Budget in Brief as Presented by the Township Manager
FY 2022 PRELIMINARY PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 2022 BUDGET ADOPTION CALENDAR
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 6:30 PM: Special Meeting - Presentation of FY 2022 Preliminary Proposed Budget
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 6:30 PM: Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting - Consider Adopting FY 2022 Proposed Budget
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 6:30 PM: Consider Adopting FY 2022 Annual Budget, Public Hearing and Adoption of the Tax Ordinance
The schedule is subject to change, depending on revisions as a result of the Board of Commissioners and public comment.
FY 2023 BUDGET ADOPTION CALENDAR
STRATEGIC PLAN
FY 2022 FOCUS AREAS
Project priorities for the Township and Focus Areas:
- Fiscal Sustainability
- Infrastructure
- Economic Growth
- Safe, Inclusive, Connected and Sustainable Community
ASSESSED VALUE HISTORY
VALUE OF A MILL
TYPICAL TOWNSHIP PROPERTY TAX
A property owner will pay $1.00 in property tax for every $1,000 of the taxable appraised value of the property.
If the Montgomery County assessed value for an Abington Township homeowner’s property were set at $ 150,000, then one mill of taxes would equal $150.00. At the proposed Township tax rate of 5.922, the average Township taxpayer will pay $888.27 in Township property taxes; an increase of $160.62 from 2021.
It is important to note that this is the Township property tax only and does not include trash and sewer fees.
TAX BILL MILLAGE IMPACT
REAL ESTATE TAX DISTRIBUTION - 2022
Where does your property tax dollar go?
Abington School District: 77%
Abington Township: 14%
Montgomery County: 8%
Montgomery County Community College: 1%
MILLAGE TAX RATE BY TAX AUTHORITY
TAX RATE AND REVENUES BY LEVY
Millage Tax Rate and Revenues by Levy
2022 GENERAL FUND
2013 - 2022 REVENUES VS. EXPENSES
FUND BALANCE POLICY AVAILABLE RESERVES AND ALLOCATIONS
FUND BALANCE POLICY ACTUAL RESERVES AND ALLOCATIONS
REVENUE AND EXPENSE REVIEW
How are your propety tax and other dollars spent?
2022 GENERAL FUND REVENUES
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2022 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
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Please note, salaries/Wages and medical benefits are set forth by collective bargaining agreements and fluctuate each year. In order to attract and retain valuable part-time employees, pay rates are being adjusted to reflect current economic standards. Pension amounts are determined annually under Act 205 of 1984 and the Township must meet the determined minimum municipal obligation. The Township is expecting a decrease in workers' compensation insurance. Legal expenses reflect expected increases for various legal services. Fuel costs have declined for the Township due to decreased rates. Transfer to retiree health is less because the agreement for retiree health premiums has renewed with an expected 2% decrease over 2021. Machinery and equipment demands fluctuate based on the needs and workflows in each department.
Residential Refuse Fee History
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Proposed
$275 $275 $275 $275 $275 (95 gallon)
$248 $248 $248 $248 $248 (65 gallon)
$220 $220 $220 $220 $220 (35 gallon)
SEWER BUDGET HISTORY
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Proposed
$4.01 $4.01 $4.01 $4.01 $4.01
0 0 0 0 0
$314 $314 $314 $314 $314