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Bandera council adopts budget, tax measures, utility rates and several resolutions
Summary
At its Sept. 10 meeting the City of Bandera council adopted the FY2024–25 budget (Ordinance 445), approved a property tax ordinance (Ordinance 446) with a ratifying resolution, adopted new utility rates and a fee schedule, approved an annual investment policy, and authorized a facility‑use agreement with the Bandera Chamber for a city‑park event.
The City of Bandera council approved multiple fiscal and administrative items at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Ordinance 445: Council adopted the fiscal year 2024–25 budget (10/01/2024–09/30/2025). Councilmember Hicks moved to adopt the budget with spreadsheet changes; a roll‑call vote recorded unanimous support.
Ordinance 446 and Resolution 2024027: Council approved an ordinance levying a property tax rate of $0.47 per $100 of assessed value (motion by Councilmember Brandon, second by Councilmember Hicks) after correcting a typographical year in the motion; council then approved Resolution 2024027 ratifying the property tax action and providing a rate breakdown (debt rate 0.030947 and maintenance & operations 0.439053). Councilmember Battle moved and Councilmember Flowers seconded the ratifying resolution; the motion passed unanimously.
Utility rates and fees: Council adopted updated utility rates included in the budget packet (a 1.5% across‑the‑board change and a 5% adjustment to garbage services) and the 2024–25 fee schedule (motion by Lehi, second by Tony); both measures passed unanimously.
Investment policy and other resolutions: Council adopted Resolution 2024030, the city’s annual investment policy required by the Public Funds Investment Act, and approved the Bay Area Economics Incorporated proposed budget for 2024–25. Council also approved Resolution 2024031 authorizing a facility‑use agreement with the Bandera Chamber of Commerce for a circus event in Bandera City Park.
Votes at a glance: All recorded votes on the ordinances and resolutions described above were recorded as 'all in favor' in the meeting roll calls.
Next steps: Council will proceed with implementation steps tied to the budget and posted effective dates for fees and rates; staff will finalize paperwork for the facility‑use agreement and the investment policy.
