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The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on August 17, 2026, focusing primarily on library services and budget discussions. The library board of trustees presented their annual report highlighting strong community engagement, passport services revenue exceeding $1.6 million since 2008, and the opening of the Nexus Community Center. They discussed plans for a future expansion of the Palm Coast Library community room, which is scheduled for FY28 and would be funded through impact fees and passport revenue. The board reviewed current rental rates for the Nexus community room, compared them to the City of Palm Coast, and considered proposed fee increases and discounts to optimize revenue while balancing community service. Financial staff presented updates on the FY27 budget, including millage rates, constitutional officers' budgets, and capital improvement projects such as ballfield fencing replacement. The board expressed concerns about budget increases, particularly for constitutional officers, and sought consensus to limit budget growth to 5% over the prior year. Public comments addressed library access in outlying areas, solid waste contract adjustments, and road maintenance issues. The meeting concluded with plans to bring policy and fee schedule changes for the community room to a formal vote in September.