2MC Podcast Eps 76 - Dolla Bills!

We're talking dolla dolla bills y'all! 2MC is your source for all things Martin County! Listen or watch and catch up on anything you missed. Like this week's episode: covering our important Budget Workshop! 0:00 | Intro 1:22 | Budget Workshop Review 4:28 | Next Steps 5:51 | Next Board Meeting 6:05 | Outro \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Budget Workshop: July 13 Budget timeline: a yearlong process Budget at a glance: tentative millage rate – no change from FY 26 Primary focus: maintain existing levels of service, major investments, public safety, infrastructure and asset maintenance Fiscal Strategy: operation efficiencies, cost controls, and process improvements Long Term Planning – strong reserves, proactive vs. reactive in our infrastructure maintenance Budget: Funds constitutional officers and 19th judicial circuit Where do your ad valorem dollars go in Martin County: 66% public safety, 24% general government, 7% Roads stormwater, environmental, 3% culture and recreation Utilities, Airport and Building services are all enterprise funds Non-departmental – revenues and expenditures that are either not county-wide or not part of a specific department Next steps: Early August – TRIM notices go out to property owners https://www.pamartinfl.gov/ 1st budget public hearing – September 15 2nd budget public hearing – September 29 Board Next Meeting: July 28 - https://martin.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Events: Horizons 2026: The Business Development Board is presenting Horizons 2026: Made in Martin on July 15 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This annual forum will focus on the trends shaping the future of Martin County. Horizons 2026 will bring together commercial real estate professionals, manufacturers, lenders, investors, realtors, economic development leaders and business decision makers for an important community conversation. The event is free but registration is required. https://bdbmc.org/news/horizons-2026-made-in-martin/   MARTY Route Optimization Survey: Marty Bus is looking to improve service across Martin County and would love your thoughts! — riders and non-riders, residents and visitors are welcome to take the short survey. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/c57f44777629490ca72680f2ca133d7b   Board and Committee Vacancies: The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Industrial Development Authority and those interested in volunteering to serve on the Golden Gate, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno and Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NAC). For an application, please call 288-5756 or send an email to dgordon@martin.fl.us.  \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Martin County Florida - Your County. Your Community. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/MartinCountyBoardofCountyCommissioners https://instagram.com/martincountyflorida/ https://twitter.com/MartinCountygov https://www.youtube.com/user/MartinCountyFL Address: 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996 Website: https://www.martin.fl.us/ Phone: (772) 288-5400