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Flagler Beach commission adopts 2025–26 city budget after removing proposed utility engineer line
Summary
After debate over staffing and costs, the City Commission approved the final fiscal-year 2025–26 budget but directed that a proposed new utility engineer position be removed; any future hire would require a formal budget amendment and explicit commission approval.
The Flagler Beach City Commission adopted its final millage rate and the fiscal-year 2025–26 budgets on Sept. 25 after a contentious discussion over a proposed utility engineer position. Commissioners approved Resolution 2025–76 (the city budget) as amended to remove the proposed utility engineer line; the measure passed 3–1.
Why it matters: The utility fund pays for water, sewer and drainage infrastructure. The proposed position drew sustained questioning about cost, timing and whether the city should instead use consultants or add field staff. The commission’s decision affects staffing, planned work and future budget amendments.
Key points from the debate - Commissioner Bellheimer objected to the salary and the speed of…
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