State of the County AddressState of the County AddressWood County, OhioWood County, Ohio

Presented by the Wood County CommissionersMarch 18, 2014

James F. CarterDoris I. Herringshaw, Ed.D.Joel M. Kuhlman

Quick Facts about Wood CountyQuick Facts about Wood County

Population (2010 Census) = 125,488Population (2010 Census) = 125,488

Land Area in Square Miles = 617.4 Land Area in Square Miles = 617.4

Total Households = 48,636Total Households = 48,636

Median Household Income = $53,298Median Household Income = $53,298

Top Five Private Sector Employers:Top Five Private Sector Employers:Magna International; First Solar, Inc.; Magna International; First Solar, Inc.; Chrysler Group LLC; OwensChrysler Group LLC; Owens--Illinois, Inc; Illinois, Inc; Walgreen CompanyWalgreen Company

Source: 2012 Ohio County Profile from Ohio Office of Policy, Research, and Strategic Planning

Quick Facts about Wood CountyQuick Facts about Wood County

Approximately 81% of land use is CroplandApproximately 81% of land use is Cropland

Total cash receipts from farms = Total cash receipts from farms = $162,728,000$162,728,000

StateState’’s top producer s top producer of soybeans and cornof soybeans and cornfor grain, ranked sixthfor grain, ranked sixthfor wheatfor wheat

Source: 2012 Ohio County Profile from Ohio Office of Policy, Research, and Strategic PlanningNational Agricultural Statistics Service

2013 General Fund Expenditures2013 General Fund Expenditures$35,105,467.84$35,105,467.84

Criminal Justice 44%

General Government 37%

Indebtedness 1%

Insurance/Pensions 18%

2013 General Fund Revenue2013 General Fund Revenue$34,657,205.03$34,657,205.03

Other 1%

Sales & Service 1%

Sales Tax 51%

Property Transfer Tax 2%

Property Taxes 19%

Refunds/Reimburse 10%

Interest 2%

Local Government 3%

Fees/Fines/Licenses 7%

Casino Tax 4%

General Fund General Fund Revenue & ExpendituresRevenue & Expenditures

$31

$32

$33

$34

$35

$36

$37

$38Millions

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

RevenueExpenditures

Investment IncomeInvestment Income

$0$500,000

$1,000,000$1,500,000$2,000,000$2,500,000$3,000,000$3,500,000$4,000,000$4,500,000$5,000,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Down 45.56%from 2012

Sales Tax ReceiptsSales Tax Receipts2013 = $17,575,330.232013 = $17,575,330.23

13.514 14.515 15.516 16.517 17.518

Millions

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2.32% increase from 2012

Shop Local! Doing so helps local businesses, the local economy, and keeps your sales tax dollars working right here at home.

Aa2 Bond Rating Helps Others Aa2 Bond Rating Helps Others in Wood Countyin Wood County

St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg$40 Million

Falcon Health Center$5 Million

Home Depot Distribution Center Home Depot Distribution Center in Troy Townshipin Troy Township

When complete, the distribution center will be the largest building under one roof in the County.

This facility represents a $130 million investment and also involves the construction of a new road that will open up additional land for development.

Casino Tax RevenueCasino Tax Revenue

Wood County received $1,446,968.94 in 2013.Wood County received $1,446,968.94 in 2013.

Funds allocated to benefit a majority of Wood County Residents.•Pay for design and

engineering of County bridge projects.

•Fund a new scale house at the Wood County Landfill

The State of Ohio is providing assistance with 18 Bridge Projects over the next three years as noted.

201420152016

ODOT Bridge Projects2014-2016

During 2013, the Engineer completed work on 8 bridge projects at a total cost of $1.6 million ($867,750 in grant funding; $756,450 in local funding).

Construction is set to begin this Spring Construction is set to begin this Spring on a new Scale House and offices. on a new Scale House and offices.

Wood County LandfillWood County Landfill

Bishop Road Resurfacing Project$349,495.05.75 miles

Mermill Road Resurfacing Project$960,308.717.4 miles

Total Cost for resurfacing, surface treatments, chip/seal projects, and pavement markings in 2013 = $1,753,036.71

Design Firm Hired for Jail ExpansionDesign Firm Hired for Jail Expansion

Project includes renovations to the space previously occupied by the WORK Industry program for additional housing at the Justice Center.

Wood County’s unemployment rate is under both the U.S. and Ohio averages

Moving Ohio Forward Moving Ohio Forward

Grant Dollars funded the demolition of 22 Grant Dollars funded the demolition of 22 abandoned and blighted homes during 2013abandoned and blighted homes during 2013

Additional funds awarded for 2014 to assist Additional funds awarded for 2014 to assist with demolition of additional homeswith demolition of additional homes

Good Jobs InitiativeGood Jobs Initiative

Efforts are underway to develop more interest in a skilled trades education to provide the future workforce required by many area employers.

Area educators tour local worksites to learn about jobs available in the area.

County Auditor receives County Auditor receives Auditor of State Award with DistinctionAuditor of State Award with Distinction

It takes a Community to Protect a Child.

Contact Job and Family Services to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.

April 9 is Blue Day. Wear Blue to show your support!

In November, two tornadoes touched down on the same day causing damage from North Baltimore to Jerry City with extensive damage in Perrysburg and Lake Township as well.

Child Support Collections/ Child Support Collections/ Disbursements IncreaseDisbursements Increase

$16.8$17.0$17.2$17.4$17.6$17.8$18.0$18.2$18.4$18.6

Millions

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Enforcement tools such as credit reporting, license suspensions,passport denials, tax refund interception, and seizure of Ohio lottery prizes and bank accounts were utilized.

County Completes Upgrade to County Completes Upgrade to Countywide Fire Channels Countywide Fire Channels Emergency Management Agency worked Emergency Management Agency worked with the Sheriffwith the Sheriff’’s Office to upgrade the s Office to upgrade the current radio canopy system for Wood current radio canopy system for Wood CountyCounty

Enhancements provide better coverage and Enhancements provide better coverage and more options for fire and EMS servicesmore options for fire and EMS services

Homeland Security Grants provided some Homeland Security Grants provided some funding with a small portion from County funding with a small portion from County General FundGeneral Fund

Emergency Management AgencyEmergency Management AgencyFull Scale ExerciseFull Scale Exercise

A simulated turnpike pileup conducted at Owens Community College allowed emergency responders to test their skills.

Homestead Program Homestead Program Legislative Changes for 2014Legislative Changes for 2014

Legislative Changes have altered eligibility for the Homestead Program.

Applications must be received by June 2, 2014, to apply as a 2013 Late Applicant.

New Applicants income limitation of $30,500 for 2014 must be met to qualify

Contact the Auditor’s Office for more information.

County Treasurer Offers Options County Treasurer Offers Options for Paying Property Taxesfor Paying Property Taxes

• Credit Card payment, with a convenience fee

• Automatic withdrawal from bank account

• Monthly automatic withdrawal from bank account

• Payments are also accepted at some banking institutions throughout the County

• Drop box at Courthouse Complex

New Options Available for Dog LicensesNew Options Available for Dog Licenses

Residents may now purchase a oneResidents may now purchase a one--year, year, threethree--year, or permanent registration for dogs year, or permanent registration for dogs within the County. within the County.

Contact the Auditor’s Office or Dog Shelter for more information

Historical Museum and Center hosted the Historical Museum and Center hosted the SmithsonianSmithsonian’’s Museum on Main Street traveling s Museum on Main Street traveling

exhibition exhibition ““Journey StoriesJourney Stories””..

Companion piece ties the exhibit to local history.

Looking for a Way to Give Back Looking for a Way to Give Back to Your Community?to Your Community?

Volunteer to serve on a Board or CommissionVolunteer to serve on a Board or Commission

Vacancies exist on the following: Vacancies exist on the following: ••JFS PlanningJFS Planning••JFS Workforce Policy BoardJFS Workforce Policy Board••Residential Board of AppealsResidential Board of Appeals••Alcohol, Drug Addiction, MentalAlcohol, Drug Addiction, Mental

Health Services Board (June)Health Services Board (June)

Take an application home today!Take an application home today!

Guardian Program Guardian Program Seeking VolunteersSeeking Volunteers

Probate Court is in need of volunteers to act as Probate Court is in need of volunteers to act as guardians for community members who are no guardians for community members who are no longer able to care for themselves. longer able to care for themselves.

Examples of decisions a volunteer might make Examples of decisions a volunteer might make include those relating to medical care or housing. include those relating to medical care or housing.

For more information, contact Probate Court.For more information, contact Probate Court.

Become a CASA/GAL VolunteerBecome a CASA/GAL Volunteer

Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad Litem volunteers gather information about the life, make recommendations and advocate for the best interest of the child, and monitor the situation until a safe, permanent home is made for the child.

For more information, contact Juvenile Court.For more information, contact Juvenile Court.

Spirit of Wood County AwardsSpirit of Wood County Awards

Awards will be presented on September 20 at the Wood County Harvest Festival at the Historical Center.

•Agricultural Leadership

•Religion and Liberty

•Self-Government

•Industrial/Economic Development

•Education for Civic Responsibility

•Liberty Through Law/Human Freedom

•Lyle R. Fletcher Good Citizenship

Nominate Someone You Know by June 30

2014 Commissioners2014 Commissioners’’Town Hall Meeting LocationsTown Hall Meeting Locations

PerrysburgOctober 21

West MillgroveMay 13

Henry TownshipMarch 25

Bowling GreenJune 2

WalbrdigeApril 16

Watch for Announced Dates and Times

Washington TownshipSeptember 16

See All Wood County Has to OfferSee All Wood County Has to Offerwww.woodcountytourism.com

Includes a list of local fairs and festivals, along with places to visit and things to do around the County.

www.co.wood.oh.uswww.co.wood.oh.us

Links to Elected Official and Departmental Websites Real Estate Information, Tax Payments, Index searches Voter Location Search Court Records Search Dog Adoptions/Dog License PurchaseMarriage License and Probate Records Sheriff’s Sales Sex Offender Database Interactive Maps Road Closings Building Permit Inquiry Bids/Requests for Proposals Internet Auction of Surplus Items

2013 Annual Report Now Available2013 Annual Report Now Available

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