Placement: Resolutions / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R74, Public Hearing, Adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the City of Port St. Lucie for the Fiscal Year (FY) October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Ivy Ladyko, CGFO, Budget Deputy Director
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): Adoption of the Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget, as revised.
Presentation Information: A brief presentation will be provided by Caroline Sturgis, CPFO, CGFO, Director, Office of Management and Budget.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve and adopt the FY 2026-27 Capital Budget, as revised, Resolution.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the City Council amend the recommendation and approve/adopt the FY 2026-27 Capital Budget.
2. Move that the City Council provide staff with direction.
Background: The proposed FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Resolution must be adopted at a special meeting.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed budget reflects the City Council’s direction from the July 23, 2026 Summer Workshop. The operating millage is recommended to be reduced by 0.0500, resulting in a new millage rate of 4.6107. The voted debt millage rate for Crosstown Parkway is recommended to be reduced by 0.0500 mills, resulting in a proposed millage rate of 0.2643. The total proposed overall millage rate is 4.8750. The total Budget for FY 2026-27 is $971,576,281.
Financial Information: The proposed 2026-27 Budget is based on a total reduction of 0.1000 mills for a new millage rate of 4.8750. This Budget includes a net increase of 7 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions in the enterprise-funded Utility Systems Department, which are necessary to support continued service demand and organizational growth. The budget ordinance authorizes appropriations at the recommended funding level, allowing the City Manager to move appropriations between departments within a fund. Transfers between funds, however, require prior City Council approval. The budget cannot be exceeded without City Council authorization, except in the event of an emergency.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1: FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Resolution
2: FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget for Adoption Presentation
3: FY 2026-27 Budget Summary for All Funds
4: FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26217-05
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Richard Berrios, City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.