Final FY 2026/2027 County Budget
Summary
The council is deciding how to split roughly $16 million in available bed-tax money next year. Staff warned that funding everything requested would mean tapping about $4 million of fund balance, shrinking reserves that cover surprise opportunities like the American Idol event.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total proposed expenditures of $20.1 million against a $21 million TDT revenue budget, with about $4 million of flex before reserves are touched.
Tourism businesses, hotels, and event organizers who receive or benefit from bed-tax funding.
Applicants denied or reduced, and potentially future-year programs if reserves are drawn down.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners - Nov 5, 2026
A resident warned the county is losing about $43 million of discretionary spending next year and asked the board to plan openly, with personnel prioritized over parks and libraries cuts.
Budget Workshops - Sep 24, 2026
The county's entire spending plan for the coming year, about $894.4 million, was up for final adoption. That's roughly 3% more than the current year's budget and touches nearly every county service.
Tourist Development Council - Jun 16, 2026
The council is deciding how to split roughly $16 million in available bed-tax money next year. Staff warned that funding everything requested would mean tapping about $4 million of fund balance, shrinking reserves that cover surprise opportunities like the American Idol event.
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