News briefs: Auditor updates Levy Estimator Tool for election levies

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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LANCASTER – The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office announced the availability of an updated tax levy estimator tool on the Auditor’s Real Estate website.

County Auditor Carri Brown stated, “If a property owner would like to estimate the amount of tax associated with new millage that is on the ballot for approval, this tool can be helpful in that property owner’s evaluation of the issue.”

For the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election, Fairfield County residents in Violet Township and the Pickerington City Local Schools District will see proposed levy issues on their ballots. Estimates calculated with the online tool are based on known information.

The effective dates of the new levies will be stated in the ballot language.

For more information or questions regarding the levy tax estimator, please contact the County Auditor’sSettlements and Administration Office at 740-652-7020.

Controlling Board approves funds for multiple projects in 20th Senate District

COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) announced the approval of over $95 million dollars for projects across the 20th Senate District by the state's Controlling Board."These funds are an incredible investment in the parks, people, and educational institutions of the district," Schaffer said. "I am eager to see these projects completed and the impact they will have on our community."Projects approved for funding today include:

  • $79,999,476 to Pickerington Local School District for the construction of a new middle school, and renovations for Tussing Elementary, Lakeview Junior High, Diley Middle School, and Harmon Middle, Pickerington North High School and constructing an add on to Pickerington Central High School.

  • $237,569.78 to Zane State College to expand and improve their Information Technology and Engineering programs.

  • $10,500,000 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for continued renovations at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge located in Guernsey County.

  • $4,548,215.45 to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for to replace the roof at Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster.

  • $211,501.11 to the Ohio Department of Youth Services for design services for the existing vocational building and renovation of a former housing unit into a medical building.

Funds were secured through the state capital appropriations legislation passed as part of the state operating budget and signed into law in June of 2021, in the 134th General Assembly. More information can be found can be found on the Controlling Board website.

Meetings

Fairfield County Engineer, Jeremiah D. Upp, will hold the annual township trustees meeting at 2 p.m. on Oct. 5. This meeting will be held at the Fairfield County Engineer’s Office; 3026 West Fair Ave., and is open to the public.

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