Second Budget Hearing – September 24, 2026

The City of Miami held its second and final budget hearing on September 24, 2026, to finalize the millage rate, adopt the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, and approve various agency budgets including the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The meeting included presentations from the budget director and the Miami DDA executive director, highlighting a tentative millage rate increase of 5.94% over the rollback rate and a general fund budget of approximately $1.3 billion. Public comments addressed concerns about funding for surveillance technology, housing affordability, social services, and event budgets. The commission discussed and unanimously approved ordinances related to the final millage rate and the DDA budget, including motions to amend and submit related documentation into the record. An additional $100,000 was proposed for the Three Kings Parade event, with plans to revisit the events budget next year. The meeting concluded with procedural matters and adjournment.