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Brazos County is kicking off a series of major construction projects to upgrade our local infrastructure and public buildings. You’ll likely notice some detours or changes around town as these improvements get underway.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 9 the 60 before.
Total outstanding principal and interest is $162,839,895, with the debt tax rate increasing to 0.038.
Residents utilizing long-term county infrastructure financed through bonded debt.
Taxpayers are concerned about the long-term debt burden.
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Officials discussed the county's outstanding debt, noting total principal and interest stands at over $162 million, with the debt tax rate rising from 0.030 to 0.038 due to bonds issued since 2018.
The College Station School Board discussed a planned central office and moving of the disciplinary campus during its monthly workshop Tuesday night.
The Texas A&M Board of Regents Committee on Construction met Thursday morning and discussed seven projects that will be voted on at the regular board meeting in September.
The Brazos County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to spend $20 million to take care of deferred maintenance projects in four county buildings.
The county is facing a $51 million backlog in building repairs. The court is moving $20 million to a dedicated fund to fix critical issues like roof leaks and HVAC failures before they become emergencies.
CANADA
The Bryan ISD School Board received an update on some of the ongoing bond projects during its monthly meeting Monday night.
The Bryan ISD school board received an update on some of the projects getting underway that were part of the $397 bond passed by voters last November.
Residents expressed frustration over how the county handles large construction projects, specifically citing a lack of due diligence before buying land and the high interest costs of loans.
Brazos County builds for the future; acting county judge gives updates on capital projects KBTX News 3