FPRA staff presented and the board adopted a balanced FY2026–27 operating budget reported as $16,423,608; staff highlighted transfers to capital, allocations for community policing, school resource officers, and the final transfer toward repayment to the general fund.

City finance staff used a $150,000 property example to show how passage of 'Amendment 3' would eliminate roughly $1,045 in city revenue per property and force 'drastic changes' to current budget plans, staff said.

The Fort Pierce City Commission voted unanimously to adopt a final millage rate of 6.90 mills and to approve the tentative $73,263,742 general fund budget for fiscal year 2026–27 after a staff presentation on revenues, expenditures and capital priorities.

Fort Pierce commissioners agreed to a $73.0 million spending plan that uses about $3.8 million in previously appropriated but unspent capital funds to advance priority projects, while warning a proposed state property‑tax amendment could cut ad valorem revenue by millions over the next three years.

City officials review balanced $67.8 million budget with personnel service adjustments.

Commissioners finalize balanced budget and address salary concerns for city employees.

Commission considers funding for police salaries and plans for clubhouse and irrigation upgrades.