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Town manager urges ‘truth in budgeting,’ warns of potential $876,435 hit from state tax proposal

Orange Park Town Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Town Manager presented a budget memo emphasizing limiting recurring spending to recurring revenue and warned that a Florida property‑tax reform bill could cut the town’s first‑year property‑tax revenue by about $876,435, prompting calls for early budget planning and resident engagement.

During the Feb. 17 meeting the Town Manager presented a budget memo that the administration says will prioritize "truth in budgeting," tighter forecasting and reduced reliance on one‑time funds.

The manager urged departments to limit recurring expenditure growth to levels covered by recurring revenues and to identify internal efficiencies and technological improvements.…

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