The 30-second read
Record incompleteThe Cocoa Beach City Commission met to review the proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year, focusing on property tax rates, employee wage adjustments, and the use of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Officials discussed the challenges of maintaining competitive wages and funding capital projects amidst rising costs and property value increases.
Why it matters
The City Commission is considering maintaining the current millage rate of 5.9544, which would constitute a tax increase for property owners, to fund competitive city employee wages and capital projects like a new City Hall and golf course improvements.
What happens next
The scheduled meeting date has passed. Minutes or an action agenda are not published in the records we hold.

