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Council reviews draft FY 2025–26 encumbrances as accounting and insurance costs rise
Summary
At a budget workshop, members reviewed two draft budgets, discussed rising bookkeeping and insurance costs, and set internal deadlines to finalize figures ahead of county certified rolls.
Chair opened the workshop and reviewed two budget worksheets — current‑year actuals and an initial FY 2025–26 draft — and said she had populated preliminary figures to guide council decisions. She listed recurring encumbrances already paid (Texas Municipal League membership, county council dues) and line items that staff estimated for next year, and urged council members to provide input so staff can finalize numbers.
"The bookkeeping accounting has gone up $200 a month," Chair said, noting that would total about $14,400 annually; she added that the auditor "might go up a $100" and that some insurance lines showed mixed rate changes in the insurer's packet. Members asked for clarification on specific lines and accepted a plan to return with tightened figures by the July 9 internal deadline so the body can meet statutory budget steps after the county issues its certified roll on July 25.
The meeting packet included a short list of encumbered items (membership dues, appraisal district fees, interlocal contributions) and multiple small recurring costs — utility estimates, software subscriptions (QuickBooks at about $180.76/month), Zoom and internet charges — that Chair recommended rounding for simplicity. Council members agreed to highlight a short list of high‑priority categories for the city council to review, including roads, secretary salary and contracted services.
