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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-09-168: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE BUDGET AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 FOR THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHICH SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027; PROVIDING NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to approve the Tentative Budget for the Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Fiscal Year 2027 which will be incorporated into the City of Lauderhill Fiscal Year 2027 Budget in the total amount of $169,277.00.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
Florida Statutes, Section 163.5151 requires the Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Board of Directors, before adopting its final budget and setting the millage rate, to submit its tentative budget and proposed millage rate for each fiscal year to the City Commission for approval or disapproval. These revenues are provided for within the District Budget which is incorporated into and becomes a part of the City of Lauderhill General Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Pursuant to the Statutory requirements, before the adoption of the final budget and millage rate by the District Board of Directors on September 28, 2026, tentative budget and proposed millage rate must be approved by the City Commission of the City of Lauderhill.
This Resolution constitutes the City Commission’s approval of the Tentative Budget as approved by the District Board of Directors prior to the adoption of the Final Budget submitted by the District Board of Directors. Following City Commission approval, the District Board of Directors will consider adoption of its final millage rate and final budget in accordance with Chapter 200, Florida Statutes.
The proposed non-ad valorem special assessment of $0.00 per parcel and the ad valorem tax of 2.0 Mills designated within the Budget will be collected utilizing the uniform method of collection on the Annual Tax Bill. Authorization is given to the District to levy ad valorem taxes up to 2.0 mills annually and non ad-valorem special assessments to support planning & implementation of district improvements not to exceed $0 for each individual parcel of land per year. The preliminary estimated rate of assessment was passed via Resolution No. 26R-07-129 on July 14, 2026.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Total Tentative Budget for the Windermere/Tree Gardens SND is $169,277.00.
Attachments:
Windermere/Tree Gardens Safe Neighborhood Improvement District Tentative Budget
Budget Code Number(s): __________________________________
Procurement Information: [check all that apply]
[ ] RFP/Bid [ ] Emergency Purchase [ ] SBE
[ ] Proposal/Quote [ ] State Grant Funds [ ] Local Preference
[ ] Piggyback Contract [ ] Federal Grant Funds
[ ] Sole Source [ ] Matching Required