Levy Information
Brought to you by Rhonda D. Eddy-Stienecker, Allen County Auditor
The next election will be held on March 6, 2012. Levy information is provided for Allen County subdivisions that will be on the ballot on this date. There are five tax levies on the ballot this election cycle and you will be deciding the outcomes. Study the issues and vote.
MUNCIPAL TAX LEVIES
Village of Harrod
Renewal - Current Operating Levy - 5.0 mills - 5 years
The Village of Harrod is requesting a renewal of their current operating levy for five years, for current operating expenses pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 (B). This levy, if renewed, will provide about $18,810 per year and will be on the tax duplicate for tax year 2012 with collections beginning in 2013. The total tax valuation of the subdivision used in calculating the estimated property tax revenue is $4,013,570. Since this is a renewal levy, this will not increase the taxes of the residents if all values stay the same.
SCHOOL TAX LEVIES
Allen East Local School District
Renewal - Emergency Levy – 2.92 mills – 5 years
Allen East Local School District is requesting a renewal of an existing emergency levy for five years, to provide for emergency requirements pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5705.194-5705-197. This levy, if renewed, will direct the county auditor to certify the millage necessary to produce $330,000 per year and will be on the tax duplicate for tax year 2012 with collections beginning in 2013. The total tax valuation of the subdivision used in calculating the estimated property tax revenue is $110,272,270.
Bath Local School District
New – Bond Levy – Average of 5.34 mills - 37 years
Bath Local School District is requesting a bond levy for new construction pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5705.03(B). The total principal amount is $25,100,000 with an interest rate of 4.40%, which will be repaid over 37 years. This levy, if approved, will be on the tax duplicate for tax year 2012 with collections beginning in 2013. The total tax valuation of the subdivision used in calculating the estimated property tax revenue is $232,941,850. The school will follow a debt service schedule that will calculate equal annual bond and interest payments. The estimated bond and principal payment due for the first year will be approximately $1,649,022. Since this is a new levy, it will increase the taxes of the residents and it does not qualify for the personal property tax reimbursement.
Delphos Local School District
Renewal – Current Expense Levy - 5.5 mills - 5 years
Delphos Local School District is requesting a renewal of an existing current expense levy for five years, for current operating expenses purposes pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 (B). This levy, if renewed, will provide about $733,952 per year and will be on the tax duplicate for tax year 2012 with collections beginning in 2013. The total tax valuation of the subdivision used in calculating the estimated property tax revenue is $168,538,610. Since this is a renewal levy, it will not increase the taxes of the residents if all values stay the same.
Lima Local School District
New – Permanent Improvement Levy - 5.99 mills - 5 years
Lima Local School District is requesting a new permanent improvement/current expense levy for five years, for current expense purposes pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5705.03 (B). This new additional levy, if passed, will provide about $1,848,475 per year and will be on the tax duplicate for tax year 2012 with collections beginning in 2013. The total tax valuation of the subdivision used in calculating the estimated property tax revenue is $308,593,520. Since this is a new levy, it will increase the taxes of the residents.
TOWNSHIP TAX LEVIES
NO TOWNSHIP TAX LEVIES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT
NON TAX ISSUES ON THE BALLOT
Visit the Board of Elections website for a complete up to date list of all candidates and other issues that will be on the March ballot.
http://allencountyohio.com/boe/