Miramar commission approves budget, millage and multiple contracts; stormwater fee raised to $135 per ERU — votes at a glance

The Miramar City Commission on July 9 voted on multiple budget, assessment, capital and community‑development items as it set the fiscal path for Fiscal Year 2026 and approved several construction and service awards.

Highlights: the commission set the proposed operating millage at 7.1172 mills and approved the fire protection assessment rates and the process to set the final rates at the September hearings; it approved a preliminary stormwater assessment increase from $120 to $135 per equivalent residential unit (ERU); it awarded construction and inspection contracts for the AC Perry K‑8 sidewalk project and approved several capital and community development disbursements.

Budget and tax items - Millage and budget process: Management and Budget Director Rafael San Miguel recommended and the commission approved a proposed operating millage of 7.1172 mills for FY 2026 and set public hearings for adoption (first public hearing set for Sept. 15). Staff said no millage increase was proposed and that the average homestead property would see a modest increase in taxes reflecting property valuation changes. - Fire protection assessment: the commission approved continuation of the fire assessment process; staff described exemptions administered through Broward County and local…