Capital Improvement Plan and Budget Adjustments
Summary
The unfunded project list jumped from $196 million to $371 million during the meeting. Commissioners discussed a possible stormwater fee, raising mobility fees, and squeezing efficiencies out of software licenses and telecom to cover it — all ahead of a property tax repeal debate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$371 million in identified needs against about $20 million in available mobility fees over five years.
Everyone who relies on county roads, parks, jails and 911 — if commissioners find the money.
Taxpayers could face new fees (stormwater, higher mobility fees) if the board pursues new revenue streams.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 27, 2026
If the homestead exemption referendum passes, Clay County could lose $40M in year one and $70M in year two — 62% of homesteads would pay zero county taxes. The sheriff would cut 133 positions including 77 deputies; fire rescue would cut 48 firefighters and possibly outsource ambulance transport; the clerk might close the Orange Park branch; libraries, parks and animal services would shrink, potentially ending no-kill shelter status. No decisions were made — staff will return with recommendations if it passes.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 14, 2026
Commissioners adopted an ordinance and two resolutions adjusting the county's capital improvement plan and FY 2025-26 operating budget to fund departmental needs.
Board of County Commissioners Workshop - Mar 10, 2026
The unfunded project list jumped from $196 million to $371 million during the meeting. Commissioners discussed a possible stormwater fee, raising mobility fees, and squeezing efficiencies out of software licenses and telecom to cover it — all ahead of a property tax repeal debate.
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