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Balcones Heights crime control board adopts budget calendar, accepts March financials
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Summary
The Balcones Heights Crime Control and Prevention District board on April 27 unanimously accepted the financial report for the period ending March 2026, and adopted a budget calendar for fiscal 2026–27 with a May 18 review date for applications; board members noted a two-month lag in sales tax receipts.
The Balcones Heights Crime Control and Prevention District board on April 27 approved a budget calendar for fiscal 2026–27, called for project applications and accepted the district's financial report for the period ending March 2026 during a meeting at the Justice Center, 3300 Hillcrest Drive.
Maria Hernandez, the city administrator, presented the financial figures and told the board that the budget estimate of $243,002 was revised upward after the audit by $46,451, yielding a fund balance of $289,453. "When the budget was done, we estimated ... $243,002, and after the audit ... it was gonna increase by $46,451," Hernandez said, and she noted recent expenditures for an IT-room air conditioner replacement, carpet for four offices and a water-control valve.
Councilman Burton asked about timing of sales tax receipts; he said staff told him the city was "two months behind" and that normal indicators point to about $80,000 per month, leaving roughly $160,000 in expected receipts not yet received. Hernandez confirmed the two-month lag in sales tax collection.
After discussion, Councilman Burton moved to approve the financial report as presented; David Sellers seconded. The board voted unanimously to accept the report.
The board then reviewed a proposed budget calendar (Order No. 2026-02) and the related call for project applications for fiscal 2026–27. Chair read the order, which references the board's authority under the Texas Local Government Code and sets the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and ending Sept. 30, 2027. The order directs that applications be received by the city secretary at 3300 Hillcrest Drive no later than 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Members discussed a memo to move a city council meeting because of Memorial Day and agreed to align the district's review/disapproval meeting with the council by changing the date from May 22 to May 18. Councilman Burton moved to approve the calendar with that modification; Sellers seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of minutes (July 28, 2025 and Oct. 27, 2025): mover Councilman Burton; second David Sellers; outcome: approved unanimously. - Approval of financial report for period ending March 2026 (Order No. 2026-01): mover Councilman Burton; second David Sellers; outcome: approved unanimously. - Adoption of budget calendar and call for project applications (Order No. 2026-02), with review/disapproval date set for May 18: mover Councilman Burton; second David Sellers; outcome: approved unanimously.
The chair noted the board had handled the listed items and, after a motion to adjourn by Councilman Burton and a second, the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
