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Jacksonville Beach Approves FY26 Budget and Millage Rate

On Monday, September 15, the Jacksonville Beach City Council approved the FY26 budget of $248,040,185 and unchanged millage rate of 3.9947.

To review the approved budget for FY2026: JAX BEACH BUDGET INFORMATION

Budget highlights include:

  • The City’s total proposed budget is $248,040,185. The budget is $13,127,506 or 5.6% higher than the current fiscal year.
  • The General Fund’s proposed budget is $33,033,348. Property taxes represent 57% of General Fund revenues. 52% of the General Fund’s total budget is used to pay for police and fire services.
  • Using the proposed millage rate, a homeowner in Jacksonville Beach with an assessed median value of $322,820 (and a homestead exemption of $50,000) can expect to pay $5,226 in property taxes. Of that amount, $1,090 (or $90.83 per month) will be paid to the City of Jacksonville Beach.
  • City-wide total taxable property values increased by $408,969,087, or 7.8%, which includes new construction of $118,151,745. Taxable values in the redevelopment districts increased by $89,411,563 or 5.8%; taxable values for the rest of the City increased by $319,557,524, or 7.3%.
  • $61,074,404 in capital investments is programmed to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure, reflecting our strong commitment to providing reliable utilities, a safe environment, and varied recreational opportunities for all ages
  • The budget adds the following positions:
    • Two Utility Locators, one in Public Works and one in Beaches Energy, to manage the high-volume, time-sensitive requests from companies or individuals preparing for construction work.
    • One Mechanic at the Water Reclamation Facility to support the expanded equipment installed at this facility.
    • One Communications Specialist in Administration to support the City’s communication plan.
    • One Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager to help maintain the City’s aging facilities and support capital improvement projects.
    • Convert one contract project manager to a full-time Technical Project Manager in Information Services (IS) to oversee the ERP project as well as all other IS-related projects.
    • Convert one part-time Lifeguard to full-time in order to provide additional year-round coverage and support administrative functions.
  • The City maintains its debt-free status attained in October 2020.

 

 

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