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Ferguson supervisors begin detailed review of proposed 2026 budget, flagging stormwater, fleet and training items
Summary
Township manager presented a proposed 2026 operating budget that trims FTEs (87→84), proposes a temporary suspension of the hydrant assessment, and a 1‑mill special fire protection levy estimated to raise about $616,000; supervisors flagged multiple line items — including stormwater pipelining, video assessment and fleet/training purchases — for follow‑up.
Ferguson Township managers and staff presented the proposed 2026 operating budget Oct. 7 and walked the Board through revenue estimates, departmental allocations and capital items. The presentation prompted numerous supervisor questions and a substantial list of flagged items staff will research before the next budget meeting.
Township Manager summarized the proposal as a disciplined package that reduces full‑time equivalents from 87 to 84 while keeping personnel costs to an increase of less than 1.5%. The manager also proposed temporarily suspending the hydrant assessment for 2026, drawing from a hydrant fund surplus, and discussed a proposed special fire‑protection mill levy of 1 mill estimated to generate approximately $616,000…
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