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Ellis County commissioners review 2027 draft budgets, note insurance and revenue changes
Summary
County Administrator Darin Myers presented first drafts showing estimated increases in health and property insurance, reduced oil & gas revenues and planned capital projects; commissioners set special budget meetings July 15–16 to continue deliberations.
County Administrator Darin Myers presented the second-draft and capital-plan first-draft budget materials for 2027, highlighting assumptions and changes across county funds. Notable items included an estimated 7% increase in health insurance premiums, a projected 10% increase in property, vehicle and liability insurance with KCAMP, a $300,000 decrease in interest revenue, and removal of $425,865 in oil & gas depletion revenues. Myers said requested amounts for outside agencies are essentially flat overall but singled out ACCESS Transportation’s increased request of $88,962 for 2027.
Myers said bond payments will be paid from reserves and will not impact 2027 tax levels; he also pointed to a modest .2% increase in estimated assessed valuation for the general fund between November 2025 and June 2026. Commissioners asked for clarification on specific line items including dues and professional fees, and scheduled further budget hearings July 15–16 to review departmental budgets in detail.
