City of Winter Springs City Commission Regular Meeting Monday September 14, 2026

The City of Winter Springs held its regular City Commission meeting on September 14, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 at 2.5160 mills and the tentative budget totaling approximately $116.5 million across general, governmental, and enterprise funds. The commission addressed budget adjustments related to reduced ad valorem revenue and state revenue sharing, reallocations of attorney fees, and capital improvement projects such as a $325,000 counter remodel for ADA compliance and $45,000 for building signage repairs. The meeting also covered appointments to various city boards and committees, including code enforcement and parks, with some appointments deferred pending further discussion. A significant policy discussion involved whether to transition from a volunteer code enforcement board to a special magistrate model for adjudicating code violations; the motion to implement a magistrate was defeated, maintaining the current board structure. Additionally, the commission discussed establishing formal city manager evaluation criteria and goals post the November municipal election, emphasizing the need for a strategic plan to guide performance assessments. Public input addressed concerns about community safety, infrastructure, and accessibility, but no new procurement contracts or RFPs were introduced during the meeting.