Final Budget Meeting - 9/22/26

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners held their Final Budget Meeting on September 22, 2026, to adopt the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and millage rates. The board discussed the tentative aggregate millage rate of 5.8854 mills, which is above the rollback rate by 4.17%, and approved final millage rates for the county and dependent special fire control districts. The capital projects fund was increased by $117,250 due to revenue carryover. The commissioners approved motions to adopt the final budget and millage rates unanimously. There was also discussion about potential impacts of Amendment 3 on county revenues and services, with plans to communicate budget highlights to the public and consider outreach efforts regarding the amendment. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed, but the budget approval sets the financial framework for county operations and services in the coming year.