Pittsfield Charter Township
Overview
Pittsfield Charter Township's voter-approved 3.95-mill public safety operating levy beginning Winter 2026 (estimated $11.37M first year) creates a distinct, funded channel for DPS procurement. The IT Services budget has roughly 74% still available for software and subscriptions. Starbridge rates the township 85/100, reflecting the new levy and strong legacy-cost metrics.
Budget Analysis
The FY2026 General Fund is balanced at $20.6M with a negligible $24K draw on reserves, while debt service ($1.07M) and a $7M transfer to the Public Safety Fund reflect fixed commitments. Strong legacy-cost metrics — OPEB funded at 98%, MERS at 70% — reduce fiscal pressure and protect discretionary capacity.
Capital Projects
The IT Services amended budget of $981,807 with roughly 74% still available funds software and subscriptions, indicating open procurement opportunities for SaaS and implementation services. The new public safety levy creates a separate funding channel for DPS-related technology.
Procurement Outlook
SaaS, implementation services, and public safety technology vendors match funded budget categories. The dual-channel structure — IT Services budget for general technology, public safety levy for DPS — means vendors should identify which funding stream their proposal targets.