Submitted By: Cindy Krepps
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Presentation By: Tammi Haslam
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Department: Budget
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Fiscal Year 2026-27 tentative budget calendar
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Revenue's Truth In Millage (TRIM) process establishes statutory requirements that taxing authorities levying a millage must follow. Failure to meet TRIM requirements will result in the loss of state revenue-sharing funds.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Office of Budget and Management prepares an annual budget calendar as a tool to produce a balanced budget and comply with TRIM requirements. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget calendar includes dates for public hearings, events, and City department deadlines, as well as statutory requirements. The milestones detailed in the attached calendar are intended to prepare a budget that complies with Council direction and TRIM requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
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