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Webster County staff present non-departmental budget updates, flagging rising debt service and revenue shifts

Webster County Budget Workshop · January 23, 2026
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Summary

Staff reviewed non-departmental revenues and expenses for Webster County’s upcoming fiscal year, citing higher net property tax estimates, a large anticipated debt-service payment tied to a Fort Dodge bond, adjustments to credit and tax lines, and projected EMS revenue of about $1.58M.

County staff presented a line-by-line review of non-departmental revenues and expenses during the Webster County budget workshop.

Staff said some rent and lease revenue lines (including LAC and workforce rent) were increased based on prior-year expenses and the city of Fort Dodge’s share. They reported net property tax projections rising from $4,629,359 to $5,344,779.98 for the coming year and noted changes to mobile home taxes, homestead and…

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