Township Council Meeting (formerly 2.24.26) — Packet

Financial Debt Metrics • Net debt is limited to 3.5% of the equalized valuation basis per State statute. • As of 2024, net debt was $171 million or 2.2%. • Net debt has increased by 56% over the last five (5) years. • Debt service is typically +/- 10% of the municipal budget for NJ municipalities. • In 2025, the Township’s debt service (including deferred charges/SENs) was 12.5% of budget. • Annual debt service has increased from $8 million in 2020 to $13.5 million in 2025. 14