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Final Budget Hearing

Thursday, September 25, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Boca Raton City Council officially adopted the city's budget and property tax rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The council also approved a five-year capital improvements plan and adjusted funding for various city projects and non-profit organizations.

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This decision sets the property tax rate and spending priorities for the City of Boca Raton from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, impacting all local property owners and city service funding.

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MINUTES OF THE FINAL BUDGET HEARING

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF BOCA RATON , FLORIDA

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

6:00 PM

The Final Budget Hearing of the City Council of the City of Boca Raton , Florida was held in the Auditorium

at 6500 Congress Avenue. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Singer at 6:00 PM.

1\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

2\. ROLL CALL:

Mayor Scott Singer

Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas

Council Member Yvette Drucker

Council Member Andy Thomson

Council Member Marc Wigder

3\. REBUDGETING OF FY 2024 - 2025 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS:

Mayor Singer made opening remarks and discussed the purpose for the meeting.

Senior Budget Analyst Michael Middleman and Deputy City Manager/CFO James Zervis gave the

presentation. Mr. Middleman began with a brief overview of the Mission, Vision, and Values of the City. The

City's Strategic Focus Areas and Priorities were reviewed, and a comparison of millage, property tax, and fire

assessment of the last year and current year were displayed and shown in contrast to those of nearby cities.

Mr. Middleman reviewed the rebudgets proposed for new positions and projects for the upcoming fiscal year,

and he outlined operating costs by department. Mr. Zervis clarified the exhibits provided and noted that

Exhibit 4 was additional funding and revisions requested by Council Members. Upon concluding , Mr.

Middleman, Mr. Zervis, and City Manager George Brown responded to questions and provided additional

information.

4\. PUBLIC HEARING TO FINALIZE THE BUDGET AND ADOPT MILLAGE RATES:

A. Ordinance No. 5751

An ordinance of the City of Boca Raton adopting final millage rates and levying ad valorem

taxes for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026; stating

the percentage by which the millage to be levied exceeds the "rolled-back rate"; directing the

City Manager or the Office of Management and Budget Director to adjust the adopted millage

rates in the event of changes in the assessment roll and taxable value; providing for

severability; providing for repealer; providing an effective date

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