Megan Sladek

Amendment 3 property tax impact on Oviedo

Full cuts would mean roughly 84 fewer city employees; a full millage offset would raise the rate from 5.6692 to about 8.867 mils.

Firefighters' pension plan administration and investments

Quarterly professional service fees of roughly $21,000 come out of the pension fund, which is backed by city and member contributions.

Twin Rivers Golf Course forensic engagement

General fund balance grew by about $3 million, ending the year at roughly $23.6 million.

Police retirement fund governance and investments

The fund's investment performance and funding levels affect both officer retirement security and the city's future contribution obligations.

State and federal lobbying contracts

$125,000 combined in annual lobbying spending from the city budget.

Speaker Addresses and Public Records Privacy

None — the staff report lists zero budget impact.

Future of the MLK Day celebration under Amendment 3 budget scenarios

The event costs roughly $5,000 a year after sponsorships; staff listed it among potential cuts against a projected $9 million shortfall.

Delinquent fire inspection fees on utility bills

Improves the city's ability to collect inspection fees it has struggled to recover.

FY 2026-27 CRA Budget and Priorities

The CRA generated $1.56 million in tax increment revenue in FY 2024-25, with cash reserved for major projects.

$1.34 million budget amendment for equipment and facility maintenance

$1,340,816 from General Fund reserves, with unspent amounts carried into FY 2026-27.

Early payoff of general fund debt

The cap limits how much debt the city can take on for infrastructure in a given year, protecting taxpayers.

State property tax overhaul threat

A potential $14.6 million annual shortfall — more than a third of general fund revenue.

Streetlight District Rate and Tax Roll Certification

Sets the annual streetlight fee charged to property owners in the district.

City Hall holiday decorations funding

$16,000 removed from the FY 2026-27 budget for City Hall interior and exterior holiday decorations.

Four-year council terms charter question

Longer terms on the countywide ballot cycle could save the city election costs.

Residential solid waste rate increase

About $4.09-$4.29 more per household per month, phasing to roughly $31.51-$32.16 by 2030.

Merit-and-fitness exception language in personnel system

$1,500 Discretionary Spending Approved by City Council

Up to $1,500 of city money is now available for project accessories and promotion.

Impact fee indexing removal

Could affect future growth-related fee revenue the city collects.

Candidate residency and qualification language