“We’re very, very grateful to our awesome and generous citizens for their support,” said Township Administrator Matthew Clark. “We had a sense that we had a good base of support, but to see the final tally it was a bit surprising.”
The levy is expected to collect $3 million a year and cost $79 for each $100,000 of appraised home value.
Chief John Terrill said the levy was the first new tax money for the department in 26 years. The next steps are to discuss hiring about three officers to provide adequate coverage in the community.
“We’re going to try to maintain that two officers and one supervisor on duty at all times,” he said.
Also, the department in cooperation with Springboro City Schools will discuss the possible placement of a full-time school resource officer at Five Points Elementary in the township.
Bellbrook’s 2.2-mill levy for public safety services passed by a vote of 60% to 40%, according to final, unofficial results from the Greene County Board of Elections.
“This is a status quo plan of action to maintain the current level of services,” said City Manager Rob Schommer.
The city has been subsidizing $600,000 from the general fund to cover deficits of $420,000 for police and $190,000 for fire and EMS.
The levy is expected to raise $610,000 a year and cost $77 for each $100,000 of appraised home value.
“We’re very appreciative and thankful for the taxpayers for entrusting this government with their money to maintain the public safety levels here in the community,” Schommer said.
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