West Melbourne council discusses meeting cancellations, capital projects; advisory board to review budget
Here is a recap of recent and upcoming government meetings in West Melbourne.
The West Melbourne City Council held a workshop June 30 to discuss several items, including proposed cancellations of August meetings and a possible shift of National Night Out to October. No votes were taken. The Business Advisory Board will meet July 7 to review the draft city budget, which includes major capital projects and proposed property tax millage rates.
City Council Workshop
Council members discussed the following items during the June 30 workshop:
- New city building colors, finishes, and naming
- A community recreation center
- Sewer plant and collection system operations
- A mascot program
- Canceling the August 4 regular meeting and rescheduling the August 18 meetings to August 19 because of the primary election
- Moving National Night Out from its usual date to October
The workshop was for discussion only; no actions were taken. Minutes have not yet been published.
Business Advisory Board
The Business Advisory Board will meet July 7 to hear a presentation on the upcoming fiscal year's draft budget. The agenda includes major capital projects:
- New Water Plant Construction: $14,500,000
- Treatment Plant Process Improvements: $7,500,000
- Henry Avenue Reconstruction: $2,000,000
- Pavement Maintenance Schedule estimate: $501,604
The board will also discuss vehicle replacement funds and proposed millage rate options ranging from 1.7482 to 1.8151. The millage rate is used to calculate property tax bills. Any change to the rate would affect what homeowners and businesses pay. The board's review is part of the city's annual budget process; the full council will consider the budget later this year.
Coming up
- **Business Advisory Board** – Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The board will review the draft budget and proposed millage rates. The meeting is open to the public.
No other upcoming meetings were listed in the provided agenda summaries. Agendas and minutes for all city meetings are posted on the city's website.
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