City Commission Budget Workshop Meeting August 4, 2026

The City of Dunedin held a budget workshop meeting on August 4, 2026, focusing extensively on the fiscal year 2027 budget, including updates on the general fund, risk fund, health fund, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the analysis of storm-related costs and reimbursements, capital project funding particularly for the stadium and downtown parking garage, and the impact of property tax reforms on city revenues. The commission reviewed health insurance plan options, including proposed premium increases, cost-sharing strategies, and stop-loss insurance adjustments, with a consensus to pursue plan changes to manage rising healthcare costs. Additionally, the workshop addressed operational efficiencies such as passing credit card transaction fees to customers and the potential reallocation of sidewalk maintenance costs from the gas tax fund to the risk fund. The commission also discussed aid to local organizations, approving grant funding recommendations. Several motions and consensus directions were taken regarding budget adjustments, health plan modifications, and future advocacy for transportation funding policies. The meeting included public input from various community organizations receiving city aid. Overall, the workshop laid groundwork for the upcoming budget public hearing and contingency planning in response to anticipated revenue shortfalls and potential impacts of Amendment Three on city finances.