| NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES |
| Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at 4496 N. 600 W., Warsaw, IN 46582, on September 2, 2008 at 7 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the year 2009 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of the political subdivision within seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy that taxpayers object to. If a petition is filed, the political subdivision shall adopt with its budget a finding concerning the objections filed and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the Township Board will meet at 4496 N. 600 W., Warsaw, IN 46582 on September 15, 2008 at 7 p.m. to adopt the following budget: |
| Special assistance is available to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 574-858-2253. |
| Net Assessed Valuation: Civil $81,100,000 Fire: $81,100,000 |
| BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES |
| | Maximum Estimated | Excessive Levy |
| Township | Budget | Funds To Be Raised | Appeals Included | Current Tax |
| Township Funds | Estimate | (Including Appeals) | In Column 3 | Levy |
| General | $62,146 | $24,979 | | $22,945 |
| Township Assistance | 5,000 | 2,514 |
| EMS-Fire | 20,000 | 7,461 | | 6,927 |
| Fire | 60,000 | 12,003 | | 9,200 |
| Cum. Fire (Twp.) | 200,000 | | | 18,240 |
| Recreation | 20,000 | 1,460 | | 974 |
| Rainy Day | 2,000 |
| Total Township Funds | $369,146 | $48,417 | | $40,046 |
| The estimated maximum levy limitations are: Civil $32,182 Fire: $9,603 |
| Taxpayers appearing at the hearing shall have an opportunity to be heard. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-17-13, after the tax levies have been determined, fixed by the appropriate governing body, and the tax rates published by the County Auditor, then ten (10) or more taxpayers or one (1) taxpayer that owns property that represents at least ten percent (10%) of the taxable assessed valuation in the political subdivision may initiate an appeal from the county board of tax adjustment’s action on a political subdivision’s budget by filing a statement of their objections with the County Auditor. The statement must be filed not later than ten (10) days after the publication of the notice. The statement shall specifically identify the provisions of the budget and tax levy to which the taxpayers object. The County Auditor shall forward the statement, with the budget, to the Department of Local Government Finance. |
| Date August 4, 2008 |
| Julia Goon, Trustee |
| Prairie Township |
| Au.13-20 | | | |
| NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES |
| Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Kosciusko County of Warsaw, Indiana, that the County Council of Kosciusko County, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Old Courtroom 3rd floor, Warsaw, on August 25, 26 at 6 p.m. and August 28, 2008, at 7 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following these meetings, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objecting petition with the proper officers of the political subdivision within seven days after the hearing. The objecting petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy that taxpayers object to. If a petition is filed, the political subdivision shall adopt with its budget a finding concerning the objections filed and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned meeting, the fiscal body will meet at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at 7 p.m. to adopt the following budget. |
| BUDGET ESTIMATE |
| Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen at the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office. |
| Net Assessed Valuation:$4,751,077,454 |
| | Maximum Estimated Funds To Be Raised | |
| Budget | (Including Appeals & Levies Exempt | Excessive Levy Appeals | Current Tax |
| Fund Name | Estimate | From Maximum Levy Limitations) | (Included In Column 3) | Levy |
| 100 General | $19,507,179 | $8,591,481 | —0— | $6,703,252 |
| 236 Cumulative Capital Dev. | 675,000 | 868,260 | —0— | 807,683 |
| 203 County Health | 715,412 | 663,719 | —0— | 558,252 |
| 275 Reassessment 2006 | 570,225 | 398,962 | —0— | 344,453 |
| 206 Cumulative Bridge | 740,000 | 648,049 | —0— | 962,093 |
| 207 Cumulative Jail | 150,000 | 160,689 | —0— | 255,370 |
| 204 Highway MVH | 5,867,355 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 205 Local Road & Street | 1,100,000 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 288 Rainy Day Fund | 15,200 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 228 Surveyor Cmr. Perpet. | 14,000 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 230 Local Health Maint. | 80,545 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 243 County Corrections | 69,154 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 248 Adult Probation | 225,137 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 249 Juvenile Probation | 23,409 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 260 Prenatal | 24,593 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 274 Plat Book Fund | 15,000 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 276 Assessor’s Education | 10,000 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 280 Well Child Grant | 47,757 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 284 Drug & Alcohol Fund | 85,767 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 290 EDIT | 2,900,000 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 292 Health Pandemic | 4,000 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 306 L E Forfeitures | 47,500 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 710 Local Emergency Plan | 14,560 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 713 E911 | 781,640 |
| 934 VOCA | 42,399 | —0— | —0— | —0— |
| 977 Soil & Water Grant | 20,292 |
| Total | $33,296,124 | $11,331,160 | —0— | $9,631,103 |
| The 2008 estimated maximum levy limitation for this unit is $9,809,905. |
| Taxpayers appearing at the hearing shall have an opportunity to be heard. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-17-13, after the tax levies have been determined, fixed by the appropriate governing body, and the tax rates published by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers or one (1) taxpayer that owns property that represents at least ten percent (10%) of the taxable assessed valuation in the political may initiate an appeal from the county board of tax adjustments action on a political subdivision’s budget by filing a statement of their objections with the County Auditor. The statement must be filed not later than ten (10) days after the publication of the notice. The statement shall specifically identify the provisions of the budget and tax levy to which the taxpayers object. The County Auditor shall forward the statement with the budget to the Department of Local Government Finance. |
| Date August 8, 2008 |
| Marsha McSherry, Kosciusko County Auditor |
| Au.13-20 | | | |
| NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES |
| Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Lake Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at 10668 South Bouse Dr., Silver Lake, IN, on August 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the year 2009 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of the political subdivision within seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy that taxpayers object to. If a petition is filed, the political subdivision shall adopt with its budget a finding concerning the objections filed and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the Township Board will meet at 10668 South Bouse Dr., Silver Lake, IN, on September 9, 2008, at 7 p.m. to adopt the following budget: |
| Special assistance is available to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 260-352-2638. |
| Net Assessed Valuation: Civil $55,142,827 Fire: $39,080,604 |
| BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES |
| | Maximum Estimated | Excessive Levy |
| Township | Budget | Funds To Be Raised | Appeals Included | Current Tax |
| Township Funds | Estimate | (Including Appeals) | In Column 3 | Levy |
| General | $32,020 | $10,863 | | $9,190 |
| Township Assistance | 5,000 | 4,025 | | 2,500 |
| Recreation | 900 | 1,016 | | 809 |
| Fire | 39,000 | 23,018 | | 19,957 |
| Cum. Fire (Twp.) | 15,000 | 11,998 | | 11,516 |
| Rainy Day | 1,481 |
| Total Township Funds | $93,401 | $50,921 | | $43,972 |
| The estimated maximum levy limitations are: Civil $13,005 Fire: $20,757 |
| Taxpayers appearing at the hearing shall have an opportunity to be heard. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-17-13, after the tax levies have been determined, fixed by the appropriate governing body, and the tax rates published by the County Auditor, then ten (10) or more taxpayers or one (1) taxpayer that owns property that represents at least ten percent (10%) of the taxable assessed valuation in the political subdivision may initiate an appeal from the county board of tax adjustment’s action on a political subdivision’s budget by filing a statement of their objections with the County Auditor. The statement must be filed not later than ten (10) days after the publication of the notice. The statement shall specifically identify the provisions of the budget and tax levy to which the taxpayers object. The County Auditor shall forward the statement, with the budget, to the Department of Local Government Finance. |
| Date August 6, 2008 |
| Molly Bradford, Trustee |
| Lake Township |
| Au.13-20 | | | |
| NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES |
| Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Scott Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at 13908 N. 950 W., Nappanee, IN, 46550, on August 30, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. will conduct a public hearing on the year 2009 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of the political subdivision within seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy that taxpayers object to. If a petition is filed, the political subdivision shall adopt with its budget a finding concerning the objections filed and testimony presented. Following this aforementioned hearing, the Township Board will meet at 13908 N. 950 W., Nappanee, IN, on September 13, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. to adopt the following budget. |
| Special assistance is available to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 574-773-4461. |
| Net Assessed Valuation: Civil $53,500,000 Fire $53,500,000 |
| | BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES | | |
| Township | Budget | Maximum Estimated Funds To Be | Excessive Levy Appeals | Current Tax |
| Township Funds | Estimate | Raised (Including Appeals) | (Included In Column 3) | Levy |
| General | $16,841 | $7,490 | $2,784 |
| Township Assistance | 1,100 | 4,494 | 6,994 |
| Fire Fighting | 11,300 | 11,021 | 8,636 | |
| Total Township Funds | $29,241 | $23,005 | $18,414 |
| The estimated maximum levy limitations are: Civil $10,212 Fire $9,020. |
| Taxpayers appearing at the hearing shall have an opportunity to be heard. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-17-13, after the tax levies have been determined, fixed by the appropriate governing body, and the tax rates published by the County Auditor, then ten (10) or more taxpayers or one (1) taxpayer that owns property that represents at least ten percent (10%) of the taxable assessed valuation in the political subdivision may initiate an appeal from the county board of tax adjustment’s action on a political subdivision’s budget by filing a statement of their objections with the County Auditor. The statement must be filed not later than ten (10) days after the publication of the notice. The statement shall specifically identify the provisions of the budget and tax levy to which the taxpayers object. The County Auditor shall forward the statement with the budget, to the Department of Local Government Finance. |
| Date August 4, 2008 |
| Fred A. Slabaugh, Trustee |
| Scott Township |
| Au.13-20 | | | |
| NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS |
| OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION |
| Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Jefferson Twp., Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriation in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place at 13266 N. 300 W., Milford, IN, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., on the 9th day of September, 2008. |
| Township Assistance | Amount |
| 30000 Other Services & Charges | $3,525 |
| TOTAL for Twp. Asst. Fund | $3,525 |
| Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally approved will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). The DLGF will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriation made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken. |
| Dated August 13, 2008 |
| Beth Krull, Fiscal Officer | | | |
| NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION |
| FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC WAY |
| To: Residents of Kosciusko County, Indiana |
| You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of September, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 2nd floor, Courthouse, 100 West Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana, the Board of Commissioners of Kosciusko County will conduct a hearing in regard to a petition filed by O. W. Behny and Michelle C. Behny for vacation of the following described portion of EMS B6C Lane Street, a public way within the limits of Kosciusko County, Indiana, to-wit: |
| EMS B6C from the east line of Lot 4 extended north to the water’s edge, west to its terminus, all in the Plat of Springview Park. |
| Marsha McSherry |
| Auditor, Kosciusko County, Indiana | | | |