Butler Township government finds itself in an enviable position. The municipality is sitting on an interest-bearing, $2.4 million dollar nest egg from the April 1 sale of the Deshon Woods property.

The money isn’t budgeted, and it’s not needed for any looming crisis or financial wildfire.

When township commissioners began work on their budget last fall, township manager Ed Kirkwood advised them to take a year to decide how to use the money, and the commissioners have honored Kirkwood’s suggestion. But with the anniversary of the sale a little more than a month away, it became clear from the discussion at last week’s meeting that they are crafting their wish list in anticipation.

Commissioners Chairman Joe Hasychak easily rattled off a list of capital improvement ideas: new computer equipment in police cars; water service and restrooms in Preston Park; a stormwater management emergency fund.

Hasychak urged the other commissioners to suggest capital project ideas to Kirkwood, who is compiling a list for a meeting in March.

Township residents should suggest ideas as well. Roads, parks, safety services, utilities, communications, administration and other ingredients of municipal government can benefit from a cash injection. With endless possibilities, it’s likely five commissioners will overlook some good ideas that are plainly visible to residents. Women in particular might have suggestions for the all-male board.

And, of course, there’s the notion that some of the money should be returned to taxpayers. A tax credit for even a small portion of the money would be a gesture consistent with a township government that has functioned the past three years without a tax increase.

Individuals should be able to offer suggestions to Kirkwood or any of the township commissioners. They also should feel free to share their ideas in a letter to this newspaper.

But ideas should be shared quickly. Kirkwood plans on presenting a list at the township’s March 3 or March 17 meeting. Most of the suggestions would be rolled into the 2015 budget, since it’s too late to make changes to the current budget.

And let’s hope the good fortune not only continues for Butler Township, but that its prosperity spills over into neighboring municipalities as well.