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Crockett council hears budget constraints as city weighs capital requests
Summary
Staff told the council appraisal values rose but state revenue caps limit tax revenue growth; council heard requests for police vehicles, street equipment, dump trucks and public‑safety personnel and was warned to prioritize mandated items and possible utility-rate increases.
City staff laid out FY2023 capital requests and warned the council that rising appraised values do not automatically translate into increased tax revenue because of state caps.
The city’s preliminary appraised values were reported to have increased from roughly $302 million to $330 million, but staff said state rules cap allowable revenue growth to about 3.5% over last year’s revenue; staff estimated that cap would…
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