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Miami Springs council sets millage cap at 6.81% and pledges no immediate tax increase
Summary
The City of Miami Springs set the FY2026–2027 millage rate cap at 6.81 during a council meeting; staff and councilmembers said the cap preserves flexibility to lower the rate during the budget process and does not force a tax increase now.
The City of Miami Springs City Council on a unanimous vote set the tentative millage-rate cap for fiscal year 2026–2027 at 6.81, a figure city staff described as the current rate that will guarantee residents will not see an immediate tax increase.
A city staff member summarized the intent behind the action, saying the cap “guarantees that the tax rate will remain the same and will not…increase,” and emphasized the vote only establishes the maximum the council can levy this year, leaving open the option to lower the rate later in the budget process. Councilmembers repeatedly framed the decision as preserving flexibility while the city continues planning for potential state-level changes.
Councilman Dion, participating by Zoom, said he supported keeping the rate at 6.81, noting Miami Springs’ substantial elderly population and the outsized effect even a small tax increase could have on fixed-income residents: “I’m happy with the 6.81.” Vice Mayor Lamas also voiced agreement, pointing to steep property-value growth and saying the current approach is prudent until the council has a clearer fiscal picture.
The clerk called the roll and the motion to set the cap carried unanimously. The council and staff said they will continue budget planning and will revisit the rate as needed at upcoming budget workshops and hearings.
