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Miami commission amends budget: $3 million from fire/EMS revenue for new rescue unit and tutoring program; Bayfront $9M deferred
Summary
The Miami City Commission on Sept. 25 approved a midyear-style amendment to the FY 2025'26 budget increasing recognized Fire/EMS fee revenue by $3 million and directing $2 million to a new rescue unit for the Melreese/Freedom Park area and $1 million to a tutoring program.
The Miami City Commission on Sept. 25 approved an amendment to the fiscal-year 2025–26 budget that increases recognized fire/EMS fee revenue by $3,000,000 and directs $2,000,000 of that amount for an additional rescue unit to serve the Melreese/Freedom Park area and $1,000,000 for a tutoring program for children in the urban core.
Commissioners debated public-safety staffing and broader budget priorities during the hearing. Commissioner Gavella raised data from Fire Rescue showing that fee collections had grown markedly this year and proposed recognizing more revenue conservatively: "Being conservative... I would respectfully suggest... $15,000,000 on the budget," referencing staff'reported collections. Fire Chief Robert DeBauch confirmed that certain service areas, including the area around Freedom Park and Station 10 (40 First Avenue/NW Seventh Street), experience prolonged EMS response times…
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