In response to a public information act request, Budget Director Adam Harry furnished what County Judge Jim Lewis called the “Cheat Notes” for the county budget. One interesting item was buried in a line item called 001-2850 Solid Waste Management.
The interesting part is the note which says “Uncertain status of organization”
So the question is, if you do not know the status of the organization, why in the hell is it in the budget? Wait, lets check the budget and make sure it is in the proposed budget.
Yep, there it is big as life. The budget director decided tax payers could do without a measly $35,000 and stick the money in an account he can’t even account for. Gives me all kind of warm fuzzy feelings.
Next lets check the web. Name change found. Wonder when that happened? Guess they forgot to let the source of funds know.
Keep McLennan County Beautiful, KMCB (formerly Clean McLennan County, Inc.)
What is interesting is the minutes have not been updated on the website since 2009. Looks like the County was still sending them checks as recently as this year. The budget indicates funds were spent from the line item. Since the budget Director does not know where the money went, perhaps you should ask your Commissioner.
I totally admire what you are doing, here. Please keep up the good work. People who live and work in McLennan County have a demonstrated need to know about this and all kinds of matters that come before the Commissioners' Court. Very Truly, The Legendary
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