PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAS SUSPENDED THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX (PERMISSIVE FEE) AUTHORIZED BY R.C. 322.02 FOR ALL TRANSFERS PRESENTED TO THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR JANUARY 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2001. THE TRANSFER TAX WILL RESUME AT THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RATE OF 1.5 MILLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.

THE STATE MANDATED TAX OF 50 CENTS PER PARCEL, LOT OR PARTS OF LOTS/PARCELS WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2001 AS WILL THE STATE MANDATORY TRANSFER FEE OF 1 MILL ($1 PER $1,000 VALUE). PLEASE CONTACT THE AUDITOR'S TRANSFER DESK AT (513)946-4088 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.