EOY FY2024-2025

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 260553, approving and ratifying Fiscal Year 2024-25 end-of-year supplemental budget adjustments and amendments for various county departments and funds. This ordinance also amends previous ordinances, ratifies implementing orders and board actions setting fees, appropriates grant funds, and approves budgetary reallocations. Key financial adjustments include over $1.242 billion in operating and capital supplements, with significant allocations for grant-supported programs, capital bond programs, and departmental operational adjustments. The ordinance addresses carryover funds from FY 2024-25, with $6.056 million in Countywide General Fund carryover to be split between the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and future allocations, and $4.758 million in Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) General Fund carryover recommended for general fund reserves. Public comment included discussions on the allocation of discretionary carryover funds, with Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis suggesting property tax relief for seniors and Chairwoman Lopez agreeing to prioritize residents 65 and older. Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed interest in discussing the allocation of discretionary funds before final approval and inquired about the budget forecast. Senator García cautioned about careful budgeting during fiscal constraints.