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Home » US Law » 2022 Ohio Revised Code » Title 55 | Roads-Highways-Bridges » Chapter 5595 | Regional Transportation Improvement Projects

Section 5595.01 | Definitions.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly As used in this chapter: (A) “Regional transportation improvement project” or “project” means a regional transportation improvement project undertaken pursuant to section 5595.02 of the Revised Code. (B) “Transportation improvement” or “improvement” means the construction, repair, maintenance, or expansion of streets, highways, […]

Section 5595.02 | Regional Transportation Improvement Projects.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly (A) The boards of county commissioners of two or more counties may undertake a regional transportation improvement project for the purpose of completing transportation improvements within the territory of the counties. The project shall be administered by a governing board in accordance […]

Section 5595.03 | Resolution by Board.

Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 – 132nd General Assembly (A) A resolution of a board of county commissioners undertaking a regional transportation improvement project must include a cooperative agreement containing all of the following: (1) A description or analysis of the deficiencies of the existing transportation system in the counties participating […]

Section 5595.04 | Powers of Governing Board.

Effective: June 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 74 – 134th General Assembly The governing board of a regional transportation improvement project may do any of the following: (A) Make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its functions and the execution of its powers under this chapter […]

Section 5595.05 | Issuance of Securities.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly The governing board of a regional transportation improvement project may provide for the issuance of securities for the purpose of paying costs of transportation improvements. The securities are Chapter 133. securities, and the issuance of the securities, the maturities and other details […]

Section 5595.06 | Pledges.

Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 – 132nd General Assembly (A) The governing board of a regional transportation improvement project, pursuant to the cooperative agreement, may request and receive pledges of revenue from the state, the counties that are parties to the agreement, and any political subdivision or taxing unit located within […]

Section 5595.07 | Request for Assistance From Department of Transportation.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly The governing board of a regional transportation improvement project may submit a written request to the director of transportation for the assistance of the department of transportation in any or all aspects, components, or phases of that project. Upon receipt of such […]

Section 5595.08 | Disposition of Funds.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly All money, funds, properties, and assets acquired by the governing board of a regional transportation improvement project under this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of securities, as revenues, or otherwise, shall be held by it in trust for the purpose […]

Section 5595.09 | Investment.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly Except as otherwise provided in any bond proceedings or in any trust agreement securing securities, money in the funds of the governing board of a regional transportation improvement project in excess of current needs may be invested as permitted by sections 135.01 […]

Section 5595.10 | Fiscal Officer.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly The county auditor of the county with the greatest population, according to the most recent federal decennial census, that is a party to the cooperative agreement shall be the fiscal officer for the governing board of the project. The county prosecutor of […]

Section 5595.11 | Taxation.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and, as […]

Section 5595.12 | Administrative Expenses.

Effective: March 20, 2015 Latest Legislation: House Bill 494 – 130th General Assembly The governing board of a regional transportation improvement project shall not use any amount pledged or allocated to the board under this chapter for administrative expenses of the board without prior approval of the director of transportation. The director may approve expenses […]

Section 5595.13 | Dissolution.

Effective: March 23, 2018 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 8 – 132nd General Assembly A regional transportation improvement project and its governing board are dissolved by operation of law on the date specified in the cooperative agreement. The governing board shall fulfill all contractual duties assumed by the board and repay all bonds issued by the […]