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Resolution R-25-0434
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 18316 Final Action Date: 10/9/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PREPARE AND PRESENT A REPORT TO THE CITY
COMMISSION IDENTIFYING THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY ("COUNTY") TO THE CITY OF MIAMI PURSUANT TO TAXES AND
FEES COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY, INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI'S STATUS AS A DONOR AREA CONTRIBUTING AN
ESTIMATED $562 MILLION IN PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY IN
FISCAL YEAR 2025.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") seeks to ensure transparency, equity, and
accountability in the allocation and utilization of public funds collected from its residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County ("County") collects approximately 29% of every
property tax dollar paid by City residents and businesses, amounting to an estimated $562
million in Fiscal Year 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City has long been considered a "donor city," contributing more in tax
revenues to the County than it receives in direct services; and
WHEREAS, many County services funded by these revenues primarily benefit
unincorporated areas, while City residents may see limited direct return on their contributions;
and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive analysis of County services provided to the City is
necessary to inform future policy decisions and ensure fair treatment of City taxpayers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby directs the City Manager to prepare and present
a detailed report to the City Commission identifying all services provided by the County to the
City pursuant to taxes and fees collected by the County.
Section 3. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
• The types, scope, and frequency of services rendered by the County within City limits;
• The estimated annual tax revenue collected by the County from City residents and
businesses;
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• A comparison of services received versus contributions made;
• Any interlocal agreements or mandates governing service delivery.
Section 4. The City Manager shall present the report to the City Commission within sixty
(60) days from the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
g . Wy ng III, C y ttor y 1/14/2026
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