During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the proposed budgets for two new municipal service taxing units (MSTUs), focusing on the Parks Capital Maintenance MSTU Fund. The recommended tax levy for this fund is set at 0.1712 mills, marking the first year this millage will be levied. As there is no previous millage rate to compare against, there is no calculated rollback rate for this proposal.

The anticipated revenue from this millage is approximately $8.2 million, which is earmarked for capital maintenance of the county's parks. Following the presentation, the board opened the floor for public comments before proceeding to a vote on the proposed millage rate and budget. Notably, since this is the inaugural year for this millage, state statutes require a unanimous vote from the board to proceed with its levying.

Community member Janine Duffy, residing in Holiday, Florida, was among those who expressed interest in addressing the board regarding the Parks Capital Maintenance MSTU. The meeting underscores the local government's efforts to enhance park facilities through dedicated funding, reflecting a commitment to community resources and infrastructure.