Articles tagged with "Budget"

City Considers Historical Marker for Parish Centennial
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
City Commission to Consider $2M Star Island Water Tower Restoration
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
City Considers Traffic Calming Measures for Sunset Islands
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
Miami Beach Eyes Underground Tunnel Network to Combat Chronic Traffic Gridlock
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
City Proposes $800K Incentive Package to Lure Playboy Headquarters from Los Angeles
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
Proposed Funding Changes would add to Stormwater Infrastructure at Arts Programs' Expense
Arts & Culture

Proposed Funding Changes would add to Stormwater Infrastructure at Arts Programs' Expense

Miami Beach commissioners will consider a significant reallocation of the city's 1% resort tax proceeds that would redirect funds from arts and cultural programs toward flood-fighting infrastructure, marking a potential turning point in how the city balances cultural enrichment against mounting climate challenges.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025
Government

Commissioner Warns Nonprofits of Potential Funding Cuts

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a resolution urging cultural and nonprofit organizations to seek alternative funding sources due to potential budget constraints for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The measure, sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez, acknowledges the valuable contributions of these organizations while preparing them for possible reductions in city support.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025
City Considers Five-Year Water Taxi Service Agreement
Government

City Considers Five-Year Water Taxi Service Agreement

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider approving a five-year concession agreement with Water Taxi of Miami Beach, LLC to operate water taxi service connecting Miami Beach and Miami. The proposal, sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner Laura Dominguez, includes retroactive approval of a memorandum of understanding for water taxi service during Art Week 2025.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025
Government

Miami Beach to Review Ninth Budget Amendment for Fiscal 2025

The Miami Beach City Commission is set to consider the ninth amendment to its fiscal year 2025 budget during a public hearing on Nov. 20, addressing a projected $28 million General Fund surplus and necessary adjustments across multiple city departments.

Journal Staff Nov 13, 2025