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FY 09 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS. The proposed tax rate increase is estimated to be 2.85%, the smallest increase in the past ten years. Individual increases will vary up or down from this rate due to revaluation.
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FY 09 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS The proposed tax rate increase is estimated to be 2.85%, the smallest increase in the past ten years. Individual increases will vary up or down from this rate due to revaluation. The Town’s General Fund is targeted to have an ending balance equal to 11.6% of revenues, leaving a cushion against the possible effects of the economic downturn. Exceeds Board of Finance’s goal of 10%. The Town continues to pay down debt. Outstanding debt reduced by $10 million over past eight years. Moody’s reaffirms Wilton’s AAA bond rating.
FY 09 SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURE ITEMS Higher energy prices. Increased contributions to Pension Plan due to unfunded liability. Expansion of technology capabilities at Schools and Town. Increased funding for Special Education Increased funding for non-governmental organizations. Increased Transfer Station subsidy due to expiration of current contract.
% CHANGES IN MILL RATES FY’s 04 & 09“Normalized”
PROPERTY REVALUATIONS10/01/07 REVALUATION(Amounts in Millions)Net Taxable Grand List
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REVALUATIONS10/01/07 REVALUATION(Amounts in Millions)Net Taxable Grand List
TOWN OF WILTONPROPOSED FY 09 BUDGET DISTRIBUTION(All categories include capital expenditures)$107.6 million PARKS & REC., N&HC, SOC. SERV, LAND USE, TOWN CLERK, FIN. , ETC.
DEBT PRINCIPAL OUTSTANDING ON EXISTING BONDSAT JUNE 30(MILLIONS)