West Vincent Township
2000 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Adopted November 22, 1999

GENERAL FUND - REVENUES 2000 BUDGET NOTES
     
CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $100,000.00 Carry-over from 1999
     
300.00 TAXES    
    301.10 REAL ESTATE TAX - CURRENT YEAR'S LEVY $125,000.00 Estimated assessed value ($294.126 mil.) x 0.49 mils minus delinquencies
    301.30 R.E. TAX - DELINQUENT/INTERIM/ACT 515 BRCH $25,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    310.10 REAL ESTATE TAX - TRANSFER TAX $200,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    310.21 EARNED INCOME TAX $450,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
SUBTOTAL $800,000.00  
     
321.80 CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEE $5,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
322.81 ROAD ENCROACHMENT PERMITS $700.00 Based on 1999 revenues
331.11 COURT FINES $8,000.00 Bsaed on 1999 revenues
341.00 INTEREST $7,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
354.04 RECYCLING GRANT $1,500.00 Based on grant application
354.07 PA. COUNCIL ON THE ARTS GRANT $1,000.00 Based on 2000 grant application
355.01 PUBLIC UTILITY REALTY TAX $6,300.00 Based on 1999 revenues
355.05 STATE PENSION AID $6,500.00 Based on 1999 revenues
355.08 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES $600.00 Based on revenue from three licenses
355.13 FIREMENS' RELIEF $25,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
357.07 COUNTY O.S./RECREATION GRANT $25,000.00 50% match for Township Park (see item 454.61)
358.02 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS/REFUNDS $3,800.00 Based on reimbursement from townships served by LCFC
SUBTOTAL $90,400.00  
     
361.00 GENERAL GOVERNMENT    
    361.31 SUBDIVISION PLAN FEES $40,000.00 Based on expected receipt of Hankin, Toll Bros., Laymens & Ordway Plans
    361.32 SLDO & ZONING FEE REIMBURSEMENTS $55,000.00 Based on expected receipt of Hankin, Toll Bros., Laymens & Ordway Plans
    361.34 CONDITIONAL USE AND ZHB HEARINGS $5,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    361.52 SALE OF CODE OF ORDINANCES $2,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
SUBTOTAL $102,000.00  
     
362.00 PUBLIC SAFETY    
    362.11 SALE OF COPIES OF POLICE REPORTS $600.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    362.14 REIMBURSEMENTS FOR D.A.R.E. PROGRAM $2,200.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    362.41 BUILDING PERMITS $90,000.00 Based on reduced activity from 1999
    362.45 OCCUPANCY PERMITS $900.00 Based on reduced activity from 1999
    362.46 DRIVEWAY PERMITS $1,000.00 Based on reduced activity from 1999
SUBTOTAL $94,700.00  
     
     
364.00 KIMBERTON SEWERS - REIMBURSEMENTS $500.00 Administrative fee of $2.00/mo./homeowner
380.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $5,000.00 Estimate of 2000 revenues
387.00 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SUBDIVIDERS $19,500.00 Based on sales at Springlea, Vincentshire, Willow Spgs. & Woods @ Callowhill
388.00 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $61,000.00 Reimbursement of 1998-99 EOC phone lines & relocation costs ($5000) & Floyd damage ($56,000)
392.06 SSG WATER REIMBURSEMENTS $1,100.00 Reimbursement for staff time & supplies
392.08 SSG SEWER REIMBURSEMENTS $1,600.00 Reimbursement for staff time, snow removal & office supplies
SUBTOTAL $88,700.00  
     
TOTAL REVENUE - GENERAL FUND $1,275,800.00  
     
     
GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES    
400.00 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION    
    400.18 AUDITORS $1,800.00 Based on 1999 expenditures ($35/day or max. $700/yr. per member)
    400.21 OFFICE SUPPLIES $10,000.00 Based on 1999 exp. & $2500 Chesco T.P. Update
    400.25 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $2,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures (inc. equip. service contracts)
    400.32 TELEPHONE $2,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.34 NEWSLETTER, PRINTING & ADVERTISING $3,000.00 Web page & 1 newsletter
    400.351 INSURANCE - PROPERTY/AUTO $5,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.352 INSURANCE - LIABILITY $13,400.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.353 INSURANCE - WORKERS' COMPENSATION $12,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures and additional employees
    400.354 INSURANCE - BONDS $1,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.42 DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS $3,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.46 SEMINARS & CONVENTIONS $2,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.47 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES $4,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
SUBTOTAL $61,700.00  
    401.16 CAPITAL LEASE/PURCHASE - OFFICE $5,100.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    401.30 TOWNSHIP MANAGER - TRAVEL EXPENSES $2,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    402.31 PAYROLL CLERK $1,200.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    403.10 TAX COLLECTION - E.I.T. & REAL ESTATE $18,000.00 Based on 2.75% of EIT receipts & $1.50 per r.e. tax bill
    404.10 TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR $18,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    408.10 ENGINEER - TOWNSHIP SERVICES $30,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures & transfer of some services inhouse
    408.11 ENGINEER - SUBDIVISION & ZONING REVIEW $100,000.00 Based on review of Hankin & Toll Bros. plans & transfer of some services inhouse
SUBTOTAL $174,800.00  
TOWNSHIP BUILDING    
    409.10 PERSONAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES & UTILITIES $10,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures and increase with Evans property
    409.37 REPAIRS $1,000.00 Estimate for emergency repairs
    409.38 REPAIRS - EVANS PROPERTY $5,000.00 Estimate for continued demolition
    409.73 LOAN REPAYMENT $82,600.00 Loan repayment schedule ($23,800 due 5/15 & $58,800 due 11/15)
SUBTOTAL $98,600.00  
410.00 PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE & FIRE    
    410.20 SUPPLIES & UNIFORMS $8,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures, new equipment & computer program
    410.22 VEHICLE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $10,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    410.30 COUNTY RADIO/MOBILE PHONES $600.00 Based on monthly phone charges
    410.31 W. VINCENT ANIMAL CONTROL/HUMANE SOC. $0.00 Based on continuation of contract with Yarnall
    410.71 POLICE CAR - CAPITAL PURCHASE $22,000.00 Second year of 3-year purchase program
    411.30 FIRE HYDRANTS - SERVICE CHARGES $450.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    411.54 FIRE COMPANY CONTRIBUTION $80,000.00 Annual contribution of $55,000 & firemens' relief @ $25,000
SUBTOTAL $121,050.00  
414.00 PLANNING AND ZONING    
    414.10 PLANNING COMMISSION $5,000.00 Incl. operating expenses
    414.11 BUILDING INSPECTOR - SALARY $35,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    414.12 ZHB SALARIES & SERVICES $10,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures (partially reimbursible)
    414.13 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - SALARY $43,000.00 Based on conversion to fulltime position
    414.33 CONDITIONAL USES - SERVICES AND CHARGES $1,500.00 Estimated 2000 expenditures for notices, stenographers, etc.
    414.34 REGIONAL PLANNING $1,000.00 2000 administrative costs
    414.35 ZONING LEGAL FUND $10,000.00 Reserve fund for potential challenges to zoning ordinance
SUBTOTAL $105,500.00  
415.30 E.O.C. SERVICES AND CHARGES $500.00 Cost of EOC phone lines (reimbursible)
430.00 HIGHWAYS AND ROADS    
    430.10 GARAGE UTILITIES $1,700.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    430.21 GENERAL ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING $5,700.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    430.251 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - TRUCK #1 $2,000.00 Based on estimate for 2000
    430.252 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - TRUCK #2 $1,000.00 Based on estimate for 2000 - most repairs under warranty
    430.253 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - BACKHOE $1,000.00 Based on estimate for 2000 (5-year extended warranty)
    430.254 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - MOWER $1,000.00 Based on estimate for 2000
    430.26 TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT $7,000.00 Based on purchase of additional tools, generator & chipper
    430.74 LEASE PAYMENTS - TRUCK #2 & NEW TRUCK $28,000.00 Payment for truck #2 ($28,067.20 - year 2 of 5 yr. lease)
SUBTOTAL $47,400.00  
432.00 SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL    
    432.20 MATERIALS $11,000.00 Based on avg. expenditures over last 5 years
    432.25 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT $3,000.00 Estimate for 2000
    432.30 CONTRACTOR SERVICES $31,000.00 Based on avg. expenditures over last 5 years
SUBTOTAL $45,000.00  
438.00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE    
    438.20 MATERIALS $38,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    438.45 CONTRACTOR SERVICES $50,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
SUBTOTAL $88,000.00    
439.00 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION $11,075.00 St. Andrews La. Culvert
     
451.50 CONTRIBUTIONS - CULTURE & RECREATION    
    CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY $2,250.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    CHESTER SPRINGS STUDIO $2,000.00 Based on match of 2000 grant
    NORCO RECYCLING CENTER $750.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    GVA $4,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures & $3,000 for building demolition
    F&PCCT $75,750.00 Annual contrib. ($750) & 3rd year of Fr. Creek open space ($75,000)
SUBTOTAL $84,750.00  
454.00 TOWNSHIP PARK    
    454.26 MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT $1,000.00 Repair estimate for mower
    454.61 CONSTRUCTION $50,000.00 Landscaping ($25,000) & walking path paving ($25,000) - revenue match 357.07
SUBTOTAL $51,000.00  
461.22 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL $5,000.00 Annual administration and share of regional HHHW program costs
461.24 TOWNSHIP LAND TRUST $10,000.00 Estimated administrative & operating expenses
492.35 TRANSFER TO STATE FUND    
     
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND $904,375.00  
     
     
EXPENDITURES - PAYROLL    
400.00 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION    
    400.10 SUPERVISORS - GROSS PAY $5,625.00 Three members @ $1875
    400.15 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - HOSPITAL $37,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    400.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - SS $19,000.00 Based on increase in salaries from 1999
    400.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - UC GRP TRUST $3,300.00 Based on increase in salaries from 1999
    400.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - PENSION $9,300.00 Based on increase in salaries from 1999 (does not include overtime)
    401.12 TOWNSHIP MANAGER - GROSS SALARY $50,000.00 Based on increase from 1999
    402.10 TREASURER - GROSS PAY $7,800.00 Based on 3.5% increase from 1999
    405.12 SECRETARY - GROSS SALARY $31,850.00 Based on 41 hrs./week & 3.5% increase in pay rate from 1999
    405.13 ASST. SECRETARY - GROSS PAY $26,400.00 Based on 3.5% increase from 1999
    405.14 CLEANING SERVICE - GROSS SALARY $1,600.00 Based on 3.5% increase from 1999
     
410.00 PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE    
    410.13 SALARIES - GROSS $72,500.00 Based on 2 full-time officers & 3.5% increase in pay rate
    410.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - PENSION $9,300.00 Based on estimate from pension fund
     
430.00 HIGHWAYS AND ROADS    
    430.11 GROSS SALARY - ROADMASTER $9,300.00 Based on 3.5% increase from 1999
    430.12 GROSS SALARY - ROAD FOREMAN $39,250.00 Based on average of 45 hrs./wk. and increase to $35,000 base salary
    430.13 GROSS SALARY - LABORER $34,500.00 Based on average of 43 hrs./wk. and 3.5% increase
    430.14 GROSS SALARY - PARTTIME LABORER $14,700.00 Based on 24 hrs./week & 7% increase
     
487.00 TOTAL EMPE & EMPR CONTR TO BENEFITS    
    487.15 HOSPITAL/LIFE - KEYSTONE $37,000.00  
    487.16 PENSION $31,600.00  
    487.16 UNEMPLOY. COMP. - GRP. TRUST $3,300.00  
488.00 TOTAL EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDINGS    
    488.16 SS & FEDERAL TAX $81,150.00  
    488.16 STATE TAX $8,500.00  
    488.16 LOCAL TAX $3,250.00  
     
PAYROLL TAXES IN ESCROW    
     
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - PAYROLL $371,425.00  
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND & PAYROLL $1,275,800.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO/YR) - GEN. FUND/PAYROLL $0.00  
     
     
STATE FUND - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $25,000.00 Carry-over from 1999
    35.355.05 STATE LIQUID FUEL TAX $90,000.00 Based on projected 2000 disbursement
    35.341.00 INTEREST $1,500.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    35.392.01 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00  
TOTAL $116,500.00  
     
STATE FUND - EXPENDITURES    
    35.433.00 TRAFFIC SIGNS $3,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    35.433.05 TRAFFIC LIGHT $3,500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    35.438.00 MAINTENANCE $56,500.00 Oil & Chip of 1996 road projects (Beaver Hill,Horse ShoeTrail,Sheeder Mill & Cooks Glen) & Adelphia La.
    35.439.00 CONSTRUCTION $20,000.00 Realignment of St. Andrews Lane
    35.430.74 EQUIPMENT $33,000.00 Payments for mower ($15,000) & backhoe ($18,000)
    35.492.01 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $0.00  
TOTAL $116,500.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - STATE FUND $0.00  
     
     
KIMBERTON SEWER - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $5,000.00 Carry-over from 1999
    08.341.00 INTEREST $200.00 Based on projected interest from funds in sewer account
    08.364.10 LOAN REIMBURSEMENTS $20,000.00 Monthly payments from project participants
    08.392.08 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00  
TOTAL $25,200.00  
     
KIMBERTON SEWER - EXPENDITURES    
    08.404.00 LEGAL FEES $100.00 Estimate of fees for dedication and delinquencies
    08.471.00 LOAN PRINCIPAL $13,000.00 Estimated amount due in September 2000
    08.472.00 LOAN INTEREST $5,000.00 Estimate of total interest due on a monthly basis
    08.473.00 PREPAYMENT $0.00 No additional prepayments expected
    08.474.00 RESERVE FUND - DEBT SERVICE $6,668.00 Reserve to cover unexpected interest increases & delinquencies
    08.492.01 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - ADMIN FEES $432.00 Reimbursements for administrative costs, etc.
TOTAL $25,200.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - KIMBERTON SEWER $0.00  
     
     
ROAD REPAIR LOAN - REVENUES    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF THE MO./YR.) $2,000.00 Carry-over from 1999
    15.301.10 R.E. TAX - CURRENT YEAR $10,000.00 Estimated assessed value ($294.12565 mil.) x 0.037 mils minus delinquencies
    15.301.30 R.E. TAX - DELINQUENT AND INTERIM $1,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    15.341.00 INTEREST $500.00 Based on 1999 revenues
    15.392.01 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00  
TOTAL REVENUES $13,500.00  
     
ROAD REPAIR LOAN - EXPENDITURES    
    15.471.20 LOAN PRINCIPAL $12,500.00 Balance of loan
    15.471.21 PREPAYMENT $0.00  
    15.472.20 LOAN INTEREST $1,000.00  
    15.492.01 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $0.00  
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $13,500.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - ROAD REPAIR LOAN $0.00  
     
     
ST.STEPHENS GREENE WATER FUND - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.)   $ 15,000.00 Carry-over from 1999
    06.341.00 INTEREST $150.00 Estimate for 2000
    06.378.10 METERED SALES $20,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues & completetion of all lots
    06.378.20 FLAT (BASE) RATE SALES $5,600.00 Expected capital reserve receipts from all lots
    06.380.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $100.00 Est. from late payments
    06.392.08 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00 Available to cover any operating shortfalls
TOTAL   $ 40,850.00  
     
ST. STEPHENS GREENE WATER FUND - EXPENDITURES    
    06.404.00 LEGAL SERVICES $100.00 Available for delinquent accounts/liens
    06.408.00 ENGINEERING SERVICES $100.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.22 OPERATING SUPPLIES $100.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.23 CHEMICALS $2,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.24 PROPANE $360.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.25 PARTS $100.00 Available for needed parts
    06.448.31 BILLING SERVICE $250.00 Estimate from contractor proposal
    06.448.32 TELEPHONE $300.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.36 ELECTRIC $3,000.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.37 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES $350.00 Available for needed services
    06.448.371 LAWN CARE/SNOW REMOVAL $700.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.45 OPERATOR SERVICES $7,730.00 Proposal from Twp. contractor
    06.448.47 LABORATORY SERVICES $0.00 Included in operator services
    06.448.48 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $100.00 Available for electrical repairs
    06.448.351 BOILER & MACHINERY INSURANCE $170.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    06.448.352 PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE $250.00 Property ins. @ $231, liabiltiy @ $25
    06.448.84 CAPITAL RESERVE $16,830.00 Base rate x 33 units for 3 yrs @ $5610/yr
    06.492.01 TRANS. TO GEN. FUND - ADMIN & OFFICE SUP $1,100.00 Reimbursement to general fund for staff time & supplies
TOTAL $33,540.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - SSG WATER $ 7,310.00  
     
ST. STEPHENS GREENE SEWER FUND - REVENUES    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.)   $ 35,000.00 Carry-over from 1999
    08.431.00 INTEREST $450.00 Estimate for 2000
    08.364.12 SEWER CHARGES $25,000.00 Based on 1999 revenues & completion of all units
    08.364.13 BASE (CAPITAL RESERVE) RATE $11,760.00 Expected capital reserve receipts from all lots
    08.380.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $200.00 Est. from late payments
    08.392.08 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00 Available to cover any operating shortfalls
TOTAL REVENUES - SSG SEWER $ 72,410.00  
     
ST. STEPHENS GREENE SEWER FUND - EXPENDITURES    
    08.404.00 LEGAL SERVICES $100.00 Available for delinquent accounts/liens
    08.408.00 ENGINEERING SERVICES $200.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.22 OPERATING SUPPLIES $100.00 Available for needed supplies
    08.429.23 CHEMICALS $250.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.24 GASOLINE - EMERG. GEN. $100.00 Available for emerg. Generator
    08.429.25 PARTS $500.00 Available for needed parts
    08.429.31 BILLING SERVICE $250.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.32 TELEPHONE $350.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.36 ELECTRIC $4,300.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.371 SLUDGE DISPOSAL FEES $1,800.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.372 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES $2,200.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.373 LAWN CARE $500.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.45 OPERATOR SERVICES $16,510.00 Proposal from Township contractor
    08.429.47 LABORATORY SERVICES $0.00 Included in operator services
    08.429.48 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $100.00 Available for needed repairs
    08.429.351 BOILER & MACHINERY INSURANCE $230.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.352 PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE $280.00 Based on 1999 expenditures
    08.429.84 CAPITAL RESERVE $35,280.00 Base rate x 33 units ($11,760 for 3 yrs)
    08.492.01 TRANS. TO G.F. - ADMIN/SNOW/OFFICE SUP $1,600.00 Reimbursement for staff time, snow removal & office supplies
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - SSG SEWER FUND $64,650.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - SSG SEWER $ 7,760.00  
     
     
TOWNSHIP BUILDING LOAN - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF THE MO./YR.)   $ 750,000.00 Loan minus Gen. Fund reimburse & loan costs
    16.341.00 INTEREST   $ 20,000.00 Estimate from Bond Counsel
    16.392.01 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND    
TOTAL REVENUES $ 770,000.00  
     
TOWNSHIP BUILDING LOAN - EXPENDITURES    
    16.409.60 RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION   $ 750,000.00 Initial estimate from architect
    16.409.67 CONTINGENCY   $ 20,000.00 If needed for cost over-runs
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 770,000.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - TWP. BUILDING LOAN $ -  


Last Revised: December 7, 1999