Holly Hill meetings set tax rate, budget talks; code cases heard
Holly Hill officials held or scheduled several meetings in late July covering property taxes, the FY2026/2027 budget, code enforcement, and pension fund business. Because minutes have not yet been published for the recent meetings, outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available from official records. What follows is based on the published agendas.
City Commission — July 28
The City Commission agenda included adoption of a maximum proposed millage rate for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026 (Resolution 2026-R-47). The millage rate sets the ceiling for property taxes the city may levy.
Also on the agenda:
- A nuisance hearing for the Happy Time Motel at 403 Ridgewood Ave.
- An agreement for services with Halifax Humane Society for animal control.
- A resolution for FEC railroad crossing maintenance at 10th and 2nd Streets.
- Second reading of Ordinance 3092, a large-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
- Second reading of Ordinance 3100, a major amendment to the Fox Pointe RPUD.
- A presentation on the Elected Officials Roundtable Stormwater Mitigation and Flooding Subcommittee.
Minutes were not published as of this roundup, so it is not confirmed which items were approved or how commissioners voted.
Budget Workshop — July 28
The City Commission held a Governmental Funds Budget Workshop for FY2026/2027, requested by Finance Director Michele Moore. The agenda listed only the workshop item. No dollar figures or specific budget decisions were included in the available agenda.
Code Enforcement Special Master — July 24
The Special Master conducted hearings for 19 code enforcement cases. The agenda listed cases including:
- Case No. 1: 240 7th Street (Holly Hill MHC LLC)
- Case No. 4: 241 Riverside Dr. (Marina Grande On The Halifax/Condo)
- Case No. 6: 558 Pinot Dr. (DR Horton and Joseph Tucker Jr)
- Case No. 16: 806 Magnolia Ave. (Bryn Mawr Investments)
- Case No. 18: Marina Grande Dock follow-up at 241 Riverside Dr.
Minutes were not published, so rulings and any fines or orders are not yet confirmed in the record.
Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees — July 30
The board's agenda included discussion of the proposed 2026-2027 budget and proposed 2027 meeting dates. Also listed: a quarterly report as of June 30, 2026 from BCA Investment Consultant; ratification of Warrants #11 and #12; a fund activity report for May 12, 2026 through July 3, 2026; and reports from the plan actuary, investment consultant, and plan attorney. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were included in the agenda.
Coming up
- **Aug. 13 — Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees:** The board is scheduled to vote on the 2027 Budget. The agenda also includes submission of Form 1 and reports from Frank Wan (Financial Advisor), Richelle Levy (Attorney), and Patrick Donlan (Foster & Foster).
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for published minutes from the City of Holly Hill.