November 07, 2012 - Despite continued dropping property values, Independence Township's general fund is projected to have a surplus to add to its fund balance in 2013.

The budget disclosed at a public hearing on Oct. 20, shows a general fund surplus of $105,407. This is $145,468 less than 2012's surplus of $250,875.

According to Budget Analyst Rick Yeager, the difference in the township's surpluses from 2012 and 2013 is mainly due to decreased revenues.

The majority of revenues are acquired through property taxes and state revenue sharing, but this year property values and state tax revenue sharing are projected to decrease. The township's elimination of administrative fees, which amounted to approximately $250,000 in 2012, also contributes to the smaller general fund surplus.

On the other hand, the 2013 projected ending fundincident and a laceration on his head and shoulder, the report said. The second victim had injures to his right ankle, hip, elbow and shoulder.

According to the affidavit, officers saw a fight involving 12 to 15 people near a gold-colored 4-door sedan parked in the middle of Market Street. Officers then saw a man get back into the car and speed through the nearby intersection and hit two people. The driver fled without providing “the required information or medical assistance,” according to the police report. Both people were taken to Denver Health Medical Center for treatment. The affidavit does not list a motive for the fight.

Officers got cell phone video and written statements from several witnesses at the scene. They also reviewed videos posted on social media. Officers