FY26-27 Budget Wrap-Up
Summary
The final budget adds a 2% cost-of-living raise for every city employee and trims the property tax rate, all while keeping about $18.7 million — roughly 173 days of operating expenses — in reserves. This was just a workshop discussion; the actual adoption vote comes later.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
A lower tax rate for homeowners plus raises for city staff, with reserves staying strong at about $18.7 million.
Every city employee gets a raise, and property owners see a smaller tax bill.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Sep 1, 2026
The city's new budget includes a 2% raise for most employees, five new positions, and $2.5 million in capital purchases, funded partly by a one-time $1.1 million draw from reserves. The tax rate drops nearly 2 cents to $0.6678 per $100 — the no-new-revenue rate — though rising property values mean total collections still grow.
City Commission - Aug 24, 2026
The final budget adds a 2% cost-of-living raise for every city employee and trims the property tax rate, all while keeping about $18.7 million — roughly 173 days of operating expenses — in reserves. This was just a workshop discussion; the actual adoption vote comes later.
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