HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-2026-003-026_-_FY_2027_CRA_Budget_-_Adopted_-_PdfRESOLUTION NO. CRA-2026-003-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
APPROVING MIAMI2027 GARDENS FISCALTHE YEAR
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET, AS SET
FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING FISCAL YEAR 2027 DOCUMENTS
AND REPORTS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Plan was approved
by the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency (MGCRA) Board and Miami
Gardens City Council in 2019; and
WHEREAS, the CRA Plan addresses the NW 27th Avenue CRA Study Area, and
WHEREAS, the CRA Plan aims to build a destination that will attract visitors,
create jobs, and support the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the Plan prioritizes a catalyst project, the Miami Gardens Performing
Arts Center, and
WHEREAS, the MGCRA's main source of funding derives from Tax Increment
Revenues (TIR), and
WHEREAS, TIR funds are a result of the added value of properties within the
CRA boundary after the base year, 2019, and
WHEREAS, this is not an additional tax, but a portion of the existing property
taxes in that area, and
WHEREAS, the revenue generated from TIR is allocated to build and operate the
Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center specified in the approved Miami Gardens
Community Redevelopment Plan, and
WHEREAS, TIR funds can also cover administrative costs; and
WHEREAS, Fiscal Year 2027 funding sources are derived from the projected
Miami Gardens Tax Increment Revenue (TIR) and the projected Miami-Dade County
Tax Increment Revenue (TIR); and
WHEREAS, for 2026, the preliminary taxable value for the MGCRA is
$1,012,636,164; and
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WHEREAS, MGCRA base year taxable value (2019) was $372,687,355; and
WHEREAS, the difference, $639,948,809 is the increment value, and
WHEREAS, calculating the Municipal TIR by using the Increment Value of
$639,948,809 divided by $1000 x the City's millage rate of 6.9363 and budgeting at
seventy-five percent (75%) of this amount for FY 2027 will yield $3,329,158; and
WHEREAS, taking into account prior years' reduction adjustments of $128,237
will yield revenue of $3,200,921; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County TIR will be $2,110,781; and
WHEREAS, Interest proceeds are estimated at $100,000 for the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Carryover Fund Balance from FY 2026 is $7,145,071, and
WHEREAS, projected FY 2027 expenditures include CRA operating expenses at
$9,175, professional services and infrastructure improvements related to the Miami
Gardens Performing Arts Center (combined estimated at $3.3M), and an allowable
administrative fee to Miami-Dade County as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement of
$31,662; and
WHEREAS, per the Miami-Dade County Interlocal Agreement, twenty-five
percent (25%) of the County's portion of the CRA revenue is transmitted to Miami-Dade
County to support the Northern Corridor of the SMART Plan ($527,695); and
WHEREAS, the remaining funds will be placed in reserves to support the future
Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center ($8,688,241); and
WHEREAS, Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency expenses are in
accordance with the approved MGCRA Plan and State law; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2027, the Miami Gardens Community
Redevelopment Agency will have an adopted budget of $12,556,773; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends that City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2027
Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Budget, as set forth in Exhibit “A”;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to submit supporting Fiscal Year
2027 budget documents and reports to Miami-Dade County,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE MIAMI
GARDENS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AS FOLLOWS:
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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. AUTHORIZATION: The Board of the Miami Gardens Community
Redevelopment Agency hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2027 Miami Gardens
Community Redevelopment Agency Budget, as set forth in Exhibit “A”; and authorizes
the City Manager to submit supporting Fiscal Year 2027 budget documents and reports
to Miami-Dade County.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF THE MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT ITS SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER
23, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Board Member Powell
Seconded by: Board Member Julien
VOTE: 7-0
Chair Harris Yes
Vice Chair Stephens, III Yes
Board Member Baskin Yes
Board Member Wilson Yes
Board Member Powell Yes
Board Member Porter Yes
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Board Member Julien Yes
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Community Redevelopment Agency
FY 2026 - 2027 Proposed Budget
(FY 2026-27 begins October 1, 2026)
FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30
Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
REVENUES Amended Actual Variance Adopted Forecasted Forecasted Forecasted
City Tax Increment Revenue (TIR)3,035,463 3,035,463 (0)3,200,921 3,380,696 3,563,254 4,407,510
County Tax Increment Revenue (TIR)2,001,673 2,001,673 -2,110,781 2,224,763 2,344,900 2,485,360
Carryover from prior year 8,353,891 7,913,855 440,036 7,145,071 ---
Rental Revenue ----
New Bonds Issues (net of Cap interest)----
Approp/ Retain Earnings ----
Interest earnings 100,000 100,000 -100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Revenue Total 13,491,027 13,050,991 440,036 12,556,773 5,705,459 6,008,154 6,992,870
EXPENDITURES
Administrative Expenditures:
Employee salary and fringe ----
Contractual services ----
Insurance ----
Audits and studies ----
Printing and publishing ----
Marketing ----
Advertising and notices ----
Travel (includes Educational Seminars)----
Rent/lease costs ----
Office equipment and furniture ----
Other Administrative Expenses -------
(A)Subtotal Admin Expenditures -------
County Administrative Charge at 1.5%30,025 30,025 -31,662 33,371 35,174 37,280
County Reimbursement of Advances -------
(B) Subtotal Admin Expenditures & County Charge 30,025 30,025 -31,662 33,371 35,174 37,280
Operating Expenditures:
Employee salary and fringe ----
Contractual services 2,000,000 4,034,783 (2,034,783)2,000,000 500,000 --
Insurance ----
Audits and studies 9,000 -9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000
Printing and publishing ----
Marketing 175 175 -175 175 175 175
Legal services/court costs ----
Land/building acquisitions ----
Public Safety/Community Policing ----
Infrastructure improvements 300,000 1,340,519 (1,040,519)1,300,000
Architect/ Engineer Fees ----
Debt service payments ----
Building Construction and Improvement ----4,606,722 5,377,580 6,325,075
Grant Programs ----
Redevelopment grants - commercial ----
Capital Projects ----
County SMART TIF Contribution 500,418 500,418 -527,695 556,191 586,225 621,340
Debt Issuance Costs ----
Other Operating Expenses (attach list)----
(C) Subtotal Operating Expenditures 2,809,593 5,875,895 (3,066,302)3,836,870 5,672,088 5,972,980 6,955,590
(D)Reserve 10,651,409 -10,651,409 8,688,241
Expenditure Total (B+C+D)13,491,027 5,905,920 7,585,107 12,556,773 5,705,459 6,008,154 6,992,870
Cash Position (Rev-Exp)(0)7,145,071 (7,145,071)(0)0 --
Redevelopment Projects List
FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30
Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
Projects:Adopted Actual Variance Adopted Forecasted Forecasted Forecasted
Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center 12,960,584 5,375,477 7,585,107 11,997,416 5,115,897 5,386,755 6,334,250
Total Projects 12,960,584 5,375,477 7,585,107 11,997,416 5,115,897 5,386,755 6,334,250
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