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Stafford council approves seven bond ordinances to fund capital projects totaling about $22.6 million
Summary
The council adopted seven bond ordinances on second reading to finance multiple capital projects — road and park work, equipment, building repairs and water/sewer upgrades — with total appropriations of approximately $22.55 million. All ordinances were adopted unanimously.
Stafford Township Council unanimously adopted a package of bond ordinances on April 28 to fund capital improvements and equipment purchases across the township. The ordinances, each enacted on second reading with no public comment, together appropriate about $22.55 million for a mix of road projects, park work, buildings and water/sewer utility upgrades.
Key ordinances and appropriations - Ordinance No. 2026-14: Various capital improvements and equipment — $3,500,000 appropriation. - Ordinance No. 2026-15: Various capital improvements and replacement vehicles/equipment — $5,973,500 appropriation. - Ordinance No. 2026-16: Road improvements to Beach Haven West Rehabilitation Area — $1,500,000 appropriation (NJ Infrastructure Bank project). - Ordinance No. 2026-17: Amendment expanding Beach Haven West Phase VIII to include sewer replacement and increasing appropriation to $4,500,000. - Ordinance No. 2026-18: Beach Haven West Engineering Phase IX — $500,000 appropriation. - Ordinance No. 2026-19: Mud City sanitary sewer upgrades (Phase I construction and engineering) — $4,405,000 appropriation. - Ordinance No. 2026-20: Various water/sewer utility improvements — $2,175,000 appropriation.
Council members voiced no public objections and each ordinance was adopted by roll call with an affirmative vote from all members present. The ordinances reference the Local Bond Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:2‑1 et seq.) and include authorizations to issue bonds and bond anticipation notes for the projects listed in their respective summaries.
Why it matters The bond ordinances fund multiple multi‑year infrastructure projects (including sewer rehabilitation in Beach Haven West and upgrades to Mud City pumping stations), fleet and facility replacements, and coastal/park improvements. Several projects are indicated as intended for New Jersey Infrastructure Bank financing or anticipated grant funding; the council also authorized associated capital budget amendments and bookkeeping required under the Local Bond Law.
