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Commission accepts proposed balanced FY26 budget framework, maintains tentative millage at 4.42 mills
Summary
City staff presented a proposed balanced FY26 budget that keeps the city’s tentative millage at 4.42 mills, requests 83 new positions across departments, maintains a 4% general employee raise and proposes capital projects and fees; commissioners approved staff recommendations to advance the budget to public hearings.
Tallahassee staff told the City Commission on July 11 that the proposed fiscal year 2026 balanced budget builds on the city’s strategic priorities with investments in public safety, infrastructure and economic development and keeps the tentative millage rate at 4.42 mills.
City budget presenter Robert said the proposed FY26 budget includes 83 total new positions across departments, including 20 additional police officers, requested airport staffing, parks and recreation maintenance for…
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