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Reading a statement to the commission, Mayor Walker cited statutory preemption and said the city is prohibited from passing or enforcing local firearm regulations that conflict with state law. \"Pursuant to section 790.33, the state legislature has preempted the whole field of firearms and ammunition regulation to the state,\" the mayor said. The mayor added that the statute exposes local officials and the city to fines, civil liability and potential removal from office if they enact or enforce ordinances that violate the preemption.

The mayor listed locations where state restrictions on carrying or exhibiting firearms remain in place, including meetings of governing bodies, schools, polling places and courthouses. He also reminded private property owners that they may prohibit weapons on their premises and advised them to consult an attorney about property-rights questions.

Vice Mayor Israel and other commissioners said they support residents' understanding their legal rights while also urging community norms that reduce the likelihood of public alarm. Vice Mayor Israel said that while the city cannot legislate on firearms, \"we're still allowed to advocate,\" and he asked residents to be mindful of how openly carrying a firearm in community settings such as a farmers market may cause discomfort.

Commissioners emphasized they do not anticipate immediate enforcement issues inside Parkland but urged residents to be respectful of neighbors and private-property rules as the new state law takes effect.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parkland - City Commission Meeting Sep 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Walker told the commission that Florida law preempts local regulation of firearms and reminded residents of limits on carrying weapons in certain locations; commissioners urged community restraint though the city cannot enact its own gun rules.","taxTitle","City of Parkland, Broward County, Florida","taxId",72537,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6466661,"Parkland adopts $75.5 million budget, keeps millage at 4.2979 mills",576,75000,651000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5822857-a86d7704e2f4f02dff26f1f85e447033&start=75&end=651","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5822857-a86d7704e2f4f02dff26f1f85e447033/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6466661/Florida/Parkland-adopts-755-million-budget-keeps-millage-at-42979-mills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466661-713b86f1b186986d2e807e0bda9c0643/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620975&Signature=Dt3iznVWDcaICGe9Nb1hlwvsDA~xjBSl~M4GMOe0UpLyK4gZeLMjnX0JpjfY7EVtoQQYZu2xHONUXEuAjIMXV1WASBBpEqmeRxwBXhs~dpPEJr3KHRIji~Ius0bZfwRaaPcVynZy88tMM~haYhvODFSAfJL-3oX96mUdUyq8~Vo6w20oryZrypdg6oqV-dNqjir5R-S39tDSCfp~jEXxpTwHkHWv-EF6Ke9NAdzpDboivS8zWwsQYw27Y~T2UuhOGyPyLjt0Lp9T0MuYHI62dYCSxNQBzoJESP~aLK8EbPK8MraKTq9axgrp0qGxLD4hMAs7CyyhWsx6Vv1vyKkeSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission of the City of Parkland on Wednesday unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget and a final operating millage rate of 4.2979 mills.

The commission adopted Ordinance 2025-009 to set the fiscal 2026 millage and Ordinance 2025-010 to adopt the fiscal 2026 budget, with separate roll-call votes for each item. Commissioner Bridal moved to adopt the millage ordinance and Commissioner Canerman seconded; commissioners voted unanimously. Commissioner Canerman moved to adopt the budget ordinance and Commissioner Murphy Salomonie seconded; that motion also passed unanimously.

The budget’s total across all funds is $75,500,000; the general fund totals $58,800,000. City staff told the commission the budget includes a roughly $5,000,000 transfer to three capital project funds and $1,900,000 for debt service. Staff said the city now has two loans outstanding after paying off one this year.

City staff outlined personnel and benefit changes in the general fund: a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, merit increases ranging from 0% to 3% based on performance, and a health insurance cost increase of about 4.75%. General insurance (property, workers’ compensation and general liability) rose about 7.24%.

Staff reported reserves and capital amounts: a stabilization reserve of approximately $13,000,000 (about 25% of budgeted expenditures guideline), an infrastructure reserve of $750,000, and $4,900,000 budgeted for capital via transfers. Staff also noted the city’s revenue mix: property taxes account for roughly 61% of general fund revenue, followed by a fire assessment of about $4,200,000 and combined sales taxes around $3,800,000.

The adopted millage of 4.2979 mills was presented as 5.181% above the computed rollback rate of 4.00618, producing approximately $2,150,000 in additional revenue for fiscal 2026 compared with the rollback rate. City staff explained that 0.1 mill produces about $829,000 in revenue for Parkland.

During the presentation staff described taxable-value trends: total taxable value in the city was described as approximately $8.7 billion, a year-over-year increase of about 6.7%, and staff noted new taxable value of roughly $73,000,000 in the most recent year. Staff emphasized the degree to which homestead and portability provisions moderate value growth for most parcels and observed that tax policy changes being discussed at the state level could affect local revenue going forward.

Commissioners and staff noted public safety is the largest single piece of the general fund pie, with police and fire costs described as the primary use of property-tax revenues. The commission approved both ordinances by unanimous roll-call votes.

Votes at a glance:
Ordinance 2025-009 (Fiscal 2026 millage rate) — Motion by Commissioner Bridal; second by Commissioner Canerman. Vote: Breyer—Yes; Canerman—Yes; Murphy Salomonie—Yes; Vice Mayor Israel—Yes; Mayor Walker—Yes. Outcome: Approved (unanimous).
Ordinance 2025-010 (Fiscal 2026 budget) — Motion by Commissioner Canerman; second by Commissioner Murphy Salomonie. Vote: Breyer—Yes; Canerman—Yes; Murphy Salomonie—Yes; Vice Mayor Israel—Yes; Mayor Walker—Yes. Outcome: Approved (unanimous).

The commission did not take additional budget amendments at the meeting; staff said more detailed budget materials had been presented earlier in the process and are available for residents.","The City Commission unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget and kept the operating millage rate at 4.2979 mills; commissioners and staff highlighted that property taxes supply about 61% of general fund revenue and that public safety is the largest expenditure.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6466652,"Parkland resident urges stronger response to prolonged loud-music incidents",173,664000,837000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5822857-a86d7704e2f4f02dff26f1f85e447033&start=664&end=837","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5822857-a86d7704e2f4f02dff26f1f85e447033/thumbnail_664000.jpg","/articles/6466652/Florida/Parkland-resident-urges-stronger-response-to-prolonged-loud-music-incidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466652-4550f13c31d844f93ada20ddd4b99f93/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620975&Signature=SKKfJBIBowk7AP4kLP31DAcjxzwbfoSg3Lo6ObRwsYIqj~Y9QQWp8FD3tWvCiHhtZGDBv75A0rIexBrVVig2tQgfOR0etfDm9ByPZv86doLEweVdjRdknMIsSR6gxnF40BG93gRxvNm2prnt~STtdtFaA~u6kl0YWftiGs2UU7ueFNgyBWRiZLrTVKu6idpmBABn-yWpYp3Y6TjP6xdhHJh-XsQjSZnROmQcvGtAz1jPbXgILFOPDuoPXaxRU2allftVSszuOAqrimf1WCsvb-VHxB1WArcNqUo-UQsgY9Ns2zJGrjVM~YEYssf3m2jDxqG-VT6oHX0~zCZqxgcrEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the City Commission meeting, resident Andrew Garofalo said recurring loud-music incidents near his home have become \"basically unlivable\" and asked the city to coordinate with the Broward Sheriff's Office to reduce nighttime and weekend disturbances.

Garofalo, a Parkland resident of 22 years, said the noise can last from minutes to hours and in one instance continued for about 11 hours. He told the commission he and his family usually avoid calling law enforcement unless the disturbance is prolonged; he said he had made two calls out of roughly 10 incidents. He told commissioners the noise causes stress and anxiety and asked them to work with the sheriff's office to prevent recurrences.

A Broward Sheriff's Office representative who addressed the commission said it is important that residents call deputies immediately when the noise occurs because deputies can use noise meters and will be able to hear the disturbance at the scene.

Mayor Walker and commissioners thanked Garofalo, noted their appreciation for the sheriff's office, and urged residents to report disturbances promptly so deputies can document and respond to violations.","A resident described recurring, prolonged loud-music episodes that have disrupted weekend life and urged coordination with the Broward Sheriff's Office; the commission and a BSO representative encouraged immediate calls when incidents occur so deputies can measure and respond.","actionData","errors"]

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Parkland mayor warns city preempted from local firearm restrictions as state open-carry law takes effect

Parkland adopts $75.5 million budget, keeps millage at 4.2979 mills

Parkland resident urges stronger response to prolonged loud-music incidents