Hartland Twp. Board Adopts 2013-14 Township BudgetHartland Twp. Board Adopts 2013-14 Township Budget

3/11/13 - The Hartland Township Board of Trustees has adopted a 2013-14 township budget that shows a slight increase in township expenditures for the coming year. The amended general fund budget for the current fiscal year which ends March 31 is $2,157,000 and the spending plan for the 13-14 fiscal year beginning April 1 totals $2,194,000. Township Manager Jim Wickman tells WHMI the budget for next year, which was approved by the board Tuesday night, shows a projected $330,000 fund balance, about the same as this year. The budget also includes pay increases for the supervisor, clerk and treasurer, while trustees will receive the same $4,000 per year plus a stipend for special meetings that they’ve been receiving. Also, most township employees will receive a pay hike which averages 3.5%. The township manager’s salary is determined by a performance evaluation held each May. Wickman says that sewer rates will continue to rise about 2% per quarter for township residents who have sewer hookups. The township board also approved the Hartland-Deerfield Fire Authority’s 2013-14 budget of $1.3 million. (TT)