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Volusia County sets tentative TRIM rates; tight vote and later reconsideration set fire millage at flat rate
Summary
After a contentious debate over funding for fire services, the council approved most tentative property-tax rates and, after reconsideration, set the tentative fire services millage at the flat/unchanged rate instead of the rollback rate; council scheduled budget hearings for Sept. 4 and Sept. 16 at 5:01 p.m.
The Volusia County Council completed the statutory TRIM-rate process on July 22, approving tentative property-tax rates for most county funds and resolving a divided debate over the fire-services millage.
Council heard a detailed presentation from Chief Financial Officer Ryan Osofsky on the county’s proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget and the mechanics of TRIM (Truth in Millage) notices. Osofsky told the council the recommended budget maintains a flat millage for most funds but noted revenue pressures from lower state shared revenues and mandated cost increases.
Key decisions and votes: - The council approved tentative TRIM rates for nine county funds (those not including the fire fund) by a 6–0 vote. -…
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