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County staff lays out Road & Bridge Fund scenarios; tax‑rate timeline set for September
Summary
Budget staff presented Fund 50 allocation scenarios (50% road miles / 50% taxable value), noted a $2M Road & Bridge fee revenue estimate and a $1M fund‑balance scenario; commissioners discussed adopting a proposed tax rate Aug. 26 or calling a special court before adoption hearings in mid‑September and final budget adoption Sept. 23.
County budget staff (S2) presented allocation scenarios for the Road & Bridge Fund (Fund 50), explaining the current formula (50% based on certified road miles, 50% on taxable value) and revenue sources that feed Fund 50, including a $10 road‑and‑bridge fee that generates roughly $2 million and a small state lateral‑road grant (about $80,000).
Staff modeled a scenario using $1,000,000 of fund balance to distribute equally across precincts; the presentation showed how certified road miles and taxable values affect each precinct’s allocation. Commissioners discussed timing to adopt a proposed tax rate (possible vote Aug. 26 or at a special court) and the public hearing schedule: a proposed hearing around Sept. 16 and final budget adoption targeted for Sept. 23.
A commissioner suggested exploring alternative allocation metrics such as traffic density and development‑driven impacts; staff and commissioners noted legal and practical constraints but agreed to keep studying options before final adoption.
Next steps: staff will provide updated allocation schedules and calendar reminders to ensure decisions before publication deadlines.
