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TOWNSHIP |
Pride in Plumsted, the State's
Center
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2004 Municipal Budget
of the Township of Plumsted
County of
Ocean
For the fiscal year 2004
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Notice is hereby
given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the governing body of
the Township of Plumsted, County of Ocean on April 12,
2004.
A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the
Municipal Building, on May 10, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. at which time and place
objections to the Budget and Tax Resolution .for the year 2004 may be presented
by taxpayers or other interested persons.
Copies of the budget are available In (he office of Dorothy
J. Hendrickson, Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building, 121 Evergreen Road,
New Egypt, NJ 08533, 609-758-2241 during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.. |
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE 2004 BUDGET
NO TAX RATE INCREASE FOR 15TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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Revenue and
Appropriation Summaries |
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Anticipated |
Anticipated |
| Summary of Revenues |
2004 |
2003 |
| 1.
Surplus |
1,240,000.00 |
1,453,059.15 |
| 2. Total
Miscellaneous Revenue |
1,223,327.87 |
2,031,273.05 |
| 3. Receipts from
Delinquent Taxes |
100,000.00 |
100,000.00 |
| 4. a) Local Tax for
Municipal Purpose |
499,500.06 |
492,553.39 |
| b) Additional to
Local District School Tax |
.00 |
.00 |
| Total Amount to
be Raised for Support of Municipal Budget |
499,500.06 |
492,553.39 |
| Total General
Revenues |
3,062,827.93 |
4,076,885.59 |
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| Summary of
Appropriations |
2004 Budget |
Final 2003 Budget |
| 1. Operating
Expensis: Salaries and Wages |
1,056,966.41 |
1,017,885.96 |
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Other Expenses |
1,196,389.34 |
1,293,634.26 |
| 2. Deferred Charges
and Other Appropriations |
116,377.53 |
92,065.07 |
| 3. Capital
Improvements |
121,700.00 |
699,000.00 |
| 4. Debt Service
(Include for School Purposes) |
11,474.00 |
471,500.00 |
| 5. Reserve for
Uncollected Taxes |
559,920.65 |
552,800.30 |
| Total General Appropriations |
3,062,827.93 |
4,126,885.59 |
| Total Number of Employees |
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| Balance of Outstanding
Debt |
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General |
No Utilities |
| Interest |
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2,409.05 |
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| Principal |
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9,064.95 |
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| Outstanding
Balance |
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445,366.62 |
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2004 Municipal Budget and
Property Tax Bills
The Township Committee, at the April 12th
meeting, approved the introduction of its' 2004 Budget with no tax rate
increase for an unprecedented 15th consecutive year. The $3,062,827 budget
maintains a stable 12 cent tax rate, the lowest municipal tax rate of the 33
Municipalities in Ocean County. Not only is the municipal tax rate the lowest,
but Plumsted residents pay the lowest amount in tax dollars for the operations
and services of their local government than anywhere else in the County. With
no reduction in services, the 2004 Budget continues to provide funding for 24/7
local Police protection; farm and woodland preservation; recreation programs
and facilities; economic development; and road improvements, to list just a few
of the major appropriation funding line items.
Plumsted continues to
have Ocean County's lowest crime rate; the lowest tax rate; the lowest debt;
and the highest number of acres preserved from future residential development.
Additionally, our School system is recognized as one of the best in both the
County and State. These factors have helped to make owning a home in Plumsted
not only a great investment, but a great place to live and raise a family. The
real estate market in Plumsted is proof positive.
In 2004, Plumsted
Township residents may have the smallest property tax bill increase in nearly
10 years. Not since 1995 have property taxpayers in Plumsted paid a one (1) per
cent or less increase in total taxes, which is the projected amount in 2004.
The Township Committee's local government portion of your total property tax
bill is only one component. The total amount of property taxes to be paid is
determined by the other taxing entities: the School; County; and Fire District.
This year, 2004, the County has announced the largest tax rate reduction in
history, which is 5 points on the tax rate. The County tax rate reduction will
nearly offset the modest 5 1/2 point School proposed increase and the Fire
District Budget has a slight reduction.
With the voter's approval of
the School budget on April 20th, Plumsted residents will have an estimated one
(1) per cent increase (or less) in total property taxes. For example, if a
resident has a $3,000 annual total property tax bill, a one (1) per cent
increase is $30 for the year; and the increase on a $4,000 tax bill is $40 for
the year, etc. This would be the smallest increase in nearly 10 years and well
below the inflation or cost of living index.
For more information on
the Municipal budget or your property taxes, please feel free to contact Mayor
Ron Dancer:
609-758-2241 ext.102 Township /
758-3497 Home /
rondancer@ushwy1.com
| Plumsted Township Committee: |
Ron Dancer, Mayor
Joe
Przywara, Deputy Mayor
Ken Francis, Committeeman
Ada Roberts,
Committeewoman
Bonnie Quesnel, Committeewoman |
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