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Community:

Located on the shore of Lake Erie, the county has developed into one of Ohio’s top recreation areas. Visitors and residence alike can enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, great restaurants, and the nationally recognized amusement park “Cedar Point”. In addition to recreation, because of its ideal location and outstanding quality of life, Erie County has, and continues to attract a diversity of quality business and industry to the area. What follows is a brief description of Erie County.

Location and Population:

Erie County is located in northern Ohio along Lake Erie, sixty (60) miles west of Cleveland and forty-five (55) miles east of Toledo.

2000 census figures show Erie County with a population of 79,551. This represents an increase of 2,772 or 3.6% from 1990.

Government:

The county government operates under a system of three elected commissioners with a County Administrator as the chief administrative officer. The majority of the county is zoned and under the guidance of the Erie County Regional Planning Commission.

Tax Information:

Commercial/Industrial:

• Real Property - 64.8049 per $1,000 Valuation
  Real Property in Ohio is taxed at 35% of fair market value.


• Personal Property - $70.94 per $1,000 Valuation
  Personal Property in Ohio is currently taxed at 25% of fair market value.

Transportation Facilities:

Norfolk & Southern and Amtrak provide timely and ample rail services to all of Erie County. Great Lakes Shipping can be done at the Port of Huron, cargo and bulk freight can be handled at the Jackson Street Pier in the City of Sandusky. A number of freight haulers with centrally located terminals serve the county. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 60 miles east while Toledo Express Airport is 55 miles west. The Erie/Ottawa Regional Airport with a 5,000 foot runway serves the area for private and executive planes. Customs service is located at the Griffing Sandusky Airport.

Highway Facilities:

Two U. S. routes, 6 and 250, as well as Interstate 90/80 service Erie County. In addition, the following State Routes: 2, 4, 13, 60, 61, 99, 101, 113, and 269 run through the county.

Utilities:

Electric Power - Electrical distribution is provided by the Ohio Edison Company. There is adequate power available in the area for any industrial requirements.

Fuel Gas – Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc. provides natural gas distribution for the county. Current gas rates and a detailed explanation of them are available upon request from the company.

Water & Sewer – These services are provided by Erie County. There is ample capacity available.
Telecommunications - Ameritech and Verizon are the main communications providers for the area.

Business and Industries:

Erie County has a diversity of manufacturing in the area that includes Visteon; Delphi Automotive; Lear Seating; Tenneco; Stein Inc.; Freudenberg—NOK; J. H. Routh Packaging; Lithonia Hi-Tech Inc.; Gliden Company—ICI; Certainteed Corp.

Labor:

Erie County, during December of 2001, had a total workforce of 40,900. Of this workforce, 5.3% or 2,200 were looking for work according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Existing employers are able to draw from within a 25-30 mile radius.

Education:

There are eight school districts within Erie County: Sandusky City, Vermillion Local, Perkins Local, Margaretta Local, Huron City, Berlin-Milan Local, Kelly Island Local and EHOVE. These systems collectively serve over 14,500 students.

Within a one-hour drive of Erie County there are several colleges, universities and technical schools. They include: Firelands College; Terra Community College; Lorain Community College; Tiffin University; Heidelberg College; Oberlin College; Bowling Green State University; the University of Toledo; Owens Community College; Ashland College; Case Western Reserve; Cleveland State; John Carroll University; and Baldwin-Wallace.

Healthcare:

Erie County is served by Firelands Regional Medical System which is comprised of Firelands Community Hospital and Providence Hospital; numerous EMT operators also are in operation. Life Flight is available to Cleveland and Toledo.