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Sebastian council sets proposed millage at 3.5455% for FY2026; public comment and debate follow
Summary
The Sebastian City Council voted to set a proposed millage rate of 3.5455 for fiscal year 2026 to appear on TRIM notices, prompting debate among council members about reserve use, service levels and possible future reductions before final adoption.
The City of Sebastian City Council on an recorded vote set the proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2026 at 3.5455, directing staff to publish that rate on Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices. The vote was taken after a lengthy discussion among council members about reserves, service cuts and the risk of rising costs for property and liability insurance and union negotiations.
The proposed millage will be advertised as a 17.6% increase over the rollback rate. City Manager Brian Stewart said the rate would allow the city to balance the proposed budget without immediately using an additional $1.3 million of general fund reserves; using the rollback rate instead would…
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