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This document presents the proposed municipal budget for the Township of Little Egg Harbor, Ocean County, New Jersey, for the fiscal year 2017. The budget outlines anticipated revenues and appropriations for various municipal functions, including general government, public safety, community services, and debt service. Key components include summaries of the Current Fund section, calculation of the 1977 "CAP", 2010 Levy CAP Workbook, appropriations spread across multiple line items, and the proposed tax levy.

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--- Document: 2017 Introduced Budget Document ---
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
2017 MUNICIPAL DATA SHEET
(Must accompany 2017 Budget)
MUNICIPALITY: Township of Little Egg Harbor COUNTY: Ocean
Raymond Gormley
Mayor's Name 12/31/17
Term Expires
Municipal Officials Governing Body Members
Diana McCracken
Municipal Clerk 01/01/07
Date of Orig. Appt.
Name Term Expires
David Schlick 12/31/18
Barbara Jo Crea, Deputy Mayor 12/31/19
Dayna Wilson
Municipal Tax Collector C-1290
Cert No.
John Kehm, Jr. 12/31/17
Garrett K. Loesch
Chief Financial Officer T-8078
Cert No.
Lisa Stevens 12/31/18
Kevin P. Frenia
Registered Municipal Accountant N-869
Cert No.
Jean L. Cipriani, Esquire
Municipal Attorney CR-435
Lic No.
Official Mailing Address of Municipality
665 Radio Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
Finance Office:
Fax #: 609-294-3040
Sheet A
Please attach this to your 2017 Budget and Mail to:
Director, Division of Local Government Services
Department of Community Affairs
P.O. Box 803
Trenton NJ 08625
Division Use Only
Municode:
Public Hearing Date:
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
2017
day of
Municipal Budget of the Township of Little Egg Harbor for the Fiscal Year 2017.
County of Ocean
It is hereby certified that the Budget and Capital budget annexed hereto and hereby made a part
hereof is a true copy of the Budget and Capital Budget approved by resolution of the Governing Body on the
23rd day of March , 2017
and that public advertisement will be made in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:4-6 and
N.J.A.C. 5:30-4.4(d).
Diana McCracken
Clerk
665 Radio Road
Address
Little Egg Harbor, N.J. 08087
Address
Certified by me, this 23rd day of March , 2017 609-296-7241
Phone Number
It is hereby certified that the approved Budget annexed hereto and hereby made a part
is an exact copy of the original on file with the Clerk of the Governing Body, that all additions
are correct, all statements contained herein are in proof and the total of anticipated revenues
equals the total of appropriations.
Certified by me, this 23rd day of March , 2017
Registered Municipal Accountant Chief Financial Officer
618 Stokes Road
Address
Medford, N.J. 08055
Address
(609) 953-0612
Phone Number
DO NOT USE THESE SPACES
CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTED BUDGET
It is hereby certifled that the amount to be raised by taxation for local purposes has been compared
with the approved Budget previously certified by me and any changes required as a condition to
such approval have been made. The adopted budget is certified with respect to the foregoing only.
Dated: , 2017 STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Department of Community Affairs
Director of the Division of Local Government Services
By: Do Not Advertise This Certification Form
CERTIFICATION OF APPROVED BUDGET
it is hereby certified that the Approved Budget made part hereof compiles with the requirements
of law, and approval is given pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:4-79.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Department of Community Affairs
Director of the Division of Local Government Services
Dated: ,2017
By:
Sheet 1
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
MUNICIPAL BUDGET NOTICE
Section 1.
Municipal Budget of the Township of Little Egg Harbor , County of Ocean for the Fiscal Year 2017.
Be it resolved, that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall constitute the Municipal Budget for the year 2017.
Be It Further Resolved, that said Budget be published in the The Beacon and Atlantic City Press newspapers
In the issue of April 13th , 2017.
The Governing Body of the Township of Little Egg Harbor , does hereby approve the following as the Budget for the year 2017.
RECORDED VOTE Ayes Nays
(Insert last name) Crea
Stevens
Schlick
Kehm
Abstained
Absent Gormley
Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution was approved by the Governing Body
of Little Egg Harbor , County of Ocean , on April 27th , 2017.
A Hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held at Town Hall Court Room , on April 27th , 2017 at
7:00 o'clock (Α.Μ.)
(Ρ.Μ.) at which time and place objections to said Budget and Tax Resolution for the year may be presented by taxpayers or other
(Cross out one)
interested persons.
Sheet 2
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
SUMMARY OF CURRENT FUND SECTION OF APPROVED BUDGET
YEAR 2017
General Appropriations For: (Reference to item and sheet number should be omitted in advertised budget)
1. Appropriations within "CAPS" - XXXXXXXXX.XX
(a) Municipal Purposes {(Item H-1, Sheet 19)(N.J.S. 40A:4-45.2)} 18,409,334.55
2. Appropriations excluded from "CAPS" XXXXXXXXX.XX
(a) Municipal Purposes {(Item H-2, Sheet 28)(N.J.S. 40A:4-45.3 as amended)} 2,359,627.86
(b) Local School District Purposes in Municipal Budget (Item K, Sheet 29) 0.00
Total General Appropriations excluded from "CAPS" (Item O, Sheet 29) 2,359,627.86
3. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes (Item M, Sheet 29) - Based on Estimated 99.35% Percent of Tax Collections 353,656.26
4. Total General Appropriations (Item 9, Sheet 29) Building Aid Allowance
2017-$ 0.00
for Schools-State Aid
2016-$ 0.00
21,122,618.67
5. Less: Anticipated Revenues Other Than Current Property Tax (Item 5, Sheet 11) 6,121,962.86
(i.e. Surplus, Miscellaneous Revenues and Receipts from Delinquent Taxes) XXXXXXXXX.XX
6. Difference: Amounts to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget (as follows) 15,000,655.81
(a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including Reserve for Uncollected Taxes (Item 6(a), Sheet 11) 0.00
(b) Addition to Local District School Tax (Item 6(b), Sheet 11) 0.00
(c) Minimum Library Tax
Sheet 3
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - (Continued)
SUMMARY OF 2016 APPROPRIATIONS EXPENDED AND CANCELED
General Budget Water Utility Second Third Fourth Fifth
Utility Utility Utility Utility Utility
Budget Appropriations - Adopted Budget 23,414,771.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Budget Appropriations Added by N.J.S. 40A:4-87 461,770.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Emergency Appropriations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Appropriations 23,876,541.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Expenditures:
Paid or Charged (Including Reserve for 21,477,414.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Uncollected Taxes)
Reserved 2,391,002.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Unexpended Balances Cancelled 8,124.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Expenditures and Unexpended 23,876,541.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Balances Cancelled
Overexpenditures * 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
* See Budget appropriation Items so marked to the right of column "Expended 2016 Reserved."
Explanation of Appropriations for "Other Expenses"
The amounts appropriated under the title of "Other Expenses" are for operating costs other than "Salaries & Wages"
Some of the items included in "Other Expenses" are:
Materials, supplies and non-bondable equipment;
Repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, roads, etc.,
Contractual services for garbage and trash removal, fire hydrant service, aid to volunteer fire companies, etc.;
Printing and advertising, utility services, Insurance and many other items essential to the services rendered by municipal government.
Sheet 3a
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - (Continued)
BUDGET MESSAGE
Municipal Appropriation CAP Calulation Municipal Levy CAP Calculation
Total General Appropriations for 2016 23,414,772 Prior Year Amount to be Raised by Taxation 14,739,069
Plus: 2% CAP Increase 294,781
Exceptions: Adjusted Levy 15,033,850
Total Other Operations 559,838
Total Public-Private Offset 106,957 Exclusions:
Allowable Pension Obligation Increase 7,585
Total Capital Improvement Fund 0
Allowable Capital Improvements Increase 100,000
Total Debt Service 1,491,400 Allowable Debt Service Increases 267,975
Total Deferred Charges 1,737,194 Total Added Exclusions 375,560
Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 529,991 Less Canceled or Unexpended Exclusions 189
Total Exceptions: 4,425,380 Adjusted Levy After Exclusions 15,409,221
NOTE:
Amount on which % CAP is Applied 18,989,392
0.50% CAP 94,947 Health Care Appropriations
Estimated Cost of Health Care 2,866,770.24
3.00% CAP Ordinance 569,682 Estimated Employee Contributions 396,103.69
New Ratables (57,868,500x0.658) 380,775 Actual Budgeted 2017 Appropriations 2,470,666.55
Additions:
Maximum Allowable Operating Appropriations 20,034,796 New Ratables Increase of Valuations 57,868,500
Amount to be Raised by Taxation 2017 Municipal Purpose 18,409,335 Prior Year's Municipal Purpose Tax 0.658
New Ratable Adjustment to Levy 380,774.73
Amount Under CAP 1,625,461 Maximum Allowable Amount to be Raised by Taxation 15,789,996
Amount to be Raised by Taxation 2017 Municipal Purpose 15,000,656
2015 CAP Bank 667,948
Amount to be Raised by Taxation Under/Over CAP 789,340
2016 CAP Bank 88,017
2017 CAP Bank 1,625,461 2015 Levy CAP Bank 678,134
2,381,427 2016 Levy CAP Bank 1,348,994
2017 Levy CAP Bank 789,340
Sheet 3b [a.k.a. Sheet3b(1)]
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
MANDATORY MINIMUM BUDGET MESSAGE MUST INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF:
1. HOW THE 1977 "CAP" WAS CALCULATED. (Explain in words what the "CAPS" mean and show the figures.)
2. 2010 "CAP'' LEVY CAP WORKBOOK SUMMARY
3. A SUMMARY BY FUNCTION OF THE APPROPRIATIONS THAT ARE SPREAD AMONG MORE THAN ONE OFFICIAL LINE ITEM
(e.g. if Police S&W appears in the regular section and also under "Operations Excluded from "CAPS" section, combine the
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - ANTICIPATED REVENUES
GENERAL REVENUES
FCOA 2017 Anticipated 2016 Realized in
Cash in 2016
1. Surplus Anticipated 08-101 2,850,000.00 2,950,000.00 2,950,000.00
2. Surplus Anticipated with Prior Written 08-102
Consent of Director of Local Government Services
Total Surplus Anticipated 08-100 2,850,000.00 2,950,000.00 2,950,000.00
3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section A: Local Revenues XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX.XX XXXXXXXXXX.XX XXXXXXXXXX.XX
Licenses: XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX.XX XXXXXXXXXX.XX XXXXXXXXXX.XX
Alcoholic Beverages 08-103 10,564.00 10,565.00 10,564.00
Other 08-104 105,000.00 80,000.00 109,816.87
Fees and Permits 08-105
Fines and Costs: XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX.XX XXXXXXXXXX.XX XXXXXXXXXX.XX
Municipal Court 08-110 240,000.00 200,000.00 255,538.93
Other 08-109
Interest and Costs on Taxes 08-112 80,000.00 100,000.00 83,538.01
Interest and Costs on Assessments 08-115
Parking Meters 08-111
Interest on Investments and Deposits 08-113
Anticipated Utility Operating Surplus 08-114
Sheet 4
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - APPROPRIATIONS
8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
(A) Operations - within "CAPS"
Appropriated
Expended 2016
FCOA for 2017 for 2016 for 2016 By
Emergency
Total for 2016
Paid or
Reserved
As Modified By
Appropriation
Charged
All Transfers
General Government Functions:
General Administration:
Salaries and Wages 20-100-1 70,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 54,230.23 25,769.77
Other Expense 20-100-2 15,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 1,743.40 18,256.60
Mayor & Committee:
Salaries and Wages 20-110-1 83,000.00 83,000.00 83,000.00 82,279.65 720.35
Other Expense 20-110-2 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 3,054.67 1,945.33
Municipal Clerk:
Salaries and Wages 20-120-1 247,000.00 221,000.00 221,000.00 220,683.66 316.34
Other Expense 20-120-2 65,000.00 65,000.00 65,000.00 53,114.74 11,885.26
20-120-2
Financial Administration (Treasury)
Salaries and Wages 20-130-1 254,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 241,650.21 8,349.79
Other Expense 20-130-2 45,000.00 65,000.00 65,000.00 41,079.71 23,920.29
20-130-2
Audit Services:
Other Expenses 20-135-2 67,500.00 67,500.00 67,500.00 40,807.25 26,692.75
Sheet 12
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - APPROPRIATIONS
8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
(A) Operations - within "CAPS" - (cont'd)
FCOA for 2017 for 2016
Appropriated
Expended 2016
for 2016 By
Total for 2016
As Modified By
Paid or
Reserved
Emergency
Appropriation
Charged
All Transfers
Revenue Administration (Tax Collection):
Salaries and Wages 20-145-1 186,000.00 172,000.00 172,000.00 171,809.69 190.31
Other Expenses:
Tax Sale Costs/ Lien Reimbursements 20-145-1 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,968.16 4,031.84
Miscellaneous Other Expenses 20-145-2 25,000,00 25,000.00 25,000.00 15,839.25 9,160.75
Tax Assessment Administration:
Salaries and Wages 20-150-1 238,000.00 237,000.00 237,000.00 230,883.34 6,116.66
Other Expenses 20-150-2 7,500.00 7,500,00 7,500.00 2,634.80 4,865.20
Liquidation of Tax Title Leins & Foreclosed Property:
***
Other Expenses 20-155-2 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 50.00 9,950.00
Legal Services:
Other Expenses 20-155-2 260,000.00 260,000.00 285,000.00 267,848.10 17,151.90
Engineering Services:
Other Expenses 20-165-2 120,000.00 150,000.00 150,000,00 79,418.08 70,581.92
Economic Development Agencies:
Salaries and Wages 20-170-1 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 200.00 1,000.00
Other Expenses 20-170-2 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 400.00 3,100.00
Sheet 13
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - APPROPRIATIONS
8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriated
Expended 2016
(A) Operations - within "CAPS" - (cont'd)
FCOA
for 2017
for 2016
for 2016 By
Emergency
Total for 2016
Paid or
Reserved
As Modified By
Appropriation
Charged
All Transfers
Land Use Administration:
Planning Board:
Salaries and Wages
21-180-1
21,000.00
26,000.00
26,000.00
21,000.00
5,000.00
Other Expenses
21-180-2
10,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
1,933.00
8,067.00
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Salaries and Wages
21-185-1
13,000.00
13,000.00
13,000.00
10,100.00
2,900.00
Other Expenses
21-185-2
10,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
7,384.48
2,615.52
Zoning/Code Enforcement/Housing:
***
Salaries and Wages
21-181-1
256,000.00
237,000.00
237,000.00
Other Expenses
21-181-2
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
208,394.24
788.59
28,605.76
4,211.41
Sheet 14
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - APPROPRIATIONS
8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriated
Expended 2016
(A) Operations - within "CAPS" - (cont'd)
FCOA
for 2017
for 2016
for 2016 By
Emergency
Total for 2016
As Modified By
Paid or
Reserved
Appropriation
Charged
All Transfers
Insurance:
23-210-2
...
Group Insurance for Employees
23-215-2
2,470,666.55
2,553,481.36
2,553,481.36
2,169,210.98
384,270.38
Unemployment Insurance
23-220-2
37,000.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
34,739.55
260.45
23-226-2
Health Benefit Waiver
23-221-2
177,000.00
177,500.00
177,500.00
176,904.95
595.05
Other Insurance: JIF, Surety, Workers Comp
23-210-2
490,000.00
505,625.00
505,625.00
489,564.46
16,060.54
Sheet 15
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - APPROPRIATIONS
8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriated
Expended 2016
(A) Operations - within "CAPS" - (cont'd)
FCOA
for 2017
for 2016
for 2016 By
Emergency
Total for 2016
As Modified By
Paid or
Reserved
Appropriation
Charged
All Transfers
PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTIONS:
Police Department
Salaries and Wages
25-240-1
5,420,000.00
5,461,500.00
Other Expense
25-240-2
183,000.00
160,000.00
Accreditation and Software Fees
25-240-2
21,000.00
3,250.00
5,461,500,00
5,122,387.28
339,112.72
160,000.00
156,321.75
3,678.25
3,250.00
3,250.00
Office of Emergency Management:
Salaries and Wages
25-252-1
22,500.00
37,500.00
37,500.00
31,875.00
5,625.00
Other Expenses
25-252-2
5,000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
615.82
14,384.18
Aid to Volunteer Fire Company in Adjoining Municipality
25-255-2
2,400.00
2,400.00
2,400.00
2,400.00
First Aid Squad Contribution
25-260-2
70,000.00
70,000.00
70,000.00
0.00
70,000.00
Municipal Prosecutor:
Other Expenses
25-275-2
55,000.00
55,000.00
55,000.00
41,250.00
13,750.00
Supplemental Safe Neighborhood:
State Share
25-250-1
0.00
16,000.00
16,000.00
0.00
16,000.00
Local Share
22-250-1
0.00
46,000.00
46,000.00
0.00
46,000.00
[Extra Sheet] Sheet 15a
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
CURRENT FUND - APPROPRIATIONS
8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriated
(A) Operations - within "CAPS" - (cont'd)
FCOA for 2017 for 2016 for 2016 By
Emergency
Total for 2016 Paid or
Reserved
As Modified By
Appropriation Charged
All Transfers
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Street and Road Maintenance:
Salaries and Wages 26-290-1 220,000.00 250,000.00 250,000.00 247,127.33 2,872.67
Other Expenses 26-290-2 110,000.00 165,000.00 165,000.00 86,160.32 78,839.68
Sanitation Solid Waste:
Salaries and Wages 26-305-1 245,000.00 195,000.00 195,000.00 181,098.95 13,901.05
Other Expenses 26-305-2 175,000.00 175,000.00 175,000.00 171,458.61 3,541.39
Bulk Property Maint clean up 26-305-2 30,000.00 50,000,00 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00
Recycling:
Salaries and Wages 26-305-1 312,000.00 322,000.00 322,000.00 250,663.10 71,336.90
Other Expenses 26-305-2 35,000.00 36,000.00 36,000.00 31,484.78 4,515.22
Buildings and Grounds:
Salaries and Wages 26-310-1 270,000.00 325,000.00 325,000.00 266,405.56 58,594.44
Other Expenses 26-310-2 125,000.00 125,000.00 125,000.00 117,352.67 7,647.33
Custodial Services 26-310-2 0.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 0.00 38,000.00
Vehicle Maintenance:
Salaries and Wages 26-315-1 210,000.00 195,000.00 195,000.00 181,264.27 13,735.73
Other Expenses 26-315-2 150,000.00 145,000.00 145,000.00 123,365.77 21,634.23
Municipal Services Act 26-290-1
26-290-2 60,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 32,775.59 22,224.41
[Extra Sheet]
Sheet 15b
Township Of Little Egg Harbor [Code 1516], Ocean County - 2017 Budget
Township Of