Commission approves budget and major projects
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The City Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed millage and budget process, authorized up to $333 million in stormwater utility bonds, and approved several major contracts and agreements for transportation, public safety, housing, and infrastructure work.
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What this means
Residents should expect the city to move forward with its next budget cycle, with public hearing dates set for the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 tax rate and budget. The commission also approved financing for stormwater improvement projects and funding or contracts tied to roads, sidewalks, fire stations, police headquarters, and airport work. It additionally approved an affordable housing commitment for the Ekos Melrose Manor development and a pilot program for certificates of use for businesses.
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- Adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed millage rate and debt service rate and acknowledged the City Manager’s budget message and proposed budget.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing up to $333,000,000 in stormwater utility system special assessment revenue bonds for stormwater improvement projects.
- Approved a $640,000 Local Government Area of Opportunity loan commitment for the Ekos Melrose Manor affordable housing development.
- Approved a construction agreement for a median refuge island on Riverland Road as part of the traffic calming project.
- Approved change orders and professional service agreements for the Joseph C. Carter Park improvement project, new police headquarters, Fire Station No. 13 and Emergency Medical Station No. 88, and citywide sidewalk improvements.
- Approved an interim agreement for the Holiday Park Parking Project and an interim agreement for the City Hall Project.
- Adopted on second reading an ordinance establishing a certificate of use pilot program.
- Adopted on second reading an ordinance updating historic preservation district rules and landmark designation procedures.
- Approved an appeal affirming the denial of a protest on the P25 radio communication system refresh-replacement award.
- Adopted a resolution approving a mutual separation agreement with City Manager Rickelle Williams and appointed Christopher 'Chris' Cooper as Acting City Manager.
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