FY 2027 Contingency Plan
Summary
If voters pass Amendment 3 in November, Dunedin loses about $7.6 million a year in property tax revenue starting FY 2029 — money that funds police, fire, parks, and the library. The first $3.4 million in cuts starts January 2027 and touches nearly every department.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3.4 million in cuts starting January 2027, growing to $7.6 million a year — including up to 65 job losses citywide.
If Amendment 3 passes, homesteaded homeowners would see lower property tax bills — the city estimates 62% of homesteaded households would pay nothing for city services.
Residents who rely on city services — swimmers, library users, families in youth programs, and anyone counting on fast fire response — would absorb the reductions.
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CITY COMMISSION (Special) - Sep 17, 2026
If voters pass Amendment 3 in November, Dunedin loses about $7.6 million a year in property tax revenue starting FY 2029 — money that funds police, fire, parks, and the library. The first $3.4 million in cuts starts January 2027 and touches nearly every department.
BUDGET WORKSHOP - Jul 21, 2026
Even without the referendum, Dunedin projects a $5.65 million annual General Fund gap from FY 2028 through 2032. Departments cut controllable costs (falling short of a 20% target), deferred $1.6 million in projects, and still the reserve drops below the 15% target in 2028.
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