By Kenny Walter
Staff Writer
HOLMDEL- The Township Council has introduced its $22 million spending plan for the fiscal year 2016-2017 that includes a $14.5 million tax levy.
The council introduced the budget during the March 1 Township Council meeting.
The budget represents an increase from last year’s $21.9 million budget that included a $14.4 million tax levy.
The township also anticipates $700,000 in municipal court fees, $2 million in energy tax receipts and $550,000 in uniform construction code fees.
The budget also includes allocations of $195,000 for legal costs, $1.7 million for group insurance for employees and $5 million for police salaries.
A public hearing is scheduled for April 5.