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Biscayne Park managers present $3.2 million budget; staff say CIP and reserves are fully funded
Summary
Village staff presented a proposed $3.2 million budget for FY 2025–26, saying the plan yields operating savings, funds a $577,000 CIP contribution, and strengthens reserves; the commission discussed staffing and priorities and scheduled a second reading Sept. 24.
Village Manager Al and Finance Director Paul presented the proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget at the Sept. 9 budget hearing, telling the commission the plan balances recurring revenues and funds capital projects while increasing several reserve categories.
Paul described the numbers in detail: the proposed operating budget is approximately $3.2 million; he said the plan produces about $125,000 in operating savings over the prior year, contributes roughly $577,000 from 2026 to the capital improvement program (CIP) and increases projected emergency reserves. Paul said those changes — coupled with an increase in taxable property values — allowed staff to recommend funding the CIP list that was developed during earlier workshops.
Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about particular line items including an assistant to the clerk position, police staffing assignments, parks and recreation hours and the conversion of some part‑time positions to full time. The manager said job descriptions and salary ranges for new or reclassified positions will come back to the commission (the assistant-to-the-clerk job description is expected for the October meeting), and the finance director said midyear budget amendments or targeted reallocation of reserves could be used if the commission later approves additional recurring expenses.
The commission also reviewed CIP priorities during the budget discussion (see separate item) and discussed a $25,000 district allocation offered through Commissioner Steinberg’s office; the manager suggested tree planting, cybersecurity screening, and park upgrades as candidate uses. The commission voted on the budget ordinance after discussion; staff said the second and final reading is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2025 at 6 p.m.
What happens next: Staff will return to the commission at the Sept. 24 meeting for the second reading and final adoption; job descriptions and any negotiated changes (for example, to legal services) will be reflected in a final budget if approved.
