HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-002-2304_-_Direction_for_Two_Distinct_Proposed_Millage_Rate_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-002-2304
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO PRESENT TWO DISTINCT PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE TO
THE CITY COUNCIL DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF THE “NOT TO EXCEED” MILLAGE
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY
MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2024, the Mayor and City Council adopted the FY
2025 Budget, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a balanced budget which maintained the
operating millage rate at its current level for the twelfth consecutive year, despite the
ongoing challenges of the current economic environment, and
WHEREAS, property values within Miami Gardens have experienced significant
growth in recent years driven by factors such as strong economic growth, increased
housing demands, and infrastructure improvements, and
WHEREAS, this increase in property values directly translate to an increase in the
taxable value of properties, which can lead to higher property tax bills for residents despite
the City not raising the operating millage rate for a twelfth consecutive year, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon is recommending the City Council direct the City
Manager to develop two distinct millage rates to be presented to the City Council during
the Month of June prior to consideration of the "not to exceed" Millage Rate Resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER: The City Council of the City of
Miami Gardens hereby direct the City Manager to develop two distinct millage rates to be
presented to the City Council during the Month of June prior to consideration of the "not
to exceed" Millage Rate Resolution as follows:
Millage Rate A - a rate that maintains the current level of municipal services and
implementations of new initiatives.
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Resolution No. 2025-002-2304
Millage Rate B - a rate that prioritizes potential property tax saving for residents
by allowing for a reduction in certain non-essential services or initiatives. This
rate would be designed to minimize the impact of increased property values on
residents' tax bills.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 8, 2025.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilwoman Wilson
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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