Special Council Meeting Tentative Millage & Budget Hearing (2025-09-16)

Attendees: Ms. Tracy Andrews, Mayor Mr. Kevin Russell, Mayor Pro-Tem Mrs. Linda Cain, Council Member Mr. Leonard Blount, Council Member Ms. Cheryl McCall, Council Member Others Present Were: Mrs. Patrice Tanner, City Administrator Ms. Sherry Snell, City Clerk Mr. Guy Lane, Asst. City Admin./Public Works Dir. Mr. Michael Richter, Police Chief The data reflected in these proceedings constitute an extrapolation of information elicited from notes, observations, recording tapes, photographs, and/or videotapes. Comments reflected herein are sometimes paraphrased, condensed, and/or have been edited to reflect essential subject matter addressed during the meeting. Parties interested in receiving a verbatim account of the proceedings are responsible for coordinating with the City Administrator and providing their own representative and equipment pursuant to Chapters 119 and 283, Florida Statutes. A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andrews at 5:18 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Russell and seconded by Council Member Cain to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. C. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Resolution No. 25-50 – Tentatively Adopt the Final Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mrs. Tanner read Resolution No. 25-50 by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHIPLEY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, TENTATIVELY ADOPTING THE MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following was also read: The gross taxable value for operating purposes not exempt from taxation within Washington County has been certified by the County Property Appraiser to the City of Chipley as $212,228,725. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Chipley of Washington County, Florida that: The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 tentative operating millage rate is 7.0000 mills which is more than the rolled-back rate of 6.4540 mills by 8.46%. City of Chipley Tentative Millage & Budget Hearing Minutes September 16, 2025 at 5:05 p.m.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. No further discussion. A motion was made by Council Member Russell and seconded by Council Member McCall to approve Resolution No. 25-50. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Resolution No. 25-51 – Tentatively Adopt the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mrs. Tanner read Resolution No. 25-51 by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHIPLEY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, TENTATIVELY ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following was also read: The City of Chipley of Washington County, Florida set forth appropriations and revenue estimates for the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the amount of $ 18,112,611. The City Council's intent to adopt a final millage and budget at a final public hearing and the required budget summary was properly published on September 24, 2025. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Chipley of Washington County, Florida, that: The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tentative Budget be adopted. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. No further discussion. A motion was made by Council Member Russell and seconded by Council Member Cain to approve Resolution No. 25-51. The motion passed unanimously. D. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Andrews at 5:22 p.m. City of Chipley Attest: Tracy L. Andrews, Mayor Sherry Snell, City Clerk