Budget, millage, and fees finalized

Rollback rate, new garbage fee get unanimous votes.

Dayna Williams, Waste Pro’s North Florida Regional Director for Government Relations, said solid waste rates need to keep up with rises in tipping fees charged by Columbia County. Fees are set to increase by 5.3% beginning Oct. 1. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Dayna Williams, Waste Pro’s North Florida Regional Director for Government Relations, said solid waste rates need to keep up with rises in tipping fees charged by Columbia County. Fees are set to increase by 5.3% beginning Oct. 1. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

The City of Lake City’s finances are officially in order for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Lake City Council adopted its 2026-27 budget, millage rate, fire assessment and utility rates in rapid-fire su…