LONGWOOD, Fla. – The City of Longwood is developing its next budget while also planning for a potential shortage in funds if voters approve property tax reform in November.
On Wednesday, commissioners are scheduled to meet for a work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.
At $79 million, the budget proposal reflects an increase of 6.2% over the prior year.
Part of the funding includes continued construction planning for Fire Station 15, water improvement projects, and a 4% salary increase for non-union employees.
Like many cities in Central Florida, Longwood is also preparing for a potential blow to the budget if a property tax referendum is approved on the November general election ballot.
According to the city manager, current proposals before the Florida Legislature could reduce revenues by $4.4 million annually by Fiscal Year 2028.
No action has been laid out for how Longwood could make adjustments. However, the city manager has said staff will continue to evaluate operational efficiencies, other revenue sources, and periodic fee adjustments.
Commissioners will discuss the potential budget during a meeting on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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