Brimfield Trustees unanimously send 1.95‑mill fire and EMS levy to November ballot

The Brimfield Township Board of Trustees unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026‑281 on July 27, 2026, to submit an additional 1.95‑mill levy for fire apparatus, EMS services and related expenses to the electors at the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. The resolution certifies the levy would collect an estimated $930,323 in its first year based on the county auditor’s taxable value, which the document states "amounts to $68.00 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value."

The resolution specifies the levy would run for five years, commencing in tax year 2026 and first due in calendar year 2027 if approved by voters. The board motion to adopt the resolution was moved by Trustee Sue Fields and seconded by Trustee Kevin Scott; the roll call vote was recorded as "Nicholas Coia - yea; Sue Fields - yea; Kevin Scott - yea; Motion Passed." The trustees directed the township fiscal officer to certify the resolution to the Portage County Board of Elections at least 90 days before the general election, as required by law.

The resolution cites state law authorizations and references ORC 5705.19(I), ORC 5705.191 and ORC 5705.25 in its text describing the levy and ballot language. The ballot language included in the resolution lists permitted uses such as fire apparatus, resuscitators, underwater rescue gear, buildings and sites, fire‑alarm communications, personnel costs including employer pension contributions, ambulance equipment and emergency medical services operations.