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Boerne 10-year rolling plan approved, highlighting long-term city projects
10-year plan overview
previous versions is the inclusion of the Arts and Culture Master Plan, which lists around 20 projects for the city, according to agenda documents. “This plan gives the city a strategic path forward for specific quality of life initiatives related to Boerne’s arts and culture,” Director of Operations Nick Montagno said. Moving forward The city is also working on creating a downtown plan, which will be added to the rolling 10-year plan.
Fair Oaks Ranch begins 5-year financial planning Fair Oaks Ranch City Council and staff are in the process of planning for the city budget and finances, weighing options that could shape services and tax rates over the next five years. Director of Finance Summer Fleming on May 1 presented financing scenarios to City Council to receive direction on preparing the plan. “This plan is not a forecast, it is intended to provide outcomes given certain sets of assumptions, and it is an integral part of the budgeting process,” Fleming said. City Council recommended further exploring scenarios to see changes to project funding and tax rates. Breaking it down Projections for governmental services On March 11, Boerne City Council adopted its 10-year rolling plan, which outlines priority projects. Diving deeper While the plan does not bind the city to specific projects, it serves as a guide for city leaders, developers, staff and the community, and highlights goals for city projects that can be accomplished over the next 10 years, according to the plan. One of the main changes between this rolling plan and
More information can be found at www.ci.boerne.tx.us/1079/Planning-in-Boerne.
60 ongoing projects
40 completed projects
69 projects planned for funding
SOURCE: CITY OF BOERNE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Gateway Feature project approved A new gateway feature is coming to Fair Oaks Ranch following approval from City Council on April 17. The details Once completed, the landmark will create a distinctive gateway at the intersection of Fair Oaks Parkway and Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, according to the city website. Planning of the gateway feature has been underway since 2019 and will cost a total of $224,840. Funding for the project is provided through the Municipal Development District, which raises money through city sales tax. City Manager Scott Huizenga said this is estimated to be completed in 2026.
Baseline financial plan
Projected Revenue
Projected Expenditures
$15M
$12.9M
$10.9M
$10M
$10.5M
$9.7M
$0
2025 2026 2027 2028
2029 2030
SOURCE: CITY OF FAIR OAKS RANCH/COMMUNITY IMPACT
expenditures in 2030 show public safety having the most expenses, representing 47% while public works is expected to make up 27%. Fleming explained that the baseline model covered finances that the city knows will happen. City Manager Scott Huizenga said the goal is to have the plan approved by June 5, which is when the city would need to submit a notice of intent to issue debt and prepare for the next budget cycle.
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