Special City Commission Meeting 2026: Set Not To Exceed Rate | July 16, 2026

This was a special city commission meeting held by WPB-TV on July 16, 2026, focused primarily on setting the not to exceed millage rate for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The commission reviewed Resolution 160-26, which proposed a maximum millage rate of 8.1308, representing a 5.71% increase over the rolled-back rate. The resolution also set the debt service millage rate related to a 2020 parks and general obligation bond, totaling $1.4 million for fiscal year 2027. The commission approved the resolution and set the first public hearing on the proposed budget for September 8, 2026, with a second and final hearing to follow. Discussions included clarifications on the hearing schedule and updates on ongoing union negotiations impacting the budget process. No direct procurement or contract awards were discussed during this meeting.