EOY FY2024-2025

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

Miami-Dade County 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 amends prior ordinances, ratifies implementing orders and board actions setting fees, appropriates grant, donation, and contribution funds, and approves certain budgetary reallocations. The total value of operating and capital supplements is $1.242 billion. Key adjustments include $112.868 million for the Housing and Community Development Department for public housing improvements and Section 8 housing subsidies, and $193.893 million in total for grant-supported programs across various departments. The Countywide General Fund ended FY 2024-25 with $6.056 million in unallocated carryover, with 50% ($3.028 million) allocated to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the remainder to be allocated in the FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Amendment. The Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) General Fund ended with $4.758 million in unallocated carryover, recommended for general fund reserves. Significant capital adjustments include $417.835 million for Capital Bond Programs and Debt Service Funds and $199.147 million for Transportation and Public Works capital projects. The Seaport Department has $303.641 million in budget supplements for capital programs and debt service. Public comment was minimal; the public hearing was closed with no one appearing to speak. During committee review, Commissioner Cohen Higgins inquired about the allocation of carryover funds, specifically the discretionary portion, and the timing of budget forecasts. Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis suggested using carryover funds for property tax relief for seniors, a suggestion supported by Chairwoman Lopez. Senator García cautioned about careful budgeting during fiscal constraints.