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Fort Lauderdale commission tentatively adopts FY2026 millage and $1.19 billion budget; Vice Mayor Herbst votes no
Summary
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission tentatively approved a FY2026 operating millage of 4.1193 mills (aggregate 4.123 including dependent districts) and a tentative all-funds budget of $1,194,366,687; the measures advance to a final public hearing on Sept. 12, 2025 after roll-call votes in which Vice Mayor Herbst registered opposition to the millage and budget.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission tentatively approved the city’s fiscal year 2026 millage rates and a $1,194,366,687 all‑funds budget after the first of two statutorily required public hearings.
City Manager staff presented a recommended operating millage of 4.1193 mills and a combined debt‑service millage reduced to 0.2306 mills, producing an aggregate tentative millage of 4.123 (including dependent districts). "The recommended millage rate of 4.1193 exceeds the rollback rate of 3.8604 by 6.71%," the city manager said, attributing the increase to planned spending that includes $12,700,000 for salaries and wages, $10,400,000 for fringe benefits and $4,200,000 for capital equipment purchases.
Commissioners voted on a series of resolutions to introduce and…
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