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Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Newberry Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting involved several proclamations, including Florida Redevelopment Week, Constitution Week, and American Pharmacists Month. Public announcements highlighted community events such as a 50s festival, senior prom, and upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies for safety equipment. The primary agenda item was a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 tentative millage rate and budget, as required by state statutes. The City Manager provided an overview of the budget, emphasizing financial stability and detailing key infrastructure projects including a wastewater treatment facility expansion, water storage tank construction, utility relocation for the State Road 26 project, electrical system improvements, and various roadway connectivity and master planning initiatives.
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The Special Magistrate Hearing addressed a compliance issue regarding a property violation involving a dangerous building and hazardous land. It was determined that the property remains in non-compliance, and the order was issued to convert the previously assessed daily fines and the cost of prosecution into a lien. Additionally, it was noted that the city will proceed with abatement of the property.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newberry Planning and Zoning Board Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
The board discussed and approved a small-scale future land use amendment for voluntary annexations of several parcels of land from county to city agriculture. Additionally, the board held a quasi-judicial hearing to approve the corresponding rezoning request for the same parcels. Public discussion addressed concerns regarding the annexation process, the nature of voluntary versus involuntary annexations, and the resulting impacts on property taxes and city services.
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newberry City Commission Regular Commission Meeting
The commission held a regular meeting that included a discussion on the flock camera system and a public hearing regarding the final fire assessment resolution for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included the adoption of a $360 fire assessment rate and an increase in the millage rate to balance the budget, specifically to address inflationary costs and long-term fire department planning, including facilities for cancer prevention among firefighters. The commission also addressed public inquiries concerning how the fire assessment is collected and applied to property tax bills.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
