Special City Council Meeting 09-23-26

The City of DeBary held a Special City Council Meeting on September 23, 2026, primarily focused on finalizing the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and millage rate. The council adopted Resolution 2026-11 to set the final millage rate at 3.5231, which is a 3.6% increase over the rollback rate. The budget included a 3.5% salary increase, a 7.5% increase in fire services contract costs totaling $5.2 million, and a 9.6% increase in sheriff contract costs due to salaries, benefits, and retirement system adjustments. Capital improvement projects highlighted included stormwater infrastructure upgrades funded by grants totaling $5 million, road resurfacing, public works building expansion, and park enhancements. The council also discussed the collaborative countywide stormwater mitigation efforts supported by an $8.6 million federal grant through the Transform 386 program, emphasizing regional cooperation and transparency via a new public dashboard. Resolution 2026-12 adopting the final operating budget was also approved unanimously. No new procurement contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several ongoing capital projects and grant-funded initiatives were noted.