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Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Minneola City Council Budget Hearing Minutes
The City Council held a budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and the final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key actions included the approval of a final millage rate of 5.400 through Resolution 2026-18 and the adoption of the final budget through Resolution 2026-19, which incorporated a 10 percent salary increase for the City Manager.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The council reviewed the Grassy Lake Industrial Project, with Planning & Zoning providing updates on rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment concerns. The Downtown CRA Improvement Grant program was approved to support exterior property improvements. The council handled several consent agenda items, including vehicle and water meter purchases. Updates were provided on various municipal infrastructure projects, including road work, wastewater treatment expansion, speed monitoring, and pier improvements. Furthermore, the meeting included proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the upcoming mayoral election, alongside discussions on city vehicle management and crossing guard recruitment.
The Commission reviewed and recommended approval for the Grassy Lake Industrial project, which includes an ordinance for industrial rezoning, a comprehensive plan amendment, a development agreement, and a site plan. The project involves a 14.52-acre development of 120,000 square feet of flex space. Key discussion points included traffic safety, FDOT pond annexation, landscape buffering, utility design, parking, and the incorporation of dark-sky lighting standards. The Commission also discussed challenges related to the City's development code and considered a proposal for a voluntary resident pilot program regarding native landscaping.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Minneola City Council Budget Hearing Minutes
The meeting focused on the adoption of the tentative millage rate and the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussions included an analysis of major budget drivers, such as projected increases in insurance and utility costs, personnel adjustments, and various capital infrastructure needs across multiple departments. The council subsequently adopted the tentative millage rate of 5.400 via resolution and approved the proposed budget via resolution.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.