Budget Workshop FY 26-27 August 20th, 2026

The City of Doral held a budget workshop on August 21, 2026, to discuss the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The proposed budget totals $147.2 million across all funds, reflecting a 15.2% decrease from the previous year primarily due to lower one-time capital transfers. The general fund budget is approximately $102.7 million, supported by revenues and a planned use of $7.4 million in fund balance for one-time capital investments. The city plans to maintain the millage rate at 1.5994 mills, the lowest in Miami-Dade County, resulting in a tax decrease for residents. Key procurement-related highlights include $16.4 million allocated for capital improvement projects such as the Turnpike, Beacon, and Doral Trail segments, the Doral Central Park parking garage, and design and pre-construction services for a new Police Department headquarters. The budget also supports investments in police personnel, technology modernization, cybersecurity enhancements, and vehicle purchases centralized under Public Works. Council members praised the budget for maintaining or increasing services while reducing expenditures and millage rates. Discussions included potential reallocations of funds to support hardship grants and subsidized programming through private sector partnerships. No new positions are proposed, and the city plans to manage staffing through vacancy trends rather than hiring freezes. The workshop concluded with a motion to adjourn and plans for a subsequent special meeting on health insurance.