Township presents $29.1 million five‑year capital plan; $7.18 million proposed for 2025

At a budget work session, township staff presented a five‑year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) totaling $29,121,074 and said the 2025 portion of the plan is $7,176,137, split between a $3,058,137 general fund share and $4,118,000 in sewer fund requests. "Our total for the 5 years of total items is $29,121,074," said Terry, finance department staff, during the presentation.

Terry said the CIP lists department requests for items over $5,000 and that costs are estimated. The plan covers projects in construction, renovations, repairs and equipment across administration, community development, finance, water quality (MS4), information technology, police, parks and recreation and public works. "The capital improvements plan for 2025, our total for 2025 is $7,176,137," Terry said.

Why it matters: staff emphasized that grant funding and restricted casino revenues are central to the township's financing strategy. Terry described significant grant leverage on several projects, noting the Springettsbury Park lighting and security upgrade carries a $1,000,000 state grant while the township's share would be $470,000. She said the township is tracking casino revenues and expects…