Hubbard Township places 1-mill levy for roads on May ballot

By LINDA M. LINONIS

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For the first time in the history of the township, established in 1801, residents will vote on a 1-mill, five-year road department levy, which is projected to raise about $98,000 annually. The levy will be on the May ballot.

On a $100,000 residence, the annual cost would be $35.

At a recent meeting, trustees Fred Hanley, Joe Gleydura, and Thomas Jacobs reviewed the financial status of the road department with Sue Goterba, fiscal officer.

The township’s projected 2011 budget is $2.4 million but is not finalized because of uncertainty about state funding. The 2010 road department budget was $440,000; to maintain the status quo, the 2011 budget would be at that figure or more. Its funds are derived from state money, property taxes, motor vehicle license taxes and gas tax receipts.

Goterba said 2010’s gas tax receipts were projected to be $118,000 and the township received $100,000. The trustees noted a general decline in state funds for the township and gas tax receipts.

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