Budget Public Hearing #1 - September 10, 2026 5:01pm

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners held a Budget Public Hearing on September 10, 2026, to discuss and receive public input on the proposed millage rates, budgets, and special assessments for fiscal year 2027. The meeting included detailed presentations on the general county millage rate, which was proposed at 5.6658 representing a 5.03% increase compared to the rolled back rate, and a total budget of approximately $9.219 billion. Key budget highlights included increased funding for the Broward Sheriff's Office, employee benefits, and capital projects such as water system improvements and the Broward commuter rail south project. The commissioners also addressed public concerns regarding animal care services, particularly the need for increased funding and staffing for trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs to manage the stray cat population. Multiple resolutions establishing tentative millage rates and budgets for various municipal service districts, fire rescue, street lighting, and water control districts were presented and passed, mostly unanimously. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the final budget hearing scheduled for September 22, 2026.