Boerne council confirms proposed budget and tax‑rate notices, clears $4 million bond issuance plan; staff rolls out new permitting portal and outlines water‑t‑t

The Boerne City Council took a package of routine but consequential fiscal steps and received staff briefings on permitting technology and water‑quality issues.

Budget and tax items: Council accepted the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget for public notice and confirmed the proposed tax rate of $0.4716 per $100 valuation for purposes of required legal notices. The council also set two public hearings on the budget and tax rate for Aug. 26 and Sept. 9, 2025. The council received the certified appraisal roll and related tax calculations as required by state law. All motions passed 5–0.

Plan of finance and bonds: With staff support from Hilltop Securities, council approved a proposed plan of finance to issue the remaining $4,000,000 of voter‑approved 2022 general obligation bonds (parks and mobility) as a 20‑year amortized issue. Officials said the city’s strong financial position and liquidity support competitive rates; staff expect bond proceeds to be deposited after…