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FINANCE OFFICE
Dawn Stollenwerk, Chief Financial Officer/Purchasing Agent
Phone: 609-561-7070 extension 111
Fax: 609-561-3031
dstollenwerk@mullicatownship.org
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all financial operations within the Township. The CFO prepares the annual financial statements, annual budget and debt statements. In Mullica Township, the CFO also oversees purchasing, payroll, grants and insurance. Ms. Stollenwerk also serves as the Township Safety Coordinator, Grants Coordinator, and is the Township's representative for the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund.
Vendor Information
All entities conducting business with the Township must provide proof that are they are registered with the State of New Jersey to collect sales, use and other taxes. While sales and use taxes are not paid on government purchases, the requirement to register to obtain governent contracts obligates the vendors to comply with the law on non-governmental purchases. Further information on this requirement (P.L 2004, c.57) can be found in the instructions for contracting agencies.
Effective August 9, 2011 all vendors shall be required to comply with the Township of Mullica Ordinance 9-2011 which establishes limits on political contributions made by individuals or business entities seeking to or perform business with the Township of Mullica. A statement from the professional business entity or vendor, made under penalty of perjury, that the bidder or offer or has not made a contribution in violation of Section 2 of the Township Ordinance will be required to be submitted. The political contribution disclosure certification will be required for all contracts or purchases in excess of $10,000 annually.
Ordinance 9-2011 Pay to Play Political Disclosure Certification Form
Financial Reports and Budget Information
2006 Municipal Budget 2008 Audit Report
2006 Annual Debt Statement 2008 Municipal Budget
2006 Annual Financial Statement 2008 Annual Financial Statement
2007 Municipal Budget 2008 Annual Debt Statement
2007 Annual Debt Statement 2007 Annual Financial Statement
2009 Adopted Budget 2009 Annual Debt Statement
2009 Annual Financial Statement 2009 Audit Report
2010 Adopted Budget 2010 Annual Financial Statement
2010 Annual Debt Statement 2011 Municipal Budget
2010 Audit Report 2011 Annual Debt Statement
2011 Annual Financial Statement
TAX OFFICE
Bert Cappuccio, Tax Collector
Phone: 609-561-4499 extension 116
Fax: 609-561-3031
bcappuccio@mullicatownship.org
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing, collection and recording of all taxes levied upon the properties in the Township.
Tax payments are due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. You may mail your payment to:
Mullica Tax Collector
PO Box 345
Elwood, NJ 08217
If you would like a receipt, be sure to include your entire bill, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Otherwise, your cancelled check will be your receipt.
Information on the various Property Tax Benefit Programs available for seniors and veterans, including various deductions, Homestead Rebates, NJ Saver and the Property Tax Freeze can be found at the State of New Jersey website: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
TAX COLLECTOR NEWS
The Homestead tax credit will applied to the February 2012 tax quarter. If you qualified for the credit, you should have received a revised tax bill for the February quarter in January 2012.
TAX ASSESSMENT
Gerard Mead, Tax Assessor
Phone: 609-561-7070 extension 119
Fax: 609-561-3031
email: gmead@mullicatownship.org
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Tax Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all real and personal property in the Township for the purpose of assessment in accordance with law.
2008 Tax Rate is 3.694
2008 Ratio: 44.10%
2008 Net Valuation Taxable is $288,706,046
2009 Tax Rate is 3.838
2009 Ratio: 45.70%
2009 Net Valuation Taxable is $291,299,784
2010 Tax Rate is 3.947
2010 Ratio: 45.70%
2010 Net Valuation Taxable is $292,829,837
2011 Tax Rate is 3.969
2011 Ratio: 51.09%
2011 Net Valuation Taxable is $292,397,738
Farmland Assessments must be filed by August 1 of the prior tax year
Tax Assessment Appeals may be filed Jan 10 through April 1. The Atlantic County Board of Taxation (609) 343-2252 can also answer questions on your appeal
The State of NJ offers tax deductions for qualified seniors, 100% disabled persons, Veterans and their widows or widowers. Applications are filed in the assessor's office, and are available in the tax office, or can be downloaded from the State of New Jersey Website:
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
There are also downloadable brochures on the site explaining the various Property Tax Benefits Programs.
Senior Citizens Deduction $250. You must be age 65 or older by Dec. 31 of the prior tax year. Combined household income cannot exceed $10,000 annually, not including social security.
Disabled Persons Deduction $250. Applicant must be 100% totally and permanently disabled. Combined household income cannot exceed $10,000 annually, not including social security.
Veterans Deduction $250. Applicant must be the owner or part owner of the property for which the deduction is claimed. A Veteran had to serve during a time of war and received an honorable discharge.
Surviving Spouse of Senior, Disabled and Veterans. Income and ownership requirements are the same as the original deduction. The deceased spouse had to be eligible for the deduction at the time of death and the surviving spouse must not have remarried.
Tax Maps
Municipal tax maps are available at the township municipal building, the Atlantic County Clerk's Office and on the Atlantic County public records website at www.atlanticcountyclerk.org.
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