Reno County Board of County Commissioners 07.08.26

The Reno County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on July 8, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A key agenda item was the consideration and approval of Resolution 2026-28, which set the intent to issue industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) to finance a renewable natural gas facility project by Metal Ark. The resolution was approved unanimously, marking the start of the bond issuance process with the goal of securing tax-exempt interest benefits. Additionally, the board discussed and approved the maximum mill levy for the 2027 county and special districts budgets, setting it at 40.22 mills amounting to approximately $32.8 million. This action established the revenue neutral rate intent, allowing for future budget adjustments and public hearings, with a budget hearing scheduled for September 9, 2026. The meeting also included updates on a new public-facing tax transparency tool under development by the county IT department to help residents understand their property tax breakdowns. No other contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.