Margate commission adopts operating budget ordinance for 2026–27

The City of Margate commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 3a, which establishes the city's operating budget for the period beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and ending Sept. 30, 2027. Staff read that the ordinance provides budgets for the general fund, special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project funds, enterprise funds and an internal service fund, and it includes standard provisions on millage, repeal and severability.

A commissioner moved to adopt the ordinance and the vice mayor seconded. During the public comment period a resident thanked the commission for steady leadership: "I just wanna say, guys, thank you for the, the budget." Commissioners then exchanged brief remarks recalling the late-night budget work before the commission completed roll call and recorded unanimous yes votes to adopt the ordinance.

The commission closed the budget hearing and stated it would return for the regular city commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.