It has been stated that this would not cost taxpayers any additional taxes. How is that possible?
Staff is proposing to issue certificates of obligation for the construction of the new city hall. This will be paid off in 20 to 25 years. The City would propose the sale of the City Hall for approximately $2.5 million. Additionally, with the implementation of the new CPS Energy power supply contract, the City Council was able to reduce electric rates by $500,000 per year and created a $1 million quality of life reserve fund. The sale of the existing property and the quality of life fund as well as future tax base and sales tax growth would cover the debt service payment.
This is the financial plan, Staff and City Council have worked on and developed to build a new City Hall without a tax increase.

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1. Do we really need a new City Hall?
2. What city departments will be in the new City Hall?
3. Are there any other three story buildings on Main Street?
4. How many employees will be working in the new building?
5. Will there be a "drive through" window for payments?
6. Why can't the current City Hall be expanded?
7. Why build it for 30 years out? Why not for today?
8. Who is on the City Hall Project Ad Hoc Committee and how was it formed?
9. Why is the building so close to Main Street?
10. What is the height limit for buildings on Main Street?
11. How was Randall Scott Architects chosen?
12. Is there a catering kitchen proposed for the new City Hall?
13. What about drainage issues?
14. It has been stated that this would not cost taxpayers any additional taxes. How is that possible?
15. If the City of Boerne moves ahead with the new city hall project, will it completely wipe out the general fund?
16. Could that money be better spent on other things citizens use?