Township Council Meeting — Packet

not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption. This ordinance shall take effect after its final passage and publication in accordance with the law. SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR SUSAN SCARPA COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: April 28, 2026 ADOPTED: May 12, 2026

2972-26 Ordinance Commentary – John Ditinyak – Chief Financial Officer On an annual basis, the Division of Local Government Services promulgates a Cost-of-Living Adjustment “COLA” between 0% and 3.5% on prior year appropriations inside of the Budget CAP. For 2026, the COLA is 2.0%. By passing this ordinance, the Township can increase the in-CAP appropriations to 3.5%. The Township needs the 3.50% along with previously banked unused appropriation calculation to meet the proposed increase to in-CAP appropriation.