9936-26 Docusign Envelope ID: FB782710-784D-87D9-8248-F5AFB880875E
MILLAGE ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 9936-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
DECLARING THE MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2027, FOR OPERATING PURPOSES
INCLUDING THE FUNDING OF PENSIONS, DEBT SERVICE, AND
ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
EXPENDITURES AT 5.8773 MILLS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. THE LEVY OF 5.8773 MILLS CONSTITUTES A 0%
INCREASE FROM THE ROLLED BACK RATE OF 5.8773 MILLS.
WHEREAS, the estimated revenue to be received by the City for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, from ad valorem taxes is $110,835,695; and
WHEREAS, based upon the taxable value provided by the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser, 5.8773 mills are necessary to generate $110,835,695; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that a tax of 5.8773 mills against the non-exempt real
and personal property within the City is necessary to raise the sums to be appropriated for
operation purposes, including pensions, debt service, and road capital improvement projects, for
the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026.
Section 2. The levy of 5.8773 mills constitutes a 0.0% increase from the rolled back rate.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2026.
PASSED ON FIRST READING September 15, 2026
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL September 21, 2026
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City Attorney City Clerk
Ordinance No. 9936-26