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Bonita Springs council adopts tentative millage rate, approves tentative FY2026 budget

5965191 · September 5, 2025
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City council adopted a tentative ad valorem millage rate of 0.847 mills (a 5.06% increase over the rolled-back rate) and approved a tentative FY2026 budget totaling $49,775,210; a public commenter urged more spending on Little Hickory Island improvements.

The Bonita Springs City Council adopted a tentative ad valorem millage rate of 0.847 mills and approved the city’s tentative fiscal year 2026 budget at its Sept. 3 council meeting.

The tentative millage rate — 0.847 mills, or $0.847 per $1,000 of assessed value — was approved on a 5-2 roll call. Council members voting in favor were Mayor Gibson, Council members Corey, Follick (listed in transcript as “Fullick/Fullock”), Fitzpatrick and Bogaz; Deputy Mayor Purdon and Council member Carr voted no. The…

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