[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6786982,"mediaKeyId","5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321","parentId",5546423,"title","Hallandale Beach staff present balanced FY26 budget; commissioners press for detail on $8 million economic development plan","audioSeconds",934,"startMs",205905,"endMs",1139945,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321&start=205&end=1139","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321/thumbnail_205905.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6786982/Hallandale-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Hallandale-Beach-staff-present-balanced-FY26-budget-commissioners-press-for-detail-on-8-million-economic-development-plan","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786982-2a2679fb3d47eb3aa7b03046cdfa83d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741865&Signature=WqW3F92z8UgRxCi8F~gQ4LlS-QhQR~LMamkmt58g8AZJceEuWa20LJBtZc3--ZloaBioK3TlB7IclFyN1ZiWnzo275NHU8ToZg6IGuaDni2CiRISglqpGH3~GKsqjXRZanZxmi7bF8NaCzI~9KP9q69NYIeoGMWnQwar8FDolE~DGHCHCnGzwHkfCa1ErxYgF58WBnKrgOiyzG-7tQAVwfiP6JVEC5Hqe-pO3u6DoWSctd-BHCGKUbKj3rT1a1Pm~BuW7f2fKyM8EOXFnX2SXmRkard8N-dWi7xK4hZoDKmdgg1esPvAsV5aEusuJtmQB0kwbhT7X4oPVKt7k1hVsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Hallandale Beach","date","2025-08-06T00:00:00Z","article","City Manager Dr. Earl and budget staff presented an updated recommended budget and five‑year financial plan for fiscal year 2026 at a commission workshop, telling elected officials the proposed FY26 budget is balanced \"no use of reserves.\" Director Mazze said the city will return in September to make a technical millage adjustment after the July 1 taxable value roll was finalized.

The presentation showed a modest rollback in the millage rate to 7.3849 from the June‑set 7.3952 and outlined program changes across general, special revenue and capital funds. Mazze said staff added two compliance specialists and a public services worker, adjusted pension numbers, reduced contributions to the fleet fund and lowered the TIF transfer to the CRA because of decreased ad valorem revenue. She highlighted savings on the citywide camera project after contractor quotes came in lower than expected.

Commissioners pressed staff about multi‑year assumptions and the reduction in economic development programming in the out years. \"In the out years we reduced the economic development department from $10,000,000 to $8,000,000 per year,\" Mazze said; commissioners requested a detailed breakdown of how the $8 million will be spent, including any associated positions. Dr. Earl said the revised programming and the five‑position reduction will be presented to the CRA at its budget presentation on the 20th and that staff will provide the additional position and implementation details requested before the next hearing.

On reserves and long‑term outlook, staff projected ending reserves at roughly $51.9 million by FY30 but flagged a $1 million shortfall in FY27 under current assumptions. The manager cautioned that out‑year forecasts are sensitive to statewide policy changes and property tax law outcomes, saying the FY28–30 columns are conservative projections subject to legislative and market changes.

Next steps: staff will return for a public hearing sequence beginning September 15 with final adoption scheduled for September 29, and commissioners asked staff to supply the requested line‑item detail for the economic development program and the CRA TIF adjustments before the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hallandale Beach - August 6, 2025 Special City Commission Budget Workshop.","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the commission the FY26 budget is balanced with no use of reserves and outlined a five‑year plan that trims economic development programming from $10M to $8M per year in the out years; commissioners asked for detailed line‑item and position breakdowns and were told CRA and follow‑up hearings will provide the specifics.","taxTitle","Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida","taxId",68768,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786964,"Hallandale Beach unveils vulnerability assessment, urges immediate swale and seawall planning",1718,12538141,14256565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321&start=12538&end=14256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321/thumbnail_12538141.jpg","/articles/6786964/Hallandale-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Hallandale-Beach-unveils-vulnerability-assessment-urges-immediate-swale-and-seawall-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786964-0cfe57b214329130ec95dca71a4885d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741865&Signature=Xly-y2m5uVgMrGY6O~selgMX2St3FovDzfSxZRBndSK~f1w8gtuqY9M3IZAe0VY11~CPQZ0Do8yYHnSCVMFSw2C4pMQM9dsSGwOWqq9UmEp7PiUvh1KlwuQaWHANiiaDWkr5nMPnMlXXJ0slpK2GcKvOj6AqqvAt1n6D9Aya7fd4Nq2Fk9euoiU4P~f5kVliRGvx9Vm4AW-Km-x2j1IalUDVRpUMladQqGIIysTcbIpFku7drLsDfie47Z4KiAdtKQo2-RzN5CLzRQSSkWceaDi9sHIlu0lMWH~6w3IwYawVZ~F-UGoizQh3CKmCa1094K9SwI1WcNSeQvO8NlML1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The city’s sustainability and resiliency officer presented findings from a consultant‑led vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan funded under the Resilient Florida grant, showing model results for mean high‑high tides, sea‑level scenarios and compound flooding now through 2050 and 2080. Kamari Harris said the draft assessment will be presented to the public on Aug. 21 and finalized next month.

Harris and City Manager Dr. Earl stressed the urgency: maps show Hallandale Beach among the county’s most vulnerable areas for high heat and coastal flooding, and staff emphasized the need to combine nature‑based solutions (swales, green‑space capture) with engineered measures (seawalls, flood barriers). \"This is not a 20 year problem. This is a now problem,\" Dr. Earl said, urging immediate policy direction and funding strategies for neighborhood‑scale projects.

Staff proposed an aggressive swale recapture and maintenance program that would bring swales back under city engineering control—designing slope, storage capacity and regular maintenance to ensure consistent performance. Staff said engineered swales and bioswales could increase storage, slow runoff velocity and reduce stress on gray infrastructure as a near‑term mitigation step available more quickly and at lower immediate cost than large pipe and bridge projects.

Commissioners raised Golden Isles and other low‑lying neighborhoods as priorities and asked staff to explore funding mechanisms (grants, neighborhood improvement zones or coordinated seawall projects) to avoid leaving the cost burden to individual property owners. Staff noted some seawall replacements can cost hundreds of thousands per property and advocated for coordinated approaches to achieve area‑wide flood protection.

Next steps: a public outreach meeting (Aug. 21) on the draft vulnerability assessment, continued coordination with Broward County resilience staff and staff work to scope near‑term swale and targeted seawall strategies and funding options for commission consideration.","City sustainability staff and consultants unveiled a vulnerability assessment modeling current and future compound flooding, announced an Aug. 21 public outreach meeting and urged immediate work on engineered swales and a coordinated seawall strategy to protect low‑lying neighborhoods such as Golden Isles.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786968,"Hallandale Beach proposes two‑year sanitation pilot and fee increases, including suspension of curbside recycling",1839,9736944,11576515,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321&start=9736&end=11576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321/thumbnail_9736944.jpg","/articles/6786968/Hallandale-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Hallandale-Beach-proposes-twoyear-sanitation-pilot-and-fee-increases-including-suspension-of-curbside-recycling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786968-7566e50fca6b64caa230de98e9533ae5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741865&Signature=gI7puXFnPNPdcJMgKZfs7ibcDHJwrUlsIbOXn0L7N0rMajlKqmQk8yCBHw0~n52o8z2DmZ6zsdwlKRFgVAziCr~j6jXPNV6VcPfs1qucraymbFHwXQg1YrSY-howIqgJSxZ2oWK-NV5OhTkPtaA5Ye~3Ev616o~B9Si7Iu4a~b6XnCfLH8myCapDPLJte8zOGI3v3CUseLJxwO4baUmKXioa28D-mh7WoQelYie2SfBVnLgI2QZPgkYs3PX~XEIxfoxmCoHB6sQZuHdcM9b5XldtEhji8QWCTl5FKbVliktBcbhcLA3Q~LqS1V5Bq0XiRHa1N7yJhxp-ERAVfDkoEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works presented a sanitation recap and a recommended two‑year pilot to stabilize the sanitation enterprise fund, which has not raised rates since 2017 and faces rising tonnage and equipment costs. Interim Director Jeff Town said disposal tonnage costs rose from $48.74/ton in 2017 to $64.90/ton in 2025 and replacement vehicle lease costs have also increased substantially.

Key program proposals include suspending the city’s curbside recycling program (staff would remove recycling cans and contract a vendor to manage collected recyclables), tightening the yard and bulk waste program (residents keep up to 36 cubic yards per year with a per‑pickup limit reduced and a $35 per cubic‑yard charge beyond the annual allowance), and adding small administrative fees such as dumpster delivery/pickup and an automated container setup fee.

Staff proposed a modest initial rate strategy—about a 10% increase in FY26 and another 10% in FY27—rather than a single large increase to avoid rate shock. The package is projected to raise roughly $400,000 and fund new can replacement and program changes in the first year. Town said the sanitation fund was financially solvent but stressed the combination of rising tipping, container and lease costs requires rate adjustments to avoid erosion of the fund balance.

Commissioners asked how the city would communicate service reductions (suspending recycling) and fee changes, how the city will manage special pickups and overfilled dumpsters, and whether tiered service (smaller can for low‑generation households) could be considered later. Staff said they will implement a communication campaign timed with recycling can pickup and billing notices and use software to track yard/bulk entitlements.

Next steps: staff requested commission approval to pilot the program and return with ordinance and billing changes for an October 1 implementation of fee adjustments if approved.","Public Works proposed a two‑year pilot to suspend curbside recycling, tighten the bulk/yard program (36 cu yd allowance, then $35/cu yd beyond), add modest administrative fees and phase in roughly 10% rate increases for FY26 and FY27 to stabilize the sanitation fund.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786973,"Hallandale Beach considers school‑zone speed cameras; vendor says enforcement cuts speeding steeply, some commissioners voice caution",691,7124530,7816055,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321&start=7124&end=7816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321/thumbnail_7124530.jpg","/articles/6786973/Hallandale-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Hallandale-Beach-considers-schoolzone-speed-cameras-vendor-says-enforcement-cuts-speeding-steeply-some-commissioners-voice-caution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786973-438f8084cc1c6feb104a008d485453e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741865&Signature=gVNLdhJRBiQOJcLeDobhCtrE0RZSVf2SsEOo8ZqeJTMrgwYMAy5JUaISE~Y3HZR8oaoYz3MqCcXeTHzgUHHDadh37M13cHzvZMbPEcj7dpEO6SGJI5u6gDGBOCnBLnoNPDe3SDVZDW8n5yfzidFAxAOr7H7guB~hhgSQGqRmLQIvNInfrMQUHqpdhb~P62wLZr7yY5wV0dppNdFDA76bFwZZdtavnGhjcwTmkecTPARRa~lW9B2JKleokYtI-42616DLXPFN~H3~QADO-7yJYtLiWSKe2snb08tdPY4Cd-kRSoL~ah9mH3tPtfkZBWB6sJ--E-p3Ync8JgsnGiyj7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police and a vendor briefed the commission on an automated school‑zone speed enforcement program enabled by a 2023 state law. Captain Raul Rivera presented the procurement history and explained the commission previously awarded the RFP to Genoptic; the contract remains under attorney review and staff emphasized negotiations are ongoing.

Genoptic described technical and operational details: speed enforcement is triggered at 10 mph over the posted limit (agencies often add a one‑mile buffer), the system requires signage and a public‑education period, and the vendor offers both fixed and solar‑trailer solutions. The vendor said it can deploy the turnkey program in about 90 days after contract execution and offered a trailer at no cost to the city as part of the package for flexibility.

On results, the vendor and police cited outcomes from nearby programs: during an education phase Hollywood saw a roughly 71% reduction in speeding, and in full enforcement the vendor reported a 94.9% reduction in speeding in the targeted zones. \"They saw a 94.9% reduction in speeding,\" the police presenter told the commission as an example of potential enforcement benefits.

Several commissioners raised legal and programmatic concerns: one commissioner referenced past litigation in Tuskegee, Alabama, involving similar technology and urged staff to confirm state authorization and operational safeguards; others pressed for data on current speeding volumes in Hallandale Beach school zones, clarification on fee/collection mechanics and whether the city or the vendor bears upfront costs. The city attorney and procurement staff noted the contract remains under review and key commercial terms are still being negotiated (including whether the city receives guaranteed revenue regardless of collections).

Next steps: staff will continue negotiations with the vendor and the city attorney, compile local speed study data included in the RFP folder, and return to the commission for final contract approval before any enforcement begins. Commissioners signaled interest in an all‑day enforcement option but asked for contract protections and clarity on due‑process and appeals procedures.","Police and vendor Genoptic outlined a camera‑based school‑zone speed enforcement program authorized by state law, presented implementation options and revenue mechanics, and cited local data (Hollywood) showing steep reductions in speeding; commissioners requested completed contract negotiations and raised legal and fairness concerns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786977,"Commission confronts huge cleanup estimate for Shaves Lake; staff narrow focus to upland remediation",534,1290990,1825880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321&start=1290&end=1825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5546423-5f105b7c7e22dca11b1c025b00285321/thumbnail_1290990.jpg","/articles/6786977/Hallandale-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-confronts-huge-cleanup-estimate-for-Shaves-Lake-staff-narrow-focus-to-upland-remediation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786977-88312625704a3133b6850838ba25f419/orig.mp4?Expires=1770741865&Signature=BHqN4KQ-bhYMRFgHDoz67Owu6WwX-oOiL43i5dLnqjztAJwBXGlE5uTPbXKyL3KSMOPJfF7jlHyw4otFt02ACL~Fkfv~ggwpVi8zQhFrygw2WmxDKgrhBsEoRwEZV8No1rWxa2q7KZZrXQKRNWLmzNRGBBQ2EDILWPWNXGUfvT7Fzkylv9Qg7boXAzK86SwnBiAZWJl9zD0w9qfSuTQfGPXP~WVwm0FbMBfaKfyhEV3PZM4qaaAWdl2fHZoc9voVzJenF0FitKVhQm2lxlxRkselWoRZdprXOWnw~ikFrkXHU-iTwN1BSKKx27pHF~d0vKs-cTw4~oZ-LHxvoH6TOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners pressed staff on remediation options for Shaves Lake after the city informed the commission of a consultant figure to fully remediate the 35‑acre site. City staff said the consultant's full‑cleanup estimate was about $135,000,000 but emphasized that staff had asked the consultant to refine numbers to focus on upland areas only — roughly 2–2.5 acres — which staff estimate could be addressed for about $10–$15 million.

City Manager Dr. Earl explained the difference between cleaning the entire lake (including sediment and dredging) and remediating the land so Broward County will continue to count it as park/open space. \"The number that we received today from the consultant was a $135,000,000 — that is if we are going to completely remediate Shaves Lake,\" staff said, adding they would return with revised, narrower options targeted at preserving open‑space credit.

Staff described practical constraints: remediation of lake water and sediment would require specialized disposal (federal facilities out of state were cited) and far larger budgets, while focusing only on contaminated upland soils and capping could preserve the voters’ expectation of parkland at far lower cost. Staff said they will seek input from Broward County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on remediation standards and pursue all possible grants and CRA partnership to share costs.

Commissioners debated alternatives: some argued the city should use a placeholder of $10 million in FY26 to hold the option open; others urged exploring buying other parcels or creating multiple pocket parks rather than spending on a costly remediation effort. Concerns included the scale of taxpayer burden, equity between high‑value and modest households, and preserving the city's required open‑space calculations.

Next steps: staff will refine the consultant's scope and return with a narrower remediation plan, cost breakdowns, grant opportunities and CRA coordination before final budget adoption.","A consultant estimated $135 million to fully remediate Shaves Lake; city staff said they will instead seek a targeted upland cleanup to preserve open‑space credit, estimate $10–15 million, pursue CRA partnership and grants, and seek DEP/Broward County clarity.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Hallandale Beach staff present balanced FY26 budget; commissioners press for detail on $8 million economic development plan

Hallandale Beach unveils vulnerability assessment, urges immediate swale and seawall planning

Hallandale Beach proposes two‑year sanitation pilot and fee increases, including suspension of curbside recycling

Hallandale Beach considers school‑zone speed cameras; vendor says enforcement cuts speeding steeply, some commissioners voice caution

Commission confronts huge cleanup estimate for Shaves Lake; staff narrow focus to upland remediation