City of Boerne

Environmental responsibility is not just a phase at the City of Boerne, it is active choice we make every day. The City co-sponsored a One Water Conference Wednesday in New Braunfels, an event that brought together City officials, water professionals, and community leaders to discuss integrated water management strategies. "The Headwaters tour demonstrated that integrating conservation practices is not only possible but adds real value to the community," Councilman Joseph Macaluso said. "I’m excited to see Boerne continue to embrace these principles in our own City projects and potentially in other projects that choose to locate in Boerne." READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gdfxgaky

When it comes to embracing our communities rich history, the Boerne Public Library leads the way. For the second year, the library hosted a vibrant ofrenda in honor of Día de los Muertos, offering a space for the community to remember and celebrate their loved ones and ended with a festive celebration. “Boerne has a rich cultural history,” Outreach Coordinator Leah Mayo said. “Throughout the year, we celebrate Chinese New Year, Black History Month, St. Patrick’s Day, and the Indian holiday of Holi. The community embraces learning about these global cultures and their neighbors who observe them.” This year’s event is just one of more than 750 library events, enjoyed by 150,000 people every year. READ: https://lnkd.in/df_G5AjX

A recent collaborative project between multiple City departments resulted in more than 200 tires placed in Boerne City Lake in the 1980s to serve as fish habitats being removed. The addition and now removal of the tires is a testament to the evolving understanding of environmental stewardship and the dedication of City staff to preserving the natural beauty of our community. “The removal of the tires is an important part of the City’s ongoing implementation of the Watershed Protection Plan,” Environmental Program Manager Ryan Bass said. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/g6g2Vw55

The City of Boerne has been recognized for its commitment to planning excellence by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. Boerne was one of 53 Texas cities to receive the Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Recognition Program award for 2024, marking the first time the City has earned this distinction. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/g89DPmsp

For National Customer Service Week, it is very easy to celebrate the great work our Customer Care and Billing Team does every day – and boy howdy are they busy! Last year alone, they helped 7,500 people who came to City Hall for service and connected with more than 30,500 customers via calls. It is through their interactions with residents or support among our team, that they are committed to excellence, integrity, and service!

STAFF PROFILE: Boerne Utilities’ electrical system, which provides power to more than 6,500 customers, is maintained by a team of just 11 employees led by Electric Construction Superintendent Glenn Garcia. Undoubtedly, the greatest testament to the electric department’s diligent maintenance was Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. When most of the state endured prolonged power outages for days on end and temperatures well below freezing, Boerne Utilities kept the lights on with minimal outages. “When everyone around us was losing power, we were able to keep the power on for the community,” Garcia said. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/g85asB_n

The Boerne Fire Department has been awarded nearly $2 million as part of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. This federal grant will be pivotal in expanding the department's workforce as Boerne grows and prepares to open its second fire station. Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/g-Aittbd

You could say Mayor Frank Ritchie and Mayor Pro-tem Ty Wolosin are just ‘wired’ a little differently. They join us and discuss the newly adopted Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which begins on Tuesday, October 1! This year’s budget delivers key priorities such as: ??Tax relief ?? Strategic infrastructure investment ???? Employee investment ??♂? Security and Safety With a half-cent tax rate reduction, the City continues to strategically invest in key areas allowing Boerne to thrive. Watch the video for more on how the budget supports implementation of the 2022 bond projects, strategic capital improvements, public safety, parks, mobility and other quality of life topics. To check out the entire budget you can visit - boerne-tx.gov/budget

???? Help us in congratulating our Assistant City Manager Danny Zincke! He recently earned the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Zincke is now among more than 1,300 local government professionals worldwide to hold this credential. We are very fortunate to have work on behalf of Boerne's residents, customers and visitors to help us be an exemplary Hill Country community. READ: https://lnkd.in/gVPTuY49

The City of Boerne was recently notified by Fitch Ratings of an upgrade to our credit rating from AA to AA+, reflecting the City’s strong fiscal health and management practices. With a key tenet of fiscal excellence, the City is committed to strategic, responsible, and conservative financial management. Additionally, the upgrade of the City’s is just one step below a top rating of AAA. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gF2wDi5n