08.31.2026-Commission Session - Administrative

The Platte County Commission held an administrative session on August 31, 2026, primarily focused on setting and reinstating various tax levies including the general fund, drainage district, and road and bridge district levies. The commission approved reinstating previous tax levy rate ceilings and set specific levy rates, such as a 1 cent rate for the general fund and 0.3310 for the road and bridge levy. County Auditor Kevin Robinson provided detailed budget and revenue projections, highlighting the financial implications of maintaining or adjusting the levies, particularly in relation to funding for law enforcement and a planned radio system upgrade. The commission also approved a contract amendment for archaeological services related to a federally funded transportation project, increasing the contract amount due to additional testing requirements. Additionally, several zoning and rezoning requests were approved, including a planned residential development. A change order for a concrete replacement project at county truck barns was also approved, with a cost of $21,346. Public comments focused on concerns about property tax increases and support for maintaining the senior citizen services levy. No new tax increases were approved, with emphasis on maintaining current levy rates to balance fiscal responsibility and service provision.