By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council, at its September 7th budget hearing, voted 5-0 to approve the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2022/23.
And in this case, tentative takes on new meaning.
After a presentation by Apopka City Administrator Edward Bass, and a revised Apopka Fire Department presentation by EMS Division Chief Wil Sanchez, the Council signed off on the tentative budget with the understanding that they wanted options for additional funding for the AFD before they approve the final budget.
According to the City website, the FY 2023 budget, in its current form, totals $146.2 million for all funds, an increase of $16.2 million or 12.0% over the FY 2022 budget.
The general fund increased by $5.8 million (10%) from last year’s budget. Capital expenditures include a fire engine, two ambulances, 17 police vehicles, cemetery improvements, building improvements, computer equipment, and software.
The final budget hearing is scheduled for September 14th at 6pm.
This is a developing story and will be updated in future articles of The Apopka Voice.
