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Sep 24, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Work includes mine drainage rehabilitation project involving expanding and replacing existing mine drain infrastructure and adding three new cleanouts.
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Sep 17, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Work includes mobilization, access and well site development, drilling or cleaning out of and plugging of seven (7) orphan wells, storage and disposal of all materials generated during the plugging of the well, decommissioning, removal, storage and disposal of all casing, tubing, well and production equipment and affiliated lines and restoration of all areas disturbed during this project.
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Sep 15, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for one new Buyers Salt Dogg electric replacement tailgate salt spreader, part number 9035101, for Mohican State Park. The spreader must fit a 2026 Ford F550 dump truck, provide driver-side discharge, and include the wiring harness, controller, and other components required for operation. This is an equipment procurement rather than a grant program, with responses due September 29, 2026, and the contract valid through June 30, 2027.
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Franklin
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2045 Morse Rd Service Road
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(614) 265-6565
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43229-6693
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This is a contract for US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC to operate public service facilities at Maumee Bay State Park in Ohio. The agreement spans from January 31, 2018, to January 31, 2038. The Service Provider is responsible for managing lodges, cabins, a golf course, and concessions, including maintenance and adherence to service standards. Financial terms involve the Service Provider paying a percentage of gross receipts to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as contributing to Advance Deposit, Guarantee, and Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Funds.
This contract establishes a 20-year agreement, commencing October 8, 2022 (with cabin operations starting September 28, 2022), between the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, and US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC. The Service Provider is granted exclusive rights to operate and manage public service facilities, including a lodge and cabins, at Hocking Hills State Park. Key financial aspects involve the Service Provider remitting percentages of gross receipts to the Department (5-20% depending on service), making initial deposits of $325,000 for an Advance Deposit Fund and $300,000 for a Guarantee Fund, and depositing $3,854,753 into a Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Fund, with ongoing contributions (7-18% of gross receipts) to this fund.
This document is the First Modification to the Contract of January 31, 2018, between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC. It provides a financial relief credit of $118,745.27 to US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC, to offset losses incurred from the Maumee Bay marina closure during the 2018 season. This credit is applied against remittances owed, starting from the September 2018 monthly receipts.
This Lease Agreement outlines the terms for US Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC (Concessionaire) to operate public service facilities, including a dining lodge, cabins, and gift shop, at Lake Hope State Park for the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources. The Concessionaire will pay the Department percentages of gross receipts and contribute to maintenance funds, starting operations on May 10, 2026, with the lease concluding on February 1, 2036. The agreement details operational responsibilities, financial obligations, maintenance, and compliance requirements.
This document serves as the second modification to a contract dated January 31, 2018, between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Hotel OSP Ventures, LLC, concerning the operation of public service facilities at Maumee Bay State Park. The modification introduces a new section, 12(E)(5), which enables the Service Provider to seek approval for eligible expenditures from a designated Fund for expenses related to properties under other specified contracts, subject to the Department's discretion. The modification explicitly states that all other terms and conditions of the original contract remain in effect, and it becomes effective upon execution.
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The Commission reviewed and discussed the first draft of a proposed standard lease form and associated rules. Members proposed and approved several non-substantive changes to the lease document, including updates to sections regarding primary terms, real property taxes, and surface use references. The Commission established a timeline for an open public comment period and planned to post a summary of the approved changes on their website. Additionally, members initiated discussions on potential legislative changes for the upcoming budget cycle, specifically regarding nomination and bid fees, and set a date for the subsequent meeting.
The commission heard presentations from environmental and hazardous materials experts regarding environmental externalities, potential risks to first responders at oil and gas well pad operations, and the overall negative impacts of oil and gas operations on wildlife, the environment, and humans. The meeting also included discussions regarding statutory requirements for drafting surface leases, the development of a public comment process for land nominations, and the anticipated timelines for reviewing nominations and establishing bid procedures.
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The commission convened to review several land nominations for the bidding process, including properties at Salt Fork State Park, Zepernick Wildlife Area, and Valley Run Wildlife Area. Discussions covered statutory factors for nomination eligibility, confidential handling of financial and identifying information, and the implementation of special terms and conditions for ODOT-specific properties. Several nominations were approved for the bidding process, while others were denied following deliberation. The meeting included a brief recess due to audience disruption.
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