SPB is governed by a City Commission. Work sessions take no formal votes; the outcomes are direction or consensus.
FY2027 preliminary budget: about $85.2M in total revenue sources; reserve policy of a 25% operating reserve plus a 10% hurricane contingency; millage unchanged while values rose.
Direction noted: enterprise funds move toward full cost recovery through user fees.
Stormwater assessments on tax bills: staff agreed to provide information on the underlying debt and when the assessment expires. Budget Road Shows were continuing in the districts.
North Beach flag: Citywide. No North Beach-specific item is identified.
NBCA area: St. Pete Beach from 75th Ave north to the Treasure Island line (Blind Pass).
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📊 Presentations & Documents
FY2027 Preliminary Budget presentation — Aug 25 work session agenda packet - $85.2M in total FY2027 sources. The General Fund and Capital Fund together are 62% (p. 12). - Reserve waterfall: a 25% operating reserve plus a new 10% hurricane contingency (pp. 8, 10). - The CIP is $61.8M across eight funds (p. 3).