Davie council adopts 2026 millage rate and budget after public questions about grants

The Town of Davie Town Council adopted an operating millage rate of 5.625 mills and the fiscal year 2026 budget after a public hearing and roll-call votes, council members said. The council also recorded a voted debt service rate of 0.1725 mills.

Town Administrator Richard Lemack told the council that compliance with Florida's Truth in Millage (TRIM) requirements required discussion of the percentage increase over the rollback rate and reasons ad valorem revenues are changing. "We will not be repeating the full presentation made at the first budget hearing on September 2025. However, we do want to remain in compliance with Florida's truth in millage or trim statutes," Lemack said. He noted the tentative operating millage is 6.87% above the rollback rate and that increases in the town's tax base are driving additional ad valorem revenue.

The millage rate was read into the record by a staff member identified in the transcript as Mr. Weinfold: "The Town of…