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Tallahassee Approves Record Budget, Golf Course Sale Amid Controversy

9/18/2025

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Tallahassee commissioners addressed several key issues, including a fire service fee agreement, budget, and land sale.
The city terminated its interlocal agreement with Leon County after the county rejected a proposed 22% increase in fire service fees.
Tallahassee adopted a record $1.21 billion budget, maintaining a millage rate of 4.4072 mills, which will generate an additional $6.2 million in property tax revenue.
The city approved the sale of the Capital City Golf Course for $1.15 million, which includes 37 unmarked African American graves.
The sale requires protection of the burial sites and upgrades to the course for FAMU's golf team.

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Story summary

Tallahassee commissioners addressed several key issues, including a fire service fee agreement, budget, and land sale.
The city terminated its interlocal agreement with Leon County after the county rejected a proposed 22% increase in fire service fees.
Tallahassee adopted a record $1.21 billion budget, maintaining a millage rate of 4.4072 mills, which will generate an additional $6.2 million in property tax revenue.
The city approved the sale of the Capital City Golf Course for $1.15 million, which includes 37 unmarked African American graves.
The sale requires protection of the burial sites and upgrades to the course for FAMU's golf team.