North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
At the February 4 Council meeting, officials discussed the renewal of three essential tax levies that fund critical city services, including Fire, Road and Bridge and Police operations. These levies ensure continued services without increasing taxes for residents.
To meet the Board of Elections deadline, Council adopted the Resolutions of Necessity on February 3. The following day, Council adopted the Resolutions to submit the levies to voters.
Fire Levy
The 1.9-mill Fire Levy was first approved by voters in 1975 and funds the purchase and maintenance of fire apparatus, appliances, buildings, sites and firefighter salaries. The levy generates $1,714,456 annually and costs taxpayers $36.00 per $100,000 of the County Auditor’s appraised property value. This is a renewal levy, meaning it will NOT increase taxes.
Road and Bridge Levy
Originally passed in 1990, the 1.9-mill Road and Bridge Levy supports the construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of city streets, roads and bridges. Like the Fire Levy, it generates $1,714,456 annually and costs $36.00 per $100,000 of appraised property value. This renewal levy will NOT increase taxes.
Police Levy
The 1.95-mill Police Levy, first approved in 1976, funds police vehicles, communications equipment, operational resources and salaries for police personnel. This levy generates $1,759,575 annually and costs $37.00 per $100,000 of appraised property value. It is also a renewal levy and will NOT increase taxes.
Why These Levies Matter
April Wilkerson, Director of Finance for the city, emphasized the importance of the levies stating, “These three levies collectively provide $5,188,487 in property tax revenue, which is essential to sustaining the services our residents rely on. It is imperative that we renew all three to continue delivering high quality public safety and infrastructure maintenance North Ridgeville residents expect and deserve.” She also reassured residents that these levies are renewals and will NOT result in a tax increase adding, “Your continued support is both critical and deeply appreciated.”
Mayor Kevin Corcoran echoed this sentiment, expressing his gratitude to residents. “We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support of North Ridgeville residents,” he said. Renewing these levies is vital to maintaining the high level of fire protection, road maintenance and police services that keep our community safe and strong.”
