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Monroe County commissioners certify proposed millage rates, set first public hearing for Sept. 9
Summary
After reading rollback and proposed millage figures the board moved and approved certification of proposed millage rates (countywide proposed millage 2.6929) and announced the first required public hearing for Sept. 9 at 5:05 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo; roll call showed the motion passed.
Staff read the rollback and proposed millage rates for the county and related taxing authorities and recommended certification for public notice. Staff presented the BOCC proposed countywide millage rate of 2.6929 and described percentage increases above the rollback rate for related taxing authorities.
A motion to certify the proposed millage rates and to announce the public budget hearing dates was moved and seconded. The clerk called the roll and the motion passed with affirmative responses from Commissioners present; Commissioner Gates was recorded absent. The board scheduled the first statutory public hearing on Sept. 9, 2026 at 5:05 p.m. at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 10250 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.
"So motion has been approved," the chair said after roll call. The board emphasized its appreciation for staff and encouraged public participation in the upcoming hearings.
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