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ITEM: SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MILLAGE RATE AND ANNUAL BUDGET FOR WELLINGTON
I. RESOLUTION NO. R2025-64 (MILLAGE RATE)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING THE TAX LEVY AND MILLAGE RATE FOR WELLINGTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
II. RESOLUTION NO. R2025-65 (WELLINGTON BUDGET)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 millage rate, operating and capital budget including balances brought forward. This is the second public hearing on the proposed budget and the corresponding ad valorem millage rate in accordance with the Wellington Charter and F.S. Chapter 200.065.
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EXPLANATION: Florida Statutes Chapter 200.065 sets forth the procedure to follow for each local government in adoption of the annual property tax millage, levy, and budget. In accordance with these regulations, the June 26, 2025 certified total taxable value of $13.29 billion is applied to calculate the millage rate and ad valorem revenue for the FY 2025-2026 budget. The proposed millage rate of 2.47 mills is the same as the preliminary TRIM rate adopted on June 24, 2025 and 6.36% above the rollback rate of 2.32 mills. The proposed millage rate generates property tax revenues of $31.19 million, which is an increase of $1.77 million from the FY 2024-2025 ad valorem property tax revenue budget.
The proposed expenditure budget for all funds totaling $155.89 million continues Wellington's commitment to budgeting for sustainability while meeting residents' needs and local economic challenges. The FY 2025-2026 budget provides funding to maintain exceptional levels of service in road and facility maintenance, recreation programs, special eve...
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