Chester County Commissioners Approve 2012 Budget
The spending plan includes no new taxes and a small decrease over 2011
The Chester County Commissioners approved today a budget for 2012 that results in a zero tax increase for county residents. “This budget reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to provide the best services at the lowest burden to the taxpayer,” said Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell. The operating budget for 2012 is $422,852,576, a decrease of 0.2 percent from 2011. The four funds with dedicated tax millage require a combined millage of 3.965. The funds are General Fund, Parks & Recreation, Library and Debt Service. The capital budget is $90,161,708. The budget is an increase of 10.4 percent from 2011 due to projects including the construction of the Public Safety Training Facility and the upgraded emergency radio system. “This budget…
