NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DOCUMENT 0002

The City of Celina will receive sealed bids for the construction of the Lakeshore Park Basketball Court project.

Bids will be received at the office of the City of Celina, 225 N. Main Street, Celina, OH, until 11:00 a.m. October 7, 2021, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. will be returned unopened.

Bids will be received on a unit costs basis as outlined in the bid documents.

The project involves the construction of a concrete basketball court and sidewalk at Lakeshore Park in the City of Celina.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained In this bid packet, particularly to the State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements, and various equal employment opportunity provisions.

The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained at the office of Access Engineering Solutions, LLC, 1200 Irmscher Boulevard, Suite B., Celina, Ohio, 45822. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents with the cost of $25.00 for electronic copy and $75.00 for paper copy. The paper documents will be shipped at the Bidder's expense for an additional $15.00 shipping fee. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

219-225-C

LEGAL NOTICE

The St. Henry Village Council passed the following:

Ordinance 1102 - authorizing and directing the Community Improvement Corporation of Mercer County, as an agent for the Village of St. Henry, to sell and convey real property which is owned by the Village of St. Henry.

Ordinance 1103 - authorizing and directing the Community Improvement Corporation of Mercer County, as an agent for the Village of St. Henry, to sell and convey real property which is owned by the Village of St. Henry.

Resolution 2021-1 - accepting the local government fund.

Resolution 2021-2 - accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.

Resolution 2021-3 - authorizing the Village Administrator of the Village of St. Henry, Ohio to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program and to execute contracts as required.

The entire content of the above listed legislation can be viewed at the Village Office located at 371 N. Linn St., Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

219-225-C

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO CIVIL DIVISION

MyCUmortgage, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Brian M. Brunswick, et al., Defendant Case

No. 21-CIV-050.Judge: Jeffrey R. Ingraham.

ORDER DIRECTING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

This matter came on the motion of Plaintiff, myCUmortgage LLC, for an order directing service of process in the above-entitled action on the Substitute Defendants, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, Administrators, Spouses and Assigns of Brian M. Brunswick, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation. It appearing to the Court, from the Affidavit accompanying Plaintiffs motion, that Plaintiffs counsel, after diligent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the residence of Substitute Defendants, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, Administrators, Spouses and Assigns of Brian M. Brunswick, either within or outside the State of Ohio. It further appearing that service of process cannot be made on The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, Administrators, Spouses and Assigns of Brian M. Brunswick by any manner other than by publication.

It is hereby ordered that service of process in this action be made on The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Executors, Administrators, Spouses and Assigns of Brian M. Brunswick, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Mercer County, Ohio; publication be made at least once per week for three weeks; the first publication of the process within 14 days from the date of entry of this Order.

Jeffrey R. Ingraham

Judge

219-225-231-C

 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DOCUMENT 00020

The Mercer County Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the County Home Building Demolition project.

Bids will be received at the office of the Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 W Livingston Street, Suite A201, Celina, OH 45822, until 1:00 p.m.  October 5, 2021, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 1:00 p.m. will be returned unopened.  

Bids will be received on a lump sum basis as outlined in the bid documents. 

The project includes the demolition of the former Mercer County Home Building located at 4871 St. Rt. 29, Celina, Ohio 45822.

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit on a solvent bank in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount of the Bid, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the Bid. 

All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. 

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly State of Ohio prevailing wage rates, various insurance requirements and various equal employment opportunity provisions.

The Bidding Documents, which include a Project Manual, will be distributed electronically thru the office of Access Engineering Solutions. A pdf copy of the bidding documents is available for $25.00. Non-refundable checks are to be payable to Access Engineering Solutions, LLC. Please email Ronnie Raible at rfr@accessengllc.com to obtain a copy of the Bid Documents. BIDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BIDDERS LISTED ON THE ENGINEER'S OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAN HOLDERS.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

223-229-C

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOTICE

As required by law, those who plan to exercise their right to vote in the November 2, 2021, General Election must be registered to vote at least 30 days before the election. The deadline to register is Monday, October 4, 2021, at 9:00 p.m. Registration cards may be obtained at the Board of Elections and are also available at the following authorized agencies during their regular business hours:

Authorized Registering Agencies

Public High Schools: Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Parkway, St. Henry.

Public Libraries: Mercer County District Library, including the Celina, Mendon, St. Henry, and Marion Township branches, Coldwater Public Library, Fort Recovery Public Library, and Rockford-Carnegie Public Library

Public Agencies: Dept. of Motor Vehicles, County Treasurer, Dept of Human Services, Dept of Mental Health, Dept of Developmental Disabilities, and the Ohio Secretary of State.

Mercer County Board of Elections

Mercer County Court-house, 101 N. Main St.,  Room 107 Celina, OH 45822; Phone: 419-586-2215; E-mail:

Mercer@Ohio.SOS.Gov 

Registration information is also available at the Ohio Secretary of State website: www.ohiosecretaryofstate.gov 

Voters may update their registration address or register for the first time online at the following website: VoteOhio.Gov

Qualifications to vote in the General Election

•Must be a US citizen.

•Must be 18 years of age on or before November 2, 2021. 

•Must be a resident of Ohio for 30 days prior to the election.

•Must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to the election.

•Must not have been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a Probate Court.

•Must not be currentlyincarcerated for a felony conviction.

Hours for Early In-Person Absentee Voting

Weeks One, Two and Three (Tuesday, Oct. 5 - Friday, Oct. 22)

•8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each weekday 

Week Four (Monday, Oct. 25 - Nov. 2)

•8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on each weekday (Monday-Friday)

•8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Saturday before Election Day (Oct. 31)

•1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Sunday before Election Day (Nov. 1)

•8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Monday before Election Day (Nov. 2)

Absentee Ballots by Mail

Absentee ballots by mail will be available beginning October 5, 2021. Applications to vote by mail must be in writing, addressed to the Board of Elections, and must be received no later than noon on Saturday, October 1, 2021. Applications will be provided to those who request one.

Voter Identification Requirements

Voters must bring identification to the polls in order to verify identity. Identification may include a current and valid photo identification, a military identification, or a copy of current (within the last 12 months) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows your name and current address. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by providing the last four digits of the voter's Social Security number and by casting a provisional ballot pursuant to R.C. 3505.181. 

223-C

Notice of Public Hearing 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF FORT RECOVERY, OHIO

The Zoning Board of Appeals for the Village of Fort Recovery will hold a public hearing on an application for a variance request on October 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. located at: Fort Recovery Village Hall, 201 S. Main St., Fort Recovery, OH  45846. This application submitted by K & L Tractor Sales requests that a variance be granted to allow for a change in the rear yard setback for construction of a new industrial building on the property at 1769 St. Rt.  49, Fort Recovery, Ohio.

Randy Diller, Village Administrator

223-C

 LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants for audit services and preparation of Internal Revenue Service Form 990, annual state reporting forms, and Federal Form 5500. The annual year-end audit must be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the provisions of the Uniform Guidance - 2 CFR 200 - "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards." The agency is subject to the Single Audit guidelines with at least four major programs. The Single Audit must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse along with the data collection form. In addition, the agency is subject to an annual audit of its 403(b) retirement plan. Proposals should include consideration for both audit and tax services. West Ohio Community Action Partnership is a not-for-profit corporation, serving as the Community Action Agency for Allen, Auglaize and Mercer County, Ohio.

Companies and firms interested in submitting a proposal (RFP) should contact:

Michele Spradlin

Chief Financial Officer, at

mspradlin@wocap.org

to obtain additional information concerning the Agency and the services required.

Request for Proposals (RFP) will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. local time on October 8, 2021, and submitted to:

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP)

Attention: Michele Spradlin

540 South Central Avenue

Lima, Ohio 45804-1306

Awarding of contracts for services is subject to the availability of grant funds.

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP)reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

222-228-C

NOTICE OF REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURE

GLENN L. SCOTT/GROVE APARTMENTS INC., property owner of record of 632 Grove Street, Celina Ohio (Mercer County Ohio Tax Parcel ID #'s #27-349700.0000; #27-349600.0000; #27-349500. 0000; #27-349400.0000) is hereby ordered to make necessary repair or to raze the unsafe buildings on the properties.

The City of Celina has determined that the buildings on the properties are Unsafe Buildings according to the City of Celina Codified Ordinance Chapter 1351, pertaining to the regulations of Unsafe Buildings.

Failure to comply with this order by October 22, 2021, shall cause the City of Celina to repair and/or raze the buildings. The Cost of repair or razing shall be assessed against the real estate which the structures are located In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 715.26.

222-228-C

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

IN RE: FORECLOSURE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER, MERCER COUNTY, OHIO, PLAINTIFF, vs. PARCELS OF LAND ENCUMBERED WITH DELINQUENT TAX LIENS, DEFENDANT(S). CASE NO. 21-CIV-058. Judge Jeffrey R. Ingraham.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PPN: 09-013700.0000

and 09-013900.0000

Notice of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes, by action in rem by the County Treasurer of Mercer County, Ohio.

Public Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of August, 2021, the County Treasurer of Mercer County, Ohio, filed a complaint in the Court Of Common Pleas, Mercer County, Ohio, at Celina, for foreclosure of liens for delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against certain real property situated in such count, as described in that complaint.

The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing these tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of the tax liens on it.

Such action is brought against the real property only. However, if pursuant to the action the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against it, the court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of a record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation's stock.

The permanent parcel number of each parcel included in such action; the full street address of the parcel, if available; a description of the parcel as set forth in the associated delinquent land tax certificate or master list of delinquent tracts; a statement of the amount of the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on the parcel; the name and address of the last known owner of the parcel as they appear on the general tax list; and where a complete legal description may be obtained are as follows:

A complete legal description is docketed with the Clerk of Courts as part of the pleadings in this matter and also may be obtained from the deed on file at the Office of the Mercer County

Recorder's Office.

District Parcel No.:

09-013700.0000 and 09-013900.0000

Last Known Owner:

Kirt E. Grimm

5461 Karafit Rd.,

Celina, OH 45822

Property Address/Description  provided by the Mercer County Auditor

5461 Karafit Rd.,

Celina, OH 45822,

Mercer County

Interested Parties/Owners:

Unknown Spouse, if any,

of Rocky L. Branson

[Address Unknown]

and

Unknown Spouse, if any,

of Lenore F. Branson

[Address Unknown]

and

Current Resident/tenant

5461 Karafit Rd.

Celina, OH 45822

Estimated Amount of Taxes 

Owed: $9,045.11 as of August 1,2021

Prior Deed Reference:

Volume 42, page 32,

Official Records of the Mercer County, Ohio Recorder's Office, and 

Volume 108, page 656,

Official Records of the Mercer County, Ohio Recorder's Office.

Any person owning or claiming any right, title or interest in any parcel or real property above listed may file an answer in such action setting forth the nature and amount of interest owned or claimed and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer shall be filed in the office of the undersigned clerk of the court, and a copy of the answer shall be served on the prosecuting attorney on or before the 15th day of October, 2021, (twenty-eight days after the date of final publication of this notice).

If no answer is filed with respect to a parcel listed in the complaint on or before the date specified as the last day for filing an answer, a judgment of foreclosure will be taken by default as to that parcel. Any parcel as to which a foreclosure is taken by default shall be sold for the satisfaction of the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest, and the costs incurred in the foreclosure proceeding, which are due and unpaid.

At any time prior to the filing of any entry of confirmation of sale, any owner, lienholder, or other person with an interest in a parcel listed in the complaint, may redeem the parcel by tendering to the treasurer the amount of the taxes, assessment, charges, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on the parcel, together with all costs incurred in the proceeding instituted against the parcel under Section 5721.18 (B) of the Revised Code. Upon the filing of any entry of confirmation of sale, there shall be no further equity of redemption. After the filing of any such entry, any person claiming any right, title, or interest in, or lien upon, any parcel shall be forever barred and foreclosed of any such right, title, or interest in, lien upon, and any equity of redemption in, such parcel.

Darlene Scott

Clerk of the Court, Deputy

Common Pleas Court

Mercer County, Ohio 

209-214-220-C

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, OHIO

IN RE: FORECLOSURE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER, MERCER COUNTY, OHIO, PLAINTIFF, vs. PARCELS OF LAND ENCUMBERED WITH DELINQUENT TAX LIENS, DEFENDANT(S). CASE NO. 21-CIV-057. Judge Jeffrey R. Ingraham.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PPN: 09-010300.0000

Notice of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes, by action in rem by the County Treasurer of Mercer County, Ohio.

Public Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of August, 2021, the County Treasurer of Mercer County, Ohio, filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Mercer County, Ohio, at Celina, for foreclosure of liens for delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against certain real property situated in such count, as described in that complaint.

The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing these tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of the tax liens on it.

Such action is brought against the real property only. However, if pursuant to the action the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest against it, the court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of a record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation's stock.

The permanent parcel number of each parcel included in such action; the full street address of the parcel, if available; a description of the parcel as set forth in the associated delinquent land tax certificate or master list of delinquent tracts; a statement of the amount of the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on the parcel; the name and address of the last known owner of the parcel as they appear on the general tax list; and where a complete legal description may be obtained are as follows:

A complete legal description is docketed with the Clerk of Courts as part of the pleadings in this matter and also may be obtained from the deed on file at the Office of the Mercer County Recorder's Office.

District Parcel No.:

09-010300.0000

Last Known Owner:

Mary Lou Carroll

5184 Its It Rd.

Celina, OH 45822

and or

Mary Lou Carroll

34 Circle Drive

Celina, OH 45822

Property Address/Description provided by the Mercer County Auditor

34 Circle Drive

Celina, Ohio

Lienholder/Interested Parties:

Unknown Heirs of

Mary Lou Carroll

[Address(es) Unknown]

Current Resident/Tenant

and/or 34 Circle Drive

Celina, OH 45822

Jerry Lynn Jones

446 Martin Street

Greenville, Ohio 45331

Prior Deed Reference: Volume 199, page 1452, Official Records of the Mercer County, Ohio Recorder's Office

Estimated Amount of Taxes Owed: $17,058.73

Any person owning or claiming any right, title or interest in any parcel or real property above listed may file an answer in such action setting forth the nature and amount of interest owned or claimed and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer shall be filed in the office of the undersigned clerk of the court, and a copy of the answer shall be served on the prosecuting attorney on or before the 15th day of October, 2021, (twenty-eight days after the date of final publication of this notice).

If no answer is filed with respect to a parcel listed in the complaint on or before the date specified as the last day for filing an answer, a judgment of foreclosure will be taken by default as to that parcel. Any parcel as to which a foreclosure is taken by default shall be sold for the satisfaction of the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, and interest, and the costs incurred in the foreclosure proceeding, which are due and unpaid.

At any time prior to the filing of any entry of confirmation of sale, any owner, lienholder, or other person with an interest in a parcel listed in the complaint, may redeem the parcel by tendering to the treasurer the amount of the taxes, assessment, charges, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on the parcel, together with all costs incurred in the proceeding instituted against the parcel under Section 5721.18 (8) of the Revised Code. Upon the filing of any entry of confirmation of sale, there shall be no further equity of redemption. After the filing of any such entry, any person claiming any right, title, or interest in, or lien upon, any parcel shall be forever barred and foreclosed of any such right, title, or interest in, lien upon, and any equity of redemption in, such parcel.

Darlene Scott

Clerk of the Court, Deputy

Common Pleas Court

Mercer County, Ohio 

209-214-220-C