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 amends previous budget ordinances, ratifies fees and charges, appropriates grant funds, and approves budgetary reallocations. The total FY 2024-25 supplements and amendments amount to $1.242 billion, comprising $300.357 million in operating adjustments and $941.956 million in capital adjustments. Key adjustments include over $112 million for the Housing and Community Development Department for public housing improvements and Section 8 housing subsidies. 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 grant-supported programs include $30.121 million for Community Services, $697,000 for Corrections and Rehabilitation, $303,000 for Cultural Affairs, $13.411 million for Emergency and Disaster Relief/Hurricane Restoration Funds, $6.3 million for Fire Rescue, $112.868 million for Housing and Community Development, $217,000 for Juvenile Services, $248,000 for Solid Waste Management, and $28.104 million for Transportation and Public Works. Capital budget adjustments total $941.956 million, including $417.835 million for Capital Bond Programs and Debt Service Funds, $5.043 million for Fire Rescue, $199.147 million for Transportation and Public Works, and $303.641 million for Seaport. Public comment included Commissioner Cohen Higgins questioning the allocation of carryover funds and expressing interest in discussing discretionary portions, Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis suggesting property tax relief for seniors, and Senator García recalling past debates on carryover allocation methodology and cautioning about careful budgeting during fiscal constraints. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on April 21, 2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 2, 2026.