Breann Buxkemper

The meeting agenda outlines several key discussion points centered on public hearings and subsequent consideration of substandard structures. The planned public hearings and potential necessary orders pertain to properties located at 1011 3rd St. (mobile home only), 1312 1st St. (mobile home), 1805 10th St., 1812 Ave I Place, 1813 Ave I Place, 502 W. Jefferson, and 508 9th St. The agenda also includes a statement by citizens.

The notice pertains to a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for the current tax year. The proposed tax rate is greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate, indicating a proposed increase in property taxes. The public hearing is scheduled to allow the public to express their support or opposition to the proposed tax rate. Information is provided on how to calculate property taxes under different tax rates and contact details for the tax assessor are included for assistance with tax calculations. Adjustments to the no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate related to state criminal justice mandates, indigent health care compensation expenditures, indigent defense compensation expenditures, and eligible county hospital expenditures are addressed.

The report includes budget summaries for various funds including the General Fund, Airport Fund, Cemetery Fund, and Enterprise Fund. It details revenues and expenditures for different departments such as City Council, City Management, City Secretary, Finance, Municipal Court, Fire, and Police. The budget also covers capital improvement funds, special funds like the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund and Voluntary Park Donation Fund, and development corporation funds for Levelland Economic Development Corporation and Levelland Community Development Corporation.

The adopted budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 outlines the financial framework for delivering essential services, addressing infrastructure demands, and implementing City Council priorities. Key components of the budget include allocations for the General Fund, Cemetery, Debt Service, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Financing Funds, Enterprise or Utility Funds, Wastewater Improvement Fund, Water Improvement Fund, Levelland Community Development Corporation (LCDC), and Levelland Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). The budget addresses inflationary pressures, capital demands, and fiscal sustainability, with a focus on public safety, utilities, recreation, and economic development. It also includes investments in capital equipment and various capital projects, such as park improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and facility renovations.

The City Council for the City of Levelland, Texas, will hold a public hearing on the Proposed 2025/2026 Fiscal Year budget. The budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year's budget. Citizens and interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and present their views to the City Council.