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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bangor, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem presented its 2026 budget assumptions as of December 15, 2025, with key decisions including wage increases for bargaining units (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining employees (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and no proposed increases to the millage rate or sewer billing rate. Notable staffing changes include two open police officer positions and two open truck driver positions in Public Works, while a 10% stormwater fee increase was proposed. The township's total tax millage rate remained at 8.04 mills (9.80% of total tax burden), with a tentative budget hearing schedule spanning October through December 2025 and formal adoption scheduled for December 15th.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
    Minutes

    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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  • 1 CHARLESTON COUNTY FY 2026 BUDGET Thursday, May 22, 2025 Budget Schedule

    May 22, 2025

    ·Charleston, SC
    Budget

    Charleston County's FY 2026 Budget was presented on May 22, 2025, with a three-reading ordinance process scheduled for May 22, May 27, and June 10, 2025. The county proposes 33 new positions across departments, including 20 EMS positions, 7 for the Tri-County Biological Science Center, 4 for Awendaw Fire District, and 1 each for Coroner and Public Defender, alongside 4 additional positions in Housing & Land Management, Community Development & Revitalization, Planning & Zoning, and Building Inspections. General Fund appropriations are projected to increase 4.2 percent to $365.5 million in FY 2026 from $350.7 million in FY 2025, while Debt Service appropriations are projected to increase 47.0 percent to $56.5 million from $38.4 million. The Northern Charleston Fire District millage rate increases 0.7 mills to 16.2 mills in FY 2026, resulting in an $11.20 tax change for a $400,000 homeowner, while other county and district millage rates remain unchanged.

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  • Updated June 3, 2024 ALBANY TOWNSHIP P.O. Box 197 2451 Route 143

    Jun 3, 2024

    ·Albany, NY
    Other

    This document is a directory of Albany Township, Pennsylvania, updated June 3, 2024, listing contact information and meeting schedules for township officials and boards. The township, with a 2021 population of 1,664, has a municipal tax millage of 0.60 and is served by the Kutztown School District with a school tax millage of 29.9543 for 2022/2023. The Board of Supervisors meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., while the Planning Commission meets at 8:00 p.m. the same evening, with key staff including a solicitor, engineer, zoning officer, and various committee members listed for reference.

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  • City of Jacksonville Data Packet

    Jacksonville, FL
    Other

    The City of Jacksonville Data Packet provides property tax information for the consolidated Jacksonville-Duval County government to inform public discussion of funding proposals. The document presents millage rate trends from 2020-2024 showing that approximately 71% of Florida cities maintained rates at or below 2020 levels, 65% have not increased rates in five years, and 53% have decreased rates at least once. The packet includes definitions of key property tax terminology such as ad valorem tax, assessed valuation, and homestead exemptions to provide context for evaluating municipal revenue and services.

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  • DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP 2022 FINAL BUDGET

    Doylestown, PA
    Budget

    Doylestown Township's Board of Supervisors approved the 2022 Final Budget on December 21, 2021, following a six-month review process involving collaborative input from supervisors, the Ways & Means Committee, the Township Manager, department heads, and finance staff. The comprehensive budget document includes detailed revenue and expense projections across 15 funds, supporting schedules, and five-year financial projections through 2026, covering major revenue sources, expenditures, and tax millage information. Key budget areas addressed include the General Fund, Fire Fund, Parks & Recreation, Water Fund, Debt Service, and Capital Projects, among others.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Lebanon, PA
    Other

    This Pennsylvania legislation, enacted December 1, 2004, amends the Second Class Township Code to establish and clarify tax levy authority for second-class townships. The amendment specifies maximum millage rates townships may levy for various purposes, including: up to 14 mills (expandable to 19 mills with court approval) for general township purposes, up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50 percent of general tax rate for public buildings and debt service, up to 3 mills for fire protection and apparatus (with voter approval for rates exceeding 3 mills), up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and flexible rates for parks and recreation facilities. The legislation also permits townships to allocate up to one mill of fire protection tax revenue for compensation of fire suppression employees.

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  • BOROUGH OF CONSHOHOCKEN FISCAL YEAR 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET BOROUGH COUNCIL MAYOR

    Phoenixville, PA
    Budget

    The Borough of Conshohocken's 2025 proposed budget is balanced with estimated revenues matching expenditures and includes no tax increase, maintaining the millage rate at 4.5 mills for the fiscal year. The budget was developed through an efficient collaborative process between Borough Council, the Mayor, and administrative staff, and includes capital equipment and projects along with allocations to reserve and emergency funds to ensure the Borough's financial stability. The budget encompasses multiple accounting funds including a general operating fund, capital fund, special tax levy funds (street light, fire protection, library, debt service, and road), and fiduciary funds, while reflecting the priorities and departmental goals of the Borough for 2025.

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  • LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET IN BRIEF PEOPLE FOCUSED.

    Tallahassee, FL
    Budget

    Leon County, Florida adopted a fiscal year 2024/2025 budget of $377,886,993, representing an 8.1% increase from the prior year, while maintaining a constant property tax millage rate for the thirteenth consecutive year. The budget encompasses the county's 702 square miles and population of approximately 301,724 people, with 99,891 in unincorporated areas and 201,833 in city limits. The County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners, led by Chair Carolyn D. Cummings, structured the budget around the FY 2022–2026 Strategic Plan priorities, including septic-to-sewer conversion in the Primary Springs Protection Zone, sidewalk and trail construction, parks and community center enhancements, affordable housing support, and homelessness reduction. The budget reflects the county's commitment to maintaining low per-capita spending and employee counts relative to comparable counties.

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  • doylestown township 2022 preliminary budget

    Doylestown, PA
    Budget

    Doylestown Township's 2022 Preliminary Budget was presented to the Board of Supervisors on November 16, 2021, following a six-month collaborative review process involving township leadership, the Ways & Means Committee, the Township Manager, and department heads. The comprehensive 91-page document provides detailed revenue and expenditure information across 15 separate funds, including General, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Water, and Roads & Bridges, along with multi-year projections through 2026 and supporting schedules for real estate tax millage, debt service, and capital spending programs. The budget addresses major revenue sources and expenditure categories while establishing financial planning guidance for the township's operations and capital improvements.

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  • POTTER TOWNSHIP 2020 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Board of Supervisors

    Pottsville, PA
    Budget

    Potter Township's Board of Supervisors approved the 2020 Annual Operating Budget with no millage rate increase, comprising seven funds: General Fund, State Fund, Capital Fund, Wage Tax Fund, Escrow Fund, Public Safety Fund, and DCNR Grant Fund. The General Fund budget totaled $3,812,580 in receipts and appropriations, with estimated tax revenue of $2,362,600 and major expenditures including Highway Maintenance ($1,290,795), Parks ($1,019,000), and Planning & Zoning ($433,250). The State Fund received a $24,861.54 liquid fuels allocation, while the Capital Fund maintained a balance of $52,268.07 with no estimated expenditures for the year.

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  • Lebanon Pa - Home

    Lebanon, PA
    Budget

    The City of Lebanon, Pennsylvania presented its 2025 General Fund Budget to City Council on November 1, 2024, proposing no tax increase—marking the 10th consecutive year without an increase—while maintaining the millage rate at 4.581 mills. Key revenue projections include a modest 1.07% increase in real estate property tax receipts (rising $41,358) due to assessed property value increases of approximately $2.17 million, with an average property owner continuing to pay $475 annually. The budget narrative notes that most city employees are represented by unions with contracts expiring December 31, 2025, and discusses anticipated revenue from real estate transfer taxes and earned income taxes based on housing market conditions and economic factors.

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  • ORDINANCE NO. 2025- [ AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TAMPA,

    Tampa, FL
    Budget

    The City of Tampa adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026) through this ordinance, which was presented to City Council on July 17, 2025, and underwent two required public hearings to allow citizen input before final approval. The ordinance authorizes the city to levy property taxes on taxable property within Tampa and directs the Mayor and City Clerk to certify the millage rate to the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser as required by Florida law.

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  • City of Dearborn Budget Adoption 2025-2026 List of Documents Page(s)

    Dearborn, MI
    Budget

    The City of Dearborn adopted its 2025-2026 budget with total revenues of $392.2 million and expenditures of $380.6 million across all funds, representing a 2% increase from the prior year. The General Fund revenues increased by $3.6 million (2%) to $151.8 million, while expenditures rose by $3.4 million (2%) to $151.4 million, resulting in a projected fund balance addition of $416,689. The budget maintained all tax millage rates unchanged at a combined total of 22.9 mills, with revisions made since April 1, 2025, including adjustments for Community Development Block Grant funding for code enforcement and economic development initiatives.

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  •      Assessed Home Value (FY2022) $ 226,301 Less homestead exemption

    Tampa, FL
    Budget

    This document provides information about the City of Tampa's FY2022 property tax calculation and budgeting process. It illustrates that for a home with an assessed value of $226,301, after applying a $50,000 homestead exemption, the resulting net taxable value of $176,301 is multiplied by the millage rate of 6.2076 mills per $1,000 to produce a property tax of $1,094. The document includes frequently asked questions explaining that property taxes increase when property values rise despite constant millage rates, defines key budget terms, and describes Tampa's budget preparation process, which begins in November with revenue and expense estimates reviewed by the Mayor.

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