At-a-glance: council votes and motions from North Miami budget hearing
September 05, 2026 | North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
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What the council approved (all votes 5–0):
- Tab A: Resolution adopting a tentative millage rate of 7.4000 mills for FY 2026–27 (moved by Councilman Pierre French Charles; seconded by Councilwoman Esta May Irvin).
- Tab B: Resolution adopting the tentative FY 2026–27 budget of approximately $238.9 million and authorizing managerial transfers and amendments during the fiscal year (moved by Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy; seconded by Mayor Desilme).
- Tab C: First-reading ordinance authorizing the city manager to adjust reserve fund allocations as part of the budget process (moved by Councilman Pierre French Charles; seconded by Councilwoman Esta May Irvin).
The council instructed the manager and CFO to prepare publicly posted change memos reflecting desired reallocations and to return for final action at the scheduled second hearing in mid-September.
- Tab A: Resolution adopting a tentative millage rate of 7.4000 mills for FY 2026–27 (moved by Councilman Pierre French Charles; seconded by Councilwoman Esta May Irvin).
- Tab B: Resolution adopting the tentative FY 2026–27 budget of approximately $238.9 million and authorizing managerial transfers and amendments during the fiscal year (moved by Vice Mayor Cassandra Timothy; seconded by Mayor Desilme).
- Tab C: First-reading ordinance authorizing the city manager to adjust reserve fund allocations as part of the budget process (moved by Councilman Pierre French Charles; seconded by Councilwoman Esta May Irvin).
The council instructed the manager and CFO to prepare publicly posted change memos reflecting desired reallocations and to return for final action at the scheduled second hearing in mid-September.
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