Liberty Township has partnered with the cities of Middletown and Mason to provide a source of funding for infrastructure improvements to promote and sustain commercial development along the area surrounding the proposed Liberty Interchange. Currently, local governments are expected to fund a much greater share of infrastructure projects due to lack of available funds at the state and federal levels. A JEDD allows for townships to partner with a municipality (or municipalities) to corporate an income tax on a specific area of the township.  

The JEDD area can only incorporate commercially and industrial zoned parcels. The earnings tax will be on those that work and produce business profits in the JEDD area.

  Please refer to the following links for more information:

             Background Information on Joint Economic Development Districts
            Economic Development Plan                       
            Liberty Township JEDD I Contract
            Liberty Interchange Presentation to Property and Business Owners
            Liberty Township Infrastructure Presentation 
            City of Middletown Income Tax Webpage
                   
  Letters with tax information were sent to the business owners in the JEDD I area. Click on the links below to view the letters.  

         September 15, 2006 Tax Information Letter
                      - Project Information Sheet
                      - W-1 Quarterly
                      - W-1 Monthly
                      - W-3 Quarterly
                      - W-3 Monthly

        September 20, 2006 Tax Information Letter
                      - Application

We feel immense enthusiasm for the shared benefits of the JEDD including high-quality economic expansion, increased employment opportunities, and improved access to goods and services for area businesses and residents. The agreement exemplifies regional cooperation and local initiatives. We have every reason to believe that the JEDD area will become a strong and viable economic engine for Liberty Township, Butler County, and all of southwest Ohio.

                                      
  Board of Directors
  Chris Worrell - Chairperson
  Wayne Bradshaw - Liberty Township Representative (Liberty Township Zoning Commission)
  Steve Nowak- Business Owner Representative (Coffee Beans & Brew)
  Dale Magie - Employee Representative (West Chester Lawn & Garden)
  Joe Reigelsperger- Middletown and Mason Representative (Mason's Finance Director)
             

  MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES
  September 6, 2006             
  Agenda
  Minutes
             
  September 15, 2006 
  Agenda
  Minutes
  Resolution 2006-01 - Levy Income Tax
  Resolution 2006-02 - Authorize Middletown to Collect

  November 14, 2006
  Agenda
  Minutes
  
  February 14, 2007
  Agenda
  Minutes

  June 11, 2007
  Agenda
  Minutes

  September 24, 2007
  Agenda
  Minutes

  December 10, 2007
  Agenda
  Minutes
  
  March 17, 2008
  Agenda
  Minutes

  June 9, 2008
  Agenda
  Minutes

  September 29, 2008
  Agenda
  Minutes

  December 8 , 2008
  Agenda
  Minutes



  If you have any additional questions please email Dina Minneci, Township Administrator, Liberty Township or call (513) 759-7500.