Special Council Meeting September 22 2026 - Afternoon Session

The City of Doral held a special council meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and finalizing the millage rates. The council approved a final operating millage rate of 1.5994 mills and a debt service millage rate of 0.3600 mills, maintaining the lowest municipal operating millage rate in Miami-Dade County. The proposed budget totals approximately $147.8 million across all funds, reflecting a 15% decrease from the previous year, mainly due to lower one-time capital transfers. The general fund budget is about $110.7 million, supported by projected revenues and fund balance allocations for one-time capital investments. The council also approved the capital improvement element update and revised fee schedules for the Public Works Department. Public comments included student representatives advocating for a review of youth transportation accessibility, prompting the city to consider expanding trolley services and conducting further assessments. Motions to approve the budget, millage rates, capital improvements, fee schedules, and updated job classifications were unanimously passed during the meeting.