City of Aventura First Budget Public Hearing, LPA and Commission Meeting Sept 8th 2026

The City of Aventura held its First Budget Public Hearing, Local Planning Agency (LPA), and City Commission meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement and budget-related discussions included the approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 millage rate at 1.7261 mills, consistent with the prior year and marking 31 years without an increase. The commission adopted a balanced budget totaling approximately $69 million, which preserves current service levels, invests in public safety and infrastructure, and includes a $24.5 million five-year capital improvement plan focusing on technology, drainage, parks, and facilities. The budget also addressed police department funding increases for vehicles, equipment, and technology. Additionally, the commission approved amendments to the budgets of the Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Sofer Aventura High School, reflecting adjustments in revenues and expenditures. A resolution was passed to maintain the stormwater utility fee at $74.10 per equivalent residential unit. The meeting also included zoning ordinance amendments to apply mixed-use overlays as required by Miami-Dade County, and an ordinance increasing the lien search fee from $50 to $125 to better align with regional costs. No new millage rate increases were proposed, and the city emphasized maintaining fiscal responsibility while investing in key infrastructure and public safety projects. Several proclamations and community recognitions were also presented, but no direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed.