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Lincoln Heights council reviews levy certificates; 16-mill renewal estimated at $351,073
Summary
Council reviewed certificates of estimated property tax revenue for three levies submitted to the county auditor; the operating (16-mill) renewal was certificated at $351,073 and a proposed 2-mill increase at $74,969, and members requested printed certificates and additional finance detail before June meetings.
The Village of Lincoln Heights council discussed certification paperwork and revenue estimates for three levies on May 27 as staff confirmed the documents had been transmitted to the Hamilton County auditor.
The solicitor explained that a 16-mill operating levy renewal is certificated to produce $351,073 and that a proposed 2-mill increase would generate an additional $74,969 under the certificate. Council members said they had not all received printed copies and asked staff to provide the documents; the solicitor warned council to plan for the Board of Elections and Secretary of State review timelines if they intend to place levies on the November ballot.
Councilmember questions included why the certificate figure differed from prior staff estimates by roughly $30,000. Finance staff member Mr. Lemon said the aggregate property value in Lincoln Heights increased since the prior levy baseline five years ago, producing the revenue difference: "The property value in Lincoln Heights overall increased as an aggregate," he said.
Clerk Lisa Randolph confirmed the village had sent certified resolution copies (2025-R-32, 2025-R-33 and 2025-R-34) to County Auditor Kim Connors in mid-May and said she would provide printed copies to council. Council recorded a request for staff to provide certificate details and supporting finance comparisons to review ahead of the June meetings.
No formal vote to place levies on the ballot occurred at the meeting; council instructed staff and the solicitor to draft the next set of legislation and to return with detailed revenue documentation for council consideration at a later date.
