West Vincent Township
1999 FINAL BUDGET
Adopted December 28, 1998

GENERAL FUND - REVENUES 1999 BUDGET NOTES
     
CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $200,000.00 Carry-over from 1998
     
300.00 TAXES    
    301.10 REAL ESTATE TAX - CURRENT YEAR'S LEVY $122,000.00 Estimated assessed value ($282.3 mil.) x 0.49 mils minus delinquencies
    301.30 R.E. TAX - DELINQUENT/INTERIM/ACT 515 BRCH $20,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    310.10 REAL ESTATE TAX - TRANSFER TAX $220,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    310.21 EARNED INCOME TAX $390,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
SUBTOTAL $752,000.00  
     
321.80 CABLE TV FRANCHISE FEE $4,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
322.81 ROAD ENCROACHMENT PERMITS $500.00 Based on 1998 revenues
331.11 COURT FINES $5,500.00 Bsaed on 1998 revenues
341.00 INTEREST $15,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
354.04 RECYCLING GRANT $5,000.00 Based on grant application
354.07 PA. COUNCIL ON THE ARTS GRANT $600.00 Based on 1999 grant application
355.01 PUBLIC UTILITY REALTY TAX $7,300.00 Based on 1998 revenues
355.05 STATE PENSION AID $6,500.00 Based on 1998 revenues
355.08 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES $400.00 Based on 1998 revenues from two licenses
355.13 FIREMENS' RELIEF $23,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
357.07 COUNTY O.S./RECREATION GRANT $122,200.00 50% match for Township Park
358.02 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS/REFUNDS $4,000.00 Based on reimbursement from townships served by LCFC
SUBTOTAL $194,000.00  
     
361.00 GENERAL GOVERNMENT    
    361.31 SUBDIVISION PLAN FEES $25,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    361.32 SLDO & ZONING FEE REIMBURSEMENTS $70,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    361.34 CONDITIONAL USE AND ZHB HEARINGS $2,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    361.52 SALE OF CODE OF ORDINANCES $1,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues & completion of new ordinance
SUBTOTAL $98,000.00  
     
362.00 PUBLIC SAFETY    
    362.11 SALE OF COPIES OF POLICE REPORTS $100.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    362.41 BUILDING PERMITS $125,000.00 Based on continued activity from 1998
    362.45 OCCUPANCY PERMITS $5,000.00 Based on continued activity from 1998
    362.46 DRIVEWAY PERMITS $1,500.00 Based on continued activity from 1998
SUBTOTAL $131,600.00  
     
364.00 KIMBERTON SEWERS - REIMBURSEMENTS $500.00 Administrative fee of $2.00/mo./homeowner
380.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $5,000.00 Estimate of 1999 revenues
387.00 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SUBDIVIDERS $19,500.00 Based on sales @ Willow Spgs., Vincentshire, Douglass La., Callowhill, & Springlea
388.00 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT $1,000.00 Based on 1998 reimbursement of emc phone lines
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 $28,700.00  
     
TOTAL REVENUE - GENERAL FUND $1,404,300.00  
     
     
GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES    
400.00 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION    
    400.18 AUDITORS $1,600.00 Based on 1998 expenditures ($35/day or max. $700/yr. per member)
    400.21 OFFICE SUPPLIES $8,000.00 Based on 1998 exp. & $2500 Chesco T.P. Update
    400.25 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures (inc. equip. service contracts)
    400.32 TELEPHONE $2,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures & inc. due to internet access
    400.34 NEWSLETTER, PRINTING & ADVERTISING $6,000.00 Based on 1 newsletter & printing of new zoning ordinance
    400.351 INSURANCE - PROPERTY/AUTO $6,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures and addition of new truck & Twp. Property
    400.352 INSURANCE - LIABILITY $14,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    400.353 INSURANCE - WORKERS' COMPENSATION $15,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures and additional employees
    400.354 INSURANCE - BONDS $1,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    400.42 DUES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS $3,400.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    400.46 SEMINARS & CONVENTIONS $2,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    400.47 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES $4,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    SUBTOTAL $65,000.00  
    401.16 CAPITAL LEASE/PURCHASE - OFFICE $2,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    401.30 TOWNSHIP MANAGER - TRAVEL EXPENSES $1,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    402.31 PAYROLL CLERK $1,100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures and additional employees
    403.10 TAX COLLECTION - E.I.T. & REAL ESTATE $14,000.00 Based on 2.75% of EIT receipts & $1.50 per r.e. tax bill
    404.10 TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR $25,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    408.10 ENGINEER - TOWNSHIP SERVICES $60,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    408.11 ENGINEER - SUBDIVISION & ZONING REVIEW $115,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    SUBTOTAL $218,600.00  
TOWNSHIP BUILDING    
    409.10 PERSONAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES & UTILITIES $7,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures and increase with Evans property
    409.37 REPAIRS $1,000.00 Estimate for emergency repairs
    409.73 LOAN REPAYMENT $81,000.00 Loan repayment schedule
    SUBTOTAL $89,500.00  
410.00 PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE & FIRE    
    410.20 SUPPLIES & UNIFORMS $5,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    410.22 VEHICLE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $5,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    410.30 COUNTY RADIO/MOBILE PHONES $2,000.00 Based on balance of new radios ($900) & monthly phone charges
    410.31 W. VINCENT ANIMAL CONTROL/HUMANE SOC.   Based on continuation of contract with Yarnall
    410.71 POLICE CAR - CAPITAL PURCHASE $32,000.00 Purchase of new car and first year of 3-year purchase program
    411.30 FIRE HYDRANTS - SERVICE CHARGES $400.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    411.54 FIRE COMPANY CONTRIBUTION $73,000.00 Increase in annual contribution to $50,000 & firemens' relief @ $23,000
    SUBTOTAL $117,400.00  
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 1998 expenditures
    414.12 ZHB SALARIES & SERVICES $5,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures (partially reimbursible)
    414.13 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - SALARY $25,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures & rate increase
    414.33 CONDITIONAL USES - SERVICES AND CHARGES $2,000.00 Estimated 1999 expenditures for notices, stenographers, etc.
    414.34 REGIONAL PLANNING $1,000.00 1999 administrative costs
    414.35 ZONING LEGAL FUND $20,000.00 Reserve fund for potential challenges to zoning ordinance
    SUBTOTAL $93,000.00  
415.30 E.M.A. SERVICES AND CHARGES $2,500.00 Cost of EMC phone lines (reimbursible) and radios
421.50 COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION $1,300.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
430.00 HIGHWAYS AND ROADS    
    430.10 GARAGE UTILITIES $2,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    430.21 GENERAL ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING $4,000.00 Based on estimate for 1999
    430.251 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - TRUCK #1 $2,000.00 Based on estimate for 1999
    430.252 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - TRUCK #2 $5,000.00 Based on estimate for 1999
    430.253 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - BACKHOE $1,000.00 Based on estimate for 1999 (5-year extended warranty)
    430.254 ROAD EQUIP. OPERATING/REPAIRS - MOWER $1,500.00 Based on estimate for 1999
    430.26 TOOLS AND MINOR EQUIPMENT $15,000.00 Based on purchase of additional tools & pressure washer
    430.74 CAPITAL PURCHASE - TRUCK #3 $28,100.00 Payment for new truck ($28,067.20 - 5 yr. lease)
    SUBTOTAL $58,600.00  
432.OO SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL    
    432.20 MATERIALS $12,500.00 Based on avg. expenditures over last 5 years
    432.25 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT $3,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    432.30 CONTRACTOR SERVICES $35,000.00 Based on avg. expenditures over last 5 years and additional contractor
    SUBTOTAL $51,000.00  
438.00 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE    
    438.20 MATERIALS $65,000.00 Based on 1998 averages
    438.45 CONTRACTOR SERVICES $30,000.00 St. Andrews culvert ($15,000) and Regrading ($15,000)
    SUBTOTAL $95,000.00    
439.00 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION $30,950.00 Available for St. Andrews La. Realignment (see also State Fund)
451.50 CONTRIBUTIONS - CULTURE & RECREATION    
    CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY $2,250.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    CHESTER SPRINGS STUDIO $1,200.00 Based on match of 1998 grant
    NORCO RECYCLING CENTER $750.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    GVA $1,750.00 $1000 increase from 1998
    F&PCCT $50,750.00 Incl. annual contrib. ($750) & support for Fr. Creek open space ($50,000)
    SUBTOTAL $56,700.00  
454.00 TOWNSHIP PARK    
    454.26 MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT $10,000.00 Purchase of mower
    454.61 CONSTRUCTION $164,000.00 Completion of initial phases (revenue match 357.07)
    SUBTOTAL $174,000.00  
461.22 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL $5,000.00 Annual administration & share of regional HHHW program costs
461.24 TOWNSHIP LAND TRUST $10,000.00 Estimated administrative & operating expenses
492.35 TRANSFER TO STATE FUND $0.00  
     
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND $1,068,550.00  
     
     
EXPENDITURES - PAYROLL    
400.00 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION    
    400.10 SUPERVISORS - GROSS PAY $5,250.00 One member @ $1500/yr. & two members @ $1875/yr.
    400.15 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - HOSPITAL $25,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    400.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - SS $20,000.00 Based on increase in salaries from 1998
    400.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - UC GRP TRUST $3,000.00 Based on increase in salaries from 1998
    400.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - PENSION $9,200.00 Based on increase in salaries from 1998 (does not include overtime)
    401.12 TOWNSHIP MANAGER - GROSS SALARY $44,500.00 Based on 3.5% increase from 1998
    402.10 TREASURER - GROSS PAY $7,500.00 Based on increase from $5330
    405.12 SECRETARY - GROSS SALARY $31,000.00 Based on 41 hrs./week & 28% increase in pay rate from 1998
    405.13 ASST. SECRETARY - GROSS PAY $25,500.00 New position based on $12.00/hr. & average of 41 hrs./wk.
    405.14 CLERKS & OTHER SERVICES - GROSS SALARY $13,500.00 Based on 20 hours per week and 3.5% increase from 1998
     
410.00 PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE    
    410.13 SALARIES - GROSS $70,000.00 Based on increased hours & 3.5% increase in pay rate
    410.16 EMPR CONTR TO EMPE BENEFITS - PENSION $2,900.00 Based on estimate from pension fund
     
430.00 HIGHWAYS AND ROADS    
    430.11 GROSS SALARY - ROADMASTER $10,000.00  
    430.12 GROSS SALARY - ROAD FOREMAN $36,500.00 Based on average of 43 hrs./wk. and 3.5% increase in pay rate
    430.13 GROSS SALARY - LABORER $31,900.00 Based on average of 41 hrs./wk., $2.00/hr. increase and 3.5% cost of living increase
     
487.00 TOTAL EMPE & EMPR CONTR TO BENEFITS    
    487.15 HOSPITAL/LIFE - MMPMET    
    487.15 HOSPITAL - TRUSTEES    
    487.16 PENSION    
    487.16 UNEMPLOY. COMP. - GRP. TRUST    
488.00 TOTAL EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDINGS    
    488.16 SS & FEDERAL TAX    
    488.16 STATE TAX    
    488.16 LOCAL TAX    
    488.16 UNEMPLOY. COMP. - PA    
     
PAYROLL TAXES IN ESCROW    
     
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - PAYROLL $335,750.00  
TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND & PAYROLL $1,404,300.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO/YR) - GENERAL FUND & PAYROLL $0.00  
     
     
     
STATE FUND - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $3,000.00 Carry-over from 1998
    35.355.05 STATE LIQUID FUEL TAX $92,600.00 Based on projected 1999 disbursement
    35.341.00 INTEREST $2,500.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    35.392.01 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND    
TOTAL $98,100.00  
     
STATE FUND - EXPENDITURES    
    35.433.00 TRAFFIC SIGNS $4,500.00 Based on estimated 1999 expenditures
    35.433.05 TRAFFIC LIGHT $3,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    35.438.00 MAINTENANCE $36,000.00 Oil & Chip of 1996 road projects (Beaver Hill,Horse ShoeTrail,Sheeder Mill & Cooks Glen)
    35.439.00 CONSTRUCTION $20,600.00 Realignment of St. Andrews Lane
    35.430.74 EQUIPMENT $33,500.00 Payments for mower ($15,000) & backhoe ($18,500)
    35.492.01 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND    
TOTAL $98,100.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - STATE FUND $0.00  
     
     
     
     
KIMBERTON SEWER - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $3,000.00 Carry-over from 1998
    08.341.00 INTEREST $250.00 Based on projected interest from funds in sewer account
    08.364.10 LOAN REIMBURSEMENTS $16,000.00 Monthly payments from project participants
    08.392.08 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00  
TOTAL $19,250.00  
     
KIMBERTON SEWER - EXPENDITURES    
    08.404.00 LEGAL FEES $500.00 Estimate of fees for dedication & Misko lien
    08.408.00 ENGINEER $500.00 Estimate for dedication
    08.471.00 LOAN PRINCIPAL $6,600.00 Estimated amount due in September 1999
    08.472.00 LOAN INTEREST $7,000.00 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 $4,150.00 Reserve to cover unexpected interest increases & delinquencies
    08.492.01 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND - ADMIN FEES $500.00 Reimbursements for administrative costs, etc.
TOTAL $19,250.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - KIMBERTON SEWER $0.00  
     
     
ROAD REPAIR LOAN - REVENUES    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF THE MO./YR.) $3,600.00 Carry-over from 1998
    15.301.10 R.E. TAX - CURRENT YEAR $147,500.00 Estimated assessed value ($281.4 mil.) x 0.56 mils minus delinquencies
    15.301.30 R.E. TAX - DELINQUENT AND INTERIM $10,000.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    15.341.00 INTEREST $1,200.00 Based on 1998 revenues
    15.392.01 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND    
TOTAL REVENUES $162,300.00  
     
ROAD REPAIR LOAN - EXPENDITURES    
    15.471.20 LOAN PRINCIPAL $80,000.00 Loan principal $80,000/year for 5 years
    15.471.21 PREPAYMENT $72,300.00 Surplus revenues reserved for prepayment of loan
    15.472.20 LOAN INTEREST $10,000.00 Estimate for third year
    15.492.01 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND    
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $162,300.00  
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.) $6,000.00 Carry-over from 1998
    06.341.00 INTEREST $100.00 Estimate for 1999
    06.378.10 METERED SALES $20,050.00 Based on average consumption of 250 gpd
    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 $31,850.00  
     
     
     
     
     
ST. STEPHENS GREENE WATER FUND - EXPENDITURES    
    06.404.00 LEGAL SERVICES $100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.408.00 ENGINEERING SERVICES $100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.22 OPERATING SUPPLIES $100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.23 CHEMICALS $500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.24 PROPANE $650.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.25 PARTS $100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.31 BILLING SERVICE $700.00 Estimate from contractor proposal
    06.448.32 TELEPHONE $350.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.36 ELECTRIC $4,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.37 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES $350.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.371 LAWN CARE/SNOW REMOVAL $900.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.45 OPERATOR SERVICES $6,680.00 Proposal from Twp. contractor
    06.448.47 LABORATORY SERVICES $4,400.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.48 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.351 BOILER & MACHINERY INSURANCE $250.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    06.448.352 PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE $250.00 Property ins. @ $231, liabiltiy @ $25
    06.448.84 CAPITAL RESERVE $11,220.00 Base Rate X 33 Units (two years @ $5610)
    06.492.01 TRANS. TO GEN. FUND - ADMIN & OFFICE SUP $1,100.00 Reimbursement to general fund for staff time & supplies
TOTAL $31,850.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - SSG WATER $0.00  
     
     
ST. STEPHENS GREENE SEWER FUND - REVENUES    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF MO./YR.) $25,000.00 Carry-over from 1998
    08.431.00 INTEREST $250.00 Estimate for 1999
    08.364.12 SEWER CHARGES $23,200.00 Rate reduction due to carry-over from 1998 - costs @ build-out x 27 units
    08.364.13 BASE (CAPITAL RESERVE) RATE $11,760.00 Expected capital reserve receipts from all lots
    08.380.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $150.00 Est. from late payments
    08.392.08 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $0.00 Available to cover any operating shortfalls
TOTAL REVENUES - SSG SEWER $60,360.00  
     
ST. STEPHENS GREENE SEWER FUND - EXPENDITURES    
    08.404.00 LEGAL SERVICES $500.00 Estimate from Castle Valley Consultants
    08.408.00 ENGINEERING SERVICES $500.00 Estimate from Castle Valley Consultants
    08.429.22 OPERATING SUPPLIES $200.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.23 CHEMICALS $400.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.24 GASOLINE - EMERG. GEN. $100.00 Estimate from Castle Valley Consultants
    08.429.25 PARTS $500.00 Estimate from Castle Valley Consultants
    08.429.31 BILLING SERVICE $700.00 Estimate from contractor proposal
    08.429.32 TELEPHONE $400.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.36 ELECTRIC $6,500.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.371 SLUDGE DISPOSAL FEES $1,200.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.372 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES $500.00 Estimate from Castle Valley Consultants
    08.429.373 LAWN CARE $1,300.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.45 OPERATOR SERVICES $10,080.00 Proposal from Township contractor
    08.429.47 LABORATORY SERVICES $5,000.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.48 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $100.00 Based on 1998 expenditures
    08.429.351 BOILER & MACHINERY INSURANCE $250.00 Quote from Township insurance carrier
    08.429.352 PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE $425.00 Quote from Township insurance carrier
    08.429.84 CAPITAL RESERVE $30,105.00 Base Rate X 33 Units (2 yrs @ $11,760) + addit. reserve ($6585)
    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 $60,360.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - SSG SEWER $0.00  
     
     
     
TOWNSHIP BUILDING LOAN - REVENUE    
    CASH IN BANK (1ST OF THE MO./YR.) $681,750.00 Loan minus Gen. Fund reimburse & loan costs
    16.341.00 INTEREST $16,500.00 Estimate from Bond Counsel
    16.392.01 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND    
TOTAL REVENUES $698,250.00  
     
TOWNSHIP BUILDING LOAN - EXPENDITURES    
    16.409.60 RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION $592,750.00 Initial estimate from architect
    16.409.67 CONTINGENCY $105,500.00 If needed for cost over-runs
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $698,250.00  
CASH IN BANK (END OF MO./YR.) - TWP. BUILDING LOAN $0.00  


Last Revised: January 12, 1999