# City Council Meeting - September 24, 2026

The City Council meeting of Palm Beach Gardens on September 24, 2026, focused heavily on budget adoption and related fiscal matters. The council approved the final millage rate of 5.0537 mills for the fiscal year 2026-2027, maintaining the current rate with a 5.74% increase over the rollback rate. The budget discussion highlighted an 8.58% increase in taxable value and addressed funding for core city services, personnel costs, pensions, and capital projects. Council members discussed concerns about the potential impact of Amendment Three on city revenues and the need for contingency planning, including a hiring freeze until after the November vote. The meeting also included approval of amendments to the police pension plan, annexation of property parcels, and development projects such as the JCC gymnasium and Benjamin School expansion, with associated traffic and parking considerations. Several awards for city departments were recognized, and public comments addressed ADA compliance and community concerns. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement-related decisions including budget allocations for capital projects, personnel, and infrastructure improvements, as well as policy discussions affecting future fiscal planning.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - September 24, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_bytfMuOg) - City of Palm Beach Gardens