1st Budget Hearing - 09/04/2026

The City of North Miami held its first budget hearing on September 4, 2026, to discuss the tentative millage rate and the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The council adopted a tentative millage rate of 7.4004 mills, representing a 3.25% increase in property taxes due to higher property assessments, though the millage rate itself was maintained for the fifth consecutive year. The proposed budget totals approximately $238.9 million, a 2.1% increase over the previous year, and includes funding for new full- and part-time positions primarily to support new and expanded community services such as the Kagney pool and Galvan Center. Capital improvement projects totaling about $12.5 million were outlined, covering municipal facilities, parks, water and sewer infrastructure, and stormwater projects. Significant discussion focused on budget priorities, with council members and residents debating the allocation of funds toward community events versus infrastructure needs like street resurfacing, code enforcement, and social services. Several motions to approve budget resolutions and related ordinances were passed unanimously. The council agreed to review and potentially amend discretionary spending on special events before the final budget hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026.