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Ad Valorem Tax Rates for 2009
| Local Tax Rates (Tax Dollars Due per $100 of apprised value): | | Fredericksburg | $0.2350 | | Gillespie County | $0.2581 | | Fredericksburg ISD | $1.1462 | | Harper ISD | $1.0400 | | Doss Cons. CSD | $0.9267 | | Stonewall Water Control and Improvement District | $0.2628 | | HCUWCD/WCID | $0.0068 |
*Texas State Law requires that property be appraised at 100% of market value.
Exemptions:
1. HOMESTEAD: $5,000 off valuation, for School Taxes Only.
2. Over Age 65: $10,000 off valuation, for School Taxes Only.
3. Disabled Veteran: Determined by % of Disability - All entities.
4. Agricultural Use: A productive value based on a five year average.
5. Disabled Person: $10,000 (max.) off valuation, for School Taxes Only.
Community Features County Government Texas county government is generally an extension of state government, focusing on the judicial system, health and welfare issues, law enforcement and road construction. Texas counties have no ordinance making powers other than those specifically and narrowly granted by the state. Gillespie County’s governing body, the Commissioners Court, consists on one member elected at large, the County Judge, and four members, County Commissioners, elected from districts. The Commissioners Court oversees the administration of county government.
Subdivision regulations promulgated by the Commissioners Court govern the development of property outside the jurisdiction of the City of Fredericksburg. City Government The City of Fredericksburg is incorporated under a Home Rule Charter. The form of government provided in the charter is known as the “Council-Manager Government.” All powers of the city are vested in an elective council known as the City Council. The council consists of a Mayor and four council members, all elected at large. The Home Rule Charter provides the city broad powers to administer the operation of the city. A City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible to the Council for administration of all the affairs of the City.
The following appointed boards or commissions
facilitate the operation and growth of the city:
Planning and Zoning Commission Historic Review Board Board of Adjustment Gillespie County Health Board Law Enforcement
The Gillespie County community enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in the nation. The County Sheriff, an elected official, has seventeen full time and two part time deputies. The City of Fredericksburg boasts twenty-nine officers in its Police Department and a robust volunteer police auxiliary. These forces are augmented by two elected Constables, two Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and one Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden.
Fire Protection
Gillespie County residents are proud of their six volunteer fire departments and their highly trained personnel. The departments are strategically located to provide rapid response throughout the county.
Department
Location | | Volunteer
Firefighters | | Pieces of
Equipment | | | | Doss | | 29 | | 5 | | Fredericksburg | | 44 | | 12 | | Harper | | 27 | | 8 | | Stonewall | | 29 | | 6 | | Tierra Linda | | 20 | | 4 | | Willow City | | 40 | | 5 | back to top
Emergency Medical Service
Twelve full time paramedics man four state of the art Advanced Life Support ambulances providing 24/7 emergency medical response. Three additional ambulances and more than three dozen First Responders throughout the county enhance on-the-scene lifesaving.
Hospital Care
Hill Country Memorial Hospital is an 84 bed award winning facility that serves an eight county area. Over 130 independent doctors offering 32 medical specialties practice medicine in Fredericksburg. The hospital has a state-of-the art surgical center, emergency department, radiology department, intensive care unit and a new Women’s Pavilion birthing center. Other health care system components include a Wellness Center, Home Care, Hospice and a Sleep Lab.
Accommodations
Hotels & Motels: 19 (900+ total rooms)
Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 500
Bed & Breakfast Locations: 300+
Dining
There are sixty-seven restaurants in the vicinity of Fredericksburg ranging from haute cuisine to fast food drive-ins.
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Worship
Gillespie County is to a large extent a faith based community. There are twenty-six Protestant and one Catholic Church in Fredericksburg alone. There are numerous vibrant small churches in the rural parts of the county.
Attractions
The Gillespie County community is known for its ambiance, festivals, shopping, museums, art galleries, wildflowers, peaches, wineries & vineyards, parks and outdoor recreation. Our community is home to:
National Museum of the Pacific War Pioneer Museum Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Sauer-Beckman Living History Farm Fort Martin Scott Historic Site Luckenback, Texas Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area Over 60 festivals annually Eight vineyards and seven wineries Fourteen art galleries The Wildseed Farm The Fredericksburg Brewing Company The nationally recognized Hangar Hotel Lady Bird Johnson Park and Golf Course Gillespie County Airport
Located but three miles from the heart of Fredericksburg, this state-of-the-art general aviation airport has a lighted 5,002’ asphalt runway, full length parallel taxiway, parking apron for over 50 aircraft and a modern terminal building. Full service or self service aviation gasoline and jet fuel are available 24 hours. An executive class FBO provides a broad range of services in an upscale environment. The airport features the enhanced accessibility afforded by two GPS instrument approaches and an Automated Weather Observation System. LOCATION
| Mileage Guide
Kerrville - 22
San Antonio - 60
Austin - 78
Houston - 235
Dallas - 264
Lubbock - 318
Sante Fe - 318
Chicago - 1180
Los Angeles - 1323
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www.google.com . The information contained in this guide was compiled using the following sources: Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Gillespie County Economic Development Commission, City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Standard and the Texas Almanac published by the Dallas Morning News. All information herein is deemed to be accurate and current from the sources used. However, the information may change at any time without notice. |