Jen Crownover

2027 County Budget Planning

Maintains the county tax rate at $0.305015 per $100 of valuation while funding a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for employees and 2% for law enforcement.

Outdoor Burn Ban

Reduces potential emergency response and wildfire suppression costs.

Canyon Lake Boat Ramp Access

Funded through existing county park and recreation allocations with federal coordination.

Road Infrastructure

Costs associated with emergency response and road maintenance are ongoing.

Youth Sports Park Improvements & Funding Swaps

Requires initial capital investment for park facility construction, offset by low ongoing maintenance costs.

Subdivision Regulation Updates

Releases of surety bonds and acceptance of roads into the county maintenance system affect long-term county road maintenance obligations.

Jail and Tax Office Capital Projects

Will require significant future capital bonding and construction expenditures.

Conservation Land Acquisition

A $30 million loan with up to $4.5 million in principal forgiveness, costing approximately $1.3 million annually in debt service.

Emergency Alert System Implementation

The agreement provides access to a federal system, though specific operational costs were not detailed.

Jail Staffing and Overtime

Monthly healthcare services reimbursement set at $296,704.05.

Emergency Services District Board Nomination Policy

None.

Sheriff's Office Vehicle Fleet Expansion

Funded via contingency transfers for vehicle upfitting and camera upgrades.

Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs

Accepts over $230,000 in state grant funds to support specialized court operations.

Water Availability

Substantial capital investments are required for regional water supply projects like Water Secure and infrastructure upgrades, which will impact utility rates.

Right-of-Way Fence Encroachments and Permit Appeals

None

Pre-Trial Release Bond Supervision Program Impact

Saved the county an estimated $1.6 million to $5 million in jail operational costs by reducing inmate bed-days.

Septic Permit Fee Waiver Policy

Involved a waiver request of approximately $300 in county permitting fees.

Public Health Surveillance

Secures continued state grant funding for local public health emergency preparedness operations.

2026 Comal County Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate Adoption

Proposes a tax rate increase from approximately 26.4 cents to 30.5 cents per $100 valuation, generating a total tax levy of $123 million.

Mental Health Facility Construction Acceleration

Adds $582,918.72 total in change orders ($4,791.92 for CO #7 and $578,126.90 for CO #8) covered by ARPA interest funds.

Approve Claims

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

Mediation Awareness Month Proclamation

National 4-H Week Proclamation

Lark Canyon Unit 2 Construction Bond Extension

Flying W Unit 2 Final Plat Approval

Simmons Valley South Entry Road 1 Acceptance

Simmons Valley Unit 1 Road Acceptance

Order to Abandon Southern Remnant of New Braunfels-Blanco Road

Second Amendment to Parkhill Professional Services Agreement

Resolution for Certificates of Obligation

Designation of Local Rabies Control Authority

TCDRS Plan Agreement for Plan Year 2027

TAC Workers' Compensation Program Renewal

TAC Liability Program Renewal

Dell 16 Laptop Purchase for JP Pct. 2

Sheriff's Office SWAT Armored Vehicle Equipment Purchase

Extension Services Line-Item Transfer

Approve Claims

Reject Bids for JESP Tennis Courts Construction

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption

approve Action Agenda Item #26

TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool Agreements

approve Action Agenda Item #7

Resolution 2026-13: Railroad Crossing Safety Grant Application

approve Action Agenda Item #17

Adopt Resolution 2026-12 Regarding Data Centers

approve

Waive Permitting Fees for 354 Paradise Drive

Commissioner Scott Haag made a motion, second by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #2.

Resolution 2026-07: Accountability Court Grant Officials

to appoint Kristen Hoyt to the position of Comal County Judge effective immediately with the bond set at $10,000.

Appointment of County Judge

Referencing Item 21 (A), I move to authorize County Commissioner Crownover to negotiate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in accordance with Section 551.072 Texas Government Code

approve Action Agenda Item #14

Approval of TAC HEBP Interlocal Agreement for EAP Services

Authorization for Real Property Negotiations

approve Action Agenda Item #27 with the correction related to Precinct 1

Joint Resolution #2025-29: ESD Nomination Process

approve Action Agenda Item #14

Resolution for Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance

make an amendment to make building it contingent on actually getting the grant

USTA Tennis Venue Services Inquiry Form Approval

Commissioner Jen Crownover made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Doug Leecock to approve Action Agenda Item #13 A), B), and C).

approve Action Agenda Item #27

approve amendment number one to the 2026 Comal County Budget

Adoption of 2026 Comal County Budget (Amendment No. 1 and Budget as Amended)

Realignment of 2025 Salary for County Court at Law No. 3

Expressed concern that clawing back previously approved budgeted salary shakes confidence in the county's administrative process.

approve Action Agenda Item #24

amend the proposed salaries for Elected Constables Precinct 1, 2, 3, and 4 to $89,536 and set the additional public hearings for the salaries of Elected Officials and the Proposed Budget during the Re

Amend Proposed Constable Salaries and Set Public Hearings

Approve Line-Item Transfer for Judicial Pay Increases (SB 293)

to approve Action Agenda Item #6

Variance for Buffalo Springs Road Address Assignment

approve Action Agenda Item #10

Road Naming and Address Variance for 861 Charter Oak Drive