The City of Miramar held a Special Budget Hearing at 5:01 p.m., September 27, 2018 to adopt the City’s 2017-18 Budget at its 2nd reading. The passing of the 2017-18 budget has solidified no change in the millage rate keeping it at 6.7654, the same as last year. The City’s Capital Improvement plan was also approved providing for city-wide enhancements to Parks, Utilities, Streetscapes and Public Work related items totaling $14,020,805. These items continue to revitalize the City of Miramar’s quality of life for its residents, businesses and guests. They remain to be a collective part of a plan to improve the community into the year 2022.
In response to the passing of the 2017-18 budget, Mayor Wayne Messam stated, “The Miramar Commission is pleased about this year's budget that adequately funds our operations while holding the line on taxes. Residents can expect continued public safety, infrastructure and recreational improvements during this upcoming year which meet the demands and expectations of our residents.”
The complete listing of Capital Improvement projects set forth for 2017-2018 budget year are as follows:
PROJECT TITLE | FY 2018 BUDGET |
Park Improvements-Various
| $ 100,000 |
Sewer Line Rehabilitation
| 500,000 |
Meter Repair & Replacement
| 250,000 |
Historic Miramar Canal Improvements
| 340,000 |
Landscaping & Beautification-Miramar Parkway, Miramar Boulevard, Red Road Gateway & University Drive
| 100,000 |
West Water Treatment Plant Laboratory & Office Space Modification
| 250,000 |
East Water Plant Process Enhancement
| 2,500,000 |
Reclaimed Water System Expansion/Piping – I-75 Crossing
| 2,900,000 |
Historic Miramar Complete Streets Development
| 356,808 |
Miramar Parkway Streetscape-SW 64 Avenue to SW 68 Avenue
| 2,408,500 |
Waste Water Reclamation Facility (WWRF) Equipment Replacements
| $ 100,000 |
TOTAL
| $ 14,020,805 |
