Issues 6 and 28
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The BOnD Issue, Issue 6
The BOnD Issue, Issue 6
The School's Bond Issue is an 8.65 mill bond issue levied for a period of 37 years. If approved, the issue will fund the construction of a new K-3 building, new high school, provide dedicated space for Ranger High Tech Academy, a performing arts center and a new maintenance and transportation facility. The successful passage of the bond issue will cost a homeowner $25.23 per month for every $100,000 of total market value as determined by the county auditor. Bond issue funds must be used toward the construction of buildings and cannot be used for operating purposes.
Successful passage will lock the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission into providing $31 million toward the cost of the district's project.
the income Tax, Issue 28
the income Tax, Issue 28
The City is proposing to construct and operate a recreation center that includes a field house with an indoor walking track, an aquatic center, a fitness center and a senior center. These facilities would be located on school property attached to the new high school building.
To fund the $34 million needed for these improvements, the City is proposing a permanent income tax levy of 0.2%. Local income tax is currently 1%, which would increase to 1.2%, keeping North Ridgeville's income tax rate among the lowest in Lorain County. Only individuals with earned income would be impacted. If both City and School issues are approved in November, the new income tax would become effective January 1, 2023.Â
In order to move forward with the Joint Facilities Project, both the School's Bond Issue and the City's Income Tax must be approved.
Why Now?
RESPONDING TO GROWTH
The population of the city has nearly quadrupled since the current high school was constructed in the 1960s. Today, North Ridgeville is one of the fastest growing communities in Northeast Ohio. Schools can no longer physically accommodate the student population. Enrollment projections show continued increases over the next decade.
CREATING LASTING VALUE
The High School and Liberty Elementary School were built in 1967 and 1976, respectively. These aging facilities do not meet the current needs of our students and teachers. New school buildings will provide more space, as well as the resources and technology to educate and empower all students for life success.
PURSUING OUR VISION
This is a community-driven plan. For two decades, input has been collected during numerous city and school planning initiatives via resident surveys, steering committees, stakeholder focus groups and general meetings. A recreation and community center is consistently a top priority of participants.
PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ALL
The community center will provide health and athletic programs for residents of all ages and a multi-generational connection between students and seniors. These amenities will appeal to young families and empty nesters alike, while promoting active and healthy lifestyles.
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