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Coral Springs approves Broward County uniform-collection agreement; staff flag $828,000 FY2026 impact
Summary
City commissioners approved a uniform-collection agreement with the newly independent Broward County tax collector; staff estimate the fiscal impact for Coral Springs' FY2026 special assessments at roughly $828,000 and said administrative charges are not yet known.
The Coral Springs City Commission approved a uniform-collection agreement with the Broward County tax collector on March 4 after staff explained the fiscal implications of a change that followed a voter-approved amendment.
Staff said Amendment 10 (approved by Broward County voters in 2018) created an independent tax collector as a constitutional officer. Under state law, the tax collector may collect up to 2% of special assessments for collection and remittance services and recover administrative expenses for data processing and personnel.
The staff presenter told the commission the fiscal impact for the city’s three special assessments (fire assessment, solid waste and stormwater) in fiscal year 2026 is about $828,000; staff also said the county is currently charging 1% but could charge up to 2%. City staff said administrative charges for data processing or other costs are not yet finalized and will be clarified when the county provides its first-year accounting.
Commissioners asked whether the 2% fee was negotiable; staff said the fee level is set by statute but that staff are engaged with the tax collector’s office and will budget for the full rate next year if needed. The commission approved the agreement by a recorded voice vote that carried 5-0.
Officials said they will continue to monitor administrative charges and report back to the commission once the county publishes its final accounting for the first year of collections.
