King George BOS and BOD 05/05/2026

The King George County Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors held a joint meeting on May 5, 2026, focusing heavily on budget discussions, tax rates, and procurement decisions. Key procurement actions included awarding a construction services agreement for the demolition of the Votech building at a fixed price of $139,929, funded from the CIP fund balance, and authorizing a professional services contract for the county's comprehensive plan update with EPRPC for $219,852.99 plus an optional $20,000 village planning component. The boards also discussed the county's fiscal challenges, including a projected $5 million operating shortfall and strategies to address it, such as using $2.5 million in capitalized interest from 2023 bond proceeds to reduce the need for a tax increase. After deliberation, the board approved a real estate tax rate of 58 cents per $100 assessed value for FY27, with a budget of approximately $146.7 million, incorporating a 2% cost of living adjustment and 1% merit increase for county employees. Additionally, the board approved a resolution supporting a $9.6 million VDOT Smart Scale safety improvement project on Route 218. Discussions also covered property tax assessments, personnel costs including health benefits, and the need for merit-based pay systems. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit financial policies and continue budget deliberations at the next meeting.