City Council Budget Retreat reviews Proposed FY 2027 Budget and departmental priorities (April 27–28, 2026)
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Council convened a budget retreat to review the Proposed FY 2027 Budget (including a presented 5‑mill increase), hear departmental presentations on capital and operating priorities, and discuss potential fee/rate adjustments; procedural motions to recess and to adjourn were adopted.
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- Council recessed to travel to the Wampee Conference Center (motion passed 6-0).
- Council reviewed the Proposed FY 2027 Budget; Finance Consultants presented a proposed 5‑mill increase (presentation and discussion only; no adoption recorded in these minutes).
- Departments presented budget overviews and key priorities, including: Parks & Recreation capital projects (Central Park Pickleball Complex, Aquatic and Fitness Center expansion), Information Services IT resilience and cybersecurity, Human Resources changes including a revised sick leave rollover policy, Police interest in drone-first response and technology investments, Fire Department apparatus replacement and completion of Fire Station 7, and Planning & Development work on the Comprehensive Plan and Main Street/city campus efforts.
- Public Works presented major infrastructure and utility initiatives and proposed adjustments to water, sewer, sanitation, and stormwater rates to fund capital improvements.
- Destination North Myrtle Beach presented its Destination Master Plan and funding requests for Accommodation Tax funds.
- Finance outlined a consolidated Capital Asset Fund, recommended fee and rate adjustments, and emphasized fiscal sustainability and long-term planning.
- The meeting adjourned (motion passed 7-0).
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City Council Meeting on April 27, 2026
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