Deltona proposes $245.1 million city budget for FY2025-26 and lowers proposed millage to 6.7

City staff presented the City of Deltona’s proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget on Aug. 25, outlining a $245,141,106 citywide operating plan, a proposed general fund of $76,928,238 and a tentative reduction of the city’s millage rate to 6.7 mills.

"As of today, the citywide total operating budget for fiscal year 25-26 is set at $245,141,106. The General Fund has increased to $76,928,238. We've been able to, based on revenue estimates received, to reduce the millage from 6.75 to 6.7 mills," said John McKinney, who briefed the commission on the budget calendar and assumptions.

Staff said the proposed budget focuses city resources on capital investment and infrastructure. The capital improvements program (CIP) is shown at just under $78 million, and capital outlay at $8.5 million. Key enterprise-fund changes include a $1,650,000 full replacement of water-treatment membranes and an added $430,000 for house elevation work previously approved by the commission. Staff also reported a $582,000 IT allocation to internal service funds.

Staff described revenue assumptions used in the proposal, including a 10%…