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Committee hears parks briefing: state revenue cuts delayed projects and led to staff reductions
Summary
Officials told the Recreation and Tourism Committee that state changes to non‑ad valorem revenue reduced county funding, delaying capital projects and prompting the elimination of 49 full‑time parks positions (46 were placed elsewhere); staff were asked to return detailed SIP and staffing reports.
Miami‑Dade County officials told the Recreation and Tourism Committee on Nov. 10 that recent state changes to non‑ad valorem revenue have reduced funds available for parks capital projects and contributed to staff reductions.
A county budget official identified in the discussion as Mr. Coley reviewed how parks capital projects are financed (general obligation bonds, countywide infrastructure improvement plan (CIIP) and other future financing) and said the county’s statutory restriction to use only non‑ad valorem revenues for certain debt means changes at the state level have direct budgetary effects. He told the committee that…
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