City of Clermont Budget Meeting - September 10, 2026

The City of Clermont Government held a budget meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing on the tentative adoption of the millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Key procurement-related discussions centered on capital improvement projects under the "Meet in the Middle" initiative, including the 8th Street docks, amphitheater, and responder memorial. The city reported receiving $400,000 in grant funding from the Livewell Foundation for the amphitheater, with an additional $600,000 contingent on project progress, and anticipated a total of $3.25 million in grant funding including EPA contributions. The city is currently out to bid for these projects, with bids closing in November and contract awards expected in December. Council members debated the millage rate, ultimately approving a rate of 4.29 mills and the tentative budget with motions passing 3-2. The meeting emphasized the need to balance the budget while advancing capital projects with partial grant funding and pending contract awards.