HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-095-3493 Proposed Millage Rate RESOLUTION NO. 2020-095-3493
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE TO BE
LEVIED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 FOR OPERATING
PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE
RATE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE IN APRIL 2014;
SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC
HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE,
DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 200, Florida Statutes, provides for a uniform procedure for
the adoption of ad valorem tax and millage rates associate therewith, and
WHEREAS, Section 200.065, Florida Statutes, provides for the adoption of a
proposed millage rate, together with the establishment of a roll-back rate computed
pursuant to Section 200.065(1), Florida Statutes, and
WHEREAS, on July 1 , 2020, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County,
Florida served upon the City, a Certification of Taxable Value, certifying to the City its
2020 taxable value and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the referendum approved by the voters of the City on
April 21, 2014, the issuance of General Obligation bonds in an amount of
$60,000,000.00 was authorized; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended a budget and a proposed
millage that will support the same, based upon the preliminary certified property values
provided by the Property Appraiser, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Section 200.065, Florida Statues, require that the
City, within thirty-five (35) days of service of the Certification of Taxable Value, furnish to
the property Appraiser and Tax Collector the proposed millage rate and the date, time
and place at which public hearings will be held to consider the proposed millage rate
and the tentative budget,
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 8. 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 REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 22, 2020.
OLIVER GI RT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIO bATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Mayor Gilbert
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Harris
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor/Council Member Harris Yes
Council Member Ighodaro Yes
Council Member Odom Yes
Council Member Leon Yes
Council Member Williams Jr. Yes
Council Member Wilson Yes
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Section 2. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE: The
City Council hereby adopts and establishes the proposed operating millage rate for FY
2020-2021 at 6.9363, which is $6.9363 per $1,000.00 of assessed property within the
City of Miami Gardens, Florida.
Section 3. COMPUTATION OF OPERATING ROLLBACK RATE: The roll-back
rate is 6.4174.
Section 4. ADOPTION OF DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE RATE: The City Council
hereby adopts and establishes the proposed voted debt service millage rate for FY
2020-2021 at 0.8315 mills as established in accordance with the provisions of law
pursuant to Chapter 200, Florida Statutes.
Section 5. That the City's aggregate tentative millage rate is 7.7678 (a combined
total Millage of 6.9363 Mills for operating and 0.8315 Mills for debt service).
Section 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC
HEARING: The date, time and place of the first and second public hearings on the
proposed millage rate and tentative budget are set by the City Council as follows:
Date Time Place
First Budget Hearinq:
September 8, 2020 6:00 p.m. Virtual Zoom Meeting / City
Hall/City of Miami Gardens
18605 NW 27 Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Second Budget Hearing:
September 23, 2020 6:00 p.m. Virtual Zoom Meeting / City
Hall/City of Miami Gardens
18605 NW 27 Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Designated Public Comment Area - A computer will be available at the City of Miami Gardens
City Council Chambers located at 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056,for
those not able to provide public comment via Zoom. Social distancing requirements will be
followed.
Section 7. DIRECTIONS TO THE FINANCE DIRECTOR THROUGH THE CITY
MANAGER: The City Manager, is directed to complete and certify the "Not to exceed"
millage rate utilizing the Department of Revenue electronic eTRIM system no later than
4:30 p.m. on August 4, 2020.
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