WASHINGTON CO. APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD REVIEWS PROPOSED 2021-22 BUDGET
The Washington County Appraisal District Board of Directors reviewed the proposed budget for 2021-22 at a workshop Tuesday.
The proposed budget is a $60,000 to $70,000 increase from last year’s budget, which was $911,494. Chief Appraiser Dyann White said the exact number of the proposed budget will be presented at a future board meeting.
One of the reasons for the increase, according to White, is a proposed 3 percent salary increase for all appraisal district employees. The budget is also affected by a jump from 226 to 250 working days; White said the extra work days are needed in order for employees to keep up with the demands of the job. She said the budget is also increasing because several of the district’s field appraisers have attained higher levels of licensure.
The board also discussed a proposed budget amendment. The amendment would obligate $162,221 in surplus funds from the 2018-19 and 2019-20 budgets. The funds would be used to pay $90,221 for software purchases and costs associated with Senate Bill 2 from the 2019 Legislature, $35,000 for computer and plotter replacements, $30,000 to add a fleet vehicle, and $7,000 to pay off an existing aerial imagery contract.
The board is set to act on the budget amendment at its meeting June 22nd.