Clearwater City Council to Review Key Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Amendments, Including $29.9M Revenue Boost

Clearwater City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 9939-26 on its second reading during a Work Session on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM. This ordinance proposes significant amendments to the city's fiscal year 2025/26 operating budget, reflecting findings from the third-quarter budget review.

The proposed amendment includes an increase of $29,942,058 in revenues and $8,428,987 in expenditures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. These adjustments impact several key city funds, including the General Fund, Gas Fund, Solid Waste & Recycling Fund, Airpark Fund, Marina Fund, Parking Fund, Administrative Services Fund, Garage Fund, Special Development Fund, and Special Program Fund.

The original fiscal year 2025/26 budget was adopted by Ordinance No. 9849-25. Section 2.519 of the Clearwater Code authorizes the City Council to amend the budget for unforeseen circumstances or emergencies that arise during the fiscal year, allowing for the expenditure of money for proper purposes not initially contained in the adopted budget.

Residents can review detailed information regarding these proposed changes in the exhibits related to the ordinance, specifically Ordinance_9939-26.pdf and 3Q_FY26_Budget_Review.pdf, which provide a summary of the amended revenues and expenditures. The Work Session offers an opportunity for the Council to discuss these financial adjustments before a final decision.

The City Council's Work Session will take place on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM. This meeting is open to the public, and residents can attend to observe the discussion on these important budget matters.