Which roads will the levy funding support maintenance for?
The levy will support the 367 roads owned by Genoa Township and excludes the roads managed by other entities:
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Road ownership
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Genoa Township
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367 Township roads amounting to more than 90 miles.
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Delaware County maintains the following roads:
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South Old 3C Highway, Tussic Street, Sunbury Road, Red Bank Road, Harlem Road, Lewis Center Road,
Rome Corners Road, Africa Road, Worthington Road (south of Lewis Center Road)
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Ohio Department of Transportation maintains the following:
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State Route 3, I-71
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View the map of road ownership in detail (State, County, Township)
How will the ballot language read?
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OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT
GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2019
PROPOSED TAX LEVY
(REPLACEMENT AND INCREASE)
GENOA TOWNSHIP
DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage
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A replacement of 1.1 mills of an existing levy and an increase of 1.0 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Genoa Township, Delaware County, Ohio for the purpose of the GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, RESURFACING, AND REPAIR OF STREETS, ROADS, AND BRIDGES at a rate not exceeding 2.10 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.21 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for Five (5) years commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.
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FOR THE TAX LEVY
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AGAINST THE TAX LEVY
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What will happen if the levy does not pass?
The Township Maintenance Department will lose its major source of funding. Significant cuts would occur.
What analysis was done to determine need for an increase?
A citizen road levy committee comprised of fiscal and road experts analyzed all sources of road funding including the license and gas tax fees, inside road millage, and past and future expenses. The committee reviewed road inventory conditions and replacement schedules and then recommended a level of funding determined by statistical data. After review by the trustees, a 2.1 mil levy was placed on the ballot.
Why not use other funds the Township has on-hand?
While the most recently published fiscal report shows the Township total balance exceeding $17,000,000, these funds are legally obligated to be used only for designated purposes such as police and fire services or other restricted purposes.
The new gas tax provides an additional $180,000 per year to the Township's Maintenance program; however, this amount does not fulfill the needs of the community's aging infrastructure. The Road Levy Committee and the Board of Trustees considered gas tax revenue when they set the road levy rate. More than 90 curb ramps in one neighborhood required replacement in 2019 due to Federal mandate; that single project cost $90,000 or half the gas tax revenue.
The current Road and Bridge Fund is nearly depleted and could turn negative by the end of 2020. To remain solvent, the Township must maintain funds that have been appropriated to pay staff, utilities, supplies, etc.
Does the levy apply to both business and residential properties?
All owners of real property (other than those that are tax-exempt, e.g. churches) would pay the tax, which is based on the Delaware County Auditor’s recorded value of the property.
How much would be raised if the levy passes?
$2,270,770 annually over the five-year term of the levy.
What is the millage for the November 2019 levy?
A replacement of 1.1 mills and a 1 mill increase for a total of 2.1 mills
How many people are employed in the Maintenance Department?
Ten full-time employees are employed in the Maintenance Department.
How will the funds be spent?
All of the additional funds generated by the increase will used to resurface and improve roads that need to be repaired as designated by the most recent road-rating list.
I still have questions. How can I learn more?
Contact Township Administrator, Paul Wise, at 614-568-2021 or PWise@GenoaTwp.com
When does voting begin?
Early in-person voting will take place at the Early Voting Center located at 2079 U.S. Highway 23 N, Delaware, Ohio 43015 beginning on October 8 and ending at 2 p.m. on November 4, 2019, the day before the election.
On election day all polls will be open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Absentee voting by mail also begins on October 8 and ballot submissions must be postmarked by November 4. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is noon on November 2.
Did the levy pass?
Yes. Unofficial results posted by the Delaware County Board of Elections displayed that the levy passed with 4,259 votes (57.54%) For the Tax Levy and 3,143 votes (42.46%) Against the Tax Levy.
