St. Lucie County BOCC Final Budget Hearing, Sept. 17, 2026

The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners held their final budget hearing on September 17, 2026, to adopt the final millage rates and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the millage rates, budget process, and allocations of incremental property tax revenues. The final budget was set at approximately $974.4 million, reflecting adjustments such as a $3 million change to internal service funds related to group insurance and allocations including $10 million for the sheriff's office operating budget and $3 million for sheriff vehicles. The board approved a final aggregate millage rate of 7.8341 mills, representing a 2.04% decrease from the previous year. Two key resolutions were passed: one adopting the final millage rates and another adopting the final budget, with a noted separation of the Boys and Girls Club funding for future contract approval. Commissioners expressed appreciation for staff and department cooperation in achieving one of the largest millage rate reductions in recent history, while maintaining fiscal responsibility and reserve targets.