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Madison council introduces 2025 budget, establishes appropriations cap bank amid rising utility and capital costs
Summary
The Madison Borough Council introduced its 2025 budget and voted to create an appropriations "cap bank," approving related ordinances and the budget introduction resolution after a detailed finance presentation that flagged rising electric costs, a one-time transfer to capital, and a potential purchase of the Drew Forest.
The Borough of Madison Council voted to introduce the 2025 municipal budget and approved an ordinance to establish an appropriations cap bank, moves the council says are intended to preserve flexibility for sudden cost increases while addressing rising utility and capital expenses.
Council President Rachel Ehrlich and Chief Financial Officer Jim Burnett led the council through a 19‑slide presentation that the borough made available on RoseNet. Burnett told the council the general budget increased by about $1 million (excluding one large general capital adjustment) and highlighted a sharp $3.8 million rise in electric utility energy costs. The presentation recommended establishing a cap bank to allow future councils limited additional appropriations (up to 3.5%) when necessary.
The council’s introduction of Ordinance 7-2025 would permit the borough to exceed municipal appropriation limits and place the difference in a cap bank for up to two years. Council members voted in favor by roll call after the presentation;…
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