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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Reviews Proposed $186.9 Million Budget

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Council Sets Lower Tentative Tax Rate

Council unanimously approved a tentative rollback millage rate of 6.2375 mills for the upcoming fiscal year, rather than maintaining the current 6.2500 mills, and scheduled the first public hearing for September 14, 2026. Council also unanimously awarded BRW Construction bids for intersection improvements at Green Slope Drive and Daughtry Road and at Fort King Road and Eiland Boulevard.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Approves Phased Stormwater Assessments

The Council approved revised stormwater assessment rates by a 4-1 vote, with Lance Smith opposed. The schedule lowers the initial annual assessment and phases in funding for flood mitigation, drainage improvements, land acquisition, and other stormwater infrastructure.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed $186.9 Million Budget

Council reviewed a proposed FY 2026-27 budget of approximately $186.9 million, with a proposed 6.25-mill property tax rate. Staff estimated that Amendment No. 3 could reduce General Fund revenue by about $2.3 million in its first year and $3.2 million to $3.5 million in later years if approved by voters. Updated construction estimates for Zephyr Park exceed the original budget by approximately $9 million.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Creates Citywide Stormwater Utility

The council unanimously approved an ordinance creating a citywide stormwater utility and establishing the framework for a stormwater assessment. It discussed a proposed assessment of $118 per equivalent residential unit and approved reducing the mitigation credit from 50% to 25% for qualifying properties, with that credit change passing 3-1.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council advances data center moratorium

The City Council unanimously approved a first reading of a temporary moratorium on new or expanded data centers and related large-load facilities. Council also advanced a citywide stormwater assessment, approved a $509,000 City Maintenance Complex change order, and authorized an appeal of approximately $812,000 in denied Hurricane Milton debris-removal reimbursements.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Approves New Utility Payment Fees

Council unanimously approved a utility payment convenience fee of $2.50 minimum or 3.65% of the payment, whichever is greater. Staff said the change is expected to reduce annual utility billing credit-card processing costs by about $150,000.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Utility Billing System Change Approved

Council unanimously approved moving utility billing and payment processing to Tyler Technologies and authorized recovery of credit card processing fees. Council also advanced a 30-year electric utility rights-of-way franchise agreement on a 3-2 vote, with two optional five-year renewals.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

City Approves Stormwater Expansion and Recycling Rollout

The council unanimously approved a $345,000 purchase at 39165 9th Avenue to expand the adjacent stormwater pond, using grant funding after the property experienced flooding during Hurricane Milton. The city also announced that its new recycling program will launch May 13, 2026, with approximately 3,000 automated 65-gallon carts; only the new carts will be collected after launch.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Sets Priorities for Next Budget

Council emphasized a conservative approach to the 2026/2027 budget because a reduction in property tax revenue could significantly affect city finances. Members identified traffic hotspots, sidewalks, drainage planning, parks, street lighting, and completing existing projects as leading priorities.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council approves Wire Ranch hotel amendment

Council approved Resolution 866-26 by a 3-1 vote, amending the Wire Ranch conditional-use approval to allow development exceeding the C1 zoning height limit while adding conditions preventing use as a long-term-stay hotel. Council also approved an amendment to the $880,000 reclaimed-water grant agreement without increasing total funding and extended the project deadline to December 20, 2027.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Historic preservation grants increased to $7,500

The Council unanimously increased the Historic Preservation Grant from $5,000 to $7,500 and expanded eligible improvements to include roofs. It also approved funding and work for three bus stops, utility infrastructure, and other projects; no residents will be assessed for additional meter-replacement costs.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Hotel food-service requirement amended

The City Council unanimously approved an amendment allowing a proposed hotel to offer breakfast and pre-packaged or prepared meals instead of requiring a full-service restaurant, while retaining conference and banquet requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council approves recovery residence and tree rules

Council unanimously approved Ordinances 1512-26 and 1513-26 on second reading, creating procedures for certified recovery residences and new tree-protection regulations. The City Yard project’s guaranteed maximum price was also approved, with construction expected to begin in April 2026, while Lift Station 37 odor investigations continue.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council approves $26 million city yard project

The City Council unanimously approved a $25,999,999 guaranteed maximum price for the City Yard and Fleet Maintenance Facility, with construction planned in phases to keep city services operating. Council also unanimously approved new cemetery marker standards, advanced ordinances covering certified recovery residences and tree protections, and approved a February 7 event with a temporary street closure and alcohol-use area.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council approves resurfacing and utility work

Residents reported persistent odors and fumes near Lift Station 37, and the City Council requested a staff update with engineering representatives at the January 26 meeting. Council unanimously approved utility-related consent items, a 50-year groundwater-monitoring license agreement, and the annual street resurfacing agreement.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Council advances stormwater fee review

Council unanimously approved the first reading of a resolution needed to study a possible stormwater utility assessment; no fee was imposed, and any proposed charge would require later approval.

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Briefing

Nov 17, 2025

City buys land to reduce flooding

The City Council unanimously approved spending $183,800 from Penny for Pasco Stormwater funds to purchase 7251 16th Street and demolish existing structures, creating space for an expanded pond to reduce flooding in the Alpha Village area.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Council Approves Up to $33 Million Bond Issue

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 863-25 on first reading, authorizing up to $33 million in capital improvement revenue bonds. The funds may finance or reimburse projects including a Public Works maintenance facility, Zephyr Park improvements, and Alice Hall meeting and classroom space.

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Briefing

Oct 27, 2025

Water and Sewer Rates Set to Increase

The council approved a 3% annual increase in potable water, sewer, and reclaimed water rates, effective November 1, 2025. The increase is expected to add about $2.05 per month to the average residential bill and help fund $20 million in capital improvements.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Council Advances Three Percent Water Rate Increase

Council approved a first reading of a 3% increase to potable water and sewer rates, scheduled to take effect November 1, 2025, to support $20 million in capital projects.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Council Adopts Budget and Approves Trail Projects

The council adopted a $135.9 million fiscal 2025–2026 budget and retained the 6.25-mill property tax rate, described as a 2.71% increase over the rollback rate. The budget includes $70 million for capital projects, including the City Yard Complex and Zephyr Park redesign. Council also approved $201,000 in trail-design work for additions along Wire Road and Fort King Highway.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Council advances budget and tax rate

The City Council approved first readings for a $136 million 2025–2026 budget and a tentative property tax rate of 6.25 mills, both by 5-0 votes. The tax rate is 2.71% above the 6.0848-mill rollback rate.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Council adopts reserve and debt limits

The City Council approved fund-balance and debt policies 4-0 ahead of a planned bond issuance. The policies set a minimum reserve equal to 25% of operating expenditures for the General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund, cap annual debt service at 10% of general fund revenues, and establish an absolute 15% limit.

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