City Council Budget Hearing Meeting - September 3, 2025

The City Council of Greenacres held a budget hearing on September 3, 2025, focusing primarily on the fiscal year 2026 budget and related ordinances. The council approved ordinances establishing the taxable valuation and levying an ad valorem tax, setting the millage rate at 6.300 mills, which is a 7.43% increase over the rollback rate, generating approximately $20.45 million in property tax revenue. The total operating budget was set at approximately $81.79 million, reflecting an increase from the previous year. Discussions included detailed presentations on revenue sources, expenditures, and fund transfers, with emphasis on maintaining a balanced budget and addressing capital projects, youth programs, and fire rescue equipment funding. The council also approved an increase in the additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older from $5,000 to $25,000. Other agenda items included zoning amendments and administrative approvals to comply with state statutes. The meeting featured special presentations recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month, Muscular Dystrophy Awareness, and Firefighter Appreciation Month, highlighting community engagement and support. Overall, the meeting underscored prudent fiscal management, community services funding, and compliance with legislative requirements.