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DeBary council reviews FY 2025-26 budget; staff recommends keeping proposed millage at 3.65 mills
Summary
City staff reviewed the FY2025-26 budget proposal, highlighting proposed 3% salary increases, higher public safety contract costs, a $200,000 deposit for a fire truck with a long lead time, and capital needs including Alexander Island and asset replacements; council members expressed support for the 3.65 millage rate proposed in July.
City Manager Carmen and finance staff presented the City of DeBarys fiscal year 2025-26 budget for council discussion on Aug. 20, urging the council to maintain a previously proposed tentative millage rate of 3.65 mills.
Staff said the council received the proposed budget on July 11 and adopted a proposed millage of 3.65 on July 16. The city manager told council that staff adjusted revenue forecasts because commercial development has been slower than expected and noted the city is still awaiting updated state revenue numbers. Key budget highlights and pressures discussed included:
- Personnel: a proposed 3% across-the-board salary increase; associated benefits costs were presented. The city manager noted a prior salary increase in…
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