City Commission Workshop - Citywide FY2026-2027 Budget

The City Commission Workshop for the City of Eustis, Florida, held on June 18, 2026, focused extensively on the proposed citywide budget for fiscal years 2026-2027. The discussion centered on balancing the general fund, with detailed reviews of estimated revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. Key procurement-related topics included budget allocations for personnel costs, capital improvement projects such as street and stormwater improvements, and funding for public safety including police and fire departments. The commission reviewed specific line items such as professional services, contractual services, and capital outlays, including a $250,000 allocation for new security cameras and a $150,000 capital outlay for a storage building. The workshop also covered the upcoming RFP for city attorney services, with plans to advertise by July after commissioner feedback. Additionally, the commission discussed economic development incentives, downtown master plan implementation, and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) budget, noting potential impacts from state property tax changes. Several motions and consensus decisions were made regarding discretionary commissioner funds and event funding. The meeting concluded with scheduling of future budget workshops and millage rate hearings in July and September 2026.