Politics & Government
Township Residents Will be Able to Review Proposed 2013 Budget
Despite rising costs for police services and plans for a new municipal complex, Lower Nazareth's proposed 2013 budget does not include a tax increase.
The Lower Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to advertise the proposed 2013 budget, which would hold the line on taxes.
Supervisors will vote on the $3.5 million budget at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Supervisors thanked township manager Timm Tenges for his efforts with the budget, expressing appreciation over the proposed zero tax increase.
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This is the third consecutive year the supervisors have been presented with a proposed budget decrease. With a reduction of 5 percent over 2012 in spite of a hike in police costs, Tenges attributes the trend to “learning to do more with less.”
Tenges explained trims were made where possible, with the township saving $4,000 by opting for in-house trash removal rather than hiring a hauler, applying for state grants when necessary, holding down utility costs and cutting back on some equipment purchases.
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“The proposed 2013 budget will be available on the township website for resident review before the December vote,” Tenges said.