohio 122 to dead end Leichty Avenue Trenton Franklin Road to dead end Myers Road Browns Run Road to Middletown Germantown Road Preble County Line Road Strebee Road to Preblewood Sloebig Road Browns Run Road to Thomas Road Sycamore Avenue Vine Street to Trenton Franklin Road Vine Street Ohio 122 to Sycamore Avenue Water Street Vine Street to Trenton Franklin Road North Fire House parking lot miles: 3.7 Railroad Crossings Railroad crossing safety is a major concern of the County Engineer s Office. The number of crossing accidents continues to decline in Butler County despite increased traffic volumes due in part to the BCEO s close work with major railroad companies. Railroad Funds Crossing replacements Augspurger Road at CSX Railroad Morganthaler Road at CSX Railroad Stout Road at CSX Railroad Trenton Road at CSX Railroad Trenton Franklin Road at CSX Railroad Wehr Road at CSX Railroad Woods Station Road at CSX Railroad (Funding: CSX) Crossing replacements Augspurger Avenue at N&S Railroad Crescentville Road at N&S Railroad Hamilton Eaton Road at N&S Railroad Rialto Road at N&S Railroad Somerville Road at N&S Railroad South Street at N&S Railroad Spring Road at N&S Railroad State Road at N&S Railroad Taylor School Road at N&S Railroad State Road at N&S Railroad (Funding: N&S) Other State - Community Development Block Grant Funds Contract CDBG-08-9A Sidewalk replacements Ross Township Bella Vista Drive and Ohio 128 total cost: $45,774 Contract CDBG Storm sewer installation, curb repair Fairfield Township Lennox Avenue total cost: $101,709 Local Funds by Contract Contract Retrace of centerlines and edgelines Various County, Township, and City of Monroe roads total cost: $255,202 (Funding: BCEO, Townships, City of Monroe) centerline miles county roads: centerline miles township & monroe roads: 81.8 edgeline miles county roads: 265 edgeline miles township & monroe roads: Local Funds by Force Account Drainage improvements ditching, piping Linn Road total cost: $35, gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

21 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. 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. During 2008 the Operations Department added the following equipment: New Bucket Truck for trimming trees; Two new dump trucks for hauling materials and plowing snow; One new floor scrubber for fleet and facility maintenance; One new lawn mower. total spent on general maintenance: $1,653, Snow and Ice Control / Weather-Related Maintenance The year 2008 was an active one for BCEO snow and ice control crews, with January and February producing at least five significant events. Moderate snows were common, but winter went out with a fury when a March snowstorm produced near blizzard conditions and dumped inches of snow across Butler County. No significant snow events occurred in November or December A record-setting windstorm on September 14, 2008 produced several hours of hurricane-force wind gusts. This storm, which produced no rain and occurred during mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions, resulted from the remnants of Hurricane Ike as it passed through the Midwest and combined with another tight low pressure gradient. Downed trees and power lines produced massive power outages across large areas of the region. It was weeks in some cases before power was fully restored. The fallen trees and limbs across Butler County roadways kept BCEO crews busy cleaning up the mess for nearly a week. salt in short supply, but bceo plans ahead As the effects of a nationwide salt shortage became apparent by mid-2008, the BCEO went into the fall and winter with a good supply at a relatively good price. The BCEO awarded its salt contract in June at a rate of $51.42 per ton. While that was a slight increase from 2007 and, comparatively, a $22.00 increase from five years ago, it was considerably less than what most agencies were paying by autumn due to the shortage. Salt prices had skyrocketed in late summer by which time some agencies were paying upwards of $170 per ton. The BCEO notified motorists through the media and its web site that salt would be used more sparingly during the upcoming winter in an effort to conserve. gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 16

22 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 some interesting local winter history Snow and Ice Control Summary total road salt used: 8,625 tons (2007 = 6,721 tons) total calcium chloride used: 8,705 gallons (2007 = 16,963) total brine used: 68,200 gallons (2007 = 87,100) total man-hours utilized for snow-and-ice control: 8,107 hrs (2007 = 6,925 hrs) total labor cost: $212, (2007 = $161,661.64) total snow and ice control cost: $1,115, (2007 = $807,541.13) engineering department The BCEO Engineering Department 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 2008 the Engineering Department developed plans for the following: 8 culvert replacements 5 bridge replacements Liberty Fairfield Road Bridge # Darrtown Road Bridge # Morgan Road Road Bridge # LeSourdsville Road West Chester Road Bridge # Morganthaler Road Bridge # roadway improvements Bethany Road improvements (Lakota Schools) LeSourdsville West Chester Road improvements (Lakota Schools) Hamilton Mason Road Cox Road to Butler Warren Road (TID project) Cox Road Extension (TID project) Tylersville Road widening Chesterwood Blvd to Butler Warren Road Hamilton Mason Road N&S Railroad to Cincinnati Dayton Road 17 gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

23 7 intersection improvements Ohio 747 at Kyles Station Road Lakota Drive West at Eagleridge Drive (roundabout) West Chester Road at Cincinnati Dayton Road Hamilton Mason Road at Liberty Fairfield Road (roundabout) Cincinnati Dayton Road at Millikin Road Princeton Road at Butler Warren Road Princeton Road at Gilmore Road 3 grants Hanover Township Veteran s Park parking lot Ross Township Bella Vista sidewalk project Liberty Township Dutchland Parkway sidewalk project development services department Development Services 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. Below are some of the items that get critiqued. With the lag in new residential home construction, only 2.1 miles of new streets were constructed in 2008 compared to 4.4 miles in In the slowing economy, the Department participated in several township comprehensive plans and zoning resolution amendments, and continued its efforts to update TRAFFIC street connectivity & layout intersection sight distance horizontal & vertical design of the street turn lane & signal analysis access management DRAINAGE storm water detention basins (flood control) street storm sewers & emergency flood routes general subdivision drainage & grading floodplain delineation & mitigation its drainage policies. During the year, 28 subdivisions completed their 1-year maintenance period. These neighborhood streets were placed on the township roadway system. WATER QUALITY compliance with EPA regulations cleansing of storm water runoff catch basin labeling & creek signage best management practices LEADING POLLUTANTS/STRESSORS IN OHIO (Source: low dissolved oxygen/ habitat flow rivers, streams, & creeks organic enrichment alterations sediments alterations metals nutrients Number of impairments % of all impairments 44% 43% 40% 17% 17% 16% gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 18

24 tax map department The Tax Map Department 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 tax map information aids the County Auditor in the real estate assessment of taxes. The Tax Map Department is also responsible for maintaining the 911 emergency system, assigning new addresses, providing address information to the Building Department for building permits, and checking and recording survey plats. New parcel numbers, lot numbers, and new subdivisions are drawn into the tax maps and these maps assist the Auditor in entering the new information into the Auditor s system (IAS). Tax Map also works with the Auditor s GIS Department with the upgrade of the Arcmap mapping system, which adds aerial photos, contours, and other useful information to the tax maps. TAX MAP DEPARTMENT SUMMARY activity Sale of plats $7,231 $10,056 Transfers 12,866 16,939 Parcel splits Survey plats recorded House numbers assigned House numbers verified 724 1,053 Bonds recorded 0 0 Annexations recorded 3 1 Annexations checked SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT IN BUTLER COUNTY UNINCORPORATED AREAS subdivision subdivision subdivision condo condo street street miles township plats lots acres developed condominiums units acreage dedications dedicated Fairfield Hanover Lemon Liberty Madison Milford Morgan Oxford Reily Ross St. Clair Wayne West Chester total gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

25 INCORPORATED AREAS subdivision subdivision subdivision condo condo street street miles city/village plats lots acres developed condominiums units acreage dedications dedicated College Corner Fairfield Hamilton Jacksonburg Middletown Millville Monroe New Miami Oxford Seven Mile Sharonville Somerville Trenton total traffic department The BCEO Traffic Department 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 Department, 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 Department, including traffic counts and accident data. Specifically in 2008, the Traffic Department was responsible for the following: Maintenance / inspection of 71 traffic signals ($80,000) Handled approx 6,000 OUPS notifications consisting of approx 100 utility locates Maintenance of 10 school zone signals/flashers Update of complete inventory of all 71 traffic signals Installation of three new signals Muhlhauser Road at Ikea Way Princeton Road at Gilmore Road Hamilton Mason Road at Liberty Drive West Replacement of four existing signals with mast arm signals Cincinnati Dayton Road at West Chester Road Princeton Road at Winford Drive Hamilton Mason Road at Cox Road Muhlhauser Road at Allen Road Planning and oversight of two modern roundabouts Maintenance of four traffic operation cameras Maintenance of five closed loop systems ($21,600) Modification of signal phasing at Tylersville Road at I-75 NB ramp Collection and data base entry of over 500 ADT traffic counts Maintenance of countywide accident data base Entered over 3,700 crash reports Conducted 20 speed studies Reviewed eight Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) Countywide pavement marking retrace contract Assistance with development of new Traffic page for BCEO web site The Sign Department in conjunction with the Traffic Department was responsible for the following in 2008: Maintenance of over 7,500 traffic control signs Repair, replacement, or installation of over 1,360 signs (all signs made in the BCEO sign shop) Set up and maintenance over 60 road closures Installation of pavement markings for all Force Account bridge and culvert projects Sweeper truck gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 20

26 administration/information services department The Administration Department is responsible for managing finances and budget, human resources, public information, and all historical records and archives, including road and bridge plans, maps, aerial photos, benchmarks, and land records. 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 Department 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. IS Department support services include programming, personal computer hardware and software support, records scanning, logistical support, and network services. Numerous programs were updated for the infrastructure database during While retiring older equipment, the IS Department planned and implemented several network infrastructure upgrades in an effort to improve speed, security, and efficiency, as well as to reduce redundancy. Desktop support was also a significant focus during an office modernization project income intergovernmental revenue Gasoline Tax $2,414,819 Motor Vehicle License Fees $6,509,887 Permissive Tax State Levy $861,645 State & Township Reimbursements $721,899 LPA Reimbursements $6,008,850 total $16,518, expenditures Capital Improvements $11,824,555 Road & Bridge Maintenance $5,208,655 Design & Engineering $3,433,400 Administrative $1,197,810 Debt Retirement (Principle & Interest) $616,559 total $22,280,979 Carryover to 2009 $6,582,225 intragovernmental revenue Sales $670,973 Fines $298,992 other Reimbursements $46,371 Inspection Fees & Permits $0 Project Management $239,360 Permissive Tax County $2,437,782 Developer s Share $947,981 total $4,641,459 carryover from 2007 $7,703,645 total funds available $28,863, gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer

27 Misc. Reimbursement.02% Developer s Share 3% Gasoline Tax 8% Carryover 27% Permissive Tax (County) 8% Fines 1% Sales 2% Permissive Tax (State) 3% 2008 INCOME State / Twp Reimbursements 3% Project Management 0.8% LPA Reimbursements 21% License Fees 23% Debt Retirement 3% Administrative 5% Road & Bridge Maintenance 24% 2008 EXPENDITURES Capital Improvements 53% Design & Engineering 15% gregory j. wi lkens, p.e., p.s. butler county engineer 22

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