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Palm Bay council authorizes advertisement of proposed FY2026 millage rate as manager outlines need for fire engines and infrastructure
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to advertise a proposed FY2026 operating millage rate of up to 6.7339 and a debt millage of 0.993, after a wide-ranging budget discussion that emphasized purchases of fire apparatus and deferred infrastructure maintenance.
City Manager Morton asked council to authorize advertising of a proposed operating millage rate of up to 6.7339 and a proposed debt millage of 0.993 for FY2026, framing the ask around critical capital needs including two fire engines and deferred maintenance across public‑works and public‑safety assets.
"If we maintain the current millage, those funds would be used entirely for the purchase of new fire vehicles," Morton said, explaining that the proposed budget prioritizes public safety and targeted…
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