Elvadianne Culbertson

The agenda for the Regular Town Council Meeting included several key action items. These involved the approval of the December 2025 Unaudited Financial Statement and receiving reports from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Building Department for December 2025. Old Business featured a progress update from CPZ Architects regarding the Town Hall project, a study update concerning Sidewalk, Lighting & A1A Corridor, and lift station update recommendations from Mock Roos Engineers. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to consider the second/final reading of an ordinance amending the salaries for the Mayor and Town Council Members, and to consider approval of the Sewer & Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Application and Contract.

The agenda includes items such as the approval of the agenda, financial reports, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office monthly report, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue report, Building Department report, and board and committee reports. Old business includes a progress update from CPZ Architects, Inc. on the new Town Hall Building Project. Other business involves considerations for paid Maternity Leave for the Town Clerk, changing the date of a Regular Town Council meeting due to a special election, hiring one of the top three Audit Firms, revising the Town Manager's purchasing threshold, a proposed Sewer & Stormwater Infrastructure Grants Program, and Architectural Review Board approvals for Sausalito Townhomes and 3600 South Ocean Condominium.

The document presents the adopted budget for FY2026, including revenues, expenditures, and other financing sources for various funds such as the General Fund, Building Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Sewer Fund. Key discussion topics include ad valorem taxes, local option gas taxes, utility taxes, communication service taxes, franchise fees, and state shared revenue. Budget allocations are detailed for legislative, executive, administrative, public safety, public works, culture & recreation, legal services, and capital outlay. The budget also covers interfund transfers and appropriated use of fund balance.

The proposed budget for FY-2026 includes discussions on Ad Valorem Taxes, Local Option Gas Tax, Utility Taxes, Communication Services, Franchise Fees, and Grants. Key points involve budgeting MMils at 97%, a DEP Grant for $75K, and reduced activities for Culture & Recreation in FY26. Other topics include administrative fees for the Building Fund, legislative expenses, and public safety contracts with a proposed 3% increase. Additionally, there are discussions on public works facilities, maintenance, cultural activities, legal services, and capital outlay for equipment assets. The budget also covers the Building Fund and Capital Projects Fund, including revenues, expenditures, and transfers.

The agenda includes a public hearing to discuss the proposed operating millage rate of 3.4000 for the General Fund, a summary of the tentative budget by the Town Manager, and comments from the public. The council will consider resolutions to adopt the final operating millage rate and the final budget for the fiscal year 2025/2026.