Samson Borgelin

City Manager contract renewal

No salary increase in the two-year renewal.

FY 2026 budget amendment

About $6.2 million in already-authorized federal money gets carried over to finish the projects — no new taxes.

Insurance Fund Renewal

Small fee increases on the FSA; zero premium increases on the disability/life coverage the city funds.

Cell tower lease at Bicentennial Park

A long-term fixed-rate lease could cost the city future revenue if rates rise.

Official Titles and Credentials Policy

FY 2027 budget gap and possible rate/tax increases

A projected $10.9 million general fund shortfall for FY 2027, with enterprise fund deficits in fire ($12 million), utilities (~$30 million), stormwater (~$22 million), and solid waste (~$4.4 million).

Preliminary stormwater, solid waste and fire assessments

Homeowners would pay $200 for stormwater and about $575 for solid waste under the proposed preliminary rates.

Tentative millage rate increase to 8.4 mils

A tentative rate of 8.4000 mills sets the maximum property tax rate homeowners could pay next year.

November Property Tax Referendum Risk

A potential $4 million hit to city revenue starting in the 2028 budget.

Somerset Roof and City Hall ADA Bathroom Projects

Contract value not stated; the existing agenda management system costs about $40,000 annually for comparison.

TRIM notices and property tax savings opportunities

Residents may save hundreds to thousands of dollars by claiming missed exemptions or correcting assessed values.

Non-homestead assessment cap reduction from 10% to 5%

About $26M countywide and $357K for North Lauderdale in the 2025 snapshot.

Upcoming city budget town hall meetings

Streamlining the City's fines and payments process

A faster fine-and-payment process could mean fewer lost payments and less staff time per case.

Fire inspection and plan review fee ordinance

New or updated fees for business plan reviews and fire inspections could bring in revenue.

Proposed homestead exemption constitutional amendment on November ballot

North Lauderdale would lose about $3.6M in year one, about $5.4M by 2028, and over $6M (31.7%) if homestead taxes are fully eliminated.

Employee benefits renewals — FSA and disability/life insurance

Health premiums rise 4.2% with the city covering the increase; dental and vision stay flat.

Anti-DEI state law and city sponsorship risk

Potential litigation costs if the city sponsors non-compliant DEI activities.

Updated city procurement rules

Indirect — modernized purchasing rules can save the city money on contracts.

FY 2026-27 Budget Overview

Potential changes to utility rates and fire assessments could affect household bills.