![]() ![]() “In these unprecedented times, this budget represents a cautious, responsible decision from all members of council.” “This budget is yet another example of Evesham Township taking proactive steps in the face of adversity,” Veasy said. ![]() Officials believe a cautious approach to surplus use in the this year’s municipal budget will benefit the township, particularly if surplus funds do not replenish at the same rate as in previous years due to the uncertain economic conditions ahead, or if state aid funding is reduced. “The more we can help support our residents and businesses, the more they can help support the township.” “As we confront a public health emergency and economic emergency unlike any other in recent memory, I’m proud that our council and professionals have produced a budget that reduces municipal taxes for our residents and businesses who need relief now more than ever,” Mayor Jaclyn Veasy said in a statement. Three public works employees were laid off, according to Township Manager Robert Corrales. Non-union employees were also furloughed. However, around 25 clerical workers came back to the table and agreed to the temporary furloughs. The township was also expected to lay off a number of clerical and public works employees after negotiations over furloughs stalled. The township is reducing its spending by placing a temporary freeze on new 2020 capital improvement projects, limiting discretionary funding township-wide and reducing operational spending where possible. The reduction in spending comes as the township expects to lose around $1.5 million in revenue due the COVID-19 pandemic in areas such as construction fees, court fees, delinquent taxes, licensing fees, other fees and permits and the loss of play at the municipally-owned Indian Spring Golf Course. The township expects to raise $22,376,767 through municipal taxes at a tax rate of $.423 per $100 of assessed home value. The budget uses about $6 million of the slightly more than $10 million surplus available, similar to 2019. The $38.8 million 2020 budget is a decrease of $768,000 from last year’s budget of $39.5 million. The township council last week unanimously passed the township’s 2020 municipal budget, resulting in about a $5 decrease in municipal taxes for residents with an average assessed home value of $271,600. Municipal taxes are set to go down for residents as the township council plans to reduce spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ![]()
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