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Commission adopts FY2026 budget and keeps millage at 7.5 mills; day center phase‑1 construction nearing completion
Summary
St. Augustine’s City Commission adopted the final millage rate of 7.5 mills (2.02% above the rollback rate) and passed the FY2026 budget and five-year capital improvement plan; a public commenter representing CARE urged continued city funding for phase 2 of the homeless drop-in day center.
The St. Augustine City Commission adopted a final millage rate of 7.5 mills and approved the FY2026 budget and five-year capital improvement plan during a Sept. 30 special budget meeting.
The commission’s adopted millage of 7.5 mills represents a 2.02% increase over the rollback rate of 7.3513 mills, as required by Florida law. The millage rate and budget ordinance were both adopted after public hearings; the commission recorded unanimous roll-call votes.
Why it matters: The ad valorem revenue increase will be used for items discussed in earlier budget workshops, including continued road resurfacing, the South Dixie…
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