2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget

The City of Westlake has kicked off 2020-2021 Budget Planning. A series of Budget Workshops and Hearings have been planned to share the proposed budget with the public, as well as provide a platform for resident input.  Please find below upcoming dates, budget information and details on how you may participate in these important meetings.

Due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease pandemic, the health risks it presents, and in keeping with any Federal, State, and County Emergency Orders and Declarations, the City of Westlake will be conducting upcoming meetings, for as long as recommended, necessary or required, in a modified manner utilizing communications media technology.

Pursuant to Executive Order 20-179:  Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Local Government Public Meetings, taxing authorities may hold millage and budget hearings under Chapter 200, Florida Statutes, or a local governing board holding a hearing or  meeting regarding a non-ad valorem assessment, including but not limited to, those under Florida Statute 197.3632, without having a quorum of its members present physically, or at any specific location and allows local government bodies to utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes.