Bentley Nettles

local election

Campaign spending will likely spike as candidates pour money into ads and events to grab your attention.

Regional Transportation Planning

Financial impact details were not specified in the advance materials.

government operations

Your tax dollars will be directly tied to these new city projects and budget shuffles.

2026 Proposed Tax Increase

Directly affects property tax revenues and resident tax liabilities.

County Facility Renovations and Budget Adjustments

Contract amounts not stated on the published agenda.

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal

Determines the allocation of county general funds across administrative, judicial, and law enforcement operations for the upcoming fiscal year.

industrial development

It’s a potential goldmine for local tax revenue, but we might end up paying more for infrastructure upgrades to keep the lights on.

Data Center Tax Abatement

Involves commercial tax incentives and potential long-term economic investment for the county.

ALPR Surveillance Cameras

Taxpayer dollars are being funneled into these high-tech surveillance contracts, meaning your money is directly funding the expansion of this camera network.

Election Security

$300,000 initial software cost plus annual licensing fees of $49,033 for years two and three.

Nonprofit Funding and Community Support

Involves allocated county funding totaling thousands of dollars in support contracts across multiple non-profit entities.

Capital Improvement Requests

Adds $2.7 million to the project's total, though construction now starts a year later.

Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) Mandatory Payments

Ties into a possible $11 million wire to the state and the county's hospital financing structure.

County Tax Rate Increase

The adopted tax rate will result in an estimated $95 to $115 increase on the county portion of the tax bill for an average $400,000 home.

city administration

While specific dollar amounts weren't highlighted, these administrative decisions ultimately shape how your tax dollars are spent.

energy policy

This could lead to more stable, predictable energy prices for residents by reducing our reliance on fluctuating fuel markets.

Subdivision Plats and Road Setback Variances

None directly from the presentation.

school district tax increase

Expect your annual property tax bill to go up if this measure gets the green light.

Rental Housing Safety

Potential costs associated with establishing interlocal agreements for municipal code enforcement services.

emergency services funding

This funding boost means better equipment without hitting your wallet with a direct tax hike.

Table Consent Agenda Item Number 11

Approve Consent Agenda Items 1-10 and 12-15

Apply for Texas Secretary of State Reimbursement Grant

Approval of 2026 Tax Levy

Expend Budgeted OPEB Funds

Transfer Funds for Bond Refunding

Award Contract CIP 26-557 for Dispatch Center CMAR

Approve Contract 27-057 Justice Premier Plus

Approve Contract 27-058 Voter Registration Software

Approve Personnel Change Status for Department Heads

Approve Revised Interim Compensation Guidelines

Consent Agenda (Items 1-8, 10-12)

BTU Utility Permit on Collette Lane

Wildfire Protection Plan Resolution 26-18

Grant Writer Procurement

DA Personnel Change - CPS Attorney Salary Adjustment

DA Personnel Change - Senior Felony Prosecutor

DA Personnel Change - Future Law Graduate Hire

DA Personnel Change - Investigator Replacement

Juvenile Court Interpreter Supplement

Approval to Fill Vacant Buyer II Position

Adoption of FY 2027 County Budget

Expressed frustration with spending levels and lack of employee pay structure adjustments.

Resolution 26-015 Levying Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026

Advocated for the no-new-revenue rate and opposed tax increases.

Ratification of Property Tax Increase

Consent Agenda Item 7 (E-Master Service Contract)

FY 25/26 Budget Amendments 19.01 - 19.10

Sale of Road Signs to Burleson County

Approval of Payments of Claims