Titusville Budget Workshop FY27 - 8/20/26

The City of Titusville held a budget workshop on August 20, 2026, focusing on the fiscal year 2027 budget. Key procurement-related discussions included balancing the budget at the rollback millage rate of 6.0812 mills, the lowest in 18 years, and exploring options for expense reductions such as outsourcing fire inspections and 911 dispatch services. The council considered reallocating $300,000 in available funds toward capital projects, particularly stormwater infrastructure, and debated reinstating lobbying services to support capital project funding. The workshop also addressed utility rate proposals, potential savings from outsourcing water and sewer laboratory services, and the possibility of transferring Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration to the county to reduce city administrative costs. Council members emphasized the importance of maintaining service quality while seeking cost efficiencies and discussed the impact of staffing levels and potential outsourcing on budget savings. No final votes were recorded during the meeting, but several action items were identified for further evaluation and future council consideration.