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Resolution No. 12-16 Passed
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 277
TO ELIMINATE DOUBLE TAXATION IN DELAWARE AND UNION
COUNTY PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, which is part of the Franklin County 9-1-1. system,
provides 9-1-1 service to all residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code currently does not allow counties to limit the area
covered by 9-1-1 levies and exclude service territory; and
WHEREAS, portions of the City of Dublin are located in Delaware and Union
counties, and are served by the Franklin County 9-1-1 system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin operates the Northwest Regional Emergency
Communications Center, which is the primary answering point for all 9-1-1 calls
placed within the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Delaware County previously did not collect the tax from City of Dublin
residents; officials have been informed by counsel that, unless the law is changed, in
the future they would be required to impose the county's 9-1-1 levy on areas already
served by another 9-1-1 system; and
WHEREAS,, Union County residents are subject to a 035-mil levy to Union County
while also supporting 9-1-1 services through the City of Dublin resulting in double
taxation; and
WHEREAS,, HB 277 has been introduced by State Rep. Andrew Brenner to allow
counties using a 9-1-1 call center levy to refrain from imposing it in areas of the
county already served by another 9-1-1 system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, of the elected members concurring that:
Section 1. City Council supporrs the passage of HB 27'/, enabling counties to
impose a 9-1-1 services levy on only those neighborhoods receiving services from
that tax, and urges all Members of the Ohio General Assembly, including
Representatives Andrew Brenner, Mike Duffey and Dorothy Pelanda, and Senators
Dave Burke, Jim Hughes and Kris Jordan to actively and enthusiastically support its
passage.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force upon passage in
accordance with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this 2-2b,4 day 0 ✓% 2016.
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Clerk of Council
We Members of Dublin City Council
From,a Dana L. McDaniel., City ManE!90).
Date,,, February 18, 2016
Xe,: Resolution 12-16 - Supporting HS 277 to Eliminate Double Taxationin
Delaware and Union County Portions of the City of Dublin
;�taff recommends adoption of Resolution 12-16 at the February 22, 2016 Council meeting..