Key West adopts $333.3 million budget, keeps staffing flat and adds capital projects
September 22, 2026 | Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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The City Commission adopted the final budget for fiscal year 2026–27 at $333,263,334 after a staff presentation and commissioner discussion. Staff said the general fund totals roughly $103,000,000, there are no new positions proposed, and the five‑year capital program totals $207,900,000 with $86,000,000 planned in year one.
In the presentation staff outlined additions since the first public hearing, including a $1,000,000 stewardship grant and a $1,000,000 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) grant for the Duval Street pump station design. Staff also described $90,300,000 in capital equipment and infrastructure investments and $37,900,000 of grant funding included in the budget. The commission then called the roll and adopted the budget on the recorded roll call.
In the presentation staff outlined additions since the first public hearing, including a $1,000,000 stewardship grant and a $1,000,000 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) grant for the Duval Street pump station design. Staff also described $90,300,000 in capital equipment and infrastructure investments and $37,900,000 of grant funding included in the budget. The commission then called the roll and adopted the budget on the recorded roll call.
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