Winston F. Barnes
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Top issues during term (20)
Broward County Solid Waste Authority Participation
$400,000 allocation for legal representation in FY 2025.
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment
Projected $19 million funding gap in the near term, growing to as much as $32 million.
FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Estimated at $568 million over a 20-year planning horizon, with approximately $246 million needed in the first five years.
2024 Annual Crime and Public Safety Update
Supports public safety investments previously approved in city budgets.
Building Department Permitting and Inspection Processes
Potential time and cost savings for local applicants and small businesses.
Police Collective Bargaining Agreement & Officer Compensation
Total contract cost of $16.2 million over three years.
Moderate-Income Mortgage Assistance Program
$120,000 initial allocation supporting at least four families.
Commercial Lime Rock Blasting Impacts
The advisory board proposed a $10,000 annual budget set-aside for lobbying and educational efforts.
Ballot Inclusion Dispute for Commission Candidate
Potential litigation costs associated with election lawsuits.
Senior Home Repair Funding
Estimated at $500,000 for future budget cycles with potential repurposing of current funds.
Local Government High School Curriculum
In-kind contributions are estimated at $38,600, with hard program costs estimated at $54,100.
Surplus Public Safety Vehicle Donation to the Bahamas
Vehicles are valued at under $5,000 each with shipping costs covered by the recipient.
Vizcaya Park LED Lighting Upgrade
The project costs $356,600, funded through FY 2025 budget project number 51045 and supported by state grant funds.
city charter threat
A complete shutdown and restructuring of the city government could lead to massive legal and administrative costs that taxpayers would ultimately cover.
city manager appointment
As the top administrator, his salary and operational decisions will directly impact the city budget, though specific financial terms weren't highlighted in the announcement.
mayorian election
Keeping the same mayor means no surprise shifts in city spending or economic strategy.
mayoral election
Election cycles usually prompt city spending on administrative logistics, but day-to-day taxpayer costs remain steady for now.
election results
Business as usual for Miramar's budget, with current projects and spending plans staying on track under the same mayoral leadership.
candidate questionnaire
Doesn't cost you a dime, but knowing where candidates stand helps you vote for fiscal policies that affect your wallet.
city attorney termination
Firing a top city official could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny in severance and potential legal fees if things get messy.
Decisions during term (18)
Recorded while Barnes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Second Reading of FY 2025 First Budget Amendment (Ordinance #O1840)
Local Government Academic Curriculum Partnership
Property and Casualty Insurance Program Renewal
Third-Party Claims Administration Services Renewal
Consent Agenda Approval
Consent Agenda Approval
Vizcaya Park LED Lighting Agreement
Human Resources Department Office Renovations Award
West Water Treatment Plant Lab Change Order
Surplus Public Safety Vehicles Donation to Bahamas
FY 2025 Budget Amendment (First Reading)
Consent Agenda Approval
Temp. Reso. #R8313 - A.C. Perry K-8 School Improvements Project LAP Agreement
Temp. Reso. #R8331 - Goldstein Environmental Law Firm Engagement
Temp. Reso. #R8329 - CAP Government Building Services Renewal
Temp. Reso. #R8319 - FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement
Temp. Reso. #R8302 - Moderate-Income Mortgage Assistance Program
Voting record (30)
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