Board of County Commissioner Workshop - July 6, 2026 (FY 26/27 Budget Workshop)

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop on July 6, 2026, focusing extensively on the FY 26/27 budget preparation. Key procurement-related discussions included detailed presentations and deliberations on millage rates, constitutional officers' budgets, county department budgets, capital improvement projects (CIP), and reserve fund levels. The board reviewed budget estimates, reductions already made by departments, and the impact of state mandates and tax reform legislation on revenue and expenditures. The sheriff and other constitutional officers presented their budget needs, emphasizing personnel costs and operational efficiencies. The board debated the appropriate millage rate to adopt for the preliminary budget, with some commissioners advocating maintaining the current rate to preserve reserve levels, while others supported the previously voted rollback. Capital projects and grant match funding were also discussed, with consensus to fund CIP at requested levels for the preliminary budget. The workshop concluded with a call for administration to present a balanced budget reflecting board direction at the July 22 preliminary budget hearing, including potential further reductions and efficiency measures.