Waterford Township budget hearings to begin

Waterford Township’s annual funds hearings are Tuesday and Thursday.

Township Supervisor Anthony Bartolotta stated division heads will speak about their plans for the 2026 fiscal yr, which begins Jan. 1.

“We have now a funds of $110 million,” he stated. “I name the shows a want checklist as a result of the division heads will ask for various issues.”

Bartolotta stated he does not anticipate any main requests.

“A couple of departments need to add an worker right here and there,” he says. “The police need 4 new automobiles and the hearth division needs just a few new automobiles.”

He does not anticipate any further requests associated to the brand new civic heart as a result of the prices shall be coated by the $36.4 million 21-year bond voters accredited final yr.

“Our division heads are very cautious about how they spend the cash,” he stated. “I do not anticipate something stunning.”

Metropolis funds conferences, that are open to the general public, are held as a research session, with out voting.

Townships should finalize their budgets by December 15 of every yr.

This yr’s proposed funds exhibits a rise of almost 5% on the whole fund revenues since 2024, from $25.8 million to almost $26.3 million projected for 2026.

“Since I have been on the board, the general public hardly comes to those conferences anymore,” Bartolotta stated. “We have now sufficient area for 10 to 12 individuals, so if anybody needs to know extra concerning the funds, they’re welcome.”

The conferences shall be held within the third ground convention room of Waterford Township Corridor, 5200 Civic Middle Dr., Waterford, from 8:30 AM to five:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 30.

The proposed funds is on the municipality’s web site https://www.waterfordmi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14317/Draft-2026-FY-Budget-PDF?bidId=.