Title
Hudson Innovation Park Overview
Brief Description: City Council requested an overview of the economic development site at 996 Hines Hill Road, now called Hudson Innovation Park. Included as attachments for this discussion are attachments from previous discussion topics. Staff intend to provide a narrative overview and address any questions.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
City Council requested an overview of the economic development site at 996 Hines Hill Road, now called Hudson Innovation Park. Included as attachments for this discussion are attachments from previous discussion topics. Staff intend to provide a narrative overview and address any questions.
- History of 996 Hines Hill Road Site: Overview of the site purchase and City Council discussions related to the site.
- Council Memo - JobsOhio Site Authentication Mar 2025: Overview of the certification program used to discuss the risks and opportunities of investing in diligence required in Q1 2025. The program was pursued and certification achieved in Q1 2026.
- Hudson Innovation Park Conceptual Building Plan: Conceptual mapping prepared by staff to illustrate possible industrial park designs at the site.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff encourages City Council to raise any questions or concerns about the history or development intention of the site.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Katie Behnke, Economic Development Manager