City Council –Special Budget Workshop

AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP OF THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL July 15, 2026 01:00 PM Council Chambers 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990 PLEDGE OF CIVILITY We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks. 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER a. Mayor Gunter 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL a. Mayor Gunter, Council Members Donnell, Kaduk, Kilraine, Lastra, Lehmann, Long, Steinke 4. LAST CALL FOR COMMENT CARDS 5. CITIZENS INPUT TIME A maximum of 60 minutes is set for input of citizens on matters concerning the City Government; 3 minutes per individual. 6. BUSINESS a. FY 2027 Budget Discussions continued 7. TIME AND PLACE OF FUTURE MEETINGS a. A Regular Meeting of the Cape Coral City Council is Scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. 8. 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An address shall only be required if necessary to comply with a federal, state of local law. Copies of the agenda are available in the main lobby of Cape Coral City Hall and in the City Council Office, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. Copies of all back-up documentation are also available for review in the lobby of Council Chambers. You are asked to refrain from removing any documentation. If you desire copies, please request they be made for you. Copies are 15 cents per page. Agendas and back-up documentation are also available on-line on the City website (www.capecoral.gov) after 4:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the Council Meeting. │FY 2027 CITY OF CAPE CORAL JULY BUDGET WORKSHOP JULY 15, 2026 1  July Workshop Placemakin Current Service g Public Safety Revenue Expenditure Funding July 1st Values Program Level Budget Adjustments Reductions Discussion Modifications 2  FY 2027 Council Direction Summer Budget Workshop Council Direction: Placemakin 1. Present a Current Service level balanced City Manager’s Proposed Budget 2. Adjust the FY 2027 g Budget to include the Public Safety Initiatives A. Balance with Revenue Options B. Balance with Expenditure Reductions 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Current Service Level Budget General Fund 1. City Manager developed a General Fund Operating Budget for FY 2027 - $285,012,674 using the Rolled-back millage rate of 5.1988 mills as of July 1, 2026 Placemakin 2. Revenues g a. Ad Valorem budgeted at 96% (Per Financial Policy #2) b. Budgeted at 98% of estimates (Amending Financial Policy #2) i. State Shared Revenues ii. Franchise Fees iii. Public Service Tax iv. 5 Cent and 6 Cent Gas Tax 4  July 1st Property Appraiser Certified Taxable Values FY 2027 Developed Budget FY 2027 Final July 2026 $ 33,411,294,592 Forecasted Budget $ 33,099,276,068 July 1, 2026 Certified from Property Appraiser $ 33,411,295 Taxable Value Placemakin 5.1471 Millage Rate (FY 2026) $ 33,099,276 Taxable Value 5.1471 Millage Rate (FY 2026) $ 171,971,274 $ 170,365,284 0.96 Collection Rate g 0.96 Collection Rate $ 165,092,423 Tax Revenue $ 163,550,672 Tax Revenue FY 2027 Budget Deficit $ (1,541,751) using same Millage Rate 5 Taxable Value over Net New Taxable Value Placemakin g 6  FY 2027 Current Service Level Budget FY 2027 Current Services Adjustment to Forecasted Ad Budget June Workshop Valorem Adjustments July Proposed Revenues $ 276,513,946 $ (1,541,751) $ 10,040,479 $ 285,012,674 Expenditures 279,115,077 5,897,597 285,012,674 Net Deficit $ (2,601,131) $ (1,541,751) $ 4,142,882 $ - Budget Adjustments Revenue Expenses Placemakin Customer Service Rep for Clerks $ 80,973 $ 80,973 SRO contract Revenue Increase 911,637 Fire Service Assessment Adjustment 1,157,416 g Transfer Out to CRA 378,200 IT - HVAC remove duplication (220,000) Revenue Recognition 95% to 98% 1,887,467 Debt - Yacht Club 1,000,000 Millage Adjustment to Rolled-back Rate @ 5.1988 1,642,784 July 1st Contingency Adjustment - Additional Revenue - Red Speed Revenue Adjustment (628,663) Full Cost Adjustment 516 84 Debt Payments Increase 565,179 Fleet Auction Proceeds 235,700 Public Works - Reduction of Vehicle (45,000) FY 2026 Encumbrance Roll forward 5,910,065 5,910,065 Expenditure cuts: Coconut Festival (500,000) Fiber and Wireless & Operating (1,726,671) Elections (500,000) Banner Program (202,649) $ 10,040,479 $ 5,897,597 7 No Additional Program Modifications Additional Options to Amend the Budget City Auditor proposed reductions - $204,672 1. Personnel – $119,764 Placemakin 1. Eliminate vacant Internal Auditor Position 2. Operating -g$84,908 1. Reduction of: 1. Accounting & Auditing - $75,415 2. Travel Costs - $4,346 3. Copy & Fax Machine Rent/Lease - $1,500 4. Training & Seminars - $3,647 Note: Proposed reductions are not included in the City Managers Proposed reductions. 8 FY 2027 Public Safety Program Modification Requests – Police – General Fund - $11,010,903 Expenditure Details Public Safety Police Program Modifications Detail: Personnel Operating Capital Total Travel and Training funding request for whole dept 221,364 221,364 Police Academy Tuitions- Attrition 41,800 41,800 5 Crisis Intervention Sessions 20,000 20,000 Professional Consultant Services for CAD 52,417 52,417 Personnel File Scanning and Preservation 30,000 30,000 Thermal Printer Paper for Officers 25,000 25,000 Uniforms-Police Explorer 22,000 22,000 Rental Vehicles for Investigations 18,000 18,000 Computer Equipment Replacement-ISB 7,500 7,500 Placemakin Fire Extinguishers and SWAT respirator 12,060 12,060 Software- Latent Print Workstation and License 34,630 34,630 SWAT Medic Program 70,844 70,844 g Harley Davidson Motorcycle leases (2) 15,000 15,000 Computer Equipment Replacement-Special Ops 5,000 5,000 Dive Team Equipment 17,500 17,500 Marine Vessel Repairs- Donated Boat in FY 2026 12,500 12,500 K9 Program 34,648 34,648 Communication Center Workstations Replacement - Desks - Moved up scheduled replacement 437,275 437,275 (4) Replacement Vice Intelligence Narcotics Pole Cameras-Moved up schedule 34,650 34,650 Air Purifying Respirators-Moved up schedule 23,000 23,000 New Vehicle Data Recorder -Moved up schedule 18,995 18,995 Portable/Changeable Message Board -Moved up schedule 25,000 25,000 Computer Aided Dispatch 3,500,000 3,500,000 1 Deputy Chief - Patrol 285,571 46,364 90,000 421,935 24 Police Officers - Various Bureaus 3,154,325 1,112,736 720,000 4,987,061 1 Grant Writer 97,108 5,447 102,555 1 Records Supervisor 101,968 5,447 107,415 4 Records Coordinator 319,527 21,788 341,315 1 Quartermaster 73,832 5,447 79,279 1 Accounts Coordinator 83,883 5,447 89,330 1 Forensics/Evidence Supervisor 112,383 5,447 85,000 202,830 $ 4,228,597 $ 1,842,939 $ 4,939,367 $ 11,010,903 9 Note: Vehicles for Personnel are split funded with Police Impact Fee Fund for $1,440,000 and General Fund $895,000 FY 2027 Public Safety Program Modification Requests – Fire General Fund Share - $1,905,626 / Fire Service Assessment Share - $10,029,608 Expenditure Details Public Safety Fire Program Modifications Detail: Personnel Operating Capital Total Station bay doors replacement (FS 1, 2, 4, 8, or 9) 550,000 550,000 High water rescue boat and trailer (North and South areas) 176,000 176,000 High water rescue vehicle 380,000 380,000 Additional Fire Engine for Operational use 1,225,900 1,225,900 Fire Station #14-Design and Apparatus Vehicle for Community Service Volunteers Placemakin 2,715,578 45,000 2,715,578 45,000 Computer Aided Dispatch 4 Rescue Unit Staffing- Firefighters 1 Business Service Manager g 442,068 147,497 49,780 11,341 2,000,000 409,500 2,000,000 901,348 158,838 1 Assistant Fire Marshal 203,410 52,194 85,496 341,100 1 Health & Safety Officer 203,410 27,372 78,000 308,782 1 Training Lieutenant 163,294 31,951 78,000 273,245 4 Special Operations Services- 3 Fire Officers and 1 Firefighter 600,441 49,780 7,496 657,717 1 Senior Mobile Fleet Mechanic 79,882 18,055 90,000 187,937 1 Internal Affairs Specialist 97,108 11,055 108,163 $ 1,937,110 $ 251,528 $ 7,840,970 $ 10,029,608 Fire Service Assessment Split - 81% Fire Operations and 19% General Fund General Fund Share $ 1,905,626 10  FY 2027 Including Public Safety with Revenue Adjustments Adjustment to Forecasted Ad Budget Adjusted July June Workshop Valorem Adjustments Modifications Proposed Revenues $ 276,513,946 $ (1,541,751) $ 10,040,479 $ 12,916,529 $ 297,929,203 FY 2027 Expenditures Net Deficit Budget Adjustments $ 279,115,077 (2,601,131) $ (1,541,751) $ 5,897,597 4,142,882 $ 12,916,529 (0) $ 297,929,203 (0.24) Revenue Revenue Expenses Customer Service Rep for Clerks $ 80,973 $ 80,973 SRO contract Revenue Increase 911,637 Fire Service Assessment Adjustment 1,157,416 Increase Transfer Out to CRA 378,200 IT - HVAC remove duplication (220,000) Revenue Recognition 95% to 98% 1,887,467 Debt - Yacht Club 1,000,000 Adjustments Millage Adjustment to Rolled-back Rate @ 5.1988 1,642,784 July 1st Contingency Adjustment - Additional Revenue - Red Speed Revenue Adjustment (628,663) (No reduction on Full Cost Adjustment Debt Payments Increase Fleet Auction Proceeds Placemakin 516 235,700 84 565,179 g Public Works - Reduction of Vehicle (45,000) current services) FY 2026 Encumbrance Roll forward Expenditure cuts: 5,910,065 5,910,065 Coconut Festival (500,000) Fiber and Wireless & Operating (1,726,671) Elections (500,000) Banner Program (202,649) $ 10,040,479 $ 5,897,597 Note: The City cannot put the ADD Public Safety Program Modifications: Police $ 11,010,903 PST in place for 6 months or Fire - General Fund 19% Allocation 1,905,626 April 1st of the following year $ 12,916,529 ADD Revenue Diversification - Options - Ability for 1 option or a combination as such, revenues would be half of the amount Millage Rate Adjust to 5.6053 from 5.1988 $ 12,916,661 Remaining for additional expenditures 132 Fire Services Assessment Adjust to 97% from 81% $ 13,724,875 Remaining for additional expenditures 808,346 Public Service Tax Per 1% Increase $ 2,384,233 11 Total of 3% Increase $ 7,152,700  FY 2027 Including Public Safety with Expenditure Reductions Adjustment to Forecasted Ad Budget Adjusted July June Workshop Valorem Adjustments Modifications Proposed Revenues $ 276,513,946 $ (1,541,751) $ 10,040,479 $ - $ 285,012,674 FY 2027 Expenditures 279,115,077 5,897,597 (0) 285,012,674 Net Deficit $ (2,601,131) $ (1,541,751) $ 4,142,882 $ 0 $ 0 Budget Adjustments Revenue Expenses Expenditure Customer Service Rep for Clerks SRO contract Revenue Increase Fire Service Assessment Adjustment $ 80,973 911,637 $ 80,973 1,157,416 Transfer Out to CRA 378,200 Realignment IT - HVAC remove duplication Revenue Recognition 95% to 98% Debt - Yacht Club 1,887,467 (220,000) 1,000,000 Reduction Millage Adjustment to Rolled-back Rate @ 5.1988 1,642,784 July 1st Contingency Adjustment - Additional Revenue - Red Speed Revenue Adjustment (628,663) Full Cost Adjustment Placemakin 516 84 Detail Debt Payments Increase 565,179 Fleet Auction Proceeds 235,700 g Public Works - Reduction of Vehicle (45,000) FY 2026 Encumbrance Roll forward 5,910,065 5,910,065 (Re-prioritization of Expenditure cuts: Coconut Festival (500,000) Fiber and Wireless & Operating (1,726,671) existing revenues, Elections Banner Program (500,000) (202,649) staffing & programs) ADD Public Safety Program Modifications: $ 10,040,479 $ 5,897,597 Police $ 11,010,903 Fire - General Fund 19% Allocation 1,905,626 $ 12,916,529 LESS Expenditure Cuts Public Works $ 3,383,951 Development Services 3,454,333 Parks and Recreation 2,719,121 City Manager 1,627,947 City Clerk 269,257 Finance 546,594 Human Resources 402,727 Information Technology 390,386 Government Services 36,000 Fire 24,013 Police 62,200 12 $ 12,916,529 Expenditure Realignment Reduction Prioritization Prioritization Analysis 1. Public Safety Placemakin 2. Infrastructure Maintenance g Life 3. Quality of A. Full cost recovery B. Partial cost recovery C. Zero cost recovery 13  Expenditure Reductions 2027 Department and Description Total Public Works $ 3,383,951 Streetlights Turn off lights in neighborhoods 2,051,135 Median Service Reduction Project Manager 132,937 Sr Construction Inspector - Median Maintenance 154,094 FY 2027 Median mowing on unimproved 283,767 Sidewalk - Reduction of Service Crew Coordinator - Sidewalks 111,105 Service Workers - Sidewalks (6) 485,181 Expenditure Heavy Equipment Operator - Sidewalks 105,732 Pressure washing 60,000 City Clerk $ 269,257 City Clerk - Reduction of Services Reduction Contract Code Compliance Specialist 20,524 Recording Secretary 114,416 Placemakin Records Coordinator 118,817 Operating related to personnel 10,500 Detail Human Resources Printing $ 5,000 402,727 g Human Resources - Reduction of Services Classification/Compensation Specialist HRIS Analyst 119,764 130,581 Customer Service Representative 75,898 Employee Rewards 40,000 Color Printing 7,652 Travel 28,832 Financial Services $ 546,594 Budget - Reduction of Services Cleargov- Performance Measure Software 35,831 Budget- No budget book print 5,000 Sr Mgmt/Budget Analyst 128,642 Accounting - Reduction of Services Accounting - No ACFR and No PAFR Printed books 4,000 Accounts Payable - Reduction of Services Accounts Payable Specialist 102,819 Debt Treasury - Reduction of Services Cashier 81,081 Finance - Reduction of Services Financial Projects Coordinator 148,920 Color Printing 3,386 Operating related to Personnel 6,000 Travel 30,915 14  Expenditure Reductions 2027 Department and Description Total City Manager $ 1,627,947 Communications - Elimination of all services except a PIO and Webmaster Administrative Assistant - Communications 120,615 Communications & Marketing Manager 210,024 Contract Administrative Technician 8,069 Graphic & Digital Content Coordinator 135,707 Marketing Coordinator - Communications 130,190 FY 2027 311 - Elimination of all services Public Information Specialist - Communications Operating 138,463 315,000 Expenditure Communications Supervisor 135,158 Customer Service Representative - Communications (2) 170,086 Sr Customer Service Representative - Communications 101,149 Reduction City Manager - Reduction of Services Placemakin Citizens academy Eliminate one pro media 1,000 162,486 Detail Parks and Recreation Programs - Elimination of Programs g Cultural Park Theatre and Museum Subsidy $ 2,719,121 90,000 Environmental Recreation Customer Service Representative (1) 75,469 Recreation Program Supervisor (2) 310,793 Sr Recreation Specialist (4) 529,963 Contract Administrative Aide 16,810 Contract Center Attendant 47,953 Contract Counselor/Instructor 31,629 Contract Site Leader 22,367 Loss of Revenue (52,000) Special Events - Elimination Special Events Facilities/Event Resource Coordinator 117,673 Special Events Supervisor 179,678 Sr Recreation Specialist (3) 400,562 Contract Administrative Aide (.22) 7,174 Contract Counselor Specialist (.22) 8,250 Operating Costs 1,142,500 15 Loss of Revenue (209,700)  Expenditure Reductions 2027 Department and Description Total Development Service $ 3,454,333 Code- Reduction of Code Compliance Services FY 2027 Code Compliance Officers (18) Code Compliance Supervisor (3) Customer Service Representative - Code Compliance 1,873,666 424,628 202,867 Expenditure Customer Service Supervisor - Code Compliance Recording Secretary (2) - Code Compliance Research Specialist - Code Compliance 105,303 207,519 89,298 Reductions Placemakin Overtime/Leave Payout - Code Compliance Operating - Code Compliance 186,556 757,095 g Loss of Revenue - Code Compliance (392,600) Information Technology $ 390,386 Information Technology - Reduction in service and support Desktop Specialist 127,820 GIS Technician (2) 199,613 Operating Service Cuts 62,953 Fire $ 24,013 Out of state travel - 19% share 23,463 Color printing 550 Police $ 62,200 Non-investigative out of state travel 62,200 Government Services $ 36,000 Employee Luncheon 36,000 Total 12,916,529 16  Fire Service Assessment Impact The City implemented the Fire Service Assessment (FSA) in 2014 for fire protection services. The rate in FY 2026 was set at 81% recovery. In FY 2027, pending direction from Council, the FSA calculation has been drafted for review. Recovery History Cost Placemakin Fire Service Assessment (FSA) Calculation 2027 with Fiscal Year 2020 Actual 2021 Actual Amount $26,054,140 26,964,704 Recovery % 62.00% 62.00% g 2026 2027 Current Service Level Public Safety Adjustments Tier 1 $ 349.32 $ 377.84 $ 381.79 2022 Actual 28,660,396 62.00% Tier 2 $ 3.47 $ 3.49 $ 3.53 2023 Actual 31,514,336 62.00% 2024 Actual 44,189,844 62.00% Average Total Building Structure Value - $275,696 2025 Actual 51,260,893 70.00% Tier 1 $ 349.32 $ 377.84 $ 381.79 2026 Adopted 63,966,604 81.00% Tier 2 $ 190.85 $ 191.95 $ 194.15 2027 Proposed 67,770,605 81.00% Total FSA $ 540.17 $ 569.79 $ 575.94 2027 with Program Modifications 73,931,943 81.00% Option Increase $ 29.62 $ 35.77 17  Legislative Changes for FY 2027 CS/SB 4F – Property Tax Administration Amends the method used to determine the maximum millage rate that may be levied pursuant to a majority vote by a county, municipality, special district dependent to a county or municipal service taxing unit, or independent special district. Rather than the calculation under current law to determine the maximum millage Placemakin rate, the bill requires local governments to use the rolled-back rate created to comply with notice requirements. g A higher rate may be adopted under the following conditions: 1. A rate of not more than 110 Percent of the rolled-back rate may be adopted by two- thirds vote of the governing body 2. A rate in excess of 110 Percent may be adopted if approved by unanimous vote of the governing body or by three-fourths vote of the governing body if the governing body has nine or more members, or if the rate is approved by a referendum 18  Rolled-back Rate What is the Rolled-back Rate? The statute defines it as: The millage rate which, when applied to the current year’s taxable value (excluding new construction, additions, deletions, and certain changes), would generate the same ad valorem tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. How to calculate the rolled-back rate: 1. Take prior year Ad Valorem Tax Revenue Placemakin g A. Last Year Revenue = (Taxable Value/1,000) x Millage Rate This is the baseline revenue the City would need to match 2. Get current year taxable revenue 3. Subtract “New Construction/New Growth” A. Remove: I. New construction II. Additions/improvements III. Annexations IV. Any value not present last year This is critical because the rolled-back rate must compare the same base year over and over 4. Rolled-back formula A. Rolled-back rate = Last Year Revenue/Current Taxable Value (excluding new construction) x 1,000 19  Rolled-back Rate City of Cape Coral Rolled-back rate calculation 1. Prior Year Ad Valorem Tax Revenue A. FY 2026 = $164,909,000 2. July 1, 2026 Taxable Revenue = $33,099,276,068 3. Subtract “New Construction/New Growth” Placemakin 1. Remove - $1,378,872,138 g 4. Rolled-back formula: Last Year Revenue Rolled-back = (Current Taxable value-New Construction) x 1,000 Rate FY 2027 Rolled-back $164,909,000 = 5.1988 Rate Calculation ($33,099,276,068 - $1,378,872,138) x 1,000 FY 2027 Rolled-back rate calculation is an increase in millage from 5.1471 to 5.1988. The increase is a result of existing values decreasing $318,802,587 from 2025 Post Value Adjustment Board (Vab) Final to July 1st 2026 20  SB-4F Changes Breakdown of Property Tax Administration and Rolled-back Rate FY 2027 Rolled-back rate = 5.1988 Placemakin A higher rate may be adopted in September under the following conditions: g 1. A rate of not more than 110 Percent of the rolled-back rate may be adopted by two- thirds vote of the governing body or 6 Council Members A. 110% or less = 5.1988 to 5.7187 Mills 2. A rate in excess of 110 Percent may be adopted in September if approved by unanimous vote of the governing body or 8 Council Members A. 110% or more = 5.7188 Mills and up 21  General Fund Proposed Forecasted Forecasted Revenues 2027 2028 2029 (1) Ad valorem revenues $ 165,193,456 $ 170,149,259 $ 175,253,737 FY 2028 and Non-ad valorem revenues Total Revenues $ 119,819,218 $ 285,012,674 $ 117,609,431 $ 287,758,690 $ 122,793,437 $ 298,047,174 Estimated FY 2028 Year 1 Homestead Exemption ($150,000) (2) $ (34,580,908) FY 2029 Estimated FY 2028 Year 2 Homestead Exemption ($250,000) Net Revenue (2) $ 285,012,674 $ 253,177,782 $ (58,408,004) $ 239,639,170 Potential Expenditures City Attorney $ 3,934,392 $ 4,126,677 $ 4,458,839 Impacts City Auditor $ 1,698,473 $ 1,816,126 $ 1,945,057 Placemakin City Council $ 1,113,103 $ 1,179,293 $ 1,249,504 City Manager $ 4,167,894 $ 4,555,821 $ 4,835,121 If Constitutional City Clerk $ 2,637,476 $ 2,770,030 $ 2,946,699 changes are approved Development Services Financial Services g $ 11,127,354 $ 5,778,605 $ 11,885,533 $ 6,217,060 $ 12,867,992 $ 6,697,321 by voters Fire $ 19,426,856 $ 24,098,141 $ 22,575,298 Government Services $ 51,804,293 $ 51,733,246 $ 54,877,067 Human Resources $ 3,111,813 $ 3,228,972 $ 3,452,358 Information Technology $ 13,943,257 $ 15,708,218 $ 16,829,624 Parks & Recreation $ 37,531,048 $ 35,843,493 $ 37,786,258 Police $ 94,965,294 $ 100,052,949 $ 108,916,746 Public Works $ 25,802,786 $ 26,631,263 $ 32,659,246 General Fund Debt $ 7,970,030 $ 7,702,750 $ 3,948,470 Total Expenditures $ 285,012,674 $ 297,549,572 $ 316,045,600 Net Deficit before Constitutional Amendment Impacts $ - $ (9,790,882) $ (17,998,426) Net adjustment for Constitutional Amendment $ - $ (44,371,790) $ (76,406,430) (1) 3% increase for growth only. No year over year increase for existing values (2) Estimates calculated based on the 2025 Save Our Homes Values. 2026 Save Our Homes Values not yet available. 22 FY 2028 and FY 2029 Potential Impacts If Constitutional changes are approved by voters Placemakin g 23  Wrap Up - Decisions Requested Budget Highlights Council Direction: 1. Discuss options presented 2. Decision on program modifications or funding options Placemakin g Funding Options for Discussion: 1. Millage Rate – Proposed at rolled-back 5.1988 1. Increase, Decrease or Leave as is 2. Fire Service Assessment – Proposed at 81% Recovery 1. Increase, Decrease or Leave as is 3. Public Service Tax – Proposed at 7% 1. Increase, Decrease or Leave as is 24  Fiscal Year 2027 Requested Budget Important Dates to Remember 1. July 22nd – Set Proposed Millage Rate – Not to Exceed 2. July 23rd – Town Hall 3. August 4th – Budget Workshop #1 4. August 11th – Budget Workshop #2 5. August 18th – Budget Workshop #3 6. Tentative Final First Public Hearing: a. Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:05 pm b. Approve Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget 7. Tentative Final Public Hearing a. Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:05 pm b. Adopt Millage Rates and Budget The City may not meet on the same days as the Board of County Commissioners or the School Board. Lee County BOCC – TBD Lee County School Board – TBD 25 Discussion Or Questions? 26