Forks Township Board Of Supervisors Budget Work Session Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a budget work session to review and discuss department needs for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year. Key topics included a review of Parks and Recreation expenditures and revenue trends, capital equipment planning for the community center and parks, and the proposed construction of a pole barn. The board also addressed facilities budget concerns, focusing on the rising costs of utilities, aging building infrastructure such as HVAC systems and roofs, and the need for proactive replacement planning. Additionally, the police department budget was reviewed, covering requirements for firearms training, vehicle procurement and upfitting, upgrades to P25 radios, the purchase of new body-worn cameras, personnel expansion requests, and various capital equipment needs including drones and tactical gear.
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Forks Township Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session Meeting Minutes
The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session with representatives from the local fire company to discuss several procurement requests, including a new pumper fire truck, a chief's vehicle, a pickup truck, and a trailer for the cascade system. Discussions centered on the justification for new equipment purchases, the feasibility and disadvantages of refurbishing existing apparatus, and the necessity of developing a long-term capital plan and staffing strategy for the fire service. The meeting also addressed potential funding sources, including the use of fire taxes and fire company relief funds, while considering the regulatory standards for vehicle replacement and the organizational structure of the fire company.
Sep 28, 2026·Board meeting
Forks Township Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session Meeting Minutes
The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to review and discuss 2027 budget requests from various departments and agencies. Discussions included capital purchase requests for equipment such as a backhoe and a sewer camera truck, the need for additional funding for the annual road program, maintenance costs for township vehicles, and the replacement of trash and recycling cans. Additionally, the Board met with representatives from Suburban EMS to evaluate a request for an increased contribution and discussed potential funding strategies like an emergency services tax.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
Forks Township Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session
The Board held a budget work session to review 2027 financial requests from various departments. Discussions centered on balancing the General and General Capital funds, potential real estate or fire tax increases, staffing considerations for human resources, and the prioritization of grant applications. The Board also addressed the decline in cable franchise revenue, police overtime budgeting, and explored capital project requests. Additionally, the Board discussed the possibility of developing a revenue-generating venue on township property and noted pending costs related to health insurance, sewer authority billing, and salaries before adjourning into an executive session regarding personnel.
