Temple Terrace Special City Council Meeting September 17, 2026

The Temple Terrace Special City Council Meeting held on September 17, 2026, focused primarily on financial and budgetary matters, including a proposed 15% increase in water, irrigation, and wastewater rates effective October 1, 2026. The finance director presented detailed rate adjustments for residential and commercial customers, which the council approved by motion. Additionally, the council conducted public hearings and approved the property tax millage rate for fiscal year 2027, maintaining it at 6.455 mills, and adopted the fiscal year 2027 annual budget totaling approximately $127.95 million. The budget includes significant capital expenditures, such as $18.26 million for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, a $5.5 million allocation for GAC equipment, and a $375,000 expenditure for a vacuum truck funded by impact fees. Discussions also addressed FEMA reimbursements and the process for budget amendments if necessary. The meeting concluded with unanimous council approval of the budget and related ordinances.