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Township of Springfield. 2014 Budget Public Hearing April 22, 2014 Presented by: David Barnett, Deputy Mayor Richard Huber, Mayor. Property Tax Breakout* Estimated. Local, 32% County, 19% Schools, 49%. *2014 Estimate, Not certified as of 4/22/2014. Budget Objectives.
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Township of Springfield 2014 Budget Public Hearing April 22, 2014 Presented by: David Barnett, Deputy Mayor Richard Huber, Mayor
Property Tax Breakout* Estimated • Local, 32% • County, 19% • Schools, 49% *2014 Estimate, Not certified as of 4/22/2014
Budget Objectives • Minimize the tax burden to residents • Maintain a high level of municipal services to residents and businesses • Develop new revenue streams • Actively control spending and overtime • Continue efforts to improve operations and government effectiveness • Support business district redevelopment • Reduce dependency on budget surplus while maintaining a strong bond rating
Appropriations TAX INCREASE per AVG HOUSEHOLD* $48.42 Per Year or 13 Cents Per Day *Local Only
Investing in the Future of Springfield • $3,000,000 allocated for capital improvements • New Road Paving and other Road Improvements • Renovation to Chisholm Youth Center • Flood Prevention Upgrades • New Jitney Bus • Replace Obsolete Equipment and Vehicles • Sewer and Storm Improvements • New Fire Safety Equipment • Continue Downtown Redevelopment Efforts
Summary • Minimize Tax Burden to Residents and Businesses while maintaining services • $48.42 increase per average household for 2014 (local portion only) • Maintain a High Quality of Public Safety Services • Actively Control Spending and Continue Government Effectiveness Efforts • Retain our Strong Bond Rating • Investments in Building a Stronger Springfield • Continue Business District Redevelopment Initiatives jlaw