Government
BY RACHEL LELAND
Friendswood leaders consider tax increase The city of Friendswood kicked off discussions for its fiscal year 2024-25 budget, which estimates show could result in a tax increase for residents. The gist City staff on June 3 gave a presentation to Friendswood City Council, which gave a multiyear look at the city’s finances. With several months to go before approval of the new budget, Friendswood officials are expecting the budget to break even, documents show. Part of those discussions include a potential tax rate of $0.5213 per $100 valuation of a home to pay for several rising costs, including personnel and operations, according to the presentation. The tax rate for FY 2023-24 was $0.500728 per $100 valuation, making the potential new rate a 4% increase. How the new rate could affect the average tax bill was not available by press time.
Pearland natatorium closes for repairs The natatorium at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium closed for repairs on July 1 and will reopen in September. What you need to know Natatorium repairs will include several system replacements, repairs and installing of gas heaters, among other things, accord- ing to the city’s website. Pearland City Council awarded $1.9 mil- lion for the repairs at an April 24 meeting. What else? To compensate for the closure, those who have an annual membership for either the entire recreation center or a natatorium-only membership will receive a complimentary three-month extension once the natatorium reopens, according to the city’s website.
Friendswood tax rate Friendswood City Council is considering increasing its tax rate by 4%.
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SOURCE: CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
The city has historically adopted a rate that keeps taxes flat, also known as a no-new-revenue rate, Finance Director Rhonda Bloskas said. What’s next? City staff will deliver a proposed budget to City Council on Aug. 1, and council will adopt the budget at the Sept. 9 meeting, officials said.
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