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Coral Springs commission unanimously adopts resolution opposing Florida HJR 203
Summary
The Coral Springs City Commission on Feb. 14 adopted Resolution 2026-005 calling on state lawmakers to oppose House Joint Resolution 203, saying the measure would phase out non-school ad valorem revenue and sharply reduce local government funding; the vote was unanimous.
Coral Springs (FL) Feb. 14, 2026
The Coral Springs City Commission voted unanimously Feb. 14 to adopt Resolution 2026-005 opposing House Joint Resolution 203, a proposed Florida constitutional amendment that would create a $100,000-per-year homestead exemption and phase out non-school ad valorem revenue for local governments.
Deputy City Attorney Andrew Dunhill, who presented the resolution, told commissioners: "What it does is it creates a $100,000 per year homestead exemption, and phase out until only for the non school ad valorem assessment." He said the change would effectively eliminate municipal ad valorem revenue for Coral Springs over the course of the phase-out.
"Practically, for the city of Coral Springs within 3 years of the phase out, it would be practically eliminated for the city of Coral Springs at the $300,000 mark," Dunhill said, summarizing the city's fiscal concern.
The resolution directs the city clerk to transmit the commission's opposition to the appropriate state officials. Mayor Brooke called for a motion, the commission moved to approve, and the measure was adopted without recorded dissents.
Why it matters: Ad valorem (property) tax revenue funds local services including public safety, parks, infrastructure and other municipal operations. City staff warned commissioners that HJR 203, if enacted in its present form, would erode local government revenue streams and home-rule fiscal authority.
What happened next: The commission approved the resolution and directed the clerk to forward it to state lawmakers and other recipients specified in the document. No amendments or conditions were placed on the resolution.
Who said it: Dunhill presented the resolution and framed its fiscal impact. The formal vote was taken by voice; roll call earlier in the meeting showed five commissioners present.
Details to note: The presentation included an explanation of the proposed amendment and staff's projection of its local impact. The resolution number is 2026-005.
Next steps: The city clerk will transmit the adopted resolution to the parties identified in the resolution. Any further local advocacy or lobbying by the City of Coral Springs was not specified during the meeting.
