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MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 ON SECOND AND FINAL READING.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 IS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND ADOPTING THE FIVE (5) YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH §5.08 OF THE CITY CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Proposed Budget as of September 9, 2026, for All Funds is $596.9 million.
2. The July 1, 2026, taxable value for the City is $20.9 billion and represents a 4.97% increase over the 2025 final taxable value of $19.9 billion.
3. The 2026-2027 Operating Millage Rate is 5.6690 and Debt Service Millage Rate is 0.2507. Aggregate Millage Rate of 5.9197 is 0.0355 below the Fiscal 2025-2026 rate.
4. The Proposed Residential Fire Assessment Rate is $437.63, an increase of $29.49 above the fiscal year 2025-2026 rate of $408.14.
5. Section 5.04 of the City’s Charter requires the budget to be adopted by Ordinance.
6. Changes made after the 1st budget hearing on September 3, 2026, are reflected in proposed Ordinance No. 2026-10 and delineated in attachment #5 to this item.
7. Recommend passing proposed Ordinance No. 2026-10 on second and final reading.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: See Exhibit Revised A & B to Proposed Ordinance 2026-10
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: See Exhibit A Revised & B to Proposed Ordinance 2026-10
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project Not Applicable
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable
BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE:
Pursuant to Section 166.041, F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) must be prepared for certain ordinances that impact the operations of local businesses.
a) Is a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) Form attached to this Ordinance? Yes
b) Is this Ordinance exempt from requiring an Business Impact Estimate (BIE)? Yes