LOVELAND, OHIO - On Tuesday, May 2 the City of Loveland will be asking the voters to replace four existing Fire and EMS levies that are between 14 to 21 years old. These levies were passed by the voters for a total of 6.85 mills. The Fire Department says the effective buying power for these levies is less than half of what the voters originally passed because of how Ohio laws roll back levies as valuation increases.
“The cost of utilities, fuel, health insurance and workers compensation have more than out-paced the revenue from our levies. Levy revenue does not increase appreciably unless major growth in construction occurs.”
The four Fire and EMS levies that are currently in place totaling 6.85 mills would be replaced with one Fire and one EMS levy totaling 5.20 mills. The millage is 1.65 mills lower, but will cost homeowners more because of property value increases. The Department says the County Auditor estimates the cost for both of these levies for the owner of a home valued at $100,000 would be less than $4.00 more per month.
“We are fortunate to be the only fire department in Southwest Ohio to have a Nationally Accredited paramedic unit. To maintain this service, we must stay abreast of changing technology in areas like pediatric advanced life support. Our fire service is one of only a handful nationally that has the outstanding ISO rating of 2. This is important in keeping your insurance premiums low. The ISO rating is how insurance companies determine fire insurance premiums. The City of Loveland will utilize the levy funds to maintain the excellent level of emergency services our residents count on every day through their contract with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department.”
Property owners can go to the web site of the Hamilton County Auditor to determine the levy impact on individual parcels: http://www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org/realestate
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