At its Thursday meeting, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the final fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

The general fund property rate has decreased to 4.5423 mills, which is the lowest level in the county since 1990. The complete approved budget is $4.8 billion, which is higher than in years prior.

Key services, including public safety, county parks, community initiatives, and road and bridge upkeep, will receive $3.6 billion. This includes federal funding for the Pinellas Recovers People First Fund program, which provides storm recovery assistance.

Additionally, $1.2 billion has been allocated for capital improvements in the county, such as stormwater infrastructure, transportation, park and recreational facility expansion and beach n

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