Indiana Township property owners should not expect to pay more property taxes as part of Indiana Township’s 2024 budget.
Supervisors recently approved a preliminary spending plan for next year that maintains the tax threshold.
There are no reductions in programs or services.
The budget bill was scheduled to be formally adopted on December 12th.
The miscellaneous fee rate is listed at 3.47 mills, the township at 2.99 mills, and the fire department at 0.48 mills.
Projected revenues and expenses are listed at approximately $6.107 million.
The proposed revenue includes approximately $2.412 million in real estate taxes, $2.323 million in Act 511 taxes, including earned income tax and local services tax, $200,000 in permits, franchise fees, penalties and interest, and rent and interest. It includes $112,500 in royalties and $210,000 in entertainment and environmental fees.
Proposed costs include approximately $1.635 million for police, $900,000 for insurance, $535,000 for paving, $451,000 for financing, $205,000 for code enforcement, and $18 for maintenance of government buildings. It includes $40,000 for fire protection, $117,000 for fire protection, $80,000 for levy, $40,000 for EMS and $15,000 for Cooper. – Siegel Community Library.
The budget can be found on the township’s website at indianatownship.com.
Township Manager Daniel Anderson said increased investment in the township is helping offset increased spending.
“Fortunately, the town’s assessed values continue to increase as new development is added,” Anderson said. “Despite recent growth, Indiana Township remains the least densely populated municipality in the (Fox Chapel area) school district. Growth and development have contributed to the town’s strong financial position.”
Anderson said transportation, recreation and environmental impact fees imposed on developers also “protect the health, safety and general welfare of all residents.”
Plans for next year include updating the comprehensive plan to help shape strategy for the next 10 years, strengthening the planned housing development section of the township ordinance, and codifying the ordinance.
“We are an example of good government to our neighbors,” Mayor Darin Clary said. “West Deer is following our model as we speak. Our financial growth strategy is working as planned. Our growth and financial health is driven by the It shows that you have taken care and taken appropriate steps to manage and keep your taxes in order.
“Our success and representation as a banner community shows that an informed public supports the majority of our Board of Directors because we always do the right thing. We are very proud of our accomplishments and plan to continue our best practices over the next four years.”
The Banner Communities Program recognizes municipalities that have established themselves as model communities through the implementation of recognized best practices in the delivery of resident services and through a commitment to effective, efficient, and accountable government principles.
This program is made possible through the Allegheny League of Municipalities in partnership with Allegheny County and program sponsor HRG Engineering.
Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Contact Michael at 412-871-2367, mdivittorio@triblive.com or on Twitter. .