The 2015 budget proposed by the Chester County Commissioners calls for no tax increase for property owners.

“This budget reflects our commitment to providing high value for our citizens as cost effectively as possible, and our budget process demonstrates the importance we place on transparency and accountability,” said Ryan Costello, chairman of the board. “This is all achieved through the diligent teamwork of our department heads, their staff and our finance department.”

The preliminary 2015 budget calls for $432 million in operating expenses and $89 million for its capital budget.

A budget vote will likely be one of Costello’s last acts as a county commissioner. He resigned from the board, effective Dec. 15, following his recent win in the Sixth District congressional race. The commissioners are looking for a Republican replacement, Philly.com is reporting. Interviews, open to the public, will take place in the near future.

The preliminary 2015 budget calls for $432 million in operating expenses and $89 million for its capital budget.

Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said the spending plan is in line with strategic priorities including: continued investment in the emergency voice radio system and the public safety training campus; establishment of a shuttle bus service from Exton train station to West Chester; implementation of the county’s economic strategy VISTA 2025; and a mental health facilities study.

Commissioner Terence Farrell said commissioners crafted a budget with a minimal increase in federal and state funding, and a slightly increasing tax base.

“We have achieved a budget that maintains the programs and services our citizens deserve and want, but at no additional cost to the taxpayer,” Farrell said.

The 2014 median assessed value of a home in Chester County is $166,285 and the proposed county tax bill for that value is $692.24.