Reserves, cash flow and hurricane exposure
Summary
Commissioner Fowler and staff explained the county is operating at roughly 30 cents on the dollar and can't count reserves as spending money — the county fronts $20 million to the Sheriff before tax collections arrive, and the 2004 hurricanes cost $100 million in that era's dollars.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county needs about $250 million to reach its 25% reserve goal and currently holds roughly $70 million in the general fund.
Residents protected by hurricane preparedness and stable county operations.
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