Coral Gables Commission meeting, September 15, 2026

City of Coral Gables City Commission

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:01 PMPolice and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room First Budget Hearing
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3 items and how they turned out

1 + 2 · File 26-2032, 26-2033Presentation and public hearing held

Presentation and Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

Citywide

Staff presented the revised FY 2026-2027 budget of $323.3M and proposed keeping the millage rate at 5.559 mills. Multiple speakers praised the Underline, while others raised questions about stormwater fees and retiree COLAs.

3 · File 26-2034Approved on first reading

Adoption of Tax Levy and Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Citywide
4–1No: Castro

The Commission voted 4–1 on first reading to maintain the operating millage rate at 5.5590 mills, rejecting a proposal to cut the millage rate and reduce supplemental pension payments.

4 · File 26-2035Approved on first reading

Adoption of Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Citywide
4–1No: Castro

The Commission approved the $323.3M FY 2026-2027 annual budget on first reading by a 4–1 vote, with Commissioner Castro dissenting due to the level of extra pension funding.

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