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• Finance Department

T he city of Avon Lake has a separate Finance Department, with the Director of Finance performing the duties of Treasurer, Auditor and Purchasing Agent. The Director of Finance is appointed by the Mayor to maintain books and records, report revenues and expenditures, and fund balances.

Revenues
The City's millage for property taxes has remained steady for many years. City Income Tax, Property Taxes and Public Utilities are the principal sources of local government finances. In Avon Lake, the ten mills allowed by the State of Ohio Constitution are distributed among Lorain County, Avon Lake City Schools and the City of Avon Lake. Millage beyond this is levied only after a vote by the citizens.Other city income comes from excise taxes, fees, and special federal and state grants.

Collection of Taxes
Property taxes are collected by the County Auditor, who deducts service fees for the
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School Taxes
Tax information on the Avon Lake school system. The funding of schools in the State of Ohio is a shared responsibility between state and local governments.

Expenditures
The General Fund expenditures have increased over the last twenty years. This increase can be accounted for by growth requiring more services, substantial increases in salaries paid to city employees and inflation caused increases in costs of energy, materials and supplies.
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Property Appraisal
Residential, commercial, industrial and public utility property is appraised by a professional firm. Reappraisal every six years is required by law; after three years, an appraisal update can be made by the County Appraisal Office. Residential, commercial or industrial land appraisal is based on current land prices.The latest appraisal was completed in the later part of 2000; it was based on 35% of the market value. The Board of Tax Appeals in Columbus sets the ruling on value for tax purposes. Appeal of an appraised value can be made to the County Board of Tax Revision. The appeal must be made before the final day of the first half of the tax collection period and before the tax has been paid.