Budget Workshop Meeting 07/08/26

Budget Workshop Meeting 7/8/26 · 2026-07-08 · agenda_packet

This document is a workshop agenda for the Apopka City Commission meeting on July 8, 2026, focusing on the presentation of the FY2027 Preliminary Budget. The budget discussion includes proposed changes to revenues and expenditures across various city funds, with a notable proposed millage rate increase for the General Fund. Key revenue changes include significant increases in Ad Valorem Taxes and Utility Tax - Electric, alongside decreases in Building Permits and Plan Analysis Fees. Expenditure changes involve substantial reductions for Fire Station #1 and #7 replacements (pending debt funding), and increases for new positions and salary adjustments. Utility funds show increases in Landscape Maintenance Services and a large expenditure for the Golden Gem Pond membrane replacement, while other funds indicate reductions for street improvements and a road widening project. The document details proposed millage rate options for FY27, with potential increases to generate additional revenue. No specific development projects, contractors, or public comments on specific projects are mentioned; the focus is solely on the city's preliminary budget.