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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FINAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 September 23, 2026 6:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER

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

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

G. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

A. CALL TO ORDER

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

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

G. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

Sep 23, 2026 Special City Council Final Public Budget Hearing

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CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FINAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601 September 23, 2026 6:00 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER

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

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

G. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

A. CALL TO ORDER

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

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

1. PUBLIC HEAIRNG FY26/27 BUDGET 1. PRESENTATION OF TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY26/27 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2026 Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice) The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 was advertised to be a maximum of 6.5000 mils. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 6.5239 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2027 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 6.5000 mils, which is 0.37% less than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be a 0.37% decrease over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 6.5239. This means 6.5000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Because the 2027 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 6.5000 there is a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues of 0.37%.

2. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget

4. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026- 21- levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 6.5000 Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Resolution No. 2026-21upon roll call vote

5. Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget Ordinance No. 1023, which would become effective October 1, 2026. Presentation: Finance Director Recommendation: After public input, approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1023 upon roll call vote

G. ITEMS BY COUNCIL

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