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First Budget Public Hearing

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Government meeting record

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First budget public hearing will consider adopting Resolution No. 2026-169

The Board of County Commissioners adopted resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2027 annual stormwater service assessment, fire and rescue district assessment rates, non-ad valorem assessment rolls, proposed millage rates, and tentative county budgets during the first budget public hearing on September 9, 2026.

Why it matters

Property owners and residents in Sarasota County face new assessment rates, millage rates, and tentative budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 that determine local tax and service charges.

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Commissioner Becky Ayech

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    Commented on the new Sarasota County Administration Center and county roads.

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Minutes textFirst Budget Public Hearing — Minutes

First Budget Public Hearing

September 9, 2026

05:30 p.m.

MINUTES

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER

1 APEX ROAD

COMMISSION CHAMBER

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

BUDGET HEARING

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2

Teresa Mast, District 1

Tom Knight, District 3

Also present were:

Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator

Karl Senkow, Chief Deputy County Attorney

Mandy Houston, Deputy Clerk

Charlie Maloney, Deputy Clerk

Note: Commissioner Neunder was absent from the meeting.

(05:30 p.m.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Mast

(05:30 p.m.)

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Julie London commented on the Sarasota County Tax Collector's office.

PRESENTATION SCHEDULED:

(05:32 p.m.)

2.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

A.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-169, relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Stormwater Service Assessment;

B.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-170, relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Assessment Rate for the Fire and Rescue District;

C.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-171, relating to the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2027;

D.

(Not a public hearing) To delegate the County Administrator as an authorized agent to sign the non-ad valorem assessment roll certificate;

E.

Action agenda textFirst Budget Public Hearing — Action Agenda

First Budget Public Hearing

September 9, 2026

ACTION AGENDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1 APEX ROAD COMMISSION CHAMBER SARASOTA, FLORIDA BUDGET HEARING

5:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

no action taken

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PRESENTATION SCHEDULED:

ADOPTED/DELEGATED/ADOPTED

2.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

A.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-169, relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Stormwater Service Assessment;

B.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-170, relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Assessment Rate for the Fire and Rescue District;

C.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-171, relating to the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2027;

D.

(Not a public hearing) To delegate the County Administrator as an authorized agent to sign the non-ad valorem assessment roll certificate;

E.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-172, relating to the Proposed Countywide Millage Rate and Proposed Millage Rates for the Emergency Medical Services Districts, the Navigable Waterways Maintenance District, the Siesta Key Village Public Improvement District, and the Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2027;

F.

(Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-173, relating to the Tentative Budget for Section 1 of the County Budget and the Tentative Budget for Section 2 of the County Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

no action taken

3.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

no action taken

4.

OTHER BUSINESS

Agenda textFirst Budget Public Hearing

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| | | | --- | --- | | September 9, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. |

SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER

1 APEX ROAD

COMMISSION CHAMBER

SARASOTA FL

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2

Teresa Mast, District 1

Tom Knight, District 3

Joe Neunder, District 4

| | | | --- | --- | | [PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#)<br>Commissioner Mast | | 1. | [OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) – (Three minute time limit per person) | | | This time is reserved for persons desiring to comment on items not scheduled for a public hearing. Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. Comments on scheduled agenda items will be heard first, followed by up to 5 speakers related to topics not on the advertised agenda. Any remaining speaker cards will be held for the final Open to the Public session at the end of the meeting. |

| | | --- | | [PUBLIC HEARING:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) | | The Sarasota County Charter requires that evidence and testimony presented during Public Hearings shall be under oath. Persons presenting evidence and/or testimony are required to complete and sign the Request to Speak Card.<br>Time Limits: Petitioner Presentation - 20 minutes; Citizen Comments - 5 minutes per speaker (unless otherwise determined by the Chair); Petitioner Rebuttal - 5 minutes |

| | | --- | | [PUBLIC HEARING - PRESENTATION SCHEDULED:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) |

| | | | --- | --- | | 2. | [OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) | | 1. (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-169 relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Stormwater Service Assessment;<br>2. (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-170 relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Assessment Rate for the Fire and Rescue District;<br>3. (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-171 relating to the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2027;<br>4. (Not a public hearing) To delegate the county administrator as an authorized agent to sign the non-ad valorem assessment roll certificate;<br>5. (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-172 relating to the Proposed Countywide Millage Rate and Proposed Millage Rates for the Emergency Medical Services Districts, the Navigable Waterways Maintenance District, the Siesta Key Village Public Improvement District, and the Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2027;<br>6. (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-173 relating to the Tentative Budget for Section 1 of the County Budget and the Tentative Budget for Section 2 of the County Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 3. | [OPEN TO THE PUBLIC](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) – (Three minute time limit per person) | | | This time is reserved for persons desiring to comment before the Board on items not scheduled for a Public Hearing. Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. This segment may include speakers deferred from the initial Open to the Public segment. |

| | | | --- | --- | | 4. | [OTHER BUSINESS](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) |

| | | --- | | [NOTE:](https://egenda.scgov.net/onbaseagendaonline/meetings/viewmeeting?id=1972&doctype=1#) | | Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact: Sarasota County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Civil Rights Coordinator, 1 Apex Road, Sarasota, Florida 34240, Phone: 941-861-5000, Teletype (TTY): 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771. Email: adacoordinator@scgov.net. Persons needing assistance are asked to provide notice as soon as practicable in advance of the event to allow time to accommodate the request. |

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# AGENDA

# BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

September 9, 2026

## SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1 APEX ROAD COMMISSION CHAMBER SARASOTA FL

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5 Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2 Teresa Mast, District 1 Tom Knight, District 3 Joe Neunder, District 4

## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Mast

## 1\. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – (Three minute time limit per person)

This time is reserved for persons desiring to comment on items not scheduled for a public hearing. Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. Comments on scheduled agenda items will be heard first, followed by up to 5 speakers related to topics not on the advertised agenda. Any remaining speaker cards will be held for the final Open to the Public session at the end of the meeting.

## PUBLIC HEARING:

The Sarasota County Charter requires that evidence and testimony presented during Public Hearings shall be under oath. Persons presenting evidence and/or testimony are required to complete and sign the Request to Speak Card.

Time Limits: Petitioner Presentation - 20 minutes; Citizen Comments - 5 minutes per speaker (unless otherwise determined by the Chair); Petitioner Rebuttal - 5 minutes

## PUBLIC HEARING - PRESENTATION SCHEDULED:

## 2\. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

**A.** (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-169 relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Stormwater Service Assessment;

**B.** (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-170 relating to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Assessment Rate for the Fire and Rescue District;

**C.** (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-171 relating to the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2027;

**D.** (Not a public hearing) To delegate the county administrator as an authorized agent to sign the non-ad valorem assessment roll certificate;

**E.** (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-172 relating to the Proposed Countywide Millage Rate and Proposed Millage Rates for the Emergency Medical Services Districts, the Navigable Waterways Maintenance District, the Siesta Key Village Public Improvement District, and the Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2027;

**F.** (Public hearing) To adopt Resolution No. 2026-173 relating to the Tentative Budget for Section 1 of the County Budget and the Tentative Budget for Section 2 of the County Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.

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## AGENDA

## BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

## 3\. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – (Three minute time limit per person)

This time is reserved for persons desiring to comment before the Board on items not scheduled for a Public Hearing. Persons wishing to speak at Open to the Public shall complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the agenda item or, if not an agenda item, the topic to be addressed. This segment may include speakers deferred from the initial Open to the Public segment.

## 4\. OTHER BUSINESS

## NOTE:

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact: Sarasota County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Civil Rights Coordinator, 1 Apex Road, Sarasota, Florida 34240, Phone: 941-861-5000, Teletype (TTY): 7- 1-1 or 1-800-955-8771. Email: [adacoordinator@scgov.net](mailto:adacoordinator@scgov.net). Persons needing assistance are asked to provide notice as soon as practicable in advance of the event to allow time to accommodate the request.

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Item 2.

# OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Budget

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Item 2.

## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-169

## SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

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# ANNUAL FY2027 STORMWATER SERVICE ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION

**ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 9, 2026**

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