The City of Doral Mayor and Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget following the second and final budget hearing on September 22nd, continuing the City’s focus on lowering the tax burden while maintaining services and investing in Doral’s future. The adopted budget sets the City’s operating millage rate at 1.5994 mills, the rollback rate for the upcoming fiscal year. This marks the first time in Doral’s history that the City has lowered its millage rate for two consecutive years, while continuing to maintain the lowest operating millage rate in Miami-Dade County.
That tax relief comes alongside a leaner City budget. The General Fund is 6% lower than last year, but without a reduction in City services. The FY 2027 budget adds no new full-time positions, instead focusing on making better use of existing resources, improving processes and using technology to work more efficiently.
“We went into this budget process with a very clear goal: find ways to save without sacrificing the services our residents expect,” said Mayor Christi Fraga. “We are continuing to invest in the priorities that matter most to our community while keeping the tax burden low. Our residents work hard for their money, and we owe it to them to be just as careful with it. That means being responsible with every dollar and continuing to find ways to do more with less.”
Those savings do not mean putting important projects on hold. Public safety remains a top priority, with continued investments in police personnel, training, technology and equipment, along with a strengthened Traffic Unit, a new Crime Suppression Team and continued design and permitting for the future Police Department Headquarters.
Residents will also see continued investment in the infrastructure and public spaces they use every day. The budget advances roadway, resurfacing, sidewalk and drainage work; new trail segments; playground replacements at Doral Meadow Park, Morgan Levy Park and Downtown Doral Park; and continued work related to parking and recreation at Doral Central Park.
The City is also looking beyond spending reductions to keep the burden on taxpayers low over the long term. A key part of that strategy is identifying new revenue opportunities that do not rely on residential property taxes. These include Doral 10, an affordable senior-living community being developed through a public-private partnership, as well as the future Doral Central Park parking garage, event and recreational spaces, and other strategic uses of City property. These projects are being evaluated not only for the services and amenities they can provide, but also for their potential to generate revenue and help offset costs to taxpayers.
That approach also includes aggressively pursuing outside funding. For FY 2027, Doral secured $2.75 million from the State of Florida, including $2 million for priority roadway projects and $750,000 to help offset additional police services associated with presidential visits and the G20 Summit — costs that otherwise would place additional pressure on the City’s General Fund.
The City enters FY 2027 from a strong financial position, with an AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings and an AA+ rating from S&P Global Ratings, while maintaining reserves and preserving the City’s ability to invest in future priorities.
The City’s total FY 2027 budget across all funds is approximately $148 million and takes effect October 1, 2026. For more information and to view the City of Doral’s FY 2027 budget, visit the City’s website.
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