Board questions 2026 fire contract calculation; discusses levy options to limit increases
Board members reviewed spreadsheets showing Spring Grove's assessed value and a proposed fire-contract multiplier (0.0083) that produced a net town increase of about $16,000. Members discussed how multipliers are calculated, last year's 33% adjustment, Wayne Township's tax levy adjustments, and options including negotiating the multiplier or creating a small local fire/EMS levy.
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Board members spent the largest portion of the meeting reviewing the proposed 2026 fire protection contract and the formula used to allocate costs across participating jurisdictions.
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