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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 5:01 P.M. September 3, 2025

A. CALL TO ORDER

C. APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA (Limited to City Council and City Manager)

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

F. CITIZEN INPUT [limited To 3 Minutes Per Speaker]

G. RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER, STAFF OR COUNCIL

I. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER

J. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

A. CALL TO ORDER

C. APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA (Limited to City Council and City Manager)

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

F. CITIZEN INPUT [limited To 3 Minutes Per Speaker]

G. RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER, STAFF OR COUNCIL

I. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER

J. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 5:01 P.M. September 3, 2025

A. CALL TO ORDER

C. APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA (Limited to City Council and City Manager)

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

F. CITIZEN INPUT [limited To 3 Minutes Per Speaker]

G. RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER, STAFF OR COUNCIL

I. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER

J. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

A. CALL TO ORDER

C. APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA (Limited to City Council and City Manager)

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY2026 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2026 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.7407 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2026 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 13.23% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 13.23% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.7407. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Because the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 13.23%.

2. Consideration of the FY2026 Budget Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director

3. Public Input The Public's opportunity to speak or ask questions regarding the FY2026 millage rate and proposed budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-18 - levying a tentative General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 mils. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2025-18 upon roll call vote. Final millage rate resolution will be heard on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

5. Consideration of First Reading of tentative budget Ordinance No. 1003, which would become effective October 1, 2025. Presentation: City Manager and Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1003 upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

2. Fire Department Ladder Truck, Tower 61 Repairs Budget Amendment.

1. Extension to Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County.

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 5:01 P.M. September 3, 2025

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

Sep 03, 2025 Special City Council First Public Budget Hearing

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 5:01 P.M. September 3, 2025

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

D. PUBLIC HEARING FY2026 BUDGET

E. SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS

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