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Royal Palm Beach council reviews $60.9 million proposed FY2026 budget as ARPA and surtax revenues sunset
Summary
Council reviewed a proposed $60.9 million FY2026 budget, including a projected $827,000 general fund surplus, personnel adjustments and the winding down of one‑time revenues such as ARPA and the 1¢ surtax. Staff stressed long‑range planning ahead of two September public hearings.
The Village of Royal Palm Beach Council met July 10 for a public workshop on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, during which Finance Director Sharon Almeida presented a $60,900,000 spending plan and outlined revenue changes that will affect long‑term planning.
Almeida told the council the FY2026 request represents roughly an 11% decrease from the prior year, largely because fewer capital projects were requested. She said general fund revenues are projected at about $32.3 million, general fund expenditures about $31.5 million and a surplus of roughly $827,000 is forecast under the proposed plan. "We will be going through, as department…
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