Pinellas Park sets 5.65 mills, adopts FY 2024–25 budget unanimously

Pinellas Park — The City Council voted unanimously Oct. 3 to set the city’s millage rate at 5.65 mills and to adopt the fiscal year 2024–25 budget.

Dan Casanis presented the second public hearing on Resolution 24‑17 and said, “the proposed millage rate is the same as last year which is 5.65.” He told the council the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee had reviewed the proposal and recommended approval. After closing the public hearing, the council passed the resolution on a unanimous voice vote.

Staff then presented Ordinance 4272, the appropriation and tax‑levy ordinance for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2024 and ending Sept. 30, 2025. Casanis said the proposed budget incorporates union agreements and compensation changes necessary to operate city services; the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee recommended full approval. Council member Butler moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading; the motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: The millage rate and budget together determine property tax levies and the city’s spending plan for services such as public safety, utilities and public works during the coming year. Casanis told the council the proposed millage was lower than comparable cities of similar size in the region.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 24‑17 (millage rate) — passed unanimously; Ordinance 4272 (FY 2024–25 appropriation and tax levy) — passed unanimously.

Next steps: Both measures are effective as provided in their texts. The council did not record roll-call vote counts in the public remarks; minutes on file at the city clerk’s office will include the official vote record.