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Cincinnati Southern Railway is a public entity governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.  The information provided in this section is public information and is provided to enable the public to be aware of the operations of Cincinnati Southern Railway.

Notice of Regular and Special Meetings

The Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati Southern Railway meets four times a year. The 2023 regular meetings are scheduled for February 21st, May16th, August 15th, and November 14th at the Walnut Hills Branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library at 2533 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Remote options for attending the meetings may be added in accordance with Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 121. All regular meetings will begin at 3 p.m.

CSR Rules for Public Comment (71KB PDF)

Please contact Board Clerk, Kaitlyn Geiger, at Kaitlyn.Geiger@cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions.

Cancellation and Reschedule
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Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati Southern Railway will occur on July 13, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Walnut Hills Branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library at 2533 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the general business of the Board of Trustees, including approving the prior meeting’s minutes, considering and taking action related to the election for the proposed sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, discussing the procurement of an investment consultant, discussing pending litigation against the Board, approving invoices, and any other items related to the operation of the Board of Trustees.
Recording of June 27, 2023 Special CSR Meeting: Cincinnati Southern Railway Board - 6/27/23

Please contact Board Clerk, Kaitlyn Geiger, at Kaitlyn.Geiger@cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions.

Cincinnati Southern Railway Investment Advisor (RFP) - Project Description:

The CSR Board through the City of Cincinnati's Procurement Department is seeking an Investment Advisor to provide the advisory services contemplated in this RFP. The Sale Proceeds from the proposed sale, if approved by voter referendum, will be deposited into the CSR Trust Fund for the benefit of the City. Pursuant to recently adopted legislation, the CSR Trust shall provide a minimum annual amount of at least $26.5 million, as adjusted pursuant to applicable law, to the City for the purpose of modernizing, rehabilitating, and repairing existing infrastructure in accordance with applicable law. The CSR Board will only approve the retention of an Investment Advisor in the event that the voter referendum is successful. The RFP can be accessed here: https://cincinnati-oh.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/104430.

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