TRIM requires two public hearings for open discussion of millage rates and budgets of taxing authorities.  The first substantive issue discussed by the governing body of taxing authority is the percentage increase in millage over the rolled-back rate necessary to fund the budget, if any, and the specific purposes for which ad valorem tax revenues, are being increased.  The general public is allowed to speak and ask questions prior to adoption of any measures by the governing body.  The millage rate is adopted first and the budget is adopted second.

Motion to adopt the Tentative 2009-10 Budget of $363,853,865 and to set the public hearing for 2009-10 Final Budget for Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Teacher Inservice Center at Fleming Island High School.