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Franklin, Ohio (county)Franklin is an independent county in Ohio. This county has a fiscal year end of December 31. With a population of approximately 1,068,978, this Category Two
government is a candidate for transpartisan organizing and
holonic analysis. County GovernmentServicesThis government indicated to the Census Bureau that
it provides airports, corrections, health, housing and community development, law enforcement, parks and recreation, sewerage system, streets, road, highways, bridges, water utility, and water utility services.AirportsThis government these services. CorrectionsThis government directly provides these services. HealthProvision of services for the conservation and improvement of public health other than hospital care and financial support of other governments' health programs. Includes ambulance service if provided separately from fire protection services, mosquito and pest abatement (also called vector control), regulation of air and water quality, etc. Pest abatement programs that directly affect agriculture are assigned function code 59. These are typically cotton, rice, or fruit pest control districts. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) This government directly provides these services. Housing and Community DevelopmentConstruction, operation, and support of housing and redevelopment projects and other activities to promote or aid public and private housing and community development. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) This government directly provides these services. Law EnforcementThis government directly provides these services. Parks and RecreationProvision and support of recreational and cultural-scientific facilities maintained for the benefit of residents and visitors. Includes golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, public beaches, swimming pools, play fields, parks, camping areas, recreational piers and marinas, galleries, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, auditoriums, stadiums, recreational centers, exhibition halls, and so forth. Also includes forest preserves. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) This government directly provides these services. Sewerage SystemProvision, maintenance, and operation of sanitary and storm sewer systems and sewage disposal and treatment facilities. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) This government directly provides these services. Streets, Road, Highways, BridgesMaintenance, operation, repair, and construction of highways, streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, tunnels, ferry boats, viaducts, and related structures. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) This government directly provides these services. Water UtilityOperation, maintenance, and construction of public water supply systems including the production, acquisition, and distribution of water to the general public or to other public or private utilities for residential, commercial, or industrial use. The acquisition and distribution of water for the irrigation of agricultural lands are classified as 64 irrigation. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) This government directly provides these services. Web PresenceIn responding to the Census Bureau's questionnaire,
this government responded that they do maintain or control a website containing
information about at least the central activities
of their government. Citizens may communicate with this government
over the Internet. From Governent Integrated Directory: http://www.co.franklin.oh.us/ SourceThe U.S. Census Bureau obtained this information
from responses to their Form # G26 (Adobe PDF file). The Census Bureau received a mailed questionaire
response. AddressFrom U.S. Census Bureau's 2002 Governments
Integrated Directory: COUNTY AUDITOR
FRANKLIN
373 S. HIGH ST 21ST FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 MunicipalitiesThe U.S. Census Bureau identifies 25 municipalities within Franklin, including 12 cities and 13 villages. CitiesGo ahead, look even deeper! VillagesGo ahead, look even deeper! TownshipsThe U.S. Census Bureau identifies 17 townships within Franklin, including 17 townships. Go ahead, look even deeper! Special DistrictsThe U.S. Census Bureau identifies 10 special districts within Franklin, including 1 air transportation district, 1 hospitals district, 1 housing and community development district, 1 parks and recreation district, 1 public mass transit systems district, 1 sewerage and water supply - combination of services district, 1 soil and water conservation district, 1 solid waste management district, and 2 libraries districts. Rickenbacker Port AuthorityProvision, operation, construction, and support of airport facilities serving the public-at- large on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) To learn more about Franklin's lone air transportation district, Rickenbacker Port Authority, please, follow the link! Westerville-Miner Va Park -blendon Joint Twp Hospital DistFinancing, construction, acquisition, maintenance, or operations of facilities providing in-patient medical care and institutions primarily providing the care and treatment of the handicapped that are directly administered by a government, including those operated by public universities. This function code also includes direct payments for the acquisition or construction of hospitals regardless of whether the government will operate the completed facility. Entities that are financing debt for the purpose of building private hospitals are assigned this function code. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) To learn more about Franklin's lone hospitals district, Westerville-Miner Va Park -blendon Joint Twp Hospital Dist, please, follow the link! Columbus Metropolitan Housing AuthorityConstruction, operation, and support of housing and redevelopment projects and other activities to promote or aid public and private housing and community development. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) To learn more about Franklin's lone housing and community development district, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, please, follow the link! Columbus and Franklin Co Metro Park DistrictProvision and support of recreational and cultural-scientific facilities maintained for the benefit of residents and visitors. Includes golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, public beaches, swimming pools, play fields, parks, camping areas, recreational piers and marinas, galleries, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, auditoriums, stadiums, recreational centers, exhibition halls, and so forth. Also includes forest preserves. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) To learn more about Franklin's lone parks and recreation district, Columbus and Franklin Co Metro Park District, please, follow the link! Central Ohio Transit AuthorityOperation, maintenance, and construction of public mass transit systems including subways, surface rails, and buses. Ferry systems are classified as 44 highways. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) To learn more about Franklin's lone public mass transit systems district, Central Ohio Transit Authority, please, follow the link! Jefferson Water/sewer DistrictTo learn more about Franklin's lone sewerage and water supply - combination of services district, Jefferson Water/sewer District, please, follow the link! Franklin Soil & Water Conserv DistTo learn more about Franklin's lone soil and water conservation district, Franklin Soil & Water Conserv Dist, please, follow the link! Central Ohio Solid Waste AuthCollection, removal, and disposal of garbage, refuse, hazardous wastes, and other solid wastes and cleaning of streets, alleys, and sidewalks. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) To learn more about Franklin's lone solid waste management district, Central Ohio Solid Waste Auth, please, follow the link! Libraries DistrictsEstablishment and provision of libraries for use by the general public, and the technical and financial support of privately operated libraries. (Verbatim source: U.S. Census Burea) Go ahead, look even deeper! School DistrictsThe U.S. Census Bureau identifies 26 school districts within Franklin, including 2 vocational / special education districts, 3 education service agencies, and 21 elementary and secondary districts. Vocational / Special Education DistrictsGo ahead, look even deeper! Education Service AgenciesGo ahead, look even deeper! Elementary and Secondary DistrictsGo ahead, look even deeper!
All data in this alpha release are drawn from the
2002 Census of Governments, available here:
http://www.census.gov/govs/www/cog202.html
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