Clinton Township • Fulton County, Ohio
UPCOMING LEVY
November 3, 2026 Clinton Township Levy Information
Clinton Township voters will consider four Township tax levies on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. This page provides factual information about each levy, including its purpose, millage, estimated cost, estimated annual revenue, and the Township services associated with each fund.
This information is provided by Clinton Township for public informational purposes. Clinton Township does not use public funds or resources to advocate for or against passage of a levy.
FIRE LEVY
1.00 Mill Additional Levy
$35 per year per $100,000 of appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $271,613
Supports fire service, apparatus maintenance, refurbishment, and future equipment replacement.
Term: 5 years
Levy history: Clinton Township previously collected fire and road levies at the same 1 mill rate. Those prior levies expired and were not renewed in 2024. As a result, the 2026 ballot measures are legally classified as additional levies, even though the same millage was previously in place.
ROAD LEVY
1.00 Mill Additional Levy
$35 per year per $100,000 of appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $271,613
Supports paving, patching, mowing, fuel, staffing, equipment, and road maintenance.
Term: 5 years
Levy history: Clinton Township previously collected fire and road levies at the same 1 mill rate. Those prior levies expired and were not renewed in 2024. As a result, the 2026 ballot measures are legally classified as additional levies, even though the same millage was previously in place.
CURRENT EXPENSE LEVY
0.30 Mill Renewal
$9 per year per $100,000 of appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $71,967
Supports general Township operations, administration, zoning, utilities, communications, and other current expenses.
Term: 5 years
CEMETERY LEVY
0.15 Mill Renewal
$4 per year per $100,000 of appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $32,787
Supports mowing, grounds maintenance, repairs, tree work, equipment, fuel, and cemetery upkeep.
Term: 5 years
Additional Levies vs. Renewal Levies
Two of the levies appearing on the November ballot are classified as additional levies, while two are renewals.
Fire and Road Levies
The fire and road levies are legally classified as additional levies.
Clinton Township previously collected fire and road levies at the same 1 mill rates. Those previous levies expired and were not renewed in 2024. As a result, the measures appearing on the November 2026 ballot are legally classified as additional levies even though Clinton Township previously collected the same millage.
Current Expense and Cemetery Levies
The current expense and cemetery levies are renewal levies.
These measures continue existing levy funding at the rates identified on the ballot and are not additional levies.
FIRE LEVY
1.00 Mill Additional Levy
Estimated cost: $35 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $271,613
Term: Five years
First due: Calendar year 2027
The fire levy provides funding for fire related services and equipment responsibilities of Clinton Township.
Since 1991, Clinton Township has assumed significant responsibility for fire apparatus used by the City of Wauseon Fire Department. Under the current service arrangement, the City of Wauseon remains responsible for fire department personnel and protective equipment, while Clinton Township is responsible for purchasing and maintaining fire trucks and other necessary apparatus.
Approximately 60% of fire levy revenue is provided to the City of Wauseon for fire service. Clinton Township also receives approximately $35,000 annually from Dover Township toward equipment costs.
Fire apparatus represents a significant long term expense. Current replacement costs for a fire truck can be approximately $1.5 million depending on specifications and equipment.
Clinton Township last purchased a new fire truck in 2011. When practical, the Township refurbishes and repurposes existing apparatus to extend equipment life and manage replacement costs.
What Fire Levy Revenue Supports
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Fire service
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Fire truck and apparatus maintenance
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Preventive maintenance
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Repairs and replacement parts
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Apparatus refurbishment
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Long term replacement planning
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Other legally eligible fire expenses
If This Revenue Is Not Available
If the additional fire levy is not approved, Clinton Township would continue operating with the fire revenue legally available to the Township.
Based on available funding, the Township may need to reduce or defer planned apparatus purchases, refurbishment, maintenance, repairs, or other eligible fire related expenditures.
ROAD LEVY
1.00 Mill Additional Levy
Estimated cost: $35 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $271,613
Term: Five years
First due: Calendar year 2027
The road levy provides funding for road improvements and related maintenance activities throughout Clinton Township.
The Clinton Township Maintenance Department performs a variety of road and infrastructure responsibilities throughout the year.
What Road Levy Revenue Supports
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Road paving and resurfacing
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Road patching
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Drainage improvements
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Roadside mowing
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Snow removal activities
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Fuel
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Staffing
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Road equipment
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Equipment maintenance
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Asphalt, stone, pipe, and other road materials
Costs associated with asphalt, fuel, labor, equipment, and materials affect the amount of road work that can be completed with available revenue.
If This Revenue Is Not Available
If the additional road levy is not approved, Clinton Township would continue road operations using legally available road revenue.
The amount of paving, patching, mowing, equipment maintenance, drainage work, and other road improvements that can be completed may need to be reduced or deferred based on available funding.
CURRENT EXPENSE LEVY
0.30 Mill Renewal Levy
Estimated cost: $9 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $71,967
Term: Five years
First due: Calendar year 2027
The current expense levy is a renewal of an existing levy.
Revenue from the current expense levy supports general Township operations that are not funded through restricted road, fire, or cemetery funds.
What Current Expense Revenue Supports
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Township administration
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Fiscal office operations
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Zoning administration
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Township utilities
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Website and public communications
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Public notices
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Insurance
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Professional services
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Office operations
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Other lawful current expenses
If This Revenue Is Not Available
If the current expense renewal is not approved, the Township would lose approximately $71,967 in estimated annual levy revenue based on current taxable values.
The Township would need to review general operating expenses and determine which expenses could be reduced, deferred, or funded through other legally available sources.
CEMETERY LEVY
0.15 Mill Renewal Levy
Estimated cost: $4 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised value
Estimated annual revenue: $32,787
Term: Five years
First due: Calendar year 2027
The cemetery levy is a renewal of existing dedicated funding for cemetery purposes.
Clinton Township is responsible for maintaining Township cemeteries throughout the area.
What Cemetery Revenue Supports
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Lawn mowing
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Trimming
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Grounds maintenance
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Tree maintenance
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Cemetery drives and access areas
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Repairs
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Equipment
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Fuel
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General cemetery upkeep
If This Revenue Is Not Available
If the cemetery renewal is not approved, the Township would lose approximately $32,787 in estimated annual levy revenue based on current taxable values.
The Township would need to review cemetery expenditures and determine how available funding would affect mowing, grounds maintenance, repairs, tree work, equipment expenses, and other cemetery operations.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Residents may review the official levy documents below.
Fire Levy Resolution
1.00 Mill Additional Levy
Road Levy Resolution
1.00 Mill Additional Levy
Current Expense Levy Resolution
0.30 Mill Renewal
Cemetery Levy Resolution
0.15 Mill Renewal
Additional Township financial information and meeting records are available through the Clinton Township website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are all four levies new?
No.
The fire and road levies are legally classified as additional levies. Clinton Township previously collected fire and road levies at the same 1 mill rates, but those levies expired and were not renewed in 2024.
The current expense and cemetery levies are renewals.
Why are the fire and road levies called additional if Clinton Township previously had the same millage?
The previous 1 mill fire and road levies expired.
Because those levies were not renewed in 2024, the measures appearing on the November 2026 ballot are legally classified as additional levies rather than renewals.
How much would the fire levy cost?
The Fulton County Auditor estimates that the 1 mill fire levy would cost $35 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised property value.
How much would the road levy cost?
The Fulton County Auditor estimates that the 1 mill road levy would cost $35 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised property value.
How much would the current expense renewal cost?
The Fulton County Auditor estimates that the 0.30 mill renewal would cost $9 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised property value.
How much would the cemetery renewal cost?
The Fulton County Auditor estimates that the 0.15 mill renewal would cost $4 annually for each $100,000 of the County Auditor's appraised property value.
How much revenue is each levy estimated to generate?
Based on current taxable values certified by the Fulton County Auditor:
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Fire Levy: $271,613 annually
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Road Levy: $271,613 annually
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Current Expense Renewal: $71,967 annually
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Cemetery Renewal: $32,787 annually
How long would the levies remain in effect?
Each levy is for five years.
When would the levies begin?
Each levy commences with Tax Year 2026 and would first be due in calendar year 2027.
What happens if a levy is not approved?
Clinton Township would continue operating using the revenue legally available to the applicable fund.
Available funding would determine the level of projects, maintenance, purchases, staffing expenses, and other eligible expenditures that could be completed.
CONTACT & DISCLAIMER
Questions?
Residents with questions regarding Township operations or the November levy information may contact Clinton Township.
Clinton Township Office
5736 County Road 15-1
Wauseon, Ohio 43567
Email: Njyclintontwp@gmail.com
Public Information Notice
This webpage is provided by Clinton Township for public informational purposes. Information presented concerns Township finances, operations, services, and tax levy issues appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Clinton Township does not use public funds or resources to advocate for or against passage of a levy.