Manhattan Township Assessor Initiates $13,500 Software Upgrade Amid Office Transition

Manhattan Township Meeting | January 13, 2026

Article Summary: Newly installed Manhattan Township Assessor Kristen Blaser announced the procurement of a modernized property assessment software system to overhaul the office’s valuation infrastructure.

Assessor Software Upgrade Key Points:

• The Assessor’s Office will implement the “AIMS” assessment software to manage property values.

• The total installation and licensing cost is $13,500, which is fully covered within the Assessor’s current budget.

• The township will pay an initial $4,500 deposit, with the remaining balance due at the end of the fiscal year.

• Blaser expects the new system to be fully operational by the end of January 2026.

The Manhattan Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, received an operational update regarding the Assessor’s Office, highlighting a $13,500 software acquisition aimed at modernizing local property value assessments.

Delivering her first major report since taking over the department, Assessor Kristen Blaser informed the board that she has been working extensively to transition the office from outgoing Assessor Oldani to her administration. A central component of this transition involves upgrading the department’s digital infrastructure.

Blaser reported that she is securing a new assessment software program known as “AIMS,” which is specifically designed to track and manage property values. The installation and licensing of the AIMS platform will cost the township a total of $13,500. Blaser assured the board that the necessary funds are already available within the Assessor’s current operating budget, preventing the need for a special appropriation.

To execute the purchase, the township will submit an initial deposit of $4,500. According to Blaser’s report, the remaining balance of the contract will be paid at the end of the fiscal year. The aggressive implementation timeline sets a goal of having the software fully installed, licensed, and up and running by the end of January 2026.

In addition to the software acquisition, Blaser noted she is actively revisiting possibilities to upgrade the township’s broader computer server system to better support the department’s operations.

Beyond backend technology, Blaser reported on immediate taxpayer services. The township website has been updated to reflect her new contact information. Furthermore, she informed the board that her office has been receiving inquiries from local residents requesting information about the Senior Freeze Program, a state property tax relief initiative for qualifying senior citizens.

Because the software purchase was within the existing budget parameters, no formal board vote on the software contract was required or taken during the Tuesday meeting.