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The Antis Township supervisors recently approved a tentative budget that calls for no tax increase, although they considered enacting an increase at an earlier budget work session, according to Manager Doug Brown.
Revenues and expenses are $2.17 million, so the budget is balanced, and there is thus no need to dip into savings, according to Brown.
The township is dealing with general inflation -- which means increased costs for fuel, oil, stone, stormwater pipe and pretty much everything, and if projections are accurate, it's likely that an increase will be needed next year, according to Brown.
The township has helped itself with grants that have offset costs for many projects over the last several years, including a $200,000 grant for replacement of the HVAC system in the municipal building, Brown said.
The township will continue to pursue grants in an effort to keep taxes down, he said.
The budget will be available for public inspection at the township building.
It's expected to be adopted at the Dec. 6 meeting.
In other business, supervisors also authorized an application for a $1 million Local Share Account grant to help pay for a $1.3 million engine-rescue truck for the Excelsior Fire Department No. 1 of Bellwood.
Supervisors also approved an amended subdivision and land development ordinance for protections if a company wanted to build a data center in the township.
Provisions include regulations on how the centers would acquire electricity, how they would use water for cooling and noise levels.
Mirror Staff Writer William Kibler is at 814-949-7038.