New Port Richey adopts 8.1000-mill rate and $106.18 million FY2026'27 budget

The City Council of New Port Richey adopted a final millage rate of 8.1000 mills and approved the FY2026'27 operating budget and capital improvement program totaling $106,180,000. The vote on Resolution 2026-23 (millage) and Resolution 2026-24 (budget and CIP) passed with four affirmative votes after staff presentations and no public comment.

Finance director Dunn presented the budget and explained fund breakdowns: "The total budget is $106,180,000," Dunn said, noting the general fund totals about $36,855,000 and the capital improvement program is $22,250,000. Dunn also said the water and sewer funds total $27,000,000 and the Community Redevelopment Agency fund is approximately $19,980,000. The presentation repeated the millage of 8.1000 mills and staff said it is below the rollback rate.

Council members thanked finance staff for the work. Staff noted required public notices were mailed (truth-in-millage notices on 08/19/2026) and that Florida Statute 200.065 requires adoption of the millage rate before the budget. The council adopted both resolutions by recorded voice votes of four ayes.