City of Boca Raton - Final Budget Meeting 09.22.2026

The City of Boca Raton held its Final Budget Meeting on September 22, 2026, during which the city council reviewed and approved nonprofit grant allocations totaling $52,800 for the 2027 fiscal year. The council agreed to maintain funding levels consistent with prior years for most organizations, with modest increases for select first-time applicants. A significant budget amendment was approved to add $1.8 million for the replacement of a fire truck damaged in an accident, with anticipated insurance reimbursements to offset costs. The meeting also included approval of rebudgeting approximately $70 million in capital improvement projects to the next fiscal year due to timing issues, with no net increase in spending. The council adopted the final millage rate of 3.6476, a 4.39% increase over the rollback rate, and passed the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and the capital improvements program resolution, incorporating all amendments and exhibits. Public comments were addressed regarding the impact of rebudgets on tax rates, with assurances that these would not affect tax bills. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff efforts in budget preparation.