Doral City Council Maintains Current Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Overview: In a recent Doral City Council meeting, the most significant item discussed was the proposed millage rate for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The council decided to maintain the current millage rate of 1.7166, which is expected to generate approximately $32.9 million in ad valorem tax revenues, an increase of 10% over the current fiscal year. This decision ensures that the city will continue to have the lowest operating millage rate in Miami-Dade County.

Miami City Commission to Discuss Litigation Strategies in Private Session

Overview: In a recent session, Miami City Commission convened on July 25th, 2024, to discuss pending litigation involving several local businesses versus the City of Miami. The session, slated to be private, was focused on settlement negotiations or strategy sessions related to litigation expenditures and was expected to last approximately one hour. This private attorney-client meeting was conducted in accordance with Florida Statutes section 286.011(8).

Miami Commission Debates Expansion of Community Redevelopment Agencies

Overview: The Miami City Commission recently held a meeting that focused on impactful discussions surrounding the extension and expansion of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) in the Alapata and Omni areas, which could shape the future of neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing in the city. The debate on CRAs took center stage, bringing to light contrasting perspectives on how to address urban blight and the financial strategies to support redevelopment efforts.

Sweetwater Holds Firm on Tax Rate, Plans Infrastructure and Public Safety Investments

Overview: The Sweetwater City Commission has decided to maintain the current millage rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 while also planning significant investments in infrastructure, public safety, and community programs. The proposed millage rate will remain flat at 3.5634, which is expected to generate additional revenue due to increased property values. The commission also discussed the allocation of new grant revenues and the development of the city’s first-ever capital budget and Five-Year Plan.

Miami City Commission Delays Decisions, Defers Topics to Future Meetings

Overview: In a recent Miami City Commission meeting, members unanimously voted to defer discussion and decisions on several key items, pushing them to later dates. The items affected by the deferral include SR2, DI1, and DI2, all of which are now scheduled for the commission meeting on September 12th, 2024.