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City Council –Special Budget Workshop

City of Cape Coral

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A Regular Meeting of the Cape Coral City Council is Scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
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Agenda_item
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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
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CITIZENS INPUT TIME

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

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City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
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FY 2027 Budget Discussions continued

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
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LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
Type:
Agenda_item
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
Type:
Agenda_item
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Mayor Gunter

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
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Agenda_item
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Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
Type:
Agenda_item
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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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TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS

City Council –Special Budget Workshop listed this item on its agenda for 2026-07-15 in City of Cape Coral. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.

Board:
City Council –Special Budget Workshop
Date:
2026-07-15
Type:
Agenda_item
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