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Castle Hills CCPD hears FY2026–27 budget showing $79,785 shortfall; board questions sustainability of detective positions
Summary
Staff presented a proposed CCPD budget with $440,000 in revenue and $519,785 in expenditures, a $79,785 gap; board members raised concerns about declining tax receipts, rising health-insurance costs and long-term sustainability of three detective positions.
City staff presented the Castle Hills Crime Control Prevention District’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–27 at the June 18 meeting, showing total revenue of $440,000 against total expenditures of $519,785 and an unbalanced amount of $79,785.
A staff presenter reviewed major line items: salary and benefits for three detective positions totaling $342,285; $177,500 earmarked for future vehicle purchases, equipment, radios, IT support, training and community programming; and $36,000 for software support. The presenter told the board the city has seen a decline in sales- and property-tax receipts since a recent high and said the city absorbed a large annual increase in employee health insurance, which staff stated represented an annual increase of $142,000.
Board members pressed staff on two points: how to sustain the detective positions if revenue falls, and the timing of cost-of-living adjustments. Board members were told the draft budget submitted to the city secretary in July is a working document and that CCPD must adopt a budget in July under state timelines; if certified tax values or a COLA change later, the board can amend the CCPD budget.
Members also asked whether the district’s invested funds are earning appropriate interest; a board member asked staff to research higher-yield investment options and the city staff indicated that the city’s investment approach and the TexPool (or other options) would be reviewed.
No final CCPD budget vote occurred at the meeting; staff said additional work and potential amendments will follow council workshops and availability of certified tax values.
