Lauderdale Lakes Approves 2026-2027 Budget & Millage Rate

The Lauderdale Lakes City Commission adopted the final millage rate and budget for the upcoming fiscal year at a special meeting on Sept. 23, 2026. The fiscal year begins Oct. 1, 2026.

Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-113, which establishes the final operating millage rate for the city's operations and a separate rate for voter-approved debt service obligations. This resolution was advertised in the Sun-Sentinel on Sept. 20, 2026.

Ordinance 2026-007, detailing the budget adoption, appropriates funds for city operations. The final budget for all funds totals $100,958,401, a decrease from the $113,280,079 presented during the first reading.

Sharon Haynes, Director of Financial Services, presented information on both the resolution and the ordinance. Public notices for the budget hearing also appeared on the Truth-in-Millage (TRIM) Notice mailed to Broward County property owners and in the Sun-Sentinel.

The meeting agenda included a statement of purpose, roll call, consideration of other matters by unanimous consent, and adjournment. The commission reminded attendees to turn off cell phones and provided contact information for those requiring auxiliary aids and services through the City Clerk's Office.