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201720172017 www.franklincountypa.gov
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3 …... Mission Statement
4 …… About our County
6 …… County Commissioners
7 …… Executive Summary
10 …… How Your County Tax Dollar Is Spent
11 …… Description of Tax Dollar
12 …… Budget Summary: All Services
13 …… Budget Summary: General Fund
14 …… Elected Official Budget Comparison
15 …… Franklin County History of Population
16 …… Franklin County Tax Base History
17 …... Your County Government
18 …... Franklin County Judges and Elected Officials
21 …... Franklin County Buildings
24 …… Franklin County Operations by the Numbers
27 …... Terminology
Table of Contents
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To enrich social, economic, and environmental vitality, Franklin
County will provide services which are responsive to the health,
safety, and general welfare needs of County residents.
The County government is dedicated to providing these services
through the efficient and effective use of the County's available
resources in an honest, open, and caring manner.
MISSION STATEMENT
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Franklin County, Pennsylvania is located in the Cumberland Valley, midway between Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh, on the Mason Dixon line. Franklin County is a fourth class county, with a population estimate of
149,618 based on the 2010 U.S. Census. The county encompasses 754 square miles.
The oldest government entity is Antrim Township which was formed in Lancaster County in 1741. It
encompassed most of present day Franklin County. The first petitions calling for a new county to form out of
Cumberland County began arriving in the Pennsylvania Assembly in the waning years of the Revolutionary War.
The petitioners sought a new county be created due to the inconveniences and hardships of the great distances
residents needed to travel to Carlisle in order to either appear in court or do business with other County offices.
The Assembly appointed Jacob Rush, Robert Coleman, and Col. Edward McPherson to draft a bill for the
creation of a new county. These men were primarily responsible for the naming of Franklin County, just the 2nd
county in the United States to be named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Lurgan Township and Shippensburg
were against inclusion in the county, and Greencastle lobbied to be made county seat. In the end, an Act of
Assembly was passed on September 9, 1784 creating the new County of Franklin with Chamber’s Town, the
present day Chambersburg as the seat of justice.
Since its establishment in 1784 Franklin County has enjoyed steady, healthy growth. Franklin County
continues to support a healthy farm industry. Agriculture remains the main industry in Franklin County, ranking
2nd in Pennsylvania for production of milk, cattle, vegetables, and melons. There are 1,596 farms (242,634
acres), and 207,500 acres of state forest land, of which an estimated 15,178 acres are state game land.
Franklin County continues its Farmland Preservation efforts. Currently 129 farms, 16,789 acres of farmland
have been preserved.
Franklin County is governed by a board of three county
commissioners elected every four years by the citizens
who live here. The Board of Commissioners oversees the
entire operation of the county and represents the best
interest of the citizens. County Commissioners also
oversee the core functions of the county government such
as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting,
emergency services, planning and information technology.
The Franklin County Commissioners sit on a variety of
committees and boards. The County Commissioners sit
jointly as members of the Retirement Board, Salary Board,
Election Board, Prison Board and Franklin County Area
Development Corporation. The commissioners are the
sole contractors for the county; as such, they make con-
tracts and purchases for all purposes expressly or
implicitly authorized by law.
About our CountyAbout our CountyAbout our County
Source: FCADC 2016 Franklin County Profile
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Estimated Population: 153,638
Median Age: 41.7
Median household income: $ 53,394
Unemployment rate: 4.9%
Total Veterans: 12,625
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Letterkenny Army Depot (3,400)
Summit Health (3,000)
Manitowoc Crane Group/Grove Crane (1,300)
Chambersburg Area School District (1,100)
Proctor & Gamble Northeast Mixing Center (1,000)
Volvo Construction Equipment (850)
Franklin County Government (690)
Food Lion, Inc (600)
Target Distribution Center #589 (590)
World Kitchen, LLC (570)
Source: The Center for Workforce Information & Analysis
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
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Source: FCADC 2016 Franklin County Profile
Prepared by the FCADC, January 2016
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The three County Commissioners constitute the
chief governing body of the County. The
Commissioners are vested with policy-making authority to provide
certain local services and facilities on a county-wide basis.
Administrative powers and duties of the County commissioners encompass
registration and elections, assessment of property, human services,
veterans' affairs, 911 call center and emergency services, operation of a
county jail, personnel management, operation and maintenance of 93
county bridges, appointment of county personnel, and budget and finance
management.
The commissioners are the sole contractors for the county; as such, they
make contracts and purchases for all purposes expressly or implicitly
authorized by law.
The position of commissioner is a county-wide elected office with a term of
four years; their current term is 2016-2019.
The County Commissioners sit jointly as members of
the Retirement Board, Salary Board, Election Board,
Prison Board and Franklin County Area Development
Corporation.
Franklin County Commissioners
Robert G. Ziobrowski
Robert L. Thomas
David S. Keller, Chairman
Serving as a Franklin County
Commissioner since 1996.
Serving as a Franklin County
Commissioner since 2008.
Serving as a Franklin County
Commissioner since 2008.
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Executive Summary
The County’s proposed 2017 budget, totaling $106.5 million for all operations and services, reflects a decrease of
$3.1 million (2.8%) from the revised 2016 budget of $109.6 million. Contributing to the reduction is the outsourcing
of the county’s transportation operation to an independent contractor during 2016.
The property tax millage rate for 2017 is unchanged at 25 mills for general operations and 2.6 mills for debt service.
For 2017, the Board of Commissioners remains committed to improving the effectiveness and eificiency of county
government, while living within our means. They have focused efforts on streamlining government, improving
services, and planning for the future. The 2017 budget provides funding to accomplish those objectives.
Priorities continue to include public safety and security; maintaining services for the county’s most vulnerable
through funding existing and new programs for human services and veterans; information technology for tax
services, 911 operations, employees and vendors; quality of life programs such as farmland preservation and
tourism and quality of life enhancement grants; and attracting and retaining a skilled, dedicated workforce.
Resources have been provided for implementation of more
evidence-based practices, improving our procurement to payment
process, enhancing the virtual environment for information
technology security and functionality, expanding our use of
geographic information systems and electronic document
management, and exploring new avenues for delivering human
services. The Commissioners are dedicated to balancing their
commitment to residents’ quality of life and the role of county
government with the resources available.
The budget for ALL SERVICES is a comprehensive picture of all
county operations. Differentiating the information between
operating and ffduciary funds is intended to present a clearer
picture to the reader of the difference in general operations and
those where the assets are subject to market fluctuations.
Included under the County Operations heading is everything
except retirement, post-employment health beneffts, and
workers’ compensation trust funds. So departments and oifices
such as human service programs, Liquid Fuels, all court-related
operations, the jail, the day reporting center, planning, property
management, elected oificials, internal support departments of
information technology, human resources, purchasing and ffscal,
Community Development Block Grant program, emergency
services, debt service, and capital projects. Fiduciary and trust
funds are presented separately from other county operations. The
2017 budget for ALL SERVICES reflects total revenue of $104.8
million and total expenses of $106.5 million.
The revised 2016 budget for ALL SERVICES reflects total revenue of $108.6 million and total expenses of $109.6
million. Reductions in revenue from 2016 are primarily from state funds ($1.8 million) and contributions/others
($1.8 million) for our fully funded post-employment health beneffts plan. With regard to expenses, the primary
reasons for the reduction from 2016 is related to changes in funding support for 911 operations ($1.2 million), and
outsourcing the county’s transportation program ($1.8 million).
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The General Fund expense budget of $48.7 million supports court and
magisterial district judge operations, adult and juvenile probation, the
county jail, the day reporting center, tax services, veterans’ affairs,
property management, administration and planning oifices, voters’
registration, and elected oificial oifices. It reflects an increase of
almost $1.9 million, (4%) over the revised budget for 2016. The growth
is primarily attributable to increased expenses in operating the jail
due to the signiffcant rise in jail population.
Total General Fund revenue of $46.3 million reflects a decrease of $.4
million (.8%) from the 2016 revised budget. While the property tax
millage rate remains consistent with 2016, the value of a mill
increased by 1.2% due to a combination of normal growth, the results
of reverse appeals, and the use of the Pictometry application to ffnd
changes and bring new properties onto the tax rolls. Property taxes
account for 77.4% of all General Fund revenue for 2017 compared to
76.1% for 2016. The growth in the value of a mill contributed $413,800
for general operations.
The increase in federal revenue relates primarily to grants for criminal
justice initiatives such as Intensive Reentry, the residential treatment
grant at the jail, and Pre-Trial Drug and Alcohol Diversion. The decrease in state revenue is due to the reduction of
funding from the state to pay for court operations ($119,500) and reimbursement for district attorney wages
($115,500). Although both are required by Pennsylvania law, the state has failed to appropriate the funds to make
the payments to the county. The total amount of this lost revenue is over $235,000. The total reduction in state
revenue is $263,500 (15.8%) from 2016.
With regards to fees and charges for services, there are increases in collections in the Recorder of Deeds oifice,
fees for planning, and adult probation for electronic monitoring. However, the loss of revenue from leasing of jail
beds ($400,000) created an overall reduction in fee revenue in excess of $317,000 (4.2%). Charges for services
contribute 15.9% to total General Fund revenues for 2017, compared to 17.4% for 2016.
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
Salaries and wages for 2017 show an increase of 2.7% over 2016
revised budget and beneffts have increased 5.9%, with the largest
increases being seen in health insurance costs and required
contributions to the retirement plan. Total personnel costs
increased $1.1 million over 2016 revised budget.
For 2017, general fund operations are budgeting to spend
approximately $15.2 million on operating costs, an increase of
6.1%. Decreased services to operate the day reporting center
($200,000) as well as reductions in outside services in the courts
($109,000) and overall flat or reduced general expenses are more
than offset by increases related to the growth in the jail
population. Additional funds are budgeted for contracted
services, outside county housing and medical expenses for
inmates for a total of $313,000.
For 2017, transfers from the General Fund to support or maintain
other county operations total $4.6 million, compared with $4.7
million for 2016. County share accounts for 9.4% of the General
Fund budget for 2017, compared with 10.6% for 2016.
Contributions include human service programs ($2.9 million, 5.9%), domestic relations ($.7 million, 1.4%), and 911
center and hazmat operations ($1 million, 2%). In addition, $150,000 is budgeted for the purchase of agriculture
preservation easements, as well as $27,600 for administration of the Community Development Block Grant
program.
The change in 911 funding, effective with Act 12 of 2015 has resulted in additional revenue to offset the costs of
operating the county’s 911 center. This additional revenue has saved county tax dollars by more than $1.1 million
from 2013’s contribution. The county’s support to the operation is budgeted at $901,800, an increase of approxi-
mately $65,000 over 2016.
Consistent with the County’s practice in prior years, proposed expansions for personnel, capital and new projects
are budgeted in a contingency account so that additional review can be completed prior to taking action and
incurring expense. General Fund contingency for 2017 amounts to 5.8% of the expenditure budget and totals $2.8
million. The most signiffcant portion is for potential additional funding to house jail inmates outside of the county.
Contingency funding is also provided for equipment replacements, projects, computers, furniture, and other
capital purchases and potential personnel
expansion where needed.
Additionally, for 2017, $2.5 million is budgeted
from the County’s capital projects fund and
$300,000 from equipment repair and
replacement funds, which were established in
2012.
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How Your 2017 County Tax Dollar is Spent
(RED) indicates 2016
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Description of the Tax Dollar
Community and Economic Development: includes support of Ag Extension office,
community-related grants, and support to county affiliated community
development organizations.
Administrative Services: include general government costs, Commissioners’ Office,
and administrative costs charged back to the General Fund.
Customer Services: include Voter Registration, Elections, Planning, and related
projects.
Financial Services: include the county Controller, Treasurer, general insurance
costs, and Tax Service operations.
Human Services: include Human Service programs that provide support services
within the community and include Aging, Drug and Alcohol Treatment and
Prevention, Mental Health, Early Intervention, Intellectual Disabilities, and various
smaller programs.
Public Safety: includes Emergency Management, General Fund support for 911
Operations and Hazardous Materials, and certain public safety grants through the
Dept. of Justice.
Other: represents primarily Property Management services to General Fund
county buildings.
Courts, Crimes and Corrections (“the 3-Cs”): include court administration, District
Attorney, Public Defender, Magisterial District Judge offices, court-related elected
officials, Day Reporting Center, Drug Task Force, Adult and Juvenile Probations,
Jail operations, and General Fund support to court-related operations outside the
General Fund.
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Budget Summary: All Services
County
Operations
Fiduciary
Funds
Total- All
Services and
Operations
FUNDING SOURCES
Taxes 40,258,000$ -$ 40,258,200$
Interest 67,200 1,955,300 2,022,500
Intergovernmental - Federal 8,926,700 - 8,926,700
Intergovernmental - State 18,952,000 5,000 18,957,000
Charges for Services 17,491,000 5,476,000 22,967,000
Contributions/Others 1,122,100 5,490,500 6,612,600
Transfers from Other County Operations 5,090,000 - 5,090,000
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 91,907,000 12,926,800 104,834,000
EXPENDITURES
General Governmental - Services 15,111,600 - 15,111,600
General Governmental - Judicial Services 13,501,400 - 13,501,400
Public Safety 23,429,000 - 23,429,000
Public Works 2,537,000 - 2,537,000
Human Services 26,413,100 - 26,413,100
Culture & Recreation 861,800 - 861,800
Community & Economic Development 1,122,100 - 1,122,100
Debt Service 4,386,400 - 4,386,400
Miscellaneous 3,406,300 8,686,000 12,092,300
Capital Projects 2,500,000 - 2,500,000
Support to Other County Operations 4,580,700 - 4,580,700 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 97,849,400 8,686,000 106,535,400
CONTRIBUTION/(USE) OF RESERVES (5,942,400)$ 4,240,800$ (1,701,400)$
2017
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Budget Summary: General Fund
2017 2016
BUDGET BUDGET
FUNDING SOURCES
Taxes 35,890,100$ 35,561,500$
Interest 50,100 60,000
Intergovernmental - Federal 719,700 373,700
Intergovernmental - State 1,410,800 1,669,300
Charges for Services 7,358,500 7,635,500
Contributions/Others 916,200 1,427,100
Transfers from Other County Operations - 10,300
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 46,345,400 46,737,400
EXPENDITURES
General Governmental - Services 10,690,100 9,818,600
General Governmental - Judicial Services 11,892,900 12,122,100
Public Safety 20,338,200 18,711,000
Public Works 10,800 21,000
Culture & Recreation 415,600 112,000
Community & Economic Development 494,600 527,300
Support to Other County Operations 4,740,200 4,580,900
Ag Preservation 150,000 150,000
Miscellaneous - 815,100
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 48,732,400 46,858,000
CONTRIBUTION/(USE) OF RESERVES (2,387,000)$ (120,600)$
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2017
BUDGET
2016
BUDGET
2017
BUDGET
2016
BUDGET
Clerk of Courts District Attorney
Personnel 445,100$ 455,900$ Personnel 1,370,000$ 1,419,600$
Operations 53,500 59,800 Operations 138,000 174,800
Capital Expenditures - - Capital Expenditures - 2,700
Total Costs 498,600$ 515,700$ Total Costs 1,508,000$ 1,597,100$
Revenue 432,600$ 432,000$ Revenue -$ -$
Commissioners Prothonotary
Personnel 776,600$ 759,900$ Personnel 434,100$ 418,600$
Operations 56,900 50,195 Operations 55,700 64,100
Capital Expenditures - 3,705 Capital Expenditures - -
Total Costs 833,500$ 813,800$ Total Costs 489,800$ 482,700$
Revenue -$ -$ Revenue 239,000$ 246,700$
Controller Register & Recorder
Personnel 503,200$ 523,200$ Personnel 362,300$ 342,000$
Operations 83,500 97,400 Operations 95,300 95,933
Capital Expenditures - 5,500 Capital Expenditures - -
Total Costs 586,700$ 626,100$ Total Costs 457,600$ 437,933$
Revenue -$ -$ Revenue 887,000$ 788,800$
Coroner Sheriff
Personnel 217,000$ 213,300$ Personnel 1,508,000$ 1,416,900$
Operations 182,200 174,500 Operations 153,000 174,600
Capital Expenditures - - Capital Expenditures - 51,000
Total Costs 399,200$ 387,800$ Total Costs 1,661,000$ 1,642,500$
Revenue 48,000$ 30,000$ Revenue 395,300$ 392,500$
Treasurer
Personnel 211,800$ 209,100$
Operations 6,280 8,900
Capital Expenditures -$ -$
Total Costs 218,080$ 218,000$
Revenue 85,200$ 76,100$
Elected Officials Budget Comparison
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Franklin County History of Population
2000 2005 2010 2015
% of
Growth
2000-2015
Chambersburg 17,861 17,913 20,268 20,691 15.84%
Greencastle 3,722 3,835 3,996 4,043 8.62%
Mercersburg 1,540 1,548 1,561 1,558 1.17%
Mont Alto 1,738 1,759 1,705 1,733 -0.29%
Orrstown 231 231 262 265 14.72%
Shippensburg 1,121 1,139 1,076 1,085 -3.21%
Waynesboro 9,619 9,698 10,568 10,848 12.78%
Antrim 12,529 13,450 14,893 15,470 23.47%
Fannett 2,381 2,774 2,548 2,597 9.07%
Greene 12,312 13,146 16,700 17,484 42.01%
Guilford 13,116 13,878 14,531 14,761 12.54%
Hamilton 8,963 9,639 10,788 11,111 23.97%
Letterkenny 2,095 2,536 2,318 2,355 12.41%
Lurgan 2,025 2,259 2,151 2,176 7.46%
Metal 1,733 1,980 1,866 1,875 8.19%
Montgomery 4,971 5,548 6,116 6,193 24.58%
Peters 4,267 4,644 4,430 4,456 4.43%
Quincy 5,479 5,833 5,541 5,523 0.80%
St. Thomas 5,793 6,266 5,935 5,980 3.23%
Southampton 6,152 6,836 7,987 8,526 38.59%
Warren 342 492 369 376 9.94%
Washington 11,566 11,869 14,009 14,532 25.64%
Franklin Co Total 129,556 137,273 149,618 153,638 15.49%
Courtesy of the Franklin County Planning Department
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Franklin County Tax Base History
Year Tax Base
Tax Base
Increase % increase
***2017 1,447,087,530$ 18,526,800$ 1.30%
2016 1,428,560,730$ 19,867,860$ 1.41%
2015 1,408,692,870$ 13,894,380$ 1.00%
2014 1,394,798,490$ 15,624,310$ 1.13%
2013 1,379,174,180$ 9,401,030$ 0.69%
2012 1,369,773,150$ 8,428,300$ 0.62%
2011 1,361,344,850$ 17,077,880$ 1.27%
*** as of 11/17/2016
2010 1,344,266,970$ 181,072,940$ 15.57%
2005 1,163,194,030$ 154,338,380$ 15.30%
2000 1,008,855,650$ 101,864,700$ 11.23%
1995 906,990,950$ 116,596,970$ 14.75%
1990 790,393,980$
In 2001 Franklin County changed pre-determined ratio from 40% to 100%
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YOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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Elected Officials
The mission of the Franklin County Office of the District Attorney is justice.
As the chief law enforcement officer of the county, the district attorney will
“protect and serve” the citizens of Franklin County, preserving their quality
of life by fostering an environment of safety and security. To that end the
office is dedicated to obtaining justice.
A coroner’s standard role is to confirm and certify the death of an individual
within a jurisdiction. The Coroner is responsible for the investigation to
determine cause and mode of death. A coroner may conduct or order an
inquest into the manner or cause of death and investigate or confirm the
identity of an unknown person who has been found dead within a coroner’s
jurisdiction.
The Prothonotary is the Chief Clerk of the Civil Division of the
Court of Common Pleas. The office has administrative control and
responsibility for all official documents and records of civil court
matters.
The Controller, in conjunction with the Commissioners, accounts for
the fiscal affairs of the County which includes, accounts payable,
accounting, payroll, retirement, and internal audit.
The Clerk of Courts is the custodian of criminal court records;
responsible for maintaining the records of a court. They administer
oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors. They also issue
marriage licenses.
Todd Rock
1st term
2016—2019
Clerk of Courts
Harold Wissinger
1st term
2016—2019
Controller
Coroner
Jeffrey Conner
5th term
2016—2019
Matthew Fogal
3rd term
2016—2019
District Attorney
Timothy Sponseller
1st term
2016—2019
Prothonotary
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Elected Officials
The County Treasurer provides licensing services to more than 35,000
Franklin County residents, serving as the primary agent on behalf of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the sales of licenses and permits.
The license and permits include dog license, fishing license, hunting
license, gun permits, bingo license, small games of chance license and
special raffle permits.
The office of the Register and Recorder records all documents pertaining
to land records, deeds, mortgages. The office handles the probate of
estates upon death for executors or administrators. It serves as
collection agency for the Department of Revenue for State Realty
Transfer Tax and Inheritance Tax. They also record military discharge
records.
The Sheriff is responsible for enforcement of laws throughout the
County. The Sheriff and deputies are fully trained law enforcement
personnel. They assist local or state police officers and provide
personnel to Drug Task Force when requested.
Linda Miller
6th term
2016—2019
Register & Recorder
James Brown
1st term
2016—2019
David Secor
3rd term
2014—2017
Treasurer
Sheriff
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39th Judicial District
President Judge Carol L. Van Horn
Judge Shawn D. Meyers
Judge Angela R. Krom
Judge Jeremiah D. Zook
Judge Todd M. Sponseller
The Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of
Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are
heard in these courts. Judges also decide cases
involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse,
juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships,
charitable organizations and many other matters.
The Common Pleas courts are organized into 60
judicial districts, most of which encompass a single
county. Seven judicial districts, in lightly populated
areas of the Commonwealth, include two counties.
Judges of the Common Pleas courts are elected to 10
year terms. A president judge and a court
administrator serve in each judicial district. The 39th
district serves Franklin and Fulton Counties.
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Franklin County Courts
Located on the square of
Chambersburg, the county seat, the
current “old courthouse’” building is the
third courthouse building on the site.
Built in 1865, the structure features a
domed clock cupola with a statue of
Benjamin Franklin on top.
In 1979, the County built the
Courthouse Annex to support growing judicial needs and operations.
In 2010, the County purchased the former Junior Firehouse on Second Street.
The building was renovated to further support the judicial needs of the County, serving as
the “Hearing Annex”.
Franklin County Commissioners Complex
The Commissioners complex is located at 14 North Main
Street, Chambersburg. The Commissioners complex houses
the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. The Board of
Commissioners oversee the entire operation of the County and
represent the best interest of the citizens.
Franklin County Jail
The Franklin County Jail, located in the 1800 block of Opportunity
Avenue, Chambersburg, opened in 2007. The original County Jail,
located on King Street, was built in 1818 and was used until 1970.
County Buildings
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Franklin Farm Lane
Building 3
Building 3 on Franklin Farm Lane is currently
the home of rabbittransit.
Gray Stone Building
Penn State Cooperative Ag Extension is
located on Franklin Farm Lane in the “Old
Stone Building”.
Agricultural Heritage Center
The Heritage Center, built in 2008, is at 185
Franklin Farm Lane. It houses the Franklin
County Conservation District and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
Franklin County Administration Annex
The Administration Annex is located at 218 N. Second Street. The Admin Annex
currently houses the County Fiscal department, Human Resources, the Domestic
Relations office, County Planning, the Controllers office, and Magisterial District Judge
Manns.
County Buildings
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Franklin County Area Agency on Aging
The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging is located at 600 Norland Avenue,
Chambersburg. The Agency provides a planned program of supported services to
those sixty years of age and older, intended to optimize independence, promote
consumer choice and enhance quality of life.
There are also 8 senior centers operated to serve the needs of the County’s senior
citizens.
Franklin County Human Services Building
The Human Services Building houses agencies which provide
essential social services. These agencies include Children &
Youth, Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health, Intellectual
Disabilities, Early Intervention, Juvenile Probation, Veterans
Affairs, Community Services and others.
Franklin County Adult Probation Office
Franklin County Adult Probation is located at 440 Walker Road. The
main objective of the Franklin County Adult Probation Department
is to effectively monitor criminal offenders living and working in the
community. The goal of each probation officer has two important
elements: to aid the offender in his or her rehabilitation and
reintegration into the community, and to ensure the safety and
protection of both the victim and the community.
County Buildings
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Franklin County Operations by the Numbers
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Franklin County Operations by the Numbers
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Franklin County Operations by the Numbers
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REVENUE
Capital Projects & Bond Sale: Funds expended by the county for long-term fixed assets, including
buildings and improvements, fixed and moveable equipment and information technology.
Charges for Services: Payments from customers for the provision of specific services to a person or
entity. Payments can include revenue from another governmental unit for specific services provided.
Contributions & Other: Expenditures or sources of funds not shown elsewhere, including
contributions to or utilization of reserves.
Hotel Room Rental Taxes: Taxes on overnight lodging which are used for tourist promotion.
Interest and Investment Earnings: Interest and dividends paid on bank deposits or other investments,
including gains from sale of investments.
Intergovernmental: Receipts from other governments (federal, state, and local) in the form of grants,
entitlements or payments in lieu of taxes.
Mill: One-tenth (0.1) of one cent, or .001 of one dollar.
Millage: The rate used in calculating taxes based upon the assessed value of a property, expressed in
mills.
Real Estate Taxes: General purpose and special millages, including debt services and library taxes.
Taxes: Levied directly by the county for its own use. Included in this category of tax revenues are
current and delinquent taxes, to include principle and interest on delinquencies, and hotel taxes.
EXPENDITURES
Allocations: Distribution of funds across various departments and operations.
Community & Economic Development: Expenditures for improving the quality of life in the
community, to include economic development projects and support to county-affiliated
organizations whose mission is consistent.
Contributions & Other: Expenditures or sources of funds not shown elsewhere, including
contributions to or utilization of reserves.
Cultures & Recreation: Expenditures for activities to improve the quality of life in the community.
Economic Development: Expenditures for industrial development corporations and other nonprofit
groups for economic development projects.
Terminology
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Emergency Management, Including 911: Expenditures for 911 emergency telephone and
dispatching systems, emergency management planning and operations.
General Government-Judicial: Includes expenditures for judicial activities of the county; specifically
Courts, District Judges, Domestic Relations, Law Library, Constables, Coroner, District Attorney,
Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, Register of Wills & Recorder of Deeds, and Sheriff.
General Government-Services: Cost related to the central administration of the county government
as distinct from individual operating departments reported below. Includes planning and
development, financial management, legal office, assessment, tax claim bureau and voter services,
as well as central support services such as data processing, personnel, telecommunications and
maintenance of public buildings.
Housing & Community Development: Expenditures for housing rehabilitation, assistance to
low-income housing projects, community development corporations and other nonprofit groups for
community development projects.
Human Services: Expenditures for the preservation of public health and assistance to segments of
the population that are unable to fully care for themselves, including: Agency on Aging, Children &
Youth, Drug & Alcohol, Early Intervention, Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Veteran’s
Affairs, and Public Defender.
Liquid Fuels: Expenditures for bridge maintenance and construction.
Miscellaneous expenditures: Includes expenditures only when the county accounting system does
not permit their allocation to particular departments.
Other Culture & Recreation: Expenditures for historical societies, museums, etc.
Other Public Safety: County allocations to hazmat team operations.
Other Sources: Primarily, spending of bond proceeds for current year capital purchases, or utilization
of designated or excess reserves.
Support to Other County Operations: Contributions to other county operations not otherwise fully
funded, including Human Service Programs, Domestic Relations and Emergency Services.
Tourist Promotion: Allocations to county and regional tourist promotion activities.
Transfers: Represents operating transfers of funds from one governmental fund to another govern-
mental fund when one fund is legally responsible to support the other (e.g. General Fund & Human
Services).
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Presented by:
Franklin County Fiscal Department
Administration Annex
218 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3101
Teresa Beckner, CPA,
CGMA, Director