(Bannock County Newsletter, August 13, 2024)
Budget Process Update
The marathon to complete next year’s budget is close to the finish line (pardon the Olympics metaphor).
The County Clerk and Board of Commissioners agreed on a proposed budget, which will be posted for a public hearing before it can be adopted. At this hearing, the Board may vote to officially approve the budget or delay it until no later than the first Tuesday following the first Monday of September.
We invite you to review the proposed budget and share your thoughts at the public hearing. If you can’t attend the hearing, you can send written comments to the Board of Commissioners to be read into the record. Send them to commission@bannockcounty.gov.
The overall budget (including the Road & Bridge, Ambulance, and Abatement districts) increased by $233,804. This budget is asking for an increase in property taxes of $830,197, which we estimate will translate on tax bills to an increase of $4.89 per $100,000 of taxable property value. This tax estimate does not include any changes from other taxing districts (cities, school districts, fire, etc.) you live within.
Some highlights of the proposed FY25 Budget include:
- Stays within the 3% increase legally allowed by Idaho Code
- Provides a 3% cost-of-living increase in salary for all employees and adjusted certain department salaries to improve recruitment and retention
- Continues to expend ARPA funds in accordance with federal guidelines
You can revisit the June newsletter to learn more about the budget process.
You can view the proposed budget here: BC_FY25-Proposed-Budget.pdf (bannockcounty.us)
