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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO had an absolute blast yesterday at Prairie Township’s Trick-or-Treat Trail event! Beautiful weather, an outstanding turnout, and plenty of Halloween spirit made for a fantastic day! We enjoyed seeing all the creative costumes, sharing smiles, and connecting with so many wonderful families. Events like this are a great reminder of how much we enjoy being part of the community we serve! A big thank you to Prairie Township, Franklin County, OH, for hosting such a fun-filled event, and to everyone who stopped by to say hello!
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The Genessee Avenue Drainage Project is complete! This improvement strengthens local drainage infrastructure and connects to the existing Earl Avenue storm system. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to completion.
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Teen Driver Safety Week is a reminder that safe driving habits start with all of us. Keep talking about safe choices, model responsible driving, and help young drivers build skills that last a lifetime.

Learn more at trafficsafetymarketing.gov.
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Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Johnstown Road at 17th Avenue and I-670EB Off-ramp Improvements Project. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
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We're looking forward to attending the 2026 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference (OTEC) tomorrow and Wednesday! This year's theme, “OTEC @ 80: Honoring Legacy, While Engineering the Future,” sets the stage for two days of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful conversations about Ohio's transportation future. We're especially proud of our own Mike Andrako, P.E., W. Fritz Crosier, P.E., and Ed Herrick, P.E., who will be sharing their expertise as conference presenters! Attending OTEC? Be sure to check out their sessions! #OTEC2026
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Today is the day! Join us 4-8 p.m. at Fortress Obetz for Touch-And-Ride-A-Truck! Explore big trucks and equipment, meet the crews, and bring diapers or wipes to support the Columbus Diaper Coalition. Bring the family and join the fun, rain or shine!
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Surveying, Mapping, & Records Department

Surveying, Mapping, & Records Department

Rettke, Tony

TONY RETTKE, P.S.

Director of Surveying and Tax Map

The Surveying, Mapping, and Records Department performs a variety of surveys to meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County. Use of a countywide network of horizontal and vertical control monuments and the satellite Global Position System (GPS) enables the most accurate surveys necessary for the design of construction projects and the definition of road centerlines, property limits, and county, municipal and township boundaries.

“It is the responsibility of the County Engineer to maintain a current set of property ownership maps. These maps assist the County Auditor in keeping an accurate tax base” (Ohio Revised Code Section 5713.09).

The County Engineer has an office and staff in the Franklin County Administration Building, located at 373 South High Street, 19th Floor, Columbus, Ohio.  This office is known as the Tax Map Division.  The primary function of this office is to produce a set of maps which will display the current property boundaries, ownership, transfer dates, parcel numbers, acreage or lot number and subdivision names, as compiled from the information available from the Franklin County Records.  The following is a brief list of the Tax Map Division responsibilities and duties:

  • Update and maintain an accurate set of maps for the County Auditor
  • Check all real estate transfers for compliance to the “Transfer and Conveyance Standards of the Franklin County Auditor and the Franklin County Engineer” as well as the “Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys”.
  • Check annexation plats for the County Commissioners regarding content and accuracy of the legal description and plat.
  • Check subdivision plats for compliance to the “Transfer and Conveyance Standards of the Franklin County Auditor and the Franklin County Engineer” as well as the “Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys”.
  • Check Condominium Declarations for compliance to the “Transfer and Conveyance Standards of the Franklin County Auditor and the Franklin County Engineer” as well as the “Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys”.
  • Maintain and create a comprehensive Highway Map for the entire county per Administrative Code.
  • Issue addresses for all new construction in the unincorporated areas of Franklin County.
  • Assist with the Location Based Response System (LBRS) initiative.
  • Manages Franklin County engineering and surveying records