An Ordinance Amending City of Venice Ordinance No. 2025-32, Which Adopted the Official Budget of the City of Venice, Florida for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026; by Increasing the Total Revenue by $935,168 and Total Expenditures by $935,168; and Providing an Effective Date

Summary

This ordinance, Ordinance No. 2025-44, amends the City of Venice's official budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (Ordinance No. 2025-32). The amendment increases total revenue and total expenditures by $935,168. This adjustment is necessary to cover unanticipated expenses, including:

• $455,000 from Airport Fund reserves for T-hangar roof repairs at the Venice Municipal Airport.
• $410,000 from Stormwater Fund reserves to purchase a perpetual stormwater drainage easement.
• $70,168 from Fleet Replacement Fund reserves and auction proceeds to replace a police patrol vehicle (unit 20-53) due to significant engine damage.

The total amended budget for FY2026 will be $254,433,706. The ordinance was passed on December 9, 2025.

Citizen Impact

This budget amendment does not impose new taxes or fees on residents. It reallocates existing funds from reserves and auction proceeds to address necessary infrastructure repairs at the airport, acquire a stormwater easement, and replace a critical police vehicle.

Confidence

high