Placement: Resolutions / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R47, Public Hearing, Adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the City of Port St. Lucie for the Fiscal Year (FY) October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026; 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 Capital Budget, as revised.
Presentation Information: A brief presentation will be provided by Caroline Sturgis, CPFO, CGFO, OMB Director.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve and adopt the Capital Improvement Program, as revised, Resolution
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve/adopt the FY 2025-26 Capital Budget.
2. Move that the Council provide staff with direction.
Background: The proposed FY 2025-26 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 Summer Workshop. The operating millage is recommended to be reduced by 0.0200, resulting in a new millage rate of 4.6607. Voted debt (Crosstown Parkway) is recommended to be reduced by 0.0600 mills, resulting in a proposed millage rate of 0.3143. The total proposed overall millage rate is 4.9750. The Budget Total for FY 2025-26 is $869,811,393.
Financial Information: The proposed FY 2025-26 Budget is based on a total rate reduction of 0.0800 mills, for a new overall rate of 4.9750. This budget includes a net increase of 65.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, which are necessary to support continued service demand and organizational growth. The budget ordinance authorizes appropriations at the fund level, allowing the City Manager to move appropriations between departments within a fund. Transfers between funds, how...
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