BY DAVID LIGHTMAN
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – At their September 23 meeting, the High Springs City Commission passed a property tax rate of 6.7400 mills and approved the City budget, both on second readings. Commissioners discussed strategies to stem out-of-control development by implementing minimum lot sizes for future construction projects.
FY2025 budget and property tax rates
Finance Director Diane Wilson gave a presentation on the proposed FY25 property tax millage rate and City budget. The proposed millage rate of 6.7400 is 3.58% lower than the previous year’s rate of 6.9900 and a 5.639% increase over the rolled-back rate of 6.3802.
Wilson showed a slide detailing the city’s proposed $27.2 million budget (see slide below).
Wilson said there will be no fee increases for sewers (wastewater), but every water customer will see a $3.99 monthly increase on their bills. Residential solid waste customers will see a $3.00 monthly increase, with no increase for commercial customers.