HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-090-2547_-_FY_2026-2027_Adoption_of_Millage_Rate_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2026-090-2547
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE RATE AT A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1, 2026, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 FOR
OPERATING PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE ROLLBACK
RATE; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT MILLAGE RATE APPROVED
BY THE ELECTORATE; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE
CHIEF BUDGET OFFICER THROUGH THE CITY MANAGER;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-
083-2540 determining a “not to exceed” Operating Millage Rate and a Debt Millage
Rate for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2026 (“Fiscal Year 2026-2027”), and
scheduling the public hearings required by Section 200.065 of the Florida Statutes to be
held on September 9, 2026 at 5:01 p.m., and September 23, 2026, at 5:01 p.m., and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-
086-2543 amending the date of the first Budget Hearing from September 9, 2026 to
September 8, 2026 at 5:01pm, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended an annual budget for Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 commencing October 1, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the public and all interested parties have had the opportunity to
address their comments to the City Council and the City Council has considered the
comments of the public regarding the millage rate,
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. COMPUTATION OF THE ROLLBACK RATE: The roll-back rate for
FY 2026-2027 is 6.5013 mills.
Section 3. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE: The City Council
hereby adopts and establishes the proposed Operating Millage Rate for the City of
Miami Gardens for FY 2026-2027 at 6.9363 mills, which is $6.9363 per $1,000.00 of
taxable property value within the City of Miami Gardens, Florida. The percent increase
of this millage rate over the roll-back rate is 6.69%.
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Section 4. ADOPTION OF VOTED MILLAGE RATE: The City Council hereby
adopts and establishes the Voted Millage Rate for the City of Miami Gardens for FY
2026-2027 at 0.4137 mills, which is $0.4137 per $1,000 of taxable value within the City
of Miami Gardens, Florida.
Section 5. The City’s aggregate millage rate is 7.3500 (a combined total Millage
of 6.9363 mills for operating and 0.4137 mills for debt service).
Section 6. DIRECTIONS TO THE CHIEF BUDGET OFFICER THROUGH THE
CITY MANAGER: The Chief Budget Officer, through the City Manager, is directed to
complete all TRIM Compliance requirements utilizing the Department of Revenue
electronic eTRIM system.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall be effective immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY:
Moved by: Vice Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Baskin
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
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Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Porter Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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