Orlando Standard

The City of Orlando is set to commence its Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget process with a work session scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024. Under the leadership of Mayor Dyer, the city will present a proposed balanced budget that does not increase the millage rate. The focus remains on maintaining and delivering essential municipal services that residents rely on, while also emphasizing Orlando's commitment to quality of life, community safety, opportunities for all residents, infrastructure projects, and enhanced multimodal transportation options.

Following the initial budget workshop, public hearings will be held in September to allow for community input. The final hearing and vote to adopt the proposed budget are scheduled for September 23, 2024.

The FY 24/25 Budget Process Schedule is as follows:

- **Monday, July 15, 2024**:

- **10 a.m.** - FY 24/25 Budget Workshop at City Council Chambers, City Hall (2nd Floor)

- Participants: Mayor Dyer and the Orlando City Council

- Presentation by: Michelle McCrimmon, Chief Financial Officer

- **Monday, September 9, 2024**:

- **5:01 p.m.** - Budget Hearing #1 at City Council Chambers

- Agenda: Adoption of proposed millage rate and establishment of tentative budget and Capital Improvement Program

- **Monday, September 23, 2024**:

- **5:01 p.m.** – Budget Hearing #2 at City Council Chambers

- Agenda: Final adoption of millage rate and setting of the budget and Capital Improvement Program

- **Tuesday, October 1, 2024**:

- Implementation date for the adopted fiscal year 2024/2025 budget.

For more information or inquiries:

Contact Ashley Papagni,

Public Information Officer,

Email: ashley.papagni@orlando.gov,

Phone: (407) 246-4275.

City Hall Address:

400 South Orange Avenue,

Orlando, Florida 32801.

Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding observed holidays.

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