City Council –Special Budget Workshop
City of Cape Coral
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Agenda (PDF)
This document is an agenda for a Special Budget Workshop of the Cape Coral City Council on July 15, 2026. The primary business item is the continuation of FY 2027 Budget Discussions. There are no specific development projects listed on this agenda. The agenda includes standard meeting procedures like Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Citizens Input Time, and a Motion to Adjourn. It also provides information on accessibility accommodations and how to address the council.
- Board:
- City Council –Special Budget Workshop
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Agenda Full Package (PDF)
This document is an agenda for a Special Budget Workshop of the Cape Coral City Council on July 15, 2026. The primary focus is the FY 2027 Budget, including discussions on current service levels, public safety initiatives, revenue options, and expenditure reductions. Specific budget figures are presented for various departments and programs, detailing proposed changes and potential impacts. The agenda also outlines future meeting dates for budget adoption. No specific development projects or applications are detailed in this budget workshop agenda.
- Board:
- City Council –Special Budget Workshop
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Agenda Full Package (PDF)
This document is an agenda for a Special Budget Workshop of the Cape Coral City Council on July 15, 2026, focusing on the FY 2027 Budget. It outlines discussions on the Current Service Level Budget, Public Safety Program Modifications, Revenue Adjustments, Expenditure Reductions, and Funding Discussion. Key dates for budget workshops and public hearings are provided. The document also details legislative changes for FY 2027 regarding property tax administration and the rolled-back rate calculation. It includes proposed reductions in various departments and discusses the impact of potential constitutional changes on future budgets. The Fire Service Assessment impact and its calculation are also presented.
- Board:
- City Council –Special Budget Workshop
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Minutes
This document details a Special Budget Workshop for the Cape Coral City Council held on July 15, 2026. The primary focus was the FY2027 budget, including discussions on millage rates, fire service assessments (FSA), public service tax (PST), and expenditure reductions. Key decisions included setting a not-to-exceed millage rate of 5.1988 and working towards a FY2027 budget at 5.147, while keeping FSA and PST the same. The council also discussed potential uses of reserve funds and the impact of upcoming tax referendums. Public comments from Charles Crain and Thomas Shadrach touched on budget expenditures, UEP project, millage rates, and policy changes. Councilmember Lastra inquired about using interest income for one-time purchases like a dump truck during Hurricane Ian, with the Financial Services Director explaining the unpredictability of interest income and its use for non-recurring expenditures. Council members debated various budget scenarios, including potential cuts, hiring freezes, and revenue enhancements through millage rate adjustments, FSA, and PST. The council reached a consensus to maintain the current millage rate of 5.147 for the FY2027 budget, with a higher not-to-exceed rate of 5.1988 set for July 22nd. Discussions also covered the methodology for budget reductions, prioritizing public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life services. The council will revisit the budget after the November election and tax referendums.
- Board:
- City Council –Special Budget Workshop
- Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Consensus reached on FY2027 budget direction: not-to-exceed millage rate set at 5.1988, work towards FY2027 budget at 5.147, keep Fire Service Assessment (FSA) and Public Service Tax (PST) the same.
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