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Orlando proposes balanced FY26 budget with no millage increase, adds public‑safety staff and capital plan
Summary
City staff presented a proposed FY2026 budget that holds the millage rate steady, adds net 10 positions (including 16 sworn officers), proposes targeted rate increases for utilities and solid‑waste, and outlines a $200 million bond plan to fund fire stations, parks and stormwater projects.
City finance staff presented the proposed fiscal 2026 budget at the Orlando City Council workshop on July 14, describing a balanced plan that keeps the city’s millage rate unchanged for the 12th consecutive year while adding staff for public safety and infrastructure work.
The numbers: The proposed General Fund for FY26 totals about $742.6 million, and the citywide all‑funds budget is roughly $1.8 billion, staff said. Property‑tax revenue is projected to increase about 6.2% and remains the largest General Fund source (about 48%). The staff presentation said the city’s total taxable value increased to approximately $56 billion for 2025, with about one‑third of that growth attributable to new construction.
Top items in the proposal include staffing, rate changes and capital: - Staffing: The budget adds 30 new positions and deletes 20 vacancies for a net gain of 10 positions. Police staffing increases by 16 sworn roles (10 officers, 3 sergeants, 1 captain and 2 school resource officers) plus four civilian…
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