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MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEE BUDGET MEETING
6:00 PM SOUTH ROOM
AGENDA
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Action

Attachment

Motion

Agenda

Discussion

Resp.

Number

Party

MEETING OPENING
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. AGENDA APPROVAL

JM
JM
CB

4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Work Session – Proposed 2027 Budget
1. Revenue

4A-1

2. Expense

4A-2

5. BOARD MEMBER AND PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURNMENT

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GL NUMBER

ATTACHMENT 4A-1
10-5-26 BOT BUDGET MTG

2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND
Dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL
The 2026 millage rate is 4.2964 which is a
reduction from last years 4.3176

101-000.001-402.000

CURRENT PROPERTY
TAXES

1,667,518

1,768,401

1,851,180

1,931,792

101-000.001-405.000

TAX ADMINISTRATION
FEES

157,868

172,085

175,056

182,211

101-000.001-405.001

STATE REIMBURSEMENT
SUMMER TAX
7,060

7,050

7,025

101-000.001-412.000

DELINQUENT REAL
PROPERTY TAX

101-000.001-434.000

MOBILE HOME TAXES

101-000.001-420.000

525

DRAFT

375

450

DELINQUENT PERSONAL
PROP TAXES
0

101-000.001-445.000

PENALTY & INTERESTTAXES

9,368

9,687

101-000.001-477.000

FRANCHISE FEESCABLEVISION

20,271

-18,772

20,000

101-000.001-478.000

FRANCHISE FEESB.W.&L.

124,199

-44

101-000.001-479.000

LANDFILL FEES-ACT 66
OF 1990

51,435

59,596

30,000

101-000.001-454.000

COMMUNICATIONS
RIGHT OF WAY

101-000.001-572.000

METRO ACT

8,090

12,749

10,000

18,256

The amount of taxes received from the mobile
home park.

Decreasing cable due to streaming

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

20,000

50,000

97,071

1 of 17

15,000

60,000

15,000

In June of 2026 already realized 100% of
budgeted revenue. With new HCA, the fee
structure is expected to increase.

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

101-000.001-455.000

AT&T FRANCHISE FEE

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

101-000.001-574.000

STATE REVENUE
SHARING

593,808

611,910

584,982

577,341

558,894

101-000.001-573.000

STATE REVENUE - PPT
REIMBURSEMENTS

72,161

73,429

24,548

101-000.001-491.004

SPECIAL BD OF
TRUSTEES MEETING

101-000.001-626.100

CHARGES-SERVICES
RENDERED

806

101-000.001-630.000

CHARGES-FIRE RUNS

101-000.001-630.001

FIRE RUN CHRG FROM
COLLECTION

101-000.001-632.000

NSF SERVICE CHARGE

280

101-000.001-641.000

LAND DIVISION FEE

300

101-000.001-655.002

LATE CHARGE-FIRE RUNS 490

101-000.001-667.001

NOTTINGHAM LAND
CONTRACT

17,975

23,189

DRAFT
8,300

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

The State of Michigan projects $584,982 for 2026 which
is a decrese from the 2025 projectd amount of
$594,198. The state has removed the gas tax from the
constitutional local governments formula for determinig constitutional revenue sharing
that unexpectedly stripped $93,000,000 from local
governments

Only billing non-residents, illegal burns or false
alarm

140

300

500

505

Collection effort vs amount collected

based on interest only payments on the land
contract sale of property.

-4,341

45,565

45,565
Drastic increase in interest

101-000.001-665.000

INTEREST

398,951

409,237

225,000

101-000.001-665.001

INTEREST-LAND
CONTRACT

45,565

53,703

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

241,317

2 of 17

275,000

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

101-000.001-665.017

GAIN/LOSS ON
INVESTMENT

47,916

101-000.001-665.013

WACOUSTA PAV
INTEREST

4,073

2,990

101-000.001-665.014

STOLL PAV INTEREST

10,983

9,456

5,689

101-000.001-667.003

TOWER RENTAL

7,150

7,800

101-000.001-668.001

PARCEL SALESNOTTINGHAM

101-000.001-454.028

SA STREETLIGHTSWESTWINDS

101-000.001-454.029

SA-ST LTS WATERFRONT
FARMS
1,846

101-000.001-454.030

SA-ST LTS WTRTWN ON
MEADOW I&I
1,407

2026
EXPECTED

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

ASSESSMENT COMPLETE REMOVE THIS FROM
BUDGET? Check completed in 2026

2026 number

8,923

2,847

98,149

4,108

2,268

1,827

34,000

35,690

34,000

DRAFT

3,788

700

2,450

338

1,820

546

Balance in account $3455

700

Balance in account $1808

338

Balance in account $1726

546
Balance in account $486

101-000.001-454.031

SA STREET LIGHTSHIDDEN LAKES

101-000.001-454.032

SA STREET LIGHTS KLEIN
FARMS
714

101-000.001-454.033

SA STREET LIGHTSROSEWOOD HIL

101-000.001-454.034

SA ST LIGHTS-LAKESIDE
PRESERV

22,933

30,876

29,895

9,077

101-000.001-454.035

SA ST LIGHTS- DEER
CREEK

2,352

2,304

2,294

1,056

1,056
Balance in account $1164

1,092

1,086

450

450
Balance in account $2878

1,888

2,520

2,650

590

590
Balance in account $28,997

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

101-000.001-454.036

SA ST LIGHTS
NOTTINGHAM

101-000.001-454.037

SA ST LIGHTS SUMMER
LANE

101-000.001-511.000

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES
Balance in account $2317

1,410

1,729

1,775

752

752
Balance in account $234

268

320

332

201

STATE GRANT REVENUE 6,000

101-000.001-673.000

SALE OF FIXED ASSETS

101-000.001-674.000

PREVIOUS YR TAX
ADJUSTMENTS

101-000.001-675.000

DONATIONS-PRIVATE
SOURCES

101-000.001-675.001

DONATIONS-LGRFA

101-000.001-676.000

REIMBURSEMENTS

990

11,093

ELECTION EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT

101-000.001-687.000

REFUNDS AND REBATES 861

101-000.001-695.000

LGRFA REFUND FUND
BALANCE
JUNK DAY
REIMBURSEMENT
W/GRANGER TRUST

101-000.001-695.001

SALE-IMMATERIAL
ASSETS

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

4,965

If special election in 2026. Otherwise, no word of
State reimbursement.

101-000.001-676.001

101-000.001-687.001

DRAFT

16,107

3,855

1,196

1,414

283

1,613

1,800

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Funds for Dump Your Junk expenses from the
Granger Trust- approx 5 more years of funding
available

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

101-000.001-695.002

GRANGER TRUST
INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENT

1,643

101-000.001-699.008

TRANSFERS IN FROM
OTHER FUNDS

101-000.001-697.004

TRANSFER IN FROM
RESERVES

101-000.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

1,188,644

-32

4,513,720

3,363,029

3,039,113

3,156,169

Totals for dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

2026
EXPECTED

3,163,723

DRAFT

5 of 17

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Transfer in from new township building reserve
account 101-000-385-058 $1,550,000, $125,000
truck/tractor

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

5,000

7,000

150

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Dept 000.001-REVENUES-CEMETERY

101-001.001-626.000

CHARGES FOR
INTERMENTS

9,985

10,455

7,000

101-001.001-626.100

CHARGES-SERVICES
RENDERED

150

101-001.001-627.000

CHARGES FOR
FOUNDATIONS

4,109

1,747

2,000

2,483

2,000

101-001.001-634.000

CHARGES FOR
DISINTERNMENTS

500

DRAFT

101-001.001-643.000

LOT SALES

6,200

10,300

4,000

4,800

4,000

101-001.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

20,444

22,502

13,650

12,283

13,150

Totals for dept 001.001-REVENUES-CEMETERY

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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Does this include columbarium sales? Create a
separate account

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

Dept 002.001-REVENUES-PLANNING & ZONING
INDUSTRIAL OR
COMMERCIAL ZONING
PERMIT
101-002.001-490.000

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

$115 x 4

230

460

460
$65 x 50

101-002.001-490.001

RESIDENTIAL ZONING
PERMIT

3,575

3,965

5,200

3,525

3,250

3,250
$750 + $25/acre

101-002.001-490.002

101-002.001-490.003

REZONING & TEXT
AMENDMENT
SITE PLAN REVIEW W/
SPECIAL LAND USE
PERMIT

0
$1500 x 1 Increased fee in 2026

900

101-002.001-490.004

SITE PLAN REVIEW

101-002.001-490.005

AMENDMENT TO SITE
PLAN REVIEW

101-002.001-490.006

AMENDMENT SPR W/ SP
LAND USE
0

101-002.001-490.007

HOME OCCUPATION
PERMIT

101-002.001-490.008

SPECIAL LAND USE
PERMIT FEE

1,800

450

5,400

900

1,500

DRAFT

1,800

1,450

1,400

$1400 x 1

1,400

450

$450 x 1

$50 x 1

100

50
$1500 x 0

0
$200 x 0

101-002.001-490.009

TRANSFER OF SLUP

0
$200 x 0

101-002.001-490.010

SLUP AMENDMENT

101-002.001-490.011

IND/COMM SIGN
PERMIT

0
$65 x 2

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

130

195

130

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130

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

101-002.001-490.012

RESIDENTIAL SIGN
PERMIT

101-002.001-491.000

ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS

350

1,000

500

1,000

101-002.001-491.002

DIVISION OF PLATTED
LOTS

101-002.001-491.003

SPECIAL MEETING

101-002.001-491.005

PRELIM OR FINAL PLAT
EXTENSION

300

101-002.001-491.006

REZONING

101-002.001-491.008

PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICATION

101-002.001-491.009

FINAL PLAT REVIEW

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES
$35 x 0

0
$500 x 2

Lakeside Preserve Extension expected in 2026

DRAFT
0

$600 + $20 for each lot over 10

$350 x 1

101-002.001-491.010

CONSTRUCTION BOARD
OF APPEALS
0

101-002.001-626.100

CHARGES-SERVICES
RENDERED

101-002.001-628.000

ADDL SITE PLAN REVIEW
MEETING
0

101-002.001-631.000

OPTIONAL PRELIMINARY
PLAT REVIEW
0

101-002.001-492.000

BUILDING PERMIT FEES
IND/COMM

350

0
Misc printing costs, postage, etc.

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

$300

This number is a pass through and directly tied to
expenditures

50,897

-1,635

5,250

187,042

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5,250

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

101-002.001-492.001

BUILDING PERMIT
FEES/RES

117,698

138,590

31,500

115,826

31,500

101-002.001-492.002

COML/INDUSTRL
DEMOLITION PERM

101-002.001-492.003

RESIDENTIAL
DEMOLITION PERMIT

101-002.001-492.004

FINES & COSTS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES
This number is a pass through and directly tied to
expenditures

This number is a pass through and directly tied to
expenditures

101-002.001-492.005

ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES 23,666

101-002.001-492.006

MECHANICAL PERMIT
FEES

19,389

20,227

23,913

10,000

18,606

10,000

DRAFT

12,000

21,949

12,000

101-002.001-492.007

PLUMBING PERMIT FEES 10,282

10,939

8,500

13,165

8,500

101-002.001-492.008

CONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION

225

750

225

This number is a pass through and directly tied to
expenditures
This number is a pass through and directly tied to
expenditures

$75 x 3

101-002.001-492.009

INVESTIGATION FEES

100

225

225
$75 x 3

101-002.001-492.010

SAFETY INSPECTION FEES 0

225

101-002.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

230,092

203,829

78,690

363,543

77,090

Totals for dept 002.001-REVENUES-PLANNING &
ZONING

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

100

7,000

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Dept 003.001-REVENUES-PARKS & RECREATION

101-003.001-651.000

ACTIVITY FEES

200

100

101-003.001-653.000

FUND RAISING

101-003.001-667.000

RENTALS

7,175

11,080

7,000

101-003.001-667.003

ALCOHOL PERMIT FEE

101-003.001-667.004

FACILITIES INSPECTION
FEE

101-003.001-667.002

RENTALS-TABLE &
CHAIRS

101-003.001-675.000

DONATIONS-PRIVATE
SOURCES

101-003.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

7,100

DRAFT
0

0
Transfer from Reserves $150,000 bldg and
grounds, $71,500 technology reserve $65,000
general fund for P& Z updates

286,500

Totals for dept 003.001-REVENUES-PARKS &
RECREATION

7,375

11,180

7,000

7,200

7,000

293,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUE

4,771,631

3,600,540

3,138,453

3,546,749

3,253,409

3,539,909

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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GL NUMBER

2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Fund 206 - FIRE FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL
206-000.001-402.000

CURRENT TAXES

571,735

8,854

206-000.001-405.000

TAX ADMINISTRATION
FEES

603,441

206-000.001-573.000

STATE REV-PPT REIMB

3,497

3,127

1.5 mills are assessed. Max millage has rolled
back to 2.9442 due to the Headlee Amendment

1.5 of the voted 3 mills for fire service

206-000.001-635.000

FIRE-EMS MILLAGE

206-000.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

643,128

671,126

DRAFT

$52,000 transfer from General Fund to support
Fire service costs.

55,000

Totals for dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

575,232

615,422

698,128

671,126

723,126

TOTAL ESTIMATED FIRE REVENUES

575,232

615,422

698,128

671,126

723,126

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

52,000

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GL NUMBER

2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Fund 285 - CARES ACT FUND
Are we still required to have this account?

Dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

285-000.000-528.000

OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 0

Totals for dept 528.000-REVENUES-GENERAL

DRAFT

Fund 401 - TWP IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

project funded thru TIRF account

401-000.001-453.007

SPECIAL ASSESSARCADIA

9,070

13,523

9,471

10865

10865
paid off principal 08/2023

401-000.001-665.000

INTEREST

2,915

2,951

3,605

401-000.001-665.017

GAIN/LOSS ON
INVESTMENT

9,346

401-000.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

401-000.001-699.001

TRANSFER FROM
GENERAL FUND

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

Totals for dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

21,331

16,474

13,076

10,865

FOOTNOTES

BALANCE DUE FOR ARCADIA IS: $84,990.08-TIRF BANK BALANCE IS $103,701.36

TOTAL ESTIMATED TIRF REVENUES

21,331

16,474

13,076

10,865

DRAFT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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GL NUMBER

2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

960

1,120

1,400

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Fund 590 - SEWER
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

590-000.001-609.002

PERMITS

Account for possible grant funding

590-000.001-501.001

590-000.001-502.000

FEDERAL GRANTS -

DEVELOPER FUNDS -

DRAFT
0

Account for funds from developers

590-000.001-607.000

HOOKUP FEES

38,500

52,500

87,500

185,500

87,500

590-000.001-607.002

WESTWIND HOOKUP
FEES-FINANCED

1 REU = $3500, 15 New Homes and One 10 REU
business

1725 REU's x $104 per quarter - currently. TOTAL
REU'S IS 1736 expecting 35 new for

590-000.001-609.000

SEWER BILLINGS

671,679

686,219

717,600

736,736

590-000.001-609.001

INDUSTRIAL
PRETREATMENT FEES

8,810

8,760

6,400

6,610

6,400

590-000.001-632.000

NSF SERVICE CHARGE

105

590-000.001-655.000

LATE PAYMENT CHARGE 8,186

6,377

590-000.001-665.000

INTEREST

168,693

105,000

118,419

105,000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

188,701

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2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

590-000.001-665.006

INTEREST-HOOK UP FEES 0

590-000.001-665.016

INTEREST-STOLL RD

2,931

2,523

1,518

590-000.001-665.017

GAIN/LOSS ON
INVESTMENT

16,282

590-000.001-673.003

GAIN ON INVESTMENT
IN SCCMUA

134,460

590-000.001-697.001

OVERPAYMENTS
0
SCCMUA MONEY FROM
FUND BALANCE (Includes
IPP)
0

590-000.001-699.000

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

590-000.001-699.001

TRANSFER FROM
GENERAL FUND

1,070,509

926,227

918,005

1,031,047

937,071

590-000.001-678.000

Totals for dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

DRAFT
0
Balance in Investments: $4,726,815.07

TOTAL ESTIMATED SEWER REVENUES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

1,070,509

926,227

918,005

1,031,047

937,071

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2025
ACTUAL

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

FOOTNOTES

Fund 591 - WATER
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL
Hydrants are billed based on actual costs.

591-000.001-448.000

USER FEE/FIRE
HYDRANT/GR RIVER

591-000.001-696.000

BONDS-WATER BONDDSTRCT 00

114,531

125,371

125,500

0
Water Connection fee is $2200

591-000.001-607.000

HOOKUP FEES

591-000.001-655.000

LATE PAYMENT CHARGE

591-000.001-665.000

INTEREST

591-000.001-665.015

INTEREST-STOLL RD

591-000.001-665.017

26,400

35,200

46310

41054

291

GAIN/LOSS ON
INVESTMENT

591-000.001-699.000

591-000.001-699.001

15,400

DRAFT
0

30,000

251

6,335

FUND BALANCE
TRANSFER

TRANSFER FROM
GENERAL FUND

BALANCE IN INVESTMENTS:

Totals for dept 000.001-REVENUES-GENERAL

193,867

201,876

170,900

TOTAL ESTIMATED WATER REVENUES

193,867

201,876

170,900

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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GRAND TOTAL REVENUES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET REVENUES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2027
DEPT
RCMDS

2027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2027
BOARD
ADOPTED

6,632,570

5,360,539

4,938,562

4,577,796

5,043,371

5,381,871

FOOTNOTES

DRAFT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

ATTACHMENT 4A-2
10-5-26 BOT BUDGET MTG

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND
NOTES A QUESTION

EXPENDITURES
Dept 101.000-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

101-101.000-702.000

SALARIES

101-101.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-101.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-101.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

101-101.000-721.000

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT

101-101.000-860.000

$5465.93 salary x 4 = 21,864 + $150 per meeting 12
monthly $7200 plus 12 spec mtgs and committee mtgs
at $14,400.= $40,800. Per Compensation Commission
recommended increase.

26,912

28,973

43,464

1,669

1,796

2,695

390

420

630

3,023

3,209

6,085

16,438

19,430

20,000

TRAVEL

101-101.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

425

2,000

101-101.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

2,500

48,432

54,253

77,374

72,874

77,374

Totals for dept 101.000-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

1 of 38

6.20%

1.45% * FORMULAS

8% plus up to 6% match - 4 Trustees eligible, only
2 participate
Per Policy $5000, per trustee

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 171.000-SUPERVISOR
101-171.000-702.000

SALARIES

101-171.000-703.001

DEPUTY STIPEND

101-171.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-171.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-171.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

101-171.000-720.000

HEALTH BENEFITS

101-171.000-721.000

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT

101-171.000-815.000

26,675

27,992

29,112

30,285

5,000

5,250

1,961

2,130

2,203

459

481

498

515

4,627

5,381

4,811

4,975

5,000

3,652

5,000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

101-171.000-860.000

TRAVEL

200

101-171.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

500

101-171.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

43,722

44,886

47,551

46,851

48,978

Totals for dept 171.000-SUPERVISOR

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

2 of 38

Per compensation commission recommended
increase
Deputy Supervisor Stipend.

6.20%

1.45%

8% plus up to 6% match

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 262.000-ELECTIONS

101-262.000-702.000

SALARIES

101-262.000-703.002

ASSISTANT OVERTIME
PAY

101-262.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-262.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-262.000-727.001

ELECTION SUPPLIES

101-262.000-728.000

POSTAGE

101-262.000-801.004

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

101-262.000-860.000

TRAVEL

101-262.000-900.000

LEGAL NOTICES

Totals for dept 262.000-ELECTIONS

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

Only if there is a special election in 2027

19,933

990

15,000

5,000

2,000

1,054

930

434

247

218

102

9,120

3,481

10,000

5,000

5,299

370

5,000

1,000

2,785

2,500

1,000

1,305

220

1,200

500

398

400

38,891

5,061

37,401

35,748

15,436

DRAFT

3 of 38

6.20%

1.45%

Save for voting equipment in Capital
Improvement GL account
Purchased USPS non-profit election mail permit
that reduces overal postage costs.
Test decks, county programming, etc.

Travel to county, ballot delivery, voting sites, etc.

Newspaper increased pricing on notices.

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 257.000-CHIEF ASSESSOR
101-257.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY

101-257.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP

101-257.000-727.002

ASSESSING SUPPLIES

101-257.000-728.000

POSTAGE

101-257.000-801.005

ASSESSING SERVICES
CONTRACT

101-257.000-801.035

CHIEF ASSESSING
OFFICER

101-257.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

101-257.000-866.000

TAX NOTICE PREP &
MAILING

101-257.000-900.000

101-257.000-958.000

6.20%

155

6,200

6,770

1,450

1,569

1,583

250

1,601

1,750

88,526

92,876

100,000

104,000

2,708

5,000

5,200

590

680

250

2,119

1,089

1,500

LEGAL NOTICES

422

1,000

OTHER EXPENSES

1,800

Totals for dept 209.000-CHIEF ASSESSOR

91,657

99,225

111,550

113,950

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

4 of 38

1.45%

postage increased

Based on estimated CPI Increase per contract

Stipend for Employee Assessing Functions

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DESCRIPTION

2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

DRAFT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 266.000-ATTORNEY

101-266.000-801.000

PROF SERVICES-GENERAL
ATTORNEY

101-266.000-801.003

LITIGATION EXPENSES

Totals for dept 266.000-ATTORNEY

Non litigation related attorney use for general
office and board

6,230

15,698

25,000

10,000

25,000

30,000

5,000

15,000

6,230

15,698

55,000

15,000

40,000

Litigation related expenses including tribunal
cases

DRAFT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 215.000-CLERK

Per Compensation Commission Adopted Salary

101-215.000-702.000

SALARIES

85,941

94,535

98,316

102,249

101-215.000-703.001

DEPUTY STIPEND

5,000

5,250

101-215.000-703.002

ASSISTANT OVERTIME
PAY

3,047

1,027

2,000

2500

2,000

101-215.000-703.101

STATE ACCREDITED
ELECTION OFFICIAL

5,250

5,513

101-215.000-703.102

ELECTION SPECIALIST

5,336

5,513

101-215.000-703.103

PART-TIME ELECTION
SPECIALIST

2,701

1,378

101-215.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

6,986

7,374

7,229

#REF!

7,473

6,339

101-215.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

1,634

1,725

1,691

#REF!

1,748

1,483

101-215.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

15,115

16,093

16,323

#REF!

16,874

14,315

101-215.000-720.000

HEALTH BENEFITS

7,936

5,992

6,000

101-215.000-721.000

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT

5,000

101-215.000-727.000

OFFICE SUPPLIES

120

108

1,700

1,000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

7 of 38

102,249

This is always for elections, perhaps it should
move to that cost center.
Should be the same or more as Election Specialist
stipend as Deputy requires additional traning.

No longer needed.

KEEP THIS LINE?

6.20%

1.45%

8% township contribution plus up to 6% match

Opt out

HRA

Routine supplies. Purchase new ballot sandwich
sign and event swag

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GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

101-215.000-729.000

COMPUTER SUPPLIES

101-215.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

101-215.000-850.000

COMMUNICATION

101-215.000-860.000

TRAVEL

101-215.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

101-215.000-957.001

OUTREACH

101-215.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

Totals for dept 215.000-CLERK

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

500

237

633

550

650

400

950

1,000

551

825

1,559

1,300

1,000

DRAFT
3,500

857

923

2,000

147,270

152,926

162,085

3,500

#REF!

8 of 38

3,500

1,500

500

167,219

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

MI Association of Municipal Clerks- Clerk and
Deputy; Capitol Area Clerks-both, Adding IIMC
NEW LINE ITEM (2027) Cell phone charge

NEW LINE ITEM (2027) Education and community
events
Clerk township cell phone $78 PERMONTH

124,386

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

772

650

2,000

1,000

2,000

124

Dept 247.000-BOARD OF REVIEW

101-247.000-702.001

BOARD SALARIES

101-247.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-247.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-247.000-860.000

TRAVEL

101-247.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

101-247.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

Totals for dept 247.000-BOARD OF REVIEW

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

886

DRAFT
0

200

700

2,403

1,077

2,403

9 of 38

6.20%

1.45%

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2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 253.000-TREASURER

Per Compensation Commission Salary

101-253.000-702.000

SALARIES

85,941

94,535

98,316

102,249

101-253.000-703.001

DEPUTY STIPEND

5,000

5,250

101-253.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

5,613

6,188

6,421

6,665

6,339

101-253.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

1,313

1,447

1,502

1,559

1,483

101-253.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

12,381

13,604

14,499

15,050

14,315

101-253.000-720.000

HEALTH BENEFITS

24,300

19,071

18,500

19,998

23,400

101-253.000-721.000

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT

5,000

3,478

5,000

101-253.000-727.004

OFFICE SUPPLIESTREASURER

500

101-253.000-728.000

POSTAGE

3,257

4,000

101-253.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

369

450

101-253.000-860.000

TRAVEL

1,025

1,093

1,100

101-253.000-866.000

TAX BILL PREPARATION
& MAILING

5,262

2,319

3,000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

10 of 38

102,249

6.20%

1.45%

8% township contribution plus up to 6% match

Health care changed to high deductible plan

HRA

BILL POSTAGE

MMTA, MGFOA & APT-US & C

Kent Communications tax bill service.

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GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

101-253.000-978.000

OFFICE FURNITURE

101-253.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

101-253.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

Totals for dept 253.000-TREASURER

2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP
2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

600

1,256

575

4,000

1,500

2,000

300

147,091

151,186

163,438

162,136

170,223

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

MTA Annual Conference, MMTA Spring Seminar
& MMTA Fall Conference for Treasuerer and/or
deputy
Certification of revised investment policy

124,386

DRAFT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

11 of 38

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DESCRIPTION

Dept 256.000-GENERAL OFFICE
ASSISTANT TO MANAGER & OFFICE
101-256.000-703.000 MANAGER

101-256.000-703.215

ASSISTANT - CLERK

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

4% COLA for all Employees

71,501

78,718

80,040

83,300

57,949

63,120

65,135

67,900

52,300

60,480

62,650

67,900

4,820

5,743

62,650

5,000

62,650

4% COLA for all Employees

101-256.000-703.253

ASSISTANT - TREASURER
& PLANNING/ZONING

101-256.000-703.260

PART TIME ASSISTANT GENERAL OFFICE

101-256.000-703.270

NOTARY STIPEND

1,000

101-256.000-703.400

PLANNING & ZONING
ASST WAGES

4,867

101-256.000-704.000

TOWNSHIP MANAGER
SALARY

122,200

130,666

148,450

154,200

101-256.000-705.000

GOVERNMENTAL
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

74,992

80,802

84,045

87,495

101-256.000-710.000

COMPUTER NETWORK
ADMIN-SALARY

5,250

5,513

5,740

101-256.000-711.000

CAR ALLOWANCE

7,200

101-256.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

26,126

27,782

31,526

27,952

32,809

101-256.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

6,110

6,497

7,373

6,537

7,673

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

12 of 38

Reserve 2026 unspent funds for personnel help

$200 per year, per notary

4% COLA for all Employees

6.20%

1.45%

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101-256.000-718.000

101-256.000-720.000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET EXPENSES FOR WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP

DESCRIPTION
DEFINED CONTRIBUTIONTWP SHARE

HEALTH BENEFITS

101-256.000-721.001

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT
1% MEDICAL USE TAXMANDATED BY
GOVERNOR 2012

101-256.000-724.000

UNEMPLOYMENT
CLAIMS

101-256.000-727.000

OFFICE SUPPLIES

101-256.000-728.000

POSTAGE

101-256.000-728.001

STAMPED ENVELOPES

101-256.000-729.000

COMPUTER SUPPLIES

101-256.000-826.000

COMPUTER SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE

101-256.000-826.001

SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE-SUPPORT

101-256.000-826.002

BSA WEB UPDATE
CONTRACT

101-256.000-721.000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES
8% township contribution plus up to 6% match. If
all employees elect to fully participate

71,542

78,938

81,550

81,500

89,500

87,618

90,960

98,062

114,732

19,493

25,039

30,000

950

100

DRAFT
0

6,300

7,412

6,500

2,586

1,667

3,500

4,000

2,386

2,500

2,850

3,500

220

2,000

25,919

24,229

30,500

35,000

8,151

8,402

15,000

30,000

3,960

5,000

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0
Health Insurance premiums for office staff employees,
high deductible plan, compensation for those who do
not take insurance

HRA

fee imposed by the governor in 2012

Reserve Amount in unemployment reserve

general office supplies and materials including 3
new file cabinets
postage increase

postage increase

computer specific supplies, toner, ink etc

Cygnus Techcare $25,500; Microsoft Office 365 &
Email Annual Subscription $1,500; Warranties
$1,000
BS&A annual Cloud Support for all programs
$30,000; Firewall support
Internet Services $3000+

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES
township specific engineering counsel

101-256.000-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

101-256.000-801.007

AUDIT FEES

101-256.000-801.028

PROFESSIONAL SERVCONSULTANTS

101-256.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

101-256.000-834.001

COPIER SERVICE
CONTRACT

101-256.000-856.000

MISC BANK SERVICE
CHARGE

101-256.000-860.000

TRAVEL

101-256.000-880.000

NEWSLETTER

101-256.000-978.000

OFFICE FURNITURE

101-256.000-900.000

LEGAL NOTICES

101-256.000-930.000

OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR

101-256.000-940.000

POSTAGE METER RENT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

338

3,702

5,000

18,300

24,532

26,500

23,621

28,500

369

23,782

30,000

24,000

20,000

9,503

9,202

10,700

2,421

960

4,500

2,000

4,500

308

504

315

500

249

398

2,200

600

2,200

5,591

6,408

8,500

7,000

8,000

699

415

20,000

6,000

2,121

3,234

3,500

4,500

500

381

780

1,100

DRAFT

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cost to perform annual audit with grant
requirements, F-65
Budget for township survey and other consultant
related expenses.
LRCC, MTA, ICMA, MLGMA

per copy charge

mileage reimbursement

Budgeted 3 Newsletter's a year

General Office Furniture replacements, chairs,
floor mats, work station areas, dividers.
legal notice publications additional ordinance
updates

Lease payment $195 a quarter

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

Dues as approved for economic development
programs, chamber

101-256.000-955.000

REGIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT

500

450

5,500

1,100

5,500

101-256.000-956.000

COMPUTER EDUCATION

1,000

101-256.000-956.001

INTERNET CONNECTION

2,220

2,405

3,000

3,500

101-256.000-956.002

WEB PAGE EXPENSES

3,990

6,150

8,000

101-256.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

118

292

5,000

101-256.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

328

1,101

1,000

101-256.000-958.002

PURCHASE OF SERVICES

500

101-256.000-960.000

EDUCATIONAL
MATERIAL

500

703,417

795,049

968,459

822,370

1,009,700

Totals for dept 260.000-GENERAL OFFICE

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

DRAFT

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CIVICPLUS ANNUAL SUPPORT=$3500 2026
updgrades
MME, ICMA, MTA and various other educational
seminars and training
meetings, etc..

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 265.000-BUILDING AND GROUNDS

101-265.000-707.000

MAINTENANCE SALARIES

101-265.000-707.001

4% COLA for all Employees

64,818

70,688

70,125

72,990

SECURITY WAGES

6,795

6,135

7,500

4,500

7,500

101-265.000-707.004

TEMPORARY SEASONAL
HELP

9,892

7,851

25,000

15,000

25,000

101-265.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

5,021

5,230

6,363

5,557

6,540

101-265.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

1,174

1,223

1,488

1,300

1,530

101-265.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

7,057

7,751

14,368

12,548

14,769

101-265.000-720.000

HEALTH BENEFITS

29,905

33,720

34,900

36,312

42,490

101-265.000-721.000

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT

3,525

4,777

5,000

101-265.000-775.000

MAINTENANCE TOOLS &
SUPPLIES

4,455

2,069

3,500

101-265.000-775.001

CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

1,448

974

2,500

101-265.000-834.000

CONTRACT SERVICES

2,724

3,636

6,000

15,000

101-265.000-850.000

COMMUNICATIONS

5,639

5,764

7,500

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

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only if gates are locked

6.20%

1.45%

8% plus up to 6% match.

HRA

General contract service or equipment rental
increase for tree trimming

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2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

110

246

400

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

101-265.000-860.000

TRAVEL

101-265.000-861.000

VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT/G
AS & OIL

11,853

60,419

10,000

12,500

101-265.000-920.000

UTILITIES

15,769

16,587

20,500

101-265.000-927.000

TRASH PICK UP

523

458

1,000

101-265.000-931.000

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
& PARTS

394

101-265.000-931.001

BUILDING
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

101-265.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

Totals for dept 265.000-BUILDING AND
GROUNDS

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT
71

3,500

2,006

776

5,000

10,000

5,000

307

852

500

173,415

229,227

225,144

215,741

247,719

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2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Diesel Fuel prices

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

1,000

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 269.000-OTHER PROPERTY

101-269.000-776.000

SUPPLIES-MAINTENANCE
& REPAIR

101-269.000-834.000

CONTRACT SERVICES

15,000

100,000

101-269.000-920.001

UTILITIES-WATERTOWN
PARKWAY

100

101-269.000-931.001

BUILDING
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

101-269.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

101-269.000-959.003

PROPERTY TAXES OTHER

101-269.000-959.004

PROPERTY TAXES OTHER

Totals for dept 269.000-OTHER PROPERTY

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT
0

16,100

101,100

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Design of township hall - Reserve unspent funds
from 2026 in new township hall fund

Cost related to planning and preparation of
township owned propery projects, etc

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

5,000

5,250

310

326

550

700

735

800

900

800

1,000

250

216

Dept 567.000-CEMETERY

101-567.000-707.003

SEXTON SALARY

101-567.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-567.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-567.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

101-567.000-720.000

HEALTH BENEFITS

101-567.000-729.000

COMPUTER SUPPLIES

101-567.000-733.000

MEMORIAL DAY -GAR
CELEBRATION

101-567.000-776.000

SUPPLIES-MAINTENANCE
& REPAIR

1,734

2,548

3,000

2,200

3,000

101-567.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

100

DRAFT

101-567.000-834.000

CONTRACT SERVICES

17,891

3,600

45,000

150,000

101-567.000-836.000

CONTRACT SERVICEGRAVE OPENIN

3,100

2,475

3,500

6,000

101-567.000-860.000

TRAVEL

150

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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6.20%

1.45%

8% plus up to 6% match.

Pontem software

If the township chooses to fund this event

Riverbank engineering consultant. Reserve
unspent funds from 2026. continued tree
removal, fencing plan.
Contractor (Schaefer Farms) increased fees
beginning in Aug 2026

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DESCRIPTION

101-567.000-931.000

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
& PARTS

101-567.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

101-567.000-968.000

BUY BACK OF CEMETERY
LOT

Totals for dept 276.000-CEMETERY

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

500

159

500

225

500

29,662

15,576

60,483

59,274

168,137

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Actual costs of labor costs associated with
cemetery is 40% of total

DRAFT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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DESCRIPTION

Dept 345.000-PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH
LOOKING GLASS
REGIONAL FIRE
101-345.000-804.000 AUTHORITY

2024
ACTUAL

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

55,000

52,000

30,000

50,000

1,377

1,322

2,750

2,000

1,322

89,750

106,750

LGRFA EQUIP/OPERATN
RESERVE

101-345.000-804.665

INTEREST LGRFA LOAN

101-345.000-811.000

JUNK DAY COLLECTION

101-345.000-812.000

GROUNDWATER
MANAGEMENT BD DUE

1,887

101-345.000-816.000

TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL
PLANNING

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

General fund needed to support total fire service
costs included in the 1.5 applied millage

101-345.000-804.002

Totals for dept 345.000-PUBLIC SAFETY AND
HEALTH

2025
ACTUAL

3,264

DRAFT

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Reserve account for new fire truck

ambulance purchase

Extra bins, direct trips to Granger, safety supplies
and refreshments for event.
Dues based on population, minor increase in fee
likely

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 371.000-BUILDING INSPECTION

$25 x 3 members

101-371.000-702.008

CONSTRUCTION BD OF
APPEALS/SA

101-371.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-371.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-371.000-727.005

SUPPLIES

101-371.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

101-371.000-900.000

LEGAL NOTICES

Totals for dept 399.000-BUILDING INSPECTION

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT
0

500

150

731

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6.20%

1.45%

Code book update, expected costs approx $130
each, 3 needed - one update expected in 2025,
additional possible/likely 2026
ICC - This membership fee increases occasionally,
$135 last increase 4 yrs ago

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 701.000-PLANNING AND ZONING

101-701.000-702.002

PLANNING COMMISSION
SALARIES

101-701.000-702.003

ZONING BD OF APPEALS
SALARIES

101-701.000-702.004

CLERICAL HELP/INTERN

101-701.000-702.009

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE

101-701.000-702.400

PLANNING SALARIES

101-701.000-715.000

SOCIAL SECURITY-TWP
SHARE

101-701.000-716.000

MEDICARE-TWP SHARE

101-701.000-718.000

PENSION-TWP SHARE

101-701.000-720.000

3,870

4,430

5,192

3,478

5,192

620

1,040

600

310

600

25,000

2,612

45,000

DRAFT

5x$40x3

Part-time Planning support staff

PC Committee of the Whole. No external costs
expected.

2,500

100,600

115,526

115,000

108,500

115,000

6,507

8,060

9,194

7,279

10,434

1,522

1,885

2,150

1,702

2,440

14,056

18,426

41,100

17,802

22,100

HEALTH BENEFITS

15,415

7,409

35,500

22,000

101-701.000-721.000

HEALTH BENEFITSREIMBURSEMENT

3,460

5,000

101-701.000-727.003

P&Z SUPPLIES

9,000

7,000

14,000

101-701.000-801.000

PROF SERVICES-GENERAL
ATTORNEY

7,280

8,733

15,000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

8x$44x12 Reg Mtg = $4224 7 Committee
Meetings (ORC, SPR, CIP, etc.) $968 (members
per committee vary)

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4% Cola for all employees. Salary includes
department planner and director responsibilities
6.20%

1.45%

8% plus up to 6% match

Health Care benefits for new staff

General supplies including 2 new file cabinets and
up to 9 new tablets for planning packets
Zoning enforcement, ordinance review, planning
related litigation

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DESCRIPTION

101-701.000-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

101-701.000-801.009

BUILDING PERMIT FEES

101-701.000-801.010

COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN

101-701.000-801.015

ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS

101-701.000-801.017

CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN

101-701.000-801.019

ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES

101-701.000-801.020

MECHANICAL PERMIT
FEES

101-701.000-801.021

PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

101-701.000-801.027

CONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION

101-701.000-801.033

INVESTIGATION FEES

100-701.000-801.034

SAFETY INSPECTION FEES

101-701.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES
Various site plan review/special use permit
consults

600

5,000

1,400

5,000

144,111

123,645

35,000

187,000

35,000

25,000

125

15,000

2,000

30,000

DRAFT
0

3,000

10,000

22,215

19,292

10,000

19,319

23,318

12,000

9,762

10,131

8,500

855

630

750

225

1,876

775

1,325

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This number is a pass through and directly tied to
revenues.
Adopted 2024

legislative changes, housing, data centers, land
division changes, keeping of animals, several
amendments are needed
In house, Complete revamp of the CIP

This number is a pass through and directly tied to
revenues.
This number is a pass through and directly tied to
revenues.
This number is a pass through and directly tied to
revenues.

$75 x 3

APA for Planning Director $548; MAP for all
PC/ZBA Members $775 APA dues increase 2024)

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES
Cell phone service

101-701.000-850.000

COMMUNICATION

101-701.000-860.000

TRAVEL

101-701.000-865.000

PRINTING

101-701.000-900.000

LEGAL NOTICES

101-701.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

101-701.000-960.000

EDUCATIONAL
MATERIAL

Totals for dept 400.000-PLANNING AND ZONING

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

600

1,080

940

613

1,100

1,800

150

687

3,231

2,000

3,500

475

123

5,000

200

5,000

2,000

2,400

352,992

366,511

439,008

411,221

353,614

DRAFT

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Mileage for inspections, zoning violations, travel
to meetings and conferences, etc.
Color copies of zoning ordinance pages due to
amendments, building plans and color maps,
enforcement signage
For zoning ordinance amendments, special use
permits, rezonings, other required notices
MAP annual conference, workshops/seminars,
training for PC/ZBA, new members
MAP/APA magazines, MAP informational
packets, etc.

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 445.000-DRAINS

101-445.000-807.000

per CCDC $26,500 on 9/18/2026 but not sure yet

DRAINS-AT-LARGE

Totals for dept 445.000-DRAINS

28,088

28,400

28,088

28,400

Dept 446.000-HIGHWAY

101-446.000-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

101-446.000-801.008

PROF SERVICES-CLINTON
COUNTY

101-446.000-845.000

TOWNSHIP
BEAUTIFICATION

101-446.000-860.000

TRAVEL

Totals for dept 446.000-HIGHWAY

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT
0

334,772

383,204

500,000

410,000

400,000

1,971

2,000

336,743

385,175

502,000

412,000

402,000

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Continuation of Road maint to improve township roads
to a paser rating of 5 or better. Clark Road project.
$8,000 for pilot solar radar (2) project reserve any 2026
unspent funds

2026 Request from LGGC to support bridge
planters and flowers (no request received for
2027 as of 7/21/26)

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 448.000-STREET LIGHTS

101-448.000-920.003

STREET LIGHTS-OTHER

4,443

2,794

4,500

3,000

101-448.000-920.004

WESTWINDS STREET
LIGHTS

2,676

1,671

2,246

720

101-448.000-920.005

WATERFRONT FARMS ST
LIGHTS

1,784

1,114

1,498

480

101-448.000-920.006

WATERTOWN ON THE
MEADOW ST LT

1,189

743

999

320

101-448.000-920.007

HIDDEN LAKES STREET
LIGHTS

2,973

1,856

2,496

800

101-448.000-920.008

KLEIN FARMS ESTATE
STRT LIGHT

595

371

500

160

101-448.000-920.009

ROSEWOOD HILLS
STREET LIGHTS

1,626

1,114

1,498

480

101-448.000-920.010

LAKESIDE PRESERVESTREET LIGH

18,990

11,757

15,805

5,100

101-448.000-920.011

NOTTINGHAM FIELDSSREET LIGHT

991

619

832

270

101-448.000-920.012

SUMMER LANE
STREETLIGHTS

198

124

167

Totals for dept 448.000-STREET LIGHTS

35,465

22,163

30,541

11,385

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

1,457

1,500

2,000

2,775

2,334

3,500

228

1,000

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 751.000-PARKS AND RECREATION

101-751.000-731.000

RECREATION SUPPLIES

101-751.000-732.000

SPECIAL EVENT
EXPENSES

101-751.000-776.000

SUPPLIES-MAINTENANCE
& REPAIR

101-751.000-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

101-751.000-801.018

FIVE YEAR RECREATION
PLAN

101-751.000-815.000

MEMBERSHIP & DUES

101-751.000-834.000

CONTRACT SERVICES

101-751.000-860.000

DRAFT
0

TRAVEL

101-751.000-900.001

PUBLICATIONS

101-751.000-920.000

UTILITIES

6,407

15,242

7,500

16,000

18,500

101-751.000-931.000

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
& PARTS

429

1,500

3,000

15,000

101-751.000-957.000

EDUCATION AND
TRAINING

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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Dine with Santa, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.

Utility cost increase

Tree trimming needed in Heritage Park

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DESCRIPTION

Totals for dept 751.000-PARKS AND RECREATION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

9,839

20,533

16,525

25,000

40,025

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 277.000-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

101-277.001-722.000

DISABILITY INSURANCE
PREMIUM

10,636

12,914

13,000

11,900

14,000

101-277.000-723.000

WORKERS
COMPENSATION INS

6,428

5,191

8,000

6,051

8,000

101-277.001-725.000

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

2,511

2,888

3,335

19,575

20,993

24,335

21,286

25,335

20,183

21,760

23,500

24,616

28,500

20,183

21,760

23,500

24,616

28,500

Totals for dept 861.000-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Dept 277.002-INSURANCE & BONDS

101-277.002-840.000

INSURANCE AND BONDS

Totals for dept 865.000-INSURANCE & BONDS

DRAFT

Dept 277.003-REFUNDS, FEES & CONTINGENCIES
101-277.003-964.000

TAX TRIBUNAL REFUNDS

101-277.003-965.000

DELINQUENT PREPAID
TAX REFUND

101-277.003-966.000

FILING FEES

101-277.003-967.000

CONTINGENCIES

Totals for dept 277.003-REFUNDS, FEES, AND
CONTINGENCIES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

adequate with establishment of reserve fund.

4,435

3,000

1,227

20,000

1,227

4,455

23,060

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 900.000-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

Upgrade BS@A to the cloud is $41,300 and the
annual fee is $30,000 from technology reserve

101-900.000-974.000

BS&A SOFTWARE
UPDATES

101-900.000-975.000

BUILDING AND
GROUNDS/CAP IMPR

101-900.000-977.000

CLERK CAPITAL
IMPR/VOTING MAC

101-900.000-980.000

GENERAL OFFICECAPITAL OUTLAY

101-900.000-980.001

CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT/COMPUTERS

101-900.000-984.000

OTHER TOWNSHIP
PROPERTY

101-900.000-985.000

71,490

30,000

15,000

3,245

50,000

8,899

11,629

20,000

10,000

PARKS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT

150,000

101-900.000-985.001

CAPITAL IMPRVMNT-PKS
LAND ACQ

101-900.000-987.000

HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES
CAPITAL IMP

8,899

14,874

100,000

296,490

Totals for dept 900.000-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

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State recmnds new voting equipt of $15K per precinct.
Four=$60K. Request reserve funding of $30K from 2026,
2027 budget with election reserves will complete funding
for new equipment

Office furniture, filing cabinets, Update audio
visual equipment for board room, new wall
construction reserve unspent 2026 funds
Continue replacement schedule

Possible park work

Funds from reserved fund in 2023 for new pickle
ball construction possible park acquisition

Funding from Reserves: 150,000

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2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

TRANSFER OUT-SEWER
FUND

Totals for dept 966.000-TRANSFER OUT-SEWER
FUND

GL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 966.000-TRANSFER OUT-SEWER FUND

101-966.000-995.000

Dept 967.000-TRANSFER OUT-WATER FUND
TRANSFER OUT-WATER
FUND

Totals for dept 967.000-TRANSFER OUT-WATER
FUND

101-967.000-995.001

DRAFT
0

Dept 968.000-TRANSFER OUT-TIRF
TRANSFER OUT-TWP
IMPRV RVL FN

48,670

Totals for dept 968.000-TRANSFER OUT-TIRF

48,670

2,268,152

2,436,142

3,132,341

#REF!

3,536,134

248,772

101-968.000-995.004

TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Fund 206 - FIRE FUND
EXPENDITURES
Dept 206.000-TRANSFER OUT-FIRE FUND

206-345.000-804.000

LOOKING GLASS
REGIONAL FIRE

206-966.000-995.000

TRANSFER OUT-FIRE
FUNDS

Estimated budget of 1,111,773 Watertown
portion is 65%

623,901

679,645

695,000

730,000

DRAFT
0

Revenues from mileage = $671,126 with $44,000
coming from general fund

Totals for dept 206.000-FIRE FUND

623,901

679,645

695,000

730,000

TOTAL FIRE EXPENDITURES

623,901

679,645

695,000

730,000

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Fund 401 - TWP IMPROVEMENT REVOLVING FUND
EXPENDITURES
Dept 441.000-PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

401-441.000-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

401-441.000-801.008

PROF SERVICES-CLINTON
COUNTY

401-441.000-801.016

PROF SERV-BOARD OF
WATER&LIGH

401-441.000-856.000

MISC BANK SERVICE
CHARGE

401-441.000-995.002

TRANSFER OUT-GENERAL
FUND

Totals for dept 441.000-PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

DRAFT
0

BALANCE:
INVESTMENTS

TOTAL TIRF EXPENDITURES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Fund 590 - SEWER
EXPENDITURES
Dept 527.000-SEWER OPERATION

590-527.000-727.005

SUPPLIES

911

300

590-527.000-728.000

POSTAGE

763

1,685

2,000

590-527.000-826.001

SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE-SUPPORT

3,841

590-527.000-801.000

PROF SERVICES-GENERAL
ATTORNEY

590-527.000-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

590-527.000-801.012

INDUSTRIAL
PRETREATMENT CHRGS

590-527.000-801.023

DRAFT
0

3,279

10,000

55,000

100,000

SWR CONTRCTNTOWNSHIP SHARE

590-527.000-856.000

MISC BANK SERVICE
CHARGE

590-527.000-900.000

LEGAL NOTICES

590-527.000-920.000

UTILITIES

590-527.000-922.000

LKSD PRESERVE SWR
HKUP REFUND

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

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BS&A Utility Billing Support and software
upgrade

Reserved funds of $20,000 for Master Plan
update. $55,000 total budget

*** Refund up to 187 Credits***
*** Escrow 188-210 Credits***
Credits used as of 9/18/17

195

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES
$125,000 Pump Station Rehab

590-527.000-958.000

OTHER EXPENSES

125,000

590-527.000-958.001

OTHER EXPENSESASSESSMENTS

590-527.000-959.002

PROPERTY TAXES -LINKS
AT ROYAL SCOT

590-527.000-984.001

PURCHASE-LINKS AT
ROYAL SCOT

590-527.000-990.000

DEPRECIATION EXPENSE

171,035

590-527.000-995.003

TRANSFER OUT-OTHER
FUNDS

172,720

185,579

60,279

237,300

Totals for dept 527.000-SEWER OPERATION

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

176,550

DRAFT

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19-150-008-300-055-00/grd river sewer ext 03
annual installment

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 536.000-SEWAGE PLANT

590-536.000-800.000

SEWAGE PLANT
ADMINISTRATION

590-536.000-964.001

GO DEBT TAX TRIBUNAL
REFUNDS

Totals for dept 536.000-SEWAGE PLANT

Monthly payment amount per 2027 Budget
$57,439 x 12 months

527,076

618,482

618,483

527,076

618,482

618,483

Dept 900.000-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

590-900.000-973.001

CDBG - TOWNSHIP
EXPENSES

590-900.000-973.002

CDBG - GRANT EXPENSES

590-900.000-973.003

CDBG - TRITON
EXPENSES

Totals for dept 900.000-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

TOTAL SEWER FUND EXPENDITURES

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

657,036

689,262

DRAFT

703,626

791,202

804,062

717,315

926,562

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Fund 591 - WATER
EXPENDITURES
Dept 536.001-WATER FUND EXPENSES

591-536.001-801.000

PROF SERVICES-GENERAL
ATTORNEY

591-536.001-801.006

PROF SERVICESENGINEER

591-536.001-801.016

PROF SERV-BOARD OF
WATER&LIGH

591-536.001-856.000

MISC BANK SERVICE
CHARGE

100

591-536.001-900.000

LEGAL NOTICES

591-536.001-958.001

OTHER EXPENSESASSESSMENTS

591-536.001-964.000

TAX TRIBUNAL REFUNDS

591-536.001-995.003

TRANSFER OUT-OTHER
FUNDS

591-536.001-995.006

5% WTR REVENUE
TRANSFER TO GF

Totals for dept 536.001-WATER FUND EXP

100

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

DRAFT

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Well testing -2023

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DESCRIPTION

2024
ACTUAL

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BOARD
APPROVED

2026
EXPECTED

2,027
DEPT
RCMDS

2,027
TWP MGR
RCMDS

2,027
BOARD
ADOPTED FOOTNOTES

Dept 537.000-FIRE HYDRANT EXPENSES

591-537.000-825.000

FIRE HYDRANT CHARGE

591-537.000-825.001

5% increase in fees from BWL * reserve excess
funds in contingency for future payments

120,441

125,265

125,500

FIRE HYDRANT
CONTINGENCY ACCT

Totals for dept 537.000-FIRE HYDRANT EXP

120,441

125,265

125,500

TOTAL WATER FUND EXPENDITURES

120,462

125,265

125,600

100

2027 DRAFT BUDGET

Backup funds in case Fire hydrant fees are more
than anticipated

DRAFT

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