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Council hears proposal to raise sewer rate 8%; staff to provide household impact analysis

City staff proposed amending local law to raise the sewer rate from $1.25 to $1.35 per 100 cubic feet (an 8% increase); budget staff said the sewer fund balance is low and agreed to provide average‑household impact before council votes.

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HCAI explains application checklist, DXF connectivity plan and milestone payments

Applicants must submit budgets aligned to seven cost categories, a work plan, DXF connectivity and reporting plans, vendor readiness evidence, and meet four milestone checkpoints (signed agreement, readiness/vendor contract for 40% disbursement, interim reporting, and final go‑live for remaining 60%).

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Business administrator: preliminary FY26 figures show district about $59,000 under budget

Business administrator Dawn presented preliminary FY26 actuals vs. budget, reporting a general-fund budget near $5,000,008.59 and preliminary expenditures about $5,000,007.99, leaving the district roughly $59,000 under budget pending final reconciliation with the town accountant.

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County begins 2027 budget review; officials warn revenues falling and tough choices ahead

Shawnee County finance staff told commissioners the mailed revenue‑notice represents the maximum possible levy and stressed that county revenues will be down in 2027 due to expended ARPA funds and lower interest/sales tax growth; commissioners began a line‑by‑line review and adopted a series of targeted reductions.

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Dothan City staff propose $291 million budget for 2027, large transfer from utility fund

Finance staff presented a proposed 2027 budget of $291 million and explained a $32.6 million transfer from the utility fund to the general fund needed to balance the books; commissioners asked about revenue pressure on sales tax and timing for HudsonAlpha funding.

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Preliminary OPS budget shows $50.6M state-aid shortfall and proposed levy increase

Vice President Snipes told the board the budget and audit committee reviewed a preliminary 2026–27 budget that assumes a $50.6 million loss of state aid, proposes an 8.2¢ total levy increase and a $10 million (1.18%) increase in the preliminary budget.

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San Felipe‑Del Rio CISD board disapproves Val Verde County Appraisal District's proposed 2027 operating budget

The San Felipe‑Del Rio CISD Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution disapproving the Val Verde County Appraisal District's proposed 2027 operating budget, citing concerns about employer contribution disparities and potential disproportionate tax burden on the district's taxpayers.

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School officials warn county proposal would leave $83,122 shortfall in local school funding

Henry County school officials told the board that a FY'27 local‑share request of $615,361 would be only partially met by the county administrator's recommendation to use $532,239 in FY'25 carry‑forward funds, leaving an $83,122 gap; a public hearing on the amendment is set for Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.

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Solid Waste staff propose $40/ton commercial hauler fee to help close $1M deficit

Solid Waste staff recommended adopting a $40/ton commercial hauler fee (projected to generate about $700,000 annually) and asked commissioners to adopt a clear definition of 'commercial' before publishing the change.

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Goose Creek CISD reports strong reserves, $12.2M favorable variance and bond refunding to save taxpayers nearly $7M

Preliminary year-end figures show general-fund revenues roughly $280.5 million, an estimated ending fund balance of $127.7 million (about 47% of the operating budget), and a bond-refunding transaction administrators said will save taxpayers nearly $7 million in interest.

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Officials and board debate water‑utility rates; county keeps $520,000 contribution under review

County and North Florida Water Utility officials reviewed a Raftelis rate study and proposed interim rates. Staff said keeping the county contribution near $520,000 reduces rate increases to retail customers; the item will be addressed again during upcoming budget workshops and returned for action.

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Flour Bluff ISD proposes higher tax rate to cover debt while wrestling with a projected operating gap

Financial staff proposed an I&S tax rate of 30.3' to cover debt service and a combined proposed rate of 1.9691 per $100 of assessed value; staff warned of a projected general-fund shortfall (roughly $1.6M to $2.6M depending on assumptions) and recommended conservative budgeting and a public hearing Aug. 27.