Titusville Budget Workshop FY27 - 8/4/26

The City of Titusville held a budget workshop on August 4, 2026, focusing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. Key procurement and budget discussions included a proposed general fund budget of $64.6 million, a slight increase in the overall city budget to $180 million, and a millage rate set at 6.2 mills, representing a 1.9% increase over rollback. The council discussed staffing levels, aiming to reduce full-time equivalents from 601 to 596, with further reductions planned. Significant budget items included a 6% water and sewer rate increase, an 8% increase in solid waste fees, and a tentative 100% increase in stormwater fees, pending council decision. The workshop also covered capital improvement projects, such as road resurfacing and stormwater infrastructure upgrades, with a focus on addressing flooding issues. The city attorney reported savings of approximately $200,000 by bringing litigation in-house. Employee health benefits were reviewed, highlighting a $10 million program with proposed plan design changes to mitigate cost increases. Discussions also addressed potential outsourcing of certain services, impact fee studies, and the possibility of public-private partnerships to modernize infrastructure. No formal votes were recorded during the workshop, but several action items and budget adjustments were proposed for further council consideration.