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Alachua County OKs proposed FY2026 millage, several initial assessments and renews Live Local opt‑out
Summary
The Board approved the county's proposed FY2026 millage rates and adopted initial resolutions authorizing public hearings for multiple non‑ad valorem assessments, including Sugarfoot Oaks Cedar Ridge, solid waste, and stormwater; the hospital assessment was moved for later review and the board renewed its Live Local Act opt‑out.
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners at an unspecified meeting approved the county’s proposed fiscal year 2026 millage rates and adopted initial assessment resolutions for several service areas, and renewed a property tax exemption opt‑out under the Live Local Act.
County staff presented the proposed millage and assessment rates and noted the county will hold special budget meetings in August followed by two public hearings scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 23. The board approved the proposed county millage rate of 7.6000 mills for the general fund; a municipal service taxing unit (MSTU) law‑enforcement millage of 3.5678 mills; and an aggregate proposed…
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