Village of St. Helena

Proposed Budget

July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026

REVENUES

Advalorum Tax 41,000

State ABC Tax Distribution 2,100

County ABC Distribution 25,000

Building Permits 10,000

Interest Income 17,773

Local Option Sales Tax 200,000

Land Rent 480

Miscellaneous Revenues 500

Powell Bill Distribution 14,000

Utility Tax 10,485

Vehicle Tax 5,400

Solid Waste Disposal Tax 348

Sales and Use Tax Refund 275

Total: 327,361

EXPENSES

Accountant 200

Advertising 500

Surety Bond 335

Christmas Decoration and Social 225

Code Enforcement (Legal Expenses) 2,000

Building Inspector 15,300

Substitute Inspector 500

Copier Lease 1,950

Election Expenses 2,300

Fire Contract with Pender Central Fire Department 54,236

Insurance 4,000

Professional Liability 2,500

General Liability 1,500

Garbage Collection 50,000

Village of St. Helena

2025-2026 Budget

EXPENSES (continued)

Miscellaneous Expenses 2,500

North Carolina Institute of Government Membership 100

North Carolina League of Municipalities Membership 1,130

Cape Fear Council of Government 380

Office Equipment and Supplies 4,000

Pender County Option 4 Reimbursements 9,000

Pender Municipal Association 150

Planner 3,600

Postage 750

Post Office Box Rent 100

Powell Bill Expenditures 15,000

Public Buildings 78,756

Property Insurance 1,500

Lawn Maintenance 2,150

Electricity 900

Propane 1,600

Miscellaneous Repairs 69,406

Telephone & Internet 2,500

Termite Inspections 250

Water 450

Public Works 2,400

Retainer Fee (Village Attorney) 9,000

Salaries 27,185

Mayor (15 X 158) 2,370

Board (15 X 137 X5) 10,275

Clerk (12 X 500) 6,000

Clerical Assistant 1,040

Planning Board

Chair (12 X 125) 1,500

Members (12 X 100X 5)6,000

Matching Social Security 3,564

Tax Collection Expenses 1,500

Training and Education 100

St. Helena 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Expenses (continued)

Travel Expenses 500

Unemployment Tax 350

Website Maintenance 500

Workman’s Comp 750

Year End Audit 8,500

Zone Pro Software 1,000

Building Fund Reserve 25,000

Total: 327,361

Note: Tax Rate will remain the same at 10 cents per 100-dollar valuation.

Approved by the Village Council on This _______day of ________2025