FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget & Millage Rates
Summary
The council was scheduled to take up a fifth amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget, appropriating and allocating additional funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The ordinance appropriates and allocates funds as itemized in its Exhibit 'A'; specific amounts were not provided.
City departments receiving the allocated funds.
Employees whose positions were unfunded and residents affected by service reductions like the partial pool closure.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Regular Council Meeting - Nov 5, 2026
The council was scheduled to take up a fifth amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget, appropriating and allocating additional funds.
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Palm Bay Adopts $457.3M Budget as Administration Retreats on Fees and Water Reality Hits
Behind a unanimous 5-0 vote and a zero-tax-increase millage, Council manager pulls three fee hikes, director lays bare a 55,280-connection utility crisis, and dais pitches corporate land swaps.
Budget Hearing - Sep 23, 2026
The city adopted a $457 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year while keeping property tax rates flat. Officials balanced the plan by cutting vacant positions, defunding a license plate reader program, and reallocating funds to cover core operations.
Citizens Accountability Task Force - Sep 10, 2026
Reviewing the city's financial health through its ACFR notes, focusing on self-insurance, debt limits, and potential revenue vulnerabilities from state tax amendments.
Budget Hearing - Sep 9, 2026
City officials discussed severe budget constraints, rising pension costs for police and firefighters, and potential revenue shortfalls from state ballot measures, leading the council to deny proposed utility rate increases and freeze certain administrative positions.
Budget Workshop - Aug 4, 2026
City leaders are weighing a leaner budget that cuts overall spending by 18.3% while holding property tax rates steady at the rollback level. Residents will see no new general fund projects or fleet purchases as the city focuses heavily on maintaining core public safety services.
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Regular Council Meeting - Jul 16, 2026
The city council debated and voted to adopt the rollback millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, balancing tax relief for residents against the city's operational needs and emergency reserves.
Budget Workshop - Jul 7, 2026
Palm Bay is facing a tight budget with rising public safety costs and three property tax rate options, ranging from holding steady to a deep cut that would slash $15 million in spending.
Budget Workshop - May 13, 2026
Palm Bay is reviewing department budget requests totaling $287 million for the next fiscal year, balancing mandatory cost increases like pensions and payroll with a citywide push to cut expenses and improve efficiency.
Workshop - Jan 20, 2026
Palm Bay is tackling next year's budget early by asking departments to find internal savings and focusing on core priorities rather than rushing last-minute cuts. With a 3% revenue cap, the city faces tough choices about which capital projects and services to fund.
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