Matt McClain

Proposed FY 2026-27 millage rates and budget hearings

Proposed countywide maximum of 4.28 mills, down from a possible 3.49 general fund rate scenario.

Facilities management budget and contract rebidding

Competing firms spent an estimated $10,000-$15,000 each on proposals the county rejected.

County employee pay adjustment implementation

A $15/hour county job costs roughly $51 loaded, with about $14,000 in annual medical premiums per position.

Property Tax Amendment Impact on County Budgets

Potential loss of billions in taxable value — county revenue from the 0.3-mill levy would fall from $11.4M to $4.1M within three years.

Family land divisions in rural Marion County

No new county MSBU assessments are created; maintenance stays with the HOAs.

Silver Springs CRA annual report and trust fund budget

Extends tax increment financing in the district for ten additional years.

Annual fire, solid waste and stormwater assessments

Budget decreases of $144,142 (Marion Oaks Rec), $1.04 million (Marion Oaks General Services), $250,484 (Silver Springs Shores) and $16,912 (Hills of Ocala).

Road Updates and Impact Fee Collections

Lower collections could affect future road funding; bids under estimate free surplus for acquisitions.

2027 state legislative priorities

Millions in potential state funding requested for roads, water and health facilities.

New State Budget Transparency Rules

Minimal direct cost, but staff time needed for expanded reporting and website archives.

Employee health insurance costs climbing

$43 million annual health insurance expenditure, with cost increases hitting both employer and employee.

Department of Juvenile Justice cost allocation

$174,000 additional impact budgeted, including a 6% proxy for the last three months of FY 2026-27.

IT budget and extended computer replacement cycle

Roughly $500,000 in savings next year plus $30,000 annual savings from security tool consolidation.

Bond transparency webpage

Rising street-lighting costs in county subdivisions

Per-parcel assessments rise from $50 to about $75 in Bahia Oaks, $65 to $78 in Kingsland and Indian Meadows, and to $265 in Golden Hills.