Township Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing- 10am (Packet)

The proposed General Fund Budget for 2025/2026 outlines the anticipated revenues and expenditures for the township. Total proposed revenues for the 2025/2026 fiscal year are $798,856.00, with the largest sources being Fire Emergency Service Mill at $410,000.00 and State Shared Revenue at $121,261.00. The document also includes a comparison to the actual revenues from 2024/2025, which totaled $707,334.00.

The expenditure section details the allocations across various departments and services. Total proposed expenditures for 2025/2026 are $1,013,508.00. Major expenditure areas include Fire Protection at $346,043.00 and Roads at $460,000.00. Each department’s budget, such as Township Board, Supervisor, Clerk, and others, are provided with a breakdown of specific expenses.

A more detailed breakdown of revenues is presented in Schedule 1, with sources like township taxes, state shared revenue, and licenses and permits listed. Expenditures are further categorized by department in Schedules 2-21, with a line-item budget for each. The actual expenditures from the 2024/2025 fiscal year ($629,789.35) are also presented for comparison.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the township’s financial plan for the upcoming year. It includes a comparison of the actual revenue and expenditure of 2024/2025 to the proposed budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, offering a transparent view of the township’s financial operations and priorities.