The commission unanimously approved a final operating millage rate of 4.4207 and adopted a combined 2026'27 budget of $36,223,136 to fund operations and capital projects including roads, canal dredging and seawall repairs.

A Southern Group lobbyist told Lighthouse Point commissioners that three local appropriations, including a bridge project, were cut in recent Florida budget vetoes; commissioners discussed bridge costs, property-tax reform risks and next advocacy steps.

Finance Director Olympio presented a proposed FY2027 budget that holds the operating millage at 4.4207, reduces the debt service millage slightly, and prioritizes capital projects for aging infrastructure while warning staff projections show potential multi‑million dollar shortfalls if a homestead exemption amendment passes.