Exploring the City Budget

Flying Highlights

ADOPTED MILLAGE: 5.0537 (2.25% reduction)

FY2024 Property Value: $17.9 billionFY2025 Property Value: $19.8 billion

FUNDED FULL-TIME POSITIONS: 632 (up 26)

Capital Projects Lifting Off

DISTRICT PARK FIELD HOUSE$8,000,000

LOCATION: The Gardens North County District Park

Youth and adult leagues will find a new, indoor sports home coming to District Park. Programs such as basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and more will be available in this facility. In addition to sports leagues, the center will support youth childcare programs and will be able to accommodate community special events. This project is designed to align with the City’s long-term vision for enhancing community resources and recreational opportunities, and it will meet all contractually required development milestones as outlined in the City’s Lease Agreement for the county park land. Find update at www.pbgfl.gov/fieldhouse.

BURNS ROAD PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT$750,000

LOCATION: Burns Road Community Center

The time has come to revitalize the Burns Road Playground, which has reached the end of its functional lifespan and requires a complete replacement to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the community. Residents can look forward to a new, modern & vibrant playground tailored to ages 0-12 years. There will also be new synthetic turf and several shade structures.

GARDENS NATURE PARK AND TRAIL$900,000

LOCATION: Avenir

As the Avenir community continues growing, outdoor space for the community to connect with nature & enjoy the outdoors will come with Phase 1 of the Gardens Nature Park and Trail project. In addition to the trail, restrooms, a parking lot, lighting for safety, seating, and shaded rest spots. Additional elements include fencing for security and landscaping to enhance the park's beauty and provide a welcoming environment for both visitors and wildlife.  This project was awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 50/50 matching grant, which provides substantial financial support. Read more about it on page 14.

Navigating Trends

FINANCIAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT$500,000

Behind the scenes, the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that staff uses citywide has reached the end of its life, and support will be phased out. The City will upgrade to the Tyler Munis system.

COCONUT BOULEVARD EXTENSION$500,000

LOCATION: Avenir

The Coconut Boulevard Extension will be a 2.5-mile, 4-lane, divided road extension that will create a major thoroughfare connecting Northlake Boulevard to State Road 710 (Beeline Highway). The stretch will feature medians, curbing, drainage, critter crossing tunnels, and emergency vehicle staging.

SAFE STREETS FOR ALL PLANNING GRANT$200,000

The Vision Zero grant is a federal initiative aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on American roadways. The City has received a 2023 Safe Streets for All Planning Grant to develop a comprehensive safety action plan, commonly known as a Vision Zero Action Plan. The grant award is $200,000, requiring a $50,000 match from the City, bringing the total project cost to $250,000. Of this amount, $200,000 is reimbursable from the Federal Highway Administration.

PARKS IRRIGATION, FENCING, NETTING, SOD, COURT RESURFACING, EQUIPMENT, ETC$465,500

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE FOR EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES, ROOFS & PAINTING$918,000

ROAD RESURFACING, STRIPING, PARKING LOT & SIDEWALK REPAIRS$675,000

ROADWAY TREE TRIMMING & PLANT REPLACEMENT$500,000

Extend the View

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