Council unanimously approves proposed millage of 2.03944, sets Sept. 9 budget hearing

Belleair Beach City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-08 on July 7, 2026, establishing a proposed millage rate of 2.03944 for fiscal year 2026–2027 and scheduling the first public hearing on the tentative millage and budget for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at 444 Causeway Boulevard, Belleair Beach. Tom read the resolution and cited the statutory notice requirement under Florida law.

Tom read the resolution aloud, stating that "the proposed millage for fiscal year 2026-2027 shall be 2.03944." After the reading, the mayor opened the floor for public comment; no members of the public spoke. Council member Shirley moved to adopt the resolution; Council member Bean seconded. The clerk called the roll and the motion passed unanimously: Council members Banker, Bean, Goff, Harper, Shirley, Vice Mayor Roberts and Mayor Gabbis voted yes. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption, and the tentative millage and budget hearing is set for Sept. 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The resolution cites the statutory requirement that the city must advise the property appraiser of the proposed millage and advertise the first public hearing on the tentative millage and budget (referenced in the resolution text as the applicable Florida statute). The council did not receive public comment at the meeting, and no amendments or alternatives to the proposed rate were offered on the floor.