North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and town board members unanimously approved the town’s 2016 budget. The $102 million budget (General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund) is a balanced and fiscally conservative plan that stays under the .73 percent New York State tax cap, qualifying most taxpayers for a tax rebate. The Town’s Solid Waste Management Authority’s $17.8 million budget also passed unanimously. The town’s 2016 budget includes a $66.9 million General Fund, a $35.05 million Town Outside Village (TOV) Fund and $23.66 million for the 20 town–operated special districts. For residents living in incorporated villages, the General Fund Budget represents a $3.78 annual increase for the average household. For residents living in the unincorporated areas of the town, who also pay the TOV tax, the increase represents an additional $10.83 per year for the average household.
The budget includes additional funding for snow removal and increased tree plantings and trimming; and additional staff for the Building Department, as the town continues to improve customer service.
“Putting together a prudent fiscal plan for the town is a challenge under the state tax cap, but I believe that we have succeeded in passing a budget that reflects the best interests of North Hempstead’s taxpayers,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “We have a deep obligation to our residents to provide the services they expect and deserve, while also being fiscally responsible. This 2016 budget fulfills those responsibilities.”
The town continues to reduce its reliance on New York State’s pension loan program.
