The county is planning its budget for next year, with a 2.9% increase requested to handle growth. This impacts how tax dollars are spent on public safety, courts, and infrastructure.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
The transfers reallocate existing funds totaling $442,071 for contingency and additional amounts for software maintenance.
County departments and staff whose payroll and software needs are now fully funded.
Property owners will see an increase in their county tax bills.
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The county is planning its budget for next year, with a 2.9% increase requested to handle growth. This impacts how tax dollars are spent on public safety, courts, and infrastructure.
The Court set the schedule for the upcoming budget cycle, which determines how tax dollars are allocated for the next year.
The county is hiring a temporary Budget Administrator to bridge the gap left by the retiring Auditor and to prepare for future census-related requirements.
The county had to move money around to cover payroll changes and a software subscription bill that was under-budgeted. These adjustments ensure departments have the funds they need to operate for the year.
A resident requested that the county reformat tax statements to be more transparent and easier to understand following recent changes.
The Bulverde Area Rural Library is paying off a portion of its debt early and resetting the interest rates on the remainder to save money.
The county finalized its $124 million General Fund budget and set a tax rate of 30.5 cents per $100 valuation. Residents expressed significant concern about the tax burden on fixed-income households.
The Court held a public hearing on the proposed $181 million budget and tax rates, noting that final action will be taken at a later date after required public notices.
The county is proposing a tax rate increase to fund infrastructure, public safety, and emergency management as the population continues to grow rapidly.
The county is planning its $162.5 million budget for next year. This budget covers everything from road maintenance and public safety to the court system, and it includes requests for 26 new staff positions.
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The county secured $210,000 in grant funding to continue providing specialized support and counseling for veterans in the justice system.
The Court adopted the 2026 budget calendar, which outlines the timeline for the upcoming fiscal year's financial planning.
The county is seeking $9.5 million in state funding to operate its new mental health treatment facility, the Extended Observation Unit, for the 2026-2027 period.
The Sheriff's Office received a $500,000 grant to support salaries for eligible personnel. This helps the county maintain staffing levels.
The county updated its purchasing policy to make it easier for departments to follow rules and ensure audit compliance.