Clark County Auditor George Sodders has announced completion of the 2009 preliminary equalization of property values and the beginning of an open-book period for review by taxpayers. Sodders stated that “in consideration of the softening real estate market during 2007 and 2008, we have reviewed values and have identified some properties requiring a downward adjustment.”

“We have posted on our web page the values of parcels that have changed. If your value does not appear on the changed list, then your value for 2009 will be the same as it was for 2008, excepting for new construction or other changes to the property. I encourage property owners to visit our web page at www.clarkcountyauditor.org to review your changed value. If you have questions, please call us at 521-1878 or email appraisal@clarkcountyohio.gov.,” Sodders said.

“Our open-book period for taxpayer review and discussion will continue until November 6th,” Sodders concluded.

Clark County Auditor George Sodders announces the Annual Top Dog Contest.  

Promoting the Importance of Dog Licensing Animal Safety.

This contest is open to every 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Student in Clark County. Do you think your dog is the TOP DOG   living in Clark County?  If so, you could win a special #1 Top Dog license tag for your dog!

Contest Rules: 

The contest is open to all Clark County students currently in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.  You must write, in 100 words or less, why you think your dog is the Top Dog in Clark County. You will be judged on your essay.  The dog and the student must live in Clark County.  Only one entry per student.  Please PRINT or TYPE clearly. Each entry must have: Student’s name, Full Address, Telephone  Number, School, Teacher’s Name, Grade and Name(s) of Parent or Guardian. Entries must be the sole work of the contestant. Entries must be received in the Clark County Auditor’s Office by 4 P.M. November 20, 2009.  Entries may be mailed to the Auditor’s Office, P.O. Box 1325, Springfield OH 45501, or hand delivered to the Auditor’s Office at 31 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, Ohio.  The Top Dog will receive the #1 Dog Tag for 2010 and the 2nd and 3rd place dogs will awarded free special heart shaped dog tag valued at $30.00.

Download Top Dog Essay Form

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County Auditor of Clark County, Ohio as required by Section 5721.03 of the Revised Code of Ohio, that on the 14th day of October, 2009 and the 21st day of October, 2009, the Delinquent Land Tax List will be published in the Springfield News-Sun, a newspaper of general circulation in Clark County.

This list will contain the names of owners of all lands upon which the real estate taxes, assessments, recoupment charges, penalties and interest, or either, remain unpaid at the August 2009 tax settlement, and still remain unpaid.

An interest charge will accrue on accounts remaining unpaid after the last day of November 2009 unless the taxpayer enters a written Delinquent Contract to pay such taxes in installments.

Installment payments may be made in accordance with a written Delinquent Contract with the Clark County Treasurer.

Installment payments WILL NOT prevent the publication of the balance of unpaid taxes, assessments, recoupment charges, penalties and interest.

PREVENTION OF PUBLICATION

Payment of taxes, assessments, recoupment charges, interest and penalties, IN FULL, if made no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 9th day of October, 2009 will eliminate those land owners names from publication on October 14, 2009, and payments made no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 16th day of October, 2009 will prevent publication on October 21, 2009.

GEORGE A. SODDERS

County Auditor, Clark County, Ohio