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Consultant: Dickinson Township has capacity for planned capital work; recommends formal capital plan and fund-balance policy
Summary
Keystone Municipal Solutions presented a five‑year financial forecast and recommended a capital improvements plan and a fund-balance policy (minimum 15%). Board members said the township's roughly $2 million surplus gives flexibility for near‑term road and park projects as they prepare the 2025 budget.
Dan Connelly of Keystone Municipal Solutions presented a Financial Conditions Assessment and multi‑year forecast to the Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21, outlining revenue and expense trends and strategy considerations for the 2025 budget and beyond.
Connelly emphasized the value of a formal capital improvements plan and recommended a fund‑balance policy setting a minimum reserve (he cited 15% as a floor). Interim Manager Lucas Martsolf said the township should pursue planning, grant opportunities and partnerships and explicitly mentioned forming a capital improvements committee to align projects and funding.
Vice Chair Robert Line noted the township’s ongoing support for surrounding volunteer fire companies and said those contributions may need to continue or increase as priorities are set. Board members observed the township has used a roughly $2 million surplus to complete road work while prices were favorable, which the board said has provided flexibility for other projects.
Chairman Rob Kole said the assessment helps the board prioritize park and recreation needs, the future of Barnitz Mill, and continued road projects as they prepare the 2025 budget. The report will inform staff and board work on the budget and potential formation of a capital improvements committee.
