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  • Preview: Loveland ‘s new Historic Downtown’s Station 63 fire house

    Preview: Loveland ‘s new Historic Downtown’s Station 63 fire house

    Rendering of a new firehouse for Historic Downtown

    Loveland, Ohio – The City recently promoted a glimpse of what a new fire station will look like that will be built in Historic Downtown. A new Station 63 will be located one block East of the current station.

    The current Station 63 firehouse at the intersection of East Loveland Avenue and State Route 48 will be relocated to 220 East Loveland Avenue adjacent to The Trails at East Loveland senior apartment community.

    In making the announcement, Loveland-Symmes Fire Department fire Chief Otto Huber said, “I would like to thank the citizens’ working group who helped evaluate the new location. The station will provide much needed safety upgrades for our firefighters and will help us provide service to the community for decades to come.”

    The new station will be one-third larger and have two road entry points. One from from O’Bannon Avenue and one from East Loveland Avenue, and features more lot space to maneuver equipment according to City Hall.

    The Current Fire Station in Historic Downtown on East Loveland Avenue and State Route 48.

    At more than 10,000 square feet, the station will feature two pull-through apparatus bays, one back-in bay, training rooms, ample storage for fire and EMS equipment, full living quarters, office space, and public restrooms. The building will be one story with garage door heights of 14 feet.

    The City says that it did not financially, make sense to renovate the existing firehouse and that multiple safety upgrades were needed. “For instance, today’s code would require an elevator to be installed — a huge expense for a building lacking other needed modern amenities. The current station has no pull-through bays, and its intersection location poses challenges.”

    “There were many reasons to rebuild the station, but the key reason came back to response time. Having pull-through bays and more access points dramatically can improve crews’ response,” explained Assistant City Manager Cory Wright.

  • Meet Tom Smith Loveland’s new Assistant City Manager

    Meet Tom Smith Loveland’s new Assistant City Manager

    by Tom Smith,

    I have been fortunate to receive an opportunity to be part of the great Loveland City team as the new Assistant City Manager.  My wife, Shuree, and I are from Layton, Utah. We have three children: Joshua, 14, Marissa, 9, and Tyson, 5. We enjoy the outdoors, motorcycles, and sports of all kinds.


    I enjoy being active in the community where I have coached soccer, basketball, and served as a Scout Leader for the Boy Scouts of America.

    Although we are from Utah, the majority of my family resides in Pennsylvania, Virginia, with a sister-in-law in Mason, Ohio. Consequently, I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, University of Virginia Cavalier, and of course a Utah Ute. As part of my formal education I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Utah Valley University and a Graduate Degree in Public Administration from the University of Utah. I have 12 years experience in the field of public administration, including my previous capacity where I served as the City Manager.



    My background is in public policy, land use, utility billing, capital asset management, planning and zoning, budget and finance, and human resource administration.

    I have been an active participant in the Utah League of Cities and Towns organization (similar to the Ohio Municipal League), serving as a member of the Legislative Policy Committee and the Land Use Task Force Committee for three legislative sessions. While on those committees I worked with local officials, lobbyists, and legislators to combat against the scrutiny and continued efforts of federal, state, and third-party organizations in restricting the local government control of municipalities.

    As part of my professional development, I am a member of the International City Managers Association where I am working towards receiving my Credentialed Manager accreditation. My ambitions also include becoming a certified planner through the American Planners Association.

    I am very fortunate to be a part of the City’s team. This is an exciting time for the City as it continues to experience growth and redevelopment. I am grateful to be brought on as a part of this wonderful team that the City Council and City Manager Mr. Kennedy have created. I am both eager and anxious to get started and to develop my relationship with you as well as the wonderful members of this community.

    513-683-1052
    215 Loveland-Madeira Rd
    Loveland, Ohio 45140

  • [Apply] Loveland hiring Assistant City Manager

    [Apply] Loveland hiring Assistant City Manager

    Loveland, Ohio – The City is accepting resumes from people interested in a new position they are creating, Assistant City Manager.

    The City of Loveland is accepting resumes for the Assistant City Manager position.  Reporting to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager provides highly responsible administrative support to the City Manager in all aspects of municipal operations.  The City is seeking a highly qualified applicant who is capable of managing projects and tasks in a wide variety of municipal disciplines.  Particular needs in economic development, planning, public information, budgeting, capital project management, policy analysis, and special project initiation and management.
    Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in public administration, urban planning or relate field; Master’s Degree in public administration is preferred.  Experience requirements include three to five years progressively responsible work experience in planning, development and municipal government.  Salary range $78,000 to $98,000.  Position includes a competitive compensation package including pension pick-up.  Applicants should submit resume and cover letter to David Kennedy, City Manager, 120 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, Ohio 45140, by February 26, 2018.  For a detailed description of the position, visit www.lovelandoh.gov.  The City of Loveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.