Commissioners passed a resolution recognizing the week of July 17-21 as National Disability Voter Registration Week in Travis County. They also received an update on the implementation and requirements of House Bill 1295, a law that states a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business unless the business submits a disclosure of interested parties form. Here are three other takeaways from Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting:
  • Travis County 2017 CDBG funding Travis County will receive $1.1 million for CDBG projects to be allocated for community development, public services, and administration and planning.[/caption] The public comment period on the proposed Community Development Block Grant program 2017 action plan and amendments to the fiscal year 2014-15 and 2015-16 action plans opened Tuesday. On June 6, commissioners approved six proposed projects for the CDBG funds.
Travis County 2017 CDBG projects The Commissioners Court approved six projects for CDBG funding allocated for fiscal year 2017-18 at a meeting June 6.[/caption]

Christy Moffett, senior planner for the CDBG program, said the county was officially notified it would receive an estimated $1.1 million in funding for allocations for administration and planning, public service and community development.

  • Commissioners took no action to lift a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said Fire Marshal Tony Callaway suggested the burn ban remain in place because it is still very dry and hot.
  • In preparation for the upcoming budget season, commissioners approved a potential salary increase of 2 percent for elected county officials. The increase would cost $63,312, including benefits and payroll taxes. A public hearing on the proposed increase is slated for Aug. 1 with a grievance deadline of 5 p.m. on Aug. 8. Commissioners are expected to adopt the FY 2017-18 budget on Sept. 26.