Replacement Levy Information

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High Level Details:

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• 10 Year Road Levy replaces the expired Road Levy

• 2.8 MILLS is a return to the original voter approved rate

• $98 per $100,000 of auditor appraised property value per year

• Vote May 6 FOR Issue #19

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Specific Details:

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• Jefferson Township voters approved a 2.8 mill, 10-year Road Levy in 2015 at an annual cost of $98 per $100,000 of county auditor appraised property value. This levy has expired and will stop collecting after 2025-reducing funding for roads by 65%.

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• On May 6, 2025, voters will decide whether to replace the expired 2.8 mill Road Levy for 10 years at an annual cost of $98 per $100,000 of county auditor appraised property value. This is a return to the original voter approved rate.

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• Since 2015, Road Levy funds have been used as promised-to resurface 25 miles of roads, repair aging infrastructure, and improve key corridors and intersections.

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• Since 2015, township road miles have increased from 47.5 -> 57.3.

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• The Road Levy also supports essential services like snow and ice removal, stormwater maintenance, and emergency response to keep your roads safe and reliable year round.

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Financials and More Details:

 

• Replacement of 2.8 Mill Levy at full rate will provide:

  • ​Estimated to generate $2,304,000 in tax year 2024 (CY25)

  • Per year, additional $41.50 per $100,000 in appraised property valued ($98 total per $100K)

  • $800K - $1.1M available for resurfacing and curb annually (calculating for 3% inflation)

  • Implement director position replacing superintendent position in 2027

  • Debt Retirement for engineering and renovation of front service building

  • Addition of one service crew position in 2026

  • Replacement of one pick up truck in 2027

  • Debt retirement to replace two dump trucks over 10-year period

  • $6 Million for operating expenses to include personnel costs, staff training, administrative supplies and expenses, facilities maintenance, utilities, etc. 

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Goals for Continued Funding:​

 

• Sustain current level of high-quality service for 10 more years​

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• Continue to invest in a comprehensive road maintenance program with annual increase to address impacts of inflation (ensure consistent impact over the 10 years)

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• Support the addition of one Service Crew employee, while preparing for the retirement and replacement of two key positions, the Superintendent and Senior Administrative Assistant

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• Strategically balance the use of levy dollars with alternative funding options such as TIF, grants, and loans to maximize financial resources

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• Maintain a reliable fleet of vehicles to ensure readiness to provide essential services such as snow and ice removal​

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• Partner with the Franklin County Engineer's Office to execute major infrastructure projects, including road widening, intersection upgrades, and culvert replacements to enhance traffic flow, safety, and long-term resilience

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For more information:

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• Attend: Annual State of the Township Presentation: April 23 at 7pm - 6767 Havens Corners Road

• Email: Township Administrator Dion Grener - dgrener@jeffersontownship.org

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