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Proposed $66.3M Aventura budget emphasizes public safety, capital projects; resident urges city audit program for HOAs
Summary
City Manager presented a balanced $66.3 million FY2025–26 budget that keeps the millage rate steady and funds public safety and capital improvements; resident Nancy Cliff asked the commission to create a program allowing condominium and HOA associations to access city auditors or discounted CPA services, and the city attorney said the city lacks authority to audit private associations.
Aventura — City officials on Sept. 16 presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget and heard public comment urging the city to help condominium and homeowner associations secure financial reviews.
City Manager (name not stated) recommended adoption of the city’s operating and capital budget for FY2025–26, describing it as a balanced $66,300,000 plan that is about 4 percent less than last year’s amended budget and that maintains the current 1.7261 millage rate. Highlights the manager cited included roughly $5,700,000 in capital improvement projects for public safety and community spaces, $395,000 for HVAC replacements at…
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