Big Budget Moves & Smart Growth at City Hall

Here’s What Got Done at City Hall

The June 18th Pembroke Pines City Commission meeting wasn’t just business as usual.

Commissioners tackled key issues affecting your taxes, neighborhood improvements, and the city’s future footprint.

From securing federal dollars to planning for long term growth, here’s what went down and why it matters to every Pines resident.

This Week’s Highlights

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Taxes, Home Repair and Long Term Vision

Here’s a quick rundown of the major decisions:

• Millage Rate & Fire Fee: The city is keeping your property tax rate steady and only increasing the fire assessment fee by $1.43. These are the maximum numbers you’ll see on your TRIM notice and they can’t go higher from here.

• $1M in Federal Funding Approved: The Commission approved the 2025–2029 CDBG plan, bringing in federal money to support home repairs, senior transportation, and public facility upgrades, benefiting low and moderate income households.

• Land Purchase for Wetland Preservation: The city acquired new land to protect natural areas and keep the door open for future civic use. Smart planning with sustainability in mind.

• Utilities Contract Extended + Oversight Added: The OMI/Jacobs contract for water and wastewater services was extended, with reforms for increased transparency, including KPI based performance reporting and upcoming upgrades to PFAS filtration systems.

• Procurement Reform in Progress: A future workshop was approved to review and strengthen how the city handles bids and vendor contracts, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and better taxpayer value.

Why This Matters

This meeting laid the groundwork for how Pembroke Pines will manage growth, spend federal funds, and protect your pocketbook.

Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, or just someone who cares about where your tax dollars go, these moves affect how our city functions, grows, and plans for the future.

Watch the full meeting replay here: City Commission Video Archive

Stay Safe,

Mike