Commission Workshop | Capital Improvement 9.14.2026

The City of Hollywood held a Commission Workshop on September 14, 2026, focused on the first public budget hearing for the fiscal year 2027. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the proposed $1 billion citywide budget, highlighting a 13.1% increase from the previous year, with the General Fund comprising over $436 million. Key procurement-related discussions involved setting fire rescue and fire inspection assessment fees, approving the millage rate at 7.4293 mills, and addressing capital improvement projects such as water and sewer master plans, stormwater initiatives, and public safety technology upgrades including a Real Time Intelligence Center and cybersecurity enhancements. The Commission approved resolutions to reimpose fire service assessments and tentatively adopt the millage rate and budget. The workshop also covered staffing increases, contractual cost escalations, and the financial implications of the impending Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) sunset, with discussions on how enhanced services funded by CRA dollars will be managed citywide post-sunset. Public safety technology investments, including license plate readers and CCTV, were emphasized for maintaining community safety. Additionally, the meeting addressed funding requests for community events and the importance of transparent communication with residents regarding budget impacts and potential challenges from Amendment Three. The final budget adoption hearing was scheduled for September 23, 2026.