Articles tagged with "Budget"

Parking

Miami Beach Proposes "Park and Go" Resident Permit — But Who Really Pays for It?

A $150 annual parking pass that lets Miami Beach residents ditch the app and simply park could be heading to a 12-month pilot program — funded, its sponsor argues, not by residents, but by the visitors who already dominate the city's parking revenue.

Journal Staff Mar 26, 2026

Budget

Miami Beach Splits Fee Update in Two: Water and Sewer CPI Fix Advances, Sanitation Hike Faces More Scrutiny

A decades-long failure to adjust utility impact fees caught up with the Miami Beach City Commission on March 18th, as commissioners voted unanimously to advance one portion of a proposed ordinance — adding an automatic annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to water and sewer connection fees — while carving out a more contentious sanitation fee increase for separate consideration next month.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026

Government

Miami Beach Eyes Naming Rights Deals to Plug Capital Funding Gaps — But Commissioners Want Guardrails

A proposed shift in revenue strategy could see corporate logos on city parks and facilities, but the Commission is divided on how far to go — and a Norwegian Cruise Lines ghost still haunts the room.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026

Government

City Commission to Explore Naming Rights Deals for Capital Projects

The Miami Beach City Commission is set to discuss naming rights opportunities for city facilities and public spaces as a potential funding mechanism for unfunded and underfunded capital projects at its March 18, 2026 meeting. The item, designated R9X, is sponsored by Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas and applies citywide.

Journal Staff Mar 18, 2026

Environment

Miami Beach Distributes $90,000 in Rising Above Grants to Seven Environmental Organizations for 2026

A city-sponsored competitive grant program channeling public funds to philanthropic organizations committed to environmental education, marine resource protection, and community stewardship — and backed by a measurable track record.

Journal Staff Mar 17, 2026

Government

City Considers Historical Marker for Parish Centennial

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a resolution directing city administration to apply for a state historical marker commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Catholic Parish. Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez is sponsoring the measure, which would honor the parish established in 1926 as Miami Beach's first Catholic church.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026

Arts & Culture

City Commission to Consider $2M Star Island Water Tower Restoration

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a resolution directing city administration to prioritize restoration of the historic Star Island Water Tower as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Commissioner Laura Dominguez is sponsoring the measure, which would allocate approximately $2 million for the project.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026

Government

City Considers Traffic Calming Measures for Sunset Islands

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider directing City Manager Eric Carpenter to coordinate with local homeowners to install traffic calming devices on Sunset Drive, which runs through Sunset Islands 3 and 4. The resolution, sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez, responds to resident concerns about vehicular speeding and pedestrian safety on the main roadway.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Government

Miami Beach Eyes Underground Tunnel Network to Combat Chronic Traffic Gridlock

Mayor Steven Meiner is pushing the city to explore what could be one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Miami Beach's history: a network of underground tunnels designed to ease the persistent traffic congestion that has plagued the barrier island city for years.

Journal Staff Dec 12, 2025

Tourism

Miami Beach Proposes $600K Investment in Fitness Event to Transform March's High-Impact Tourism Period

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a significant financial commitment next week to sponsor a new international fitness competition, as officials seek to reshape the city's notoriously chaotic March tourism season through strategic programming rather than enforcement alone.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025

Business

City Proposes $800K Incentive Package to Lure Playboy Headquarters from Los Angeles

The City of Miami Beach is preparing to roll out the red carpet for Playboy Enterprises International, Inc., proposing up to $800,000 in taxpayer-funded incentives over four years to relocate the iconic media company's headquarters from Los Angeles to South Beach's prestigious Lincoln Road corridor.

Journal Staff Dec 15, 2025

Government

Proposal Would Eliminate Personal Allowances to Fund Infrastructure

Commissioner David Suarez is leading an effort to slash elected officials' personal benefits as the city grapples with budget constraints and unfunded infrastructure priorities heading into fiscal year 2026.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025