EOY FY2024-2025

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance File Number 260553, approving and ratifying Fiscal Year 2024-25 end-of-year supplemental budget adjustments and amendments. This ordinance involves numerous departments and funds, including appropriations for grant, donation, and contribution funds, and budgetary reallocations. Key adjustments include over $1.242 billion in operating and capital supplements, with significant amounts allocated to Housing and Community Development ($112.868 million for public housing improvements and Section 8 subsidies), Fire Rescue ($6.3 million in grants and $5.043 million for capital outlay reserves), and Transportation and Public Works ($199.147 million for capital projects and debt service). The ordinance also addresses carryover funds, with $6.056 million from the Countywide General Fund designated for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ($3.028 million) and other allocations, and $4.758 million from the UMSA General Fund recommended for reserves. Public comment was minimal, with the public hearing closed due to no one appearing to speak. During committee review, Commissioner Cohen Higgins inquired about the allocation of carryover funds, particularly the discretionary portion, and the timing of budget forecast analysis. Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis suggested using carryover funds for senior property tax relief, a sentiment supported by Chairwoman Lopez. Senator García recalled past debates on carryover allocation and cautioned about careful budgeting during fiscal constraints.