Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Coral Springs public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
17 issues in taxes budget
Retirement Plan Investment Review and Policy
The focus group will review quarterly investment performance and discuss updates to the Investment Policy Statement to ensure strong oversight of employee retirement funds.
Property Tax Amendment 3 Concerns
Senator Tina Polsky presented on Amendment 3, and a resident asked for concrete examples of its budget impact ahead of an October 8 public forum.
2026 Property Tax Amendment Impact
Property Appraiser Marty Kiar laid out what the proposed property tax constitutional amendment could cost Broward County and the city if passed in November — a potential hit to local revenue.
FY26 Audited Financial Report Review
The advisory board will review the school's financial audit for the 2026 fiscal year to ensure proper management of funds.
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 City Budget
The full FY27 budget covering all city funds got its first approval. Residents can still weigh in before final adoption on September 23.
FY 2027 Operating Millage and TRIM Rates
The tentative operating tax rate is 6.0232 mills, about 4.77% above the rolled-back rate — meaning most property owners could see a modest tax increase. The final rate gets set at the September 23 hearing.
Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit
The board reviewed the annual audit agreement with RSM to ensure financial accountability and transparency for the redevelopment agency.
Intergovernmental Dispute Over Tax Collection
The city abated a code-enforcement nuisance on a property and billed it through the tax roll, but the Broward County Tax Collector disagreed. The Commission authorized the state conflict-resolution process to settle it.
Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal
The city's insurance coverage for buildings, vehicles, and operations was awarded to the Florida League of Cities' insurance trust at roughly $4.68 million a year. This is a major operating cost that factors into the budget.
Fire, Solid Waste, and Stormwater Assessments
Three non-ad valorem assessments on property owners' bills were adopted for fire, trash, and stormwater services.
FY2027 School Budget and Financials
The board adopted the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and reviewed third-quarter financial results. An amended budget will follow later in the summer.
FY 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Amendment
The city approved a $3.5 million increase to both its general operating budget and capital improvement program, bringing totals to $195 million and $30.9 million respectively.
City Charter Referendum on Commission Compensation
The commission discussed procedures for placing questions about commission salaries on the 2026 municipal ballot.
Elected Official Compensation Referendum
Commissioners reviewed a regional pay study and discussed letting voters decide whether to remove commission salary caps and rules from the city charter.
Proposed State Property Tax Cuts and Fiscal Impact
Property Appraiser Marty Kiar warned the commission that potential state property tax amendments could slash Coral Springs' revenue by nearly 45%, threatening local services outside of police and fire.
Opposition to HJR 203 and Protection of Home Rule
The commission adopted a resolution opposing Florida legislative bills that threaten local authority over land use, zoning, and affordable housing.
Opposition to State Property Tax Assessment Cap (HJR 213)
The commission unanimously passed a resolution opposing House Joint Resolution 213, warning that capping property tax assessment increases at every three years would severely erode local government funding for police, fire, and community services.