FY 2027 tentative budget of $54.4 million
Summary
The city's proposed budget is down 19%, with all events cut, about 28 positions eliminated (mostly vacancies), and zero capital for vehicle replacement. Commissioners are wrestling with what services residents will lose — or whether to raise the millage or add non-ad valorem assessments.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
City-wide budget drops from about $68.6 million to $55.6 million — a $13 million cut — with a projected $300,000 deficit even at the max millage.
Taxpayers who avoid rate increases, though at the cost of losing services and events.
Residents losing events, tree giveaways, city services, and potentially animal control staffing; employees facing cuts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Sep 8, 2026
The tentative budget passed with animal shelter funding intact and CRA funding at 75%, choices residents openly contested. Questions remain about DEP consent-order fines and whether the county will partner on the shelter.
City Commission - Aug 6, 2026
The city's proposed budget is down 19%, with all events cut, about 28 positions eliminated (mostly vacancies), and zero capital for vehicle replacement. Commissioners are wrestling with what services residents will lose — or whether to raise the millage or add non-ad valorem assessments.
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