NOTICE

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper vs. Kurt D. McAfee et al.

LEGAL NOTICE

Kurt D. McAfee, whose last place of residence is known as 3147 State Route 219, Coldwater, OH 45828, but whose present place of residence is unknown and Linda L. McAfee a/k/a Linda Lou McAfee, whose last place of residence is known as 3147 State Route 219, Coldwater, OH 45828, but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on December 13, 2019, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper filed its Complaint in Case No. 19-CIV-128 in the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, 101 N. Main Street, Celina, OH 45822, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants Kurt D. McAfee and Linda L. McAfee a/k/a Linda Lou McAfee have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

Permanent Parcel #: 03-028100.0000

Property Address: 3147 State Route 219, Coldwater, OH 45828

The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 6th day of May, 2020.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper

BY: Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP

Stacey M. Piepmeier

4805 Montgomery Road,

Suite 320, Norwood, OH 45212

(513) 396-8100 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St., P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Portable Source Relocation Pre-approval

Geddis Paving & Excavating Inc.

ID #: REL04696

Date of Action: 03/31/2020

The equipment for this operation, Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying, has been approved to move to 6430 Karch Road, Celina, OH 45822. In the director's judgment the portable source will have an acceptable environmental impact. All questions, requests for pertinent information and documentation concerning this action must be directed to Matthew Stanfield at Toledo Department of Environmental Services, 348 South Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604 or 419-936-3015.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Mercer County, Ohio until 11:00 A.M. on April 16, 2020, at the office of the Mercer County Commissioners located at 220 West Livingston Street, Room A201, Celina, Ohio, 45822 for Center Line, Edge Line and Auxiliary Line Pavement Marking for Various Mercer County Roads and all work incidental thereto in accordance with the specifications therefor.

Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M., April 16, 2020, in the Office of the County Commissioners.

Each bid package must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of either:

1. A bond for the full amount of the bid, or

2. A certified check, cashier's check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid. Upon entering a contract, a  performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the project will be required.

As this is a federally funded project, all bids shall meet all applicable federal requirements.

A completed bid blank should be submitted on the project.

All bidders must be currently on ODOT'S list of pre-approved contractors.

Specifications, bid forms and construction plans are on file and may be obtained from the Mercer County Engineer, 4884 Mud Pike, Celina, Ohio 45822. (Phone: 419-586-7759) 

Award of Contract will be made on the basis of the total lump sum bid submitted.

The Board of Commissioners of Mercer County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities when the same are to the advantage of the County.

James A. Wiechart, P.E., P.S.

Mercer County Engineer

By Order of the Board of Mercer County Commissioners

Kim Everman, Clerk

This notice is posted on Mercer County's Internet site on the world wide web. To view this notice and other requests by the Board of County Commissioners, enter the address of www.mercercountyohio.org; click on "Commissioners" under Elected Officials then on "Requests for Quotes."

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

April 7, 2020

Jerry Laffin, Chairman

Mercer County Board of Commissioners

101 N. Main Street,

Room 102, Celina OH 45822

419-586-4209

To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals:

On or about, but not before, April 15, 2020, the Mercer County Commissioners will submit a request to the State of Ohio for the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for the following project(s):

Broadway Street Reconstruction

CDBG Critical Infrastructure/RLF Program Income

Reconstruction of

Broadway Street

Single-Year Project

Village of Fort Recovery,

Mercer County

Total Project Cost $1,020,000

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for the project(s) is available for review on Mercer County Community Development's website at https://mercercountyconnect.com/resources/publicnotices/. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to 101 N. Main St., Room 102, Celina, OH 45822 or by email to renee.muhlenkamp@mercercountyohio.org 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Mercer County Commissioners by U.S. mail or email at the addresses above. All comments received before April 15, 2020, will be considered by the Mercer County Commissioners prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Mercer County Commissioners certify to the State of Ohio that Jerry Laffin in his capacity as Chairman consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Ohio's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Mercer County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and the Mercer County's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Mercer County Commissioners; (b) Mercer County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Ohio; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jerry Laffin, Chairman

Mercer County Commissioners

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Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a (100-Year/500-year Floodplain or Wetland)

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that the Mercer County Board of Commissioners has conducted an evaluation of the following proposed action as required by Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management), in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection.

Project Name:Broadway Street Reconstruction

CDBG/Critical Infrastructure Funds & RLF Program Income

Village of Fort Recovery,

Mercer County

Reconstruct Broadway Street

Approximately less than half an acre

Mercer County Board of Commissioners has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values:

Potential adverse impacts by construction will only be temporary.

Failure to provide improvements as proposed will result in the deterioration of the project investment areas.

The improvements will be constructed in such a manner as to withstand damage from flooding.

Compliance is obtained with the local floodplain administrator

Mercer County Board of Commissioners has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Project information and environmental records that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management), may be obtained by contacting Mercer County Board of Commissioners by U.S. mail at 101 N. Main Street, Room 102, Celina, OH 45822 or by email at renee.muhlenkamp@mercercountyohio.org. Project information and environmental records will be provided electronically via email. 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments for consideration to the Mercer County Board of Commissioners by U.S. mail or email at the addresses above before Wednesday, April 15, 2020, which is at least 7 days after the publication of this notice.tual date of the opening thereof. 

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

DOCUMENT 00020

The Mercer County Commissioners, acting for the Village of Mendon, will receive sealed bids for the construction of the 2020 Street Resurfacing Project within the Village of Mendon, Ohio.

Bids will be received at the Mercer County Commissioners office located at Room A201, 220 W. Livingston Street, Celina, Ohio 45822, until 11:00 a.m. (local time), April 28, 2020, at which time and place bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. (local time) will be returned unopened.  

Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid documents: 

The project includes the resurfacing of W. Market Street, N. Washington Street, Mill Street and Dutton Street in the Village of Mendon.

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 sub-contractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) utilization, 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. Please email Ronnie Raible at rfr@accessengllc.com for an electronic copy of the Bid Documents. The electronic documents are free of charge. 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. 

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND

PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for variance has been submitted by Kevin and Bonnie Fenning to allow for the Construction of a 704 square foot addition to the existing dwelling on lot #957, located at 814 Butler Drive, Coldwater, Ohio.

Applicant requests a variance to allow the construction of a kitchen and master bedroom with a bath. Said addition will encroach on 30' setback by 1' and exceed the allowable coverage by 1.9%.

The Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals may not act upon this request prior to notification of adjacent property owners. Any such property owner may submit written objections to the office of the Village Manager at 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, Ohio 45828. Written objections must be received prior to the Board of Appeals Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A4-2020

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NOTICE

The cash basis Annual Financial Report for Hopewell Township for the year ended Decemberr 31, 2019, has been completed and is available for public inspection by contacting Herbert Muhlenkamp, fiscal officer 419-586-4141.

Herbert Muhlenkamp

7801 Fleetfoot Road

Celina, OH 45822

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LEGAL NOTICE

The regular monthly meeting of the Hopewell Township Trustees will be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in the meeting room at the Hopewell Township Hall located at 9708 Canary Road, Celina, Ohio 45822.

Herbert Muhlenkamp

Fiscal Officer

Hopewell Township Trustees

7801 Fleetfoot Road

Celina, Ohio

Phone 419-586-4143

Fax: 419-586-4143

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NOTICE

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper vs. Kurt D. McAfee et al.

LEGAL NOTICE

Kurt D. McAfee, whose last place of residence is known as 3147 State Route 219, Coldwater, OH 45828, but whose present place of residence is unknown and Linda L. McAfee a/k/a Linda Lou McAfee, whose last place of residence is known as 3147 State Route 219, Coldwater, OH 45828, but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on December 13, 2019, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper filed its Complaint in Case No. 19-CIV-128 in the Court of Common Pleas of Mercer County, 101 N. Main Street, Celina, OH 45822, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants Kurt D. McAfee and Linda L. McAfee a/k/a Linda Lou McAfee have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

Permanent Parcel #: 03-028100.0000

Property Address: 3147 State Route 219, Coldwater, OH 45828

The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 6th day of May, 2020.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper

BY: Shapiro, Van Ess, Phillips & Barragate, LLP

Stacey M. Piepmeier

4805 Montgomery Road,

Suite 320, Norwood, OH 45212

(513) 396-8100 

73-78-84-C