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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Killeen public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Arterial Road Reconstruction Program
A third amendment to Kimley-Horn's engineering contract for the Featherline Road rebuild was on the agenda for $80,591.87, adding cost to an ongoing neighborhood road project.
Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Staff proposed a $21 brush collection fee to cover rising collection and disposal costs, but council reduced it to $10 after debating convenience versus service costs and potential impacts on illegal dumping.
Property Tax Rate and Budget
The city adopted its annual budget and set the tax rate at $0.6573 per $100 valuation, representing an effective 9.62% tax rate increase. Residents expressed frustration over rising tax bills and questioned city spending priorities, while staff and council emphasized balancing needs against inflation.
Goodnight Ranch Community Park
Killeen is moving forward with applying for state grants to fund a brand new park in Southwest Killeen to serve growing residential neighborhoods.