Borough of Ebensburg FY 2025 Operating Fund Budget
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Overview
The Borough of Ebensburg has released its FY 2025 Operating Fund Budget. The document outlines the projected revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year. Total operating fund revenues are budgeted at $7,436,845, which matches the total operating fund expenditures.
Revenue Breakdown
The budget relies on a mix of tax revenues, utility charges, and shared government funds.
- Real Property Taxes: The largest single category of tax revenue, totaling $576,550. This includes $555,550 from the current levy and $21,000 from delinquent taxes.
- Local Act 511 Taxes: Projected to bring in $579,170, driven primarily by Earned Income Tax ($464,170).
- Water System: A major revenue source with a total of $2,588,600, largely from Water Service Charges ($2. 5 million).
- Wastewater Treatment: Projected revenue of $2,058,000, primarily from service charges.
- State Shared Revenue: Totaling $141,340, with the majority ($138,410) coming from Pension State Aid.
- Fees for Services: Totaling $253,660, including $221,000 from Contracted Utility Service.
- Other Notable Revenues:
- Stormwater Fees: $228,800
- Tennis Center Revenue: $128,000
- Young Peoples Community Center Revenue: $187,800
- Solid Waste Collection Fees: $359,200
Expenditures
The document details spending across various municipal departments and services.
- Tennis Center Operations: The largest specific line item listed is for the Tennis Center, with a total budget of $179,160. This covers costs such as Electric ($16,000), Operating Supplies ($7,500), and Building Maintenance.
- Community Development: Budgeted at $100,090, including a Director's Salary of $60,125 and Operating Supplies of $13,000.
- Employee Benefits: Totaling $91,195, covering Pension Contributions ($28,895), FICA ($39,500), and Unemployment Compensation ($22,800).
- Insurance: Total budget of $73,600, primarily for Property & General Liability ($72,000).
- Skate Park: A minimal budget of $1,500 for facility maintenance and electricity.
- Library: A contribution of $6,000.