Port Richey presents FY 2026–27 draft budget, proposes 6.25 millage

Aug 28, 2026

Acting City Manager Sala Carey presented a draft FY 2026–27 general fund budget of about $10.02 million, proposing a 6.25 millage rate (below the 6.38 rollback) and aiming to maintain reserves near 30% as required by policy.

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Acting City Manager Sala Carey presented a draft FY 2026–27 general fund budget that totals “about $10,020,000,” and proposed a millage rate of 6.25 mil — lower than the city’s rollback rate. Carey said staff is aiming to hold fund balance reserves near the city’s 30% policy level, citing an estimated 30.7% reserve in the draft.

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