FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
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Healthy
Habits
The following brochure was made available to the Franklin Township office
regarding tips for developing a healthier life style. Click on the link below to view the PDF
document.
Lighting
District Process
Below are links to the petition process and sample forms for obtaining
street lighting for a residential district.
The first document link outlines the process that must be followed to
petition for street lighting.
·
Petition to Board of Trustees (Example)
·
Fiscal Officer Notice to Trustees (Example)
·
Notice of Resolution Adoption (Example)
New
Real Estate Tax Payment Plans and Information
Read the articles below for more information on the new real estate tax
payment plan, payment plan request form, and the homestead exemption credit.
GrowNow and SaveNow Programs
State Treasurer of Ohio has release two brochures on the GrowNow and SaveNow
programs. GrowNow
is a partnership program between eligible banks and the Ohio Treasury to help
small businesses. SaveNow
is a program offered by the State Treasurer’s office and offers 3% bonus
interest on savings accounts for Ohio citizens.
For more details click on one of the links below.
SWACO
Recycles Household Hazardous Wastes
All materials collected
from residents are recycled if possible or disposed of in the most
environmentally sound manner. A complete
list of acceptable items is available online at http://www.swaco.org/Residents/HouseholdHazardousWaste.aspx. A reminder, SWACO does not accept latex or
water based paints at HHW collections.
Those paints are not hazardous and once dried can be thrown in the
trash. If you are unsure whether the
paint is water based or latex, read the instructions on the can. Any paint that cleans up with soap and water
will not be accepted.
SWACO’s permanent
residential HHW collection center at 1249 Essex Avenue in Columbus is available
Wednesdays and Fridays 12 PM-6 PM and Thursdays 9 AM-5 PM.
Township-wide Trash Collection
The Township Trustees have voted for a five year
contract with Local Waste, which includes two additional one year extensions
and a built-in out clause after three years.
This contract will include three services, which include trash pick-up,
recycling, and yard waste. Residents
will be paying $13.78 fixed per month for three services went into effect
January 1, 2011. A fuel surcharge could
be added to what a resident pays depending on the density of the area and a
second surcharge would come from the increase in the tipping fee. For more information view the Township
newsletter using the link at the top of this page.
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Brochures Available on your Safety
The Franklin County Board of
Commissioners has made available two new brochures concerning your safety. They are available in the Franklin Township
office for your convenience, or you can view them here by clicking the links
below. Contact Community
Relations/D.A.R.E. at 1945 Frebis Avenue, Columbus,
Ohio 43206, Office (614) 525-4507, Fax (614) 525-2468, Cell (614) 205-4112 or
Email: zxscott@franklincountyohio.gov
ü Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) – (Free programs from
the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) Click Here
ü Are you an
Easy Target? – Click Here
Southwest Area Plan Summary
The
Southwest Area Plan is a collaboration between four jurisdictions; Columbus,
Franklin County, Franklin Township, and Jackson Township. The plan was initiated at the request of the
Southwest Area Commission. Click Here for
More Details
Westside Messenger
The Westside Messenger is now available for pick-up at the Township
Business Office at 2193 Frank Road.
Reflective
House Number Signs
Reflective house number signs (18 inches x 6 inches) can be
purchased at the Township Business Office, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday
through Friday. The signs are aluminum with a green reflective background and
white reflective numbers. Signs can be mounted either horizontally or
vertically and with numbers on both sides. The cost is $5.00 per sign, $0.17
per number.
Recycling
SWACO Community Collection Bins are located at both firehouses. Please
limit usage to recyclable materials: paper, steel cans, plastic, glass.
NO sorting is necessary. A full list of items may be picked up at
the Township Business Office.
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