Elected officials are still deciding if the 2024 Butler Township budget can once again be balanced without a tax increase.
Butler Township administrators and department heads presented their needs to the commissioners Thursday night as part of the annual budget meeting.
According to Township manager Tom Knights, the size of the budget is expected to increase by over $1.7 million to just over $11 million. This figure includes the over two million dollar Hansen Avenue and Whitestown Road realignment project of which two thirds will come from a state grant but the township remains responsible for $700,000.
Budgetary expenses include two new police vehicles, as well as a 550 dump truck with snowplow for use by the road department. The costs of many items and utilities have continued to increase this year.
The commissioners will pass a preliminary 2024 budget with a vote later this month before finalizing the plan for next year in December.
