Delaware County, Ohio

Today in session, the Commissioners recognized athletes from the Olentangy Local School District on their state championships during the spring season, the Olentangy Liberty girls’ lacrosse team and the Olentangy High School baseball team. Congratulations are also due to the following individual champions who represented Delaware County well in state competition: Brooke C. (1600 Meter Run, Olentangy Orange), Lila B. (Long Jump, Olentangy Liberty), Matthew S. (1600 Meter Run, Olentangy Orange), CJ S. (Discus Throw, Olentangy High School)!

The Delaware County Solid Waste Transfer Station, located at 892 U.S. Route 42N in Delaware, will be closed for maintenance this Saturday, Aug. 30, and for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 1. Normal business hours (8 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday and 8 am-12 noon Saturday) will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2. For more information about the SWT Station, please go to: https://lnkd.in/g4FAWjDs.

Today in session, the Commissioners renewed the 0.5-mill property-tax rollback they first enacted three years ago. To date, these rollbacks have saved Delaware County property owners nearly $6.9 million in tax relief. To learn more, go to: https://lnkd.in/dMRWRjNZ

Now and through Sept. 12, we are seeking applications from local charitable agencies to participate in a payroll-deduction program that allows our employees to donate via their paychecks to any of the three agencies that are selected. For more information, go to: https://lnkd.in/g-bmK4VN

The Delaware County Land Bank has announced that state funding for demolition and brownfield remediation projects soon be available to apply for. Public, nonprofit and private entities are eligible to apply. The Land Bank is able to help with the application process. For more information, go to: https://lnkd.in/d45E_K2d.

The Commissioners are seeking applications for an unexpired term on the Delaware County Transit Board. This is an unpaid, volunteer position, and applicants must live in and be registered to vote in Delaware County. Applicants must also disclose their political affiliation to comply with a statutory requirement that no more than four board members are part of the same political party. At this time, because of the current composition of the board, applications will be accepted from individuals of any political affiliation or those who are not affiliated with any political party. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/dj48YFyJ

As part of Child Support Awareness Month, the Commissioners recognized our award-winning Child Support Enforcement Agency today in session. This year marks 50 years since the implementation of the national child support program in the U.S., a program that works with families to overcome barriers and provide solid financial foundations for their children. Delaware County CSEA consistently leads the state in collections and cost effectiveness, providing service for 5,485 children and collecting nearly $23 million last year.

Our Emergency Medical Services Department recently added another national accreditation to their portfolio. The recognition comes from the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), the predominant accrediting body for EMS continuing education. Delaware County EMS is the only government-based EMS agency in the state to receive this prestigious recognition, joining fewer than 25 ground-ambulance services in the country that have earned this distinction. With accreditation from CAPCE and the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, Delaware County EMS joins an elite group of EMS organizations recognized for excellence in both service delivery and educational quality. More info: https://lnkd.in/gdkSaVW2

Traffic advisory for Sunday: The #Pelotonia bike rides will impact a portion of Delaware County roads in the southeast part of the county. Please plan accordingly and share the road with the riders who are doing so much to help raise money and awareness for the battle against cancer. For more information about Pelotonia, go to: https://www.pelotonia.org/.

RSVP now for the next Good Deeds program! This free program that teaches you how to navigate the probate process is taking place Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 am-10 am at the Del-Co Water Wolf Water Center, 6685 Olentangy River Road, Delaware. Thanks to sponsorship from First Citizens National Bank and Midwest Trust, breakfast is provided, starting at 7:30 am. To attend, please RSVP to swebb@firstcitizensnational.com or 740-914-8774 by Aug. 15. For more information abut the Good Deeds program, go to: https://lnkd.in/gRZuGjrx