HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-095 Tentative Millage Rate FY 2026-27RESOLUTION NO. 2026-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION
200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE
RATE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR
OPERATING PURPOSES; ESTABLISHING THE DEBT MILLAGE RATE AS
APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING TO HEAR OBJECTIONS AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE
MILLAGE RATE, AND AT WHICH MEETING THE QUESTIONS AND
CONCERNS WILL BE ANSWERED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter (Part VII, Article 1, Section 2) of the City of Dania Beach,
Florida, and state law (Florida Statutes, Section 200.065) require that the City Commission shall,
by resolution, adopt an annual budget, determine the amount of millage necessary to be levied and
publish the budget so adopted, together with a notice stating the time and place where objections
and questions may be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, has prepared and
submitted to the City Commission an annual report covering the operation of the City and has set
forth in it an estimate of the expenditures and revenues of the City for the ensuing year, beginning
October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, with sufficient copies of such report and estimate
being on file in the office of the City Clerk so that any interested party may obtain copies upon
request; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the referendum approved by the voters of the City in the March
2005 General Election, the issuance of General Obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed
$10,300,000.00 was authorized; and
WHEREAS, the City has issued General Obligation Bonds in the total amount of
$10,300,000.00, and for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the City will be levying a debt millage equal to
0.0447 mills towards the payment of principal and interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented to the City Commission detailed information
supporting the estimate, affording the City Commission a comprehensive understanding of the
City Government budget and funding for the ensuing period, including expenditures for
corresponding items during the last two fiscal years, and any increase and decrease in financial
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demands for the ensuing year, as compared with corresponding appropriations for the last (prior)
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has met and considered the City Manager’s annual
report and estimate for the ensuing year; has determined and fixed the amount necessary to carry
on the government of the City for the ensuing year; has prepared a tentative budget setting forth
the amounts necessary to be raised for the various departments of the City; and has appropriated
the necessary amounts to the various departments of the City, considering the applicable funds on
hand and the estimated departmental revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, in order to produce a sufficient sum to fund the
tentative budget, it is recommended that a provisional millage of 5.9998 mills be levied against ad
valorem valuation of property subject to taxation in the City of Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, the “rolled back rate” as computed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 200.065(1), Florida Statutes, is 5.7133 mills;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the proposed tentative operating millage necessary to be levied against
ad valorem valuation of property subject to taxation in the City of Dania Beach to produce a
sufficient sum, which, together with departmental revenue, will be adequate to pay the
appropriations made in the tentative budget, is as follows:
FOR OPERATING BUDGET:
(GENERAL MUNICIPAL MILLAGE) 5.9998 MILLS
Section 3. That the proposed millage rate is a 5.01% increase from the rolled-back rate,
as computed in accordance with the provisions of Section 200.065(1), Florida Statutes.
Section 4. That the voted debt service millage rate is 0.0447 mills, as established in
accordance with the provisions of law pursuant to Chapter 200, Florida Statutes.
Section 5. That the City’s aggregate tentative millage rate is 6.0445 (a combined total
Millage of 5.9998 Mills for operating and 0.0447 mills for debt service).
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Section 6. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach will meet on
September 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Dania Beach City Commission Chamber, at 100
West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida for the purpose of considering and adopting
the above stated millage rate and answering questions concerning same. The City Manager shall
specify the purposes for which ad valorem tax revenues are being increased, if any, over the “rolled
back rate”.
Section 7. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 8. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 7, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Vice Mayor Salvino.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY