26-1109: RESOLUTION NO. 142-26 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026.

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RESOLUTION NO. 142-26 ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026.

Summary

Resolution No. 142-26 proposes Delray Beach’s tentative budget for fiscal year 2026–27, running October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. It must be considered through two public hearings, with the first scheduled for September 8 and the second for September 22, 2026. The budget totals approximately $720.4 million, including estimated revenues, fund balances, expenditures, and reserves. It proposes a 6.3501-mill operating property-tax rate and a 0.0289-mill debt-service rate. Funding supports public safety, physical environment, culture and recreation, transportation, utilities, debt service, and capital projects across city funds. The resolution was approved by the City Attorney as legally sufficient and establishes the framework for city operations and spending during the coming fiscal year.