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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reynoldsburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Brice Main Corridor TIF payment to schools
The auditor found a 2025 TIF distribution to Reynoldsburg City Schools that was never paid. Council moved quickly, with emergency status, to get the money to the district.
2027 Property Tax Rate Certifications
The Auditor's office is still untangling incomplete 2025 books left by the prior administration, needs a temp accountant, and had to add debt service funding the 2026 budget accidentally omitted.
Tax Incentive Review Council Recommendations
Council approved three 15-year property tax abatements under the Community Reinvestment Area program — VTRE Development and two TCC Reynoldsburg entities — each 6-1. Councilmember Baker argued 15 years exceeds what the city should give away, even for development.
2024 State Audit Findings and Auditor Office Rebuild
The district's audit is done, with one dispute over a records request the board felt wasn't really a request. Insurance renewed with just a $110 premium bump.
Eastwood TIF Fund Budget Correction
The budget passed in December accidentally still included big vehicle purchases that were supposed to be cut. Council redid the vote with the correct, lower numbers.
2027 Tax Budget Adoption
The Auditor's office is still untangling incomplete 2025 books left by the prior administration, needs a temp accountant, and had to add debt service funding the 2026 budget accidentally omitted.
2026 Franklin County property value update
The Franklin County Auditor's triennial update is underway: tentative values go out in June, and owners can contest them for free at informal sessions from late July through September. Values could affect property taxes, though most tax burden is set by voted levies.
Bond-anticipation notes for infrastructure
Council is issuing $1.55M in notes for the Summit Road waterline and $13.91M for Waggoner Phase 2 and the parks/service building road — chosen over traditional bonds for better rates and security.
2026 City Budget
The city's 2026 budget is $37.5 million, funded mostly by local income tax revenue plus state funds and limited property tax. Spending is approved by the auditor and council.
2026 State Capital Budget funding opportunity
Senator Reynolds told council the state's 2026 Capital Budget has $15-20 million for all of Franklin County, with applications due March 12. Projects under $1 million get the best shot, and the state wants to be the 'last money in' covering no more than half a project. A splash pad and park upgrades were floated as candidates.