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Hampton Township controller reports higher delinquent taxes and salt costs; permits steady
Summary
The township controller told council that delinquent real estate taxes are $25,000 higher than the same time last year, deed transfer revenue is up $60,000 and salt spending looks likely to exceed budget as crews replenish supplies.
At the March 26 meeting, the Hampton Township controller reported several notable changes in township revenue and expenses compared with the prior year.
The controller (staff member) said delinquent real estate taxes are up by $25,000 from this time last year and deed-transfer receipts — including March postings — are up by about $60,000, a sign that some real estate sales continue. Earned Income Tax receipts were described as “up 22,000” compared with 2024. Building permits and sewer tap-in fees were lower compared with earlier in the year, reflecting a slowdown after a surge related to the Wynmont development.
On the expense side, the controller said police overtime was down approximately $17,000 compared with the same period last year, while fringe benefits have increased by about $23,000, driven largely by higher health insurance costs. Snow-and-ice overtime was $26,000 over the same period last year. The controller reported that salt inventories are at roughly 85 percent of the annual budgeted amount and the salt shed appears one-third to one-quarter full; to restore stock to last year’s levels the township will likely exceed the salt budget for the season.
Council members did not alter the financial reports at the meeting; the controller offered to answer questions and flagged the salt and benefit-cost items for future monitoring.
The controller provided these figures as summary highlights and indicated routine budget monitoring will continue. Detailed line items are in the controller’s written monthly report to council.
