Hamilton County commissioners unanimously approved a $464,000 expenditure that will yield a digital scan of Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds.The scan, part of a Facility Condition Assessment, will assist with future repairs and renovations. The lack of debate about the nearly half-million price tag during a commissioners meeting on Thursday stood in contrast to discussions last year that eventually led to a new lease agreement between the Cincinnati Bengals and county-owned Paycor Stadium.Snowy views of Great American Ball Park served as a reminder that Reds Opening Day is still nearly two months away. Even so, baseball was a significant topic during Thursday’s meeting.Alicia Reece, a Hamilton County commissioner, questioned, “What is a true scan?” and asked for clarity about “why that’s important right now?”Phil Beck, project executive at The Banks, said, “It’s a process where with cameras we digitally scan the entire facility at Great American Ballpark inside and out.”Beck said that drones would be flying throughout the ballpark in the coming weeks.”You want to do this work now before Opening Day because then it’s really not possible, because it’s being used,” Beck said. Once completed, the scan will provide Hamilton County, which owns the 23-year-old ballpark, with a 3-D model to guide future repairs and renovations. Paycor Stadium underwent a similar digital examination before team officials and county leaders signed a new lease agreement last summer.Beck said, “Paycor actually is like Great American Ball Park — a loved and well-maintained facility. So, but times change, and maybe you decide you need more restrooms or you need more elevators or whatever the case is. This is kind of step one. If there are leaks that need to be addressed, we document all that. And then we use this as a baseline to think about what could the future bring for this facility.”Commissioners voted unanimously to proceed with the digital scan as part of the Facility Condition Assessment. Unlike Paycor Stadium, the scan of GABP will occur more than a decade before the Reds’ lease with Hamilton County approaches its expiration date.

CINCINNATI —

Hamilton County commissioners unanimously approved a $464,000 expenditure that will yield a digital scan of Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds.

The scan, part of a Facility Condition Assessment, will assist with future repairs and renovations. The lack of debate about the nearly half-million price tag during a commissioners meeting on Thursday stood in contrast to discussions last year that eventually led to a new lease agreement between the Cincinnati Bengals and county-owned Paycor Stadium.

Snowy views of Great American Ball Park served as a reminder that Reds Opening Day is still nearly two months away. Even so, baseball was a significant topic during Thursday’s meeting.

Alicia Reece, a Hamilton County commissioner, questioned, “What is a true scan?” and asked for clarity about “why that’s important right now?”

Phil Beck, project executive at The Banks, said, “It’s a process where with cameras we digitally scan the entire facility at Great American Ballpark inside and out.”

Beck said that drones would be flying throughout the ballpark in the coming weeks.

“You want to do this work now before Opening Day because then it’s really not possible, because it’s being used,” Beck said.

Once completed, the scan will provide Hamilton County, which owns the 23-year-old ballpark, with a 3-D model to guide future repairs and renovations. Paycor Stadium underwent a similar digital examination before team officials and county leaders signed a new lease agreement last summer.

Beck said, “Paycor actually is like Great American Ball Park — a loved and well-maintained facility. So, but times change, and maybe you decide you need more restrooms or you need more elevators or whatever the case is. This is kind of step one. If there are leaks that need to be addressed, we document all that. And then we use this as a baseline to think about what could the future bring for this facility.”

Commissioners voted unanimously to proceed with the digital scan as part of the Facility Condition Assessment. Unlike Paycor Stadium, the scan of GABP will occur more than a decade before the Reds’ lease with Hamilton County approaches its expiration date.