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County staff outlines August workshops and mid‑September budget adoption timeline
Summary
Budget staff said final appraised values are expected July 25; detailed supplemental worksheets will be prepared in August and the court is expected to adopt the budget and set tax rates in mid‑September, with public postings required if the effective tax rate is exceeded.
County budget staff advised commissioners on the schedule and next steps for the FY budget process: final appraised values are expected late July, detailed supplemental worksheets and staff recommendations will be prepared through August, and the court is expected to adopt the budget and recommend the tax rate in mid‑September.
Staff explained the court typically reviews base budget pages in workshops and receives separate personnel and capital worksheets for any new positions, equipment or reclassifications. If the court decides to exceed the effective tax rate, the county must follow statutory posting and public‑hearing timelines before final adoption.
Commissioners were asked to send suggestions and department requests to budget staff (Steve, Dale and Theresa) so they can be incorporated into the recommended package. Staff said the likely adoption target is Sept. 16–17, with final administrative steps tied to tax office requirements.
No formal votes were taken at the workshop; staff committed to returning with supplemental detail and to circulate calendars for the August workshops and September adoption dates.
