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Pembroke PinesFL averageUS Census ACS
Population
170,557
Per-capita income
$39,881
Median home value
$411,700
Bachelor's or higher
38%
Typical home value $490,388 -2.5% yr/yr · +30.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Reported crime — Pembroke Pines Police Department (2024)
Violent crime5 (3/100k · 2024)
Property crime375 (219/100k · 2024)
Homicides0 (0/100k · 2024)
Offenses reported to the FBI UCR/CDE; latest available year. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$423.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$472.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$139.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$246.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,792 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202531 housing units ($3.3M)

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Tue Sep 15, 2026

Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board

Mon Sep 21, 2026

Citizen Budget Advisory Board

Mon Oct 19, 2026

Citizen Budget Advisory Board

Recent meetings

Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

City Commission

Commission to vote on terminating general employee pension plan

The Pembroke Pines City Commission is meeting to vote on several items, including the second reading of an ordinance to terminate the city's general employee retirement income plan, a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026, and a sub-sublease agreement for the Pines Place property. The consent agenda includes contracts for equipment purchases, a sewer force main replacement, and a citywide network upgrade. Commissioners will also discuss possible actions on an Islamophobia resolution, e-bike regulations, and livestock waste management.

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Commission Chambers
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda Regular Commission Meeting Mayor Angelo Castillo Vice Mayor Michael A. Hernandez Commissioner Thomas Good Jr. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz City Commission Commission Chambers August 19, 2026 City Commission Meeting Agenda WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COMMISSION. WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING A CITY COMMISSION MEETING. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ATTEND MORE OF THESE MEETINGS IN THE FUTURE. WHO ARE THE CITY COMMISSIONERS? THEY ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE THE POLICY FORMULATORS FOR THE CITY. THEY FORMULATE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN OUR COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT IS A CITY COMMISSION MEETING? IT IS A FORMAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO TRANSACT CITY BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CERTAIN FORMAL ACTIONS AND THE FOLLOWING OF SPECIFIED PROCEDURES. WHAT IS THE AGENDA? THE AGENDA IS A PREPARED SCHEDULE OF THE ITEMS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ACTION. THE AGENDA AND EXPLANATORY MATERIAL ARE DELIVERED TO EACH CITY COMMISSIONER PRIOR TO EACH MEETING IN ORDER TO GIVE EACH MEMBER TIME TO STUDY. CAN YOU SPEAK AT THE MEETING? YES! ALL REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS PROVIDE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS CONCERNIN …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Citizen Budget Advisory Board

Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Zoning Board

Board to consider MXD zoning text amendment and multiple variances

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a zoning code text amendment for mixed-use development (MXD), several variance requests, and site plan amendments. It will also consider minor façade and paint changes for local businesses. The meeting includes routine organizational items such as electing a chair and vice chair.

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Commission Chambers
📹 From the video · 57m
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>> We can call the meeting to order. [calling members] >> We have a quorum. Okay. With the roll call now we have to select chair and vice chair. >> I'll make a motion -- >> Second. >> All second. >> I make a motion that -- and vice chair. All those in favor? Okay. We're going to skip until next meeting because -- with the approval of the minutes from June 11th -- motion to approve? Second? Motion made by Doris Gonzalez? All those in favor? Aye. >> New business come a public hearing item -- mixed use development. AM2026001. Are there any members of the public that would like to address this item? >> Good evening members. (inaudible) >> Okay. Now I am on. My name is Barbara Hall. I'm an attorney with the law firm of (inaudible). And I'm here tonight, recommending that you consider the amendment to the city's code for the mixed Use district. And I would first like to explain why I think the amendment is a good thing for the city as a whole and explain my particular reason for advocating. So. Okay, so this is the particular section of the code right now. It requires a minimum of 25 acres under certain circumstances, it can be less than 25 acres. And I'm just recommending that we change it to be ten acres. Understanding that for someone to have a mixed use district, they would have to come to you and get a zoning approval for a mixed use district. And as a planet district, they would have criteria requirements, design criteria, improvements required with at. So you would have a fu …
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda - Final Planning and Zoning Board Commission Chambers August 13, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Agenda - Final PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD / ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting. THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL SELECTION FOR CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR: Nomination for Chair 26-2830 Nomination for Vice Chair 26-2831 ORGANIZATIONAL: Sunshine Law Refresher 26-2832 SUBMISSION OF LOBBYING DISCLOSURE FORMS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 11, 2026 26-2833 06-11-2026 Draft Planning and Zoning Board Minutes.pdf Attachments: NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Zoning Code Text Amendment: AM2026-0001, Mixed Use Development (MXD) text amendment (Cole) 1. 26-2834 Item No. 1 (MXD Text Change) 26-2834.pdf Attachments: NEW BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: MSC2025-0019, Applebee’s, 10135 Pines Boulevard, minor façade changes including signage and exterior awnings, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 2) 2. 26-2835 Item No. 2 (Applebees) 26-2835.pdf Attachments: Page 2 City of Pembroke Pines, FL Printed on 8/11/2026 August 13, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Agenda - Final MSC2026-0013, Flamingo Villas, generally located north of Johnson Street and …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Board of Adjustment

Board to vote on five variance requests for residential properties

The Board of Adjustment will consider five variance applications for properties on NW 22 Street, SW 178 Way, SW 71 Way, SW 10 Court, and SW 12 Street. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes from prior meetings, and note that the September meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2 due to budget hearings.

Commission Chambers
📹 From the video · 1h 46m
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Speaker: Pembroke Pines board of Adjustments is now called to order. [Roll call] Chair Carlton Crawl: Entertaining emotion for excused absence , motion passes. General counsel now give instructions For those presenting tonight. General Council: These are true public servants serving the citizens, they are here tonight to decide on matters brought before them. We have five properties that are going to be heard tonight for various requests . Approval requires a minimum of three votes, these hearings tonight are quasi judicial, at the conclusion of my remarks I will ask you all to stand and be sworn in if you plan on speaking tonight. When you get to the podium, there's a sign in sheet. You need to sign in your name , and state on the record your name and address. The city will present the item for review, the chairman will then go over a brief overview of the property case, and then you will have every opportunity on that particular property to provide evidence or testimony. If you plan on speaking tonight, please rise and raise your right hand to be sworn in. If you don't get sworn in, you can't speak. Unless you don't want to speak -- do you swear the testimony you give will be the whole truth and nothing but the truth ? Chair Carlton Crawl: Madam clerk, we have a correction to the minutes . I have about five pages here, it's from the March 5th 2026 minutes. Madame Clerk: Although the minutes were previously approved, there was an error for the agenda item CVR 20260053 that w …
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda - Final City of Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Commission Chambers August 6, 2026Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda - Final NOTICE OF MEETING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting. THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL ORGANIZATIONAL: Selection of Chair26-2747 Selection of Vice Chair 26-2748 SUNSHINE LAW REFRESHER EXCUSED ABSENCES: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Correction to a portion of the March 5, 2026 minutes ZV(R)2026-0053 (Loveras) 26-2749 June 4, 202626-2750 06 04 2026 Board of Adjustment Minutes DRAFT.pdfAttachments: OLD BUSINESS: VARIANCES: ZV(R)2026-0006 Dalvin & Marco Ruiz 11911 NW 22 Street (District 2) 26-2751 26-2751 (Ruiz).pdfAttachments: NEW BUSINESS: VARIANCES: Page 2 City of Pembroke Pines, FL Printed on 7/30/2026 August 6, 2026Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda - Final ZV(R)2026-0015 - 0018 Minoska Vazquez & Cristian Filpo 520 SW 178 Way (District 4) 26-2752 26-2752 (Vasquez).pdfAttachments: ZV(R)2026-0019 - 0025 Jeannie LaGuerre 701 SW 71 Way (District 1) 26-2753 26-2753 (Laguerre).pdfAttachments: ZV(R)2026-0026 - 0027 Eriel Toledo & Mayelin Torres 10921 SW 10 Court (District 1) 26-2754 26-2754 (Toledo).pdfAttachments: ZV(R)2026 …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM

City Commission

City Commission to review RFP for Building Department management

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the operation and management of the Building Department. The session includes a review of the RFP documents, a Q&A memo, and an estimated timeline.

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Room A-101
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:00 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda Workshop - Operation and Management of the Building Department Mayor Angelo Castillo Vice Mayor Michael A. Hernandez Commissioner Thomas Good Jr. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz City Commission Room A-101 August 5, 2026City Commission Meeting Agenda 4:00 PM CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL WORKSHOP ITEM(S): WS-1 WORKSHOP ITEM # 1: REVIEW OF THE DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. 26-2660 Sponsors: Planning and Economic Development Division Director 1. Q&A Memo - RFP # AD-26-01 O&M of the Building Department 2. RFP # AD-26-01 O&M of the Building Department (Redline) 3. RFP # AD-26-01 O&M of the Building Department (Clean) 4. Boiler Plate 5. Attachment A - List of Permit Types by Category (Minor Median Major) 6. Tri-County Government Experience Disclosure 7. Financial Work Sheet 8. Estimated Timeline for O&M of Building Department Attachments: ADJOURN - 6:15 P.M. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ____________________________ Gabriel Fernandez City Clerk Page 2 City of Pembroke Pines, FL Printed on 7/30/2026
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM

City Commission

Commission to vote on charter amendments for Nov. 2026 ballot

The City Commission will hold second readings on two proposed charter amendments for the November 2026 ballot: one changing municipal election dates to November of even-numbered years and extending current terms, and another altering city manager appointment and removal procedures. The agenda also includes first readings on terminating the general employee pension plan, amending the FY 2025-2026 budget, and updating the comprehensive plan. Consent items cover contracts for park improvements, golf course pro shop management, electrical service conversion, and equipment purchases for police and fire departments.

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Commission Chambers
📹 From the video · 4h 39m
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[Captioner Present] >> Test. Test one two. Bam good day. Welcome to the Pembroke Pines City Commission meeting of August 5th 2026. I Hope you are all doing well. Please Mr. Clark com if you would call the roll. >> Commissioner good. >> Vice Mayor Hernandez. >> President. >> Commissioner Rodriguez. Commissioner Schwartz. Mayor Castillo. City manager George city manager Goran. We have a quorum. >> Thank you very much. Vice mayor if you would leave us in the Pledge of Allegiance. If you would all please rise. Remain rising through the national anthem. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [National Anthem playing] Mayor Castillo: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Announcement items to be pulled from the agenda. >> No items com mayor. Mayor Castillo: Thank you very much. Welcome back everyone. During the month of July we don't meet as a city commission we are still kind of busy. I just wanted to go through some of the things that we did during our break. I hope everyone enjoyed their break here on the dais. There were five ribbon cuttings that were attended. Led by our great Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce. We had an employee Independence Day lunch here, that was very well attended by staff. Independence day 250 was a tremendous hit. Even though we had the threat of rain pretty much all day. It actually did rain to make our par …
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda Regular Commission Meeting (or at such time as the 4:00 PM City Commission Workshop in Room A-101 has adjourned); On 8/3/2026, PRE-2 Title was revised & Exhibit 1 was added, Exhibit 4 for Item-18 was revised, and Item ADD-1 was added to the agenda. Mayor Angelo Castillo Vice Mayor Michael A. Hernandez Commissioner Thomas Good Jr. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz City Commission Commission Chambers August 5, 2026City Commission Meeting Agenda WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COMMISSION. WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING A CITY COMMISSION MEETING. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ATTEND MORE OF THESE MEETINGS IN THE FUTURE. WHO ARE THE CITY COMMISSIONERS? THEY ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE THE POLICY FORMULATORS FOR THE CITY. THEY FORMULATE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN OUR COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT IS A CITY COMMISSION MEETING? IT IS A FORMAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO TRANSACT CITY BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CERTAIN FORMAL ACTIONS AND THE FOLLOWING OF SPECIFIED PROCEDURES. WHAT IS THE AGENDA? THE AGENDA IS A PREPARED SCHEDULE OF THE ITEMS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ACTION. THE AGENDA AND EXPLANATORY MATERIAL ARE DELIVERED TO EACH CITY COMMISSIO …
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-06 — pass on First Reading
4 yea · 1 nay
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz nay
26-2597 — approve
4 yea · 1 nay
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz nay
26-2597 — amend
4 yea · 1 nay
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz nay
The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM

City Commission

Commission Chambers
Tue Aug 4, 2026

Environmental Advisory Board

Environmental Board meets; agenda is procedural only

The Environmental Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The meeting will include approval of minutes, liaison reports, and discussion of future topics.

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PEMBROKE PINES CITY COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 acastillo @ppines.com Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] m Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 tgood @ppines.com Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 mrodriguez@ppines .com Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] City of Pembroke Pines | 601 City Center Way | Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 954-450- 1060 | www.ppines.com Posting 7/30 /2026 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 , 2026 A T 6: 30 PM, THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD . This meeting will be conducted in person at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL DATE : TUESDAY , AUGUST 4 , 2026 TIME : 6 :30 P.M. PLACE : THE FRANK ART GALLERY, 2nd Floor 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 5 , 2026 meeting minutes REPORT OF LIAISON ATTENDANCE ANNUAL CALENDAR F UTURE TOPICS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES _____________________________________ GABRIEL FERNANDEZ CITY CLERK ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DE …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM

City Commission

Commission Chambers
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance Magistrate

Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance Magistrate

📹 From the video · 2h 48m
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The time is 9.04. We'll call this meeting to order. We could all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Those who are going to testify this morning, if you could please stand, raise your right hand, be sworn. Just very briefly, the call, the cases through the secretary, staff will present their case, then you will have an opportunity to ask any questions, present any evidence, testimony you wish this morning. The rules of procedure are pretty lax here, so anything you have to say or tell me, I will take into consideration. If you're here just to ask for additional time to come into compliance, we can get you out of here quicker. Please silence any cell phones if you have them. Otherwise, call the first case. Oh, I'm sorry. Got to approve the minutes from the last meeting, which I have reviewed and approved. We're going to start with number 15 on the agenda, page 8, case 251-103-701, owner Sergio Duran. Site address is 11650 Southwest 10th Street. Violations for new front door, metal gate installed without permits. Code officers, Joseph Libia. Joseph Libia, co-compliance officer, Pembert Binds Police Department. A complaint was received on November 17, 2025, and a violation warning was issued on January 22, 2026, after inspecting the property. The property is still in violation upon a re-inspection, and a notice of violation summons to appear was issued on April 20, 2026. The notice of violation summons to appear was delivered to the property owner on April 20, 2026 at 11.05 a.m. …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Education Advisory Board

Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM

City Commission

Commission to vote on $767K playground, $325K chiller, and school contracts

The Pembroke Pines City Commission will consider a consent agenda with over 20 items, including contracts for playground equipment at Silver Lakes North ($767,330.84), a new chiller for Studio 18 ($325,858.75), and multiple charter school purchases for textbooks, software, and early release days. Item 13, a golf pro shop agreement, was pulled by administration. The meeting also includes proclamations and a board appointment.

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Commission Chambers
📹 From the video · 4h 45m
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>> Welcome everyone. Welcome and thank you for joining us today. Welcome to the Pembroke Pines City Commission meeting of June 17th, 2026. How fast time flies. Thank you so very much for being here with us today. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll. >> [ CALLING ROLL ] >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you very much. So 2 quick announcements before we go to the pledge. Today I had the pleasure of swearing in 6 heroes here in the city of Pembroke Pines. 3 who were promoted to police sergeant and 3 who were promoted to police captain. And I have to tell you, the entire room was filled. There was standing room only. Chief August did a wonderful job putting that together. And let's give our police officers a great round of applause. Congratulations to all who were promoted. We're proud of you. We're proud of your brothers in the Fire Department as well. I didn't see you guys at the promotion, but that's all right. I know you were busy. We want to thank you all for everything that you do. And also, Mr. City Attorney, I want to congratulate you and your beautiful wife Shelly on the birth of your newest granddaughter. >> Thank you very much. >> She and my grandson are about the same age, so I think there'll be playdates. >> I don't know. >> We'll try. >> What'd you think I was going to say? >> Something else. >> Okay. All right. With that, I just want to say... Did you have something? With that, I just want to say that Gabriella Perez Ortega is here. She is Miss Broward County …
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda Regular Commission Meeting; Item # 13 was pulled by Administration on 6/16/2026; Item # 21 was updated and Exhibit # 9 was replaced on 6/17/2026; Exhibit # 3 was replaced and Exhibit # 14 was added for Item # 33 on 6/17/2026. Mayor Angelo Castillo Vice Mayor Michael A. Hernandez Commissioner Thomas Good Jr. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz City Commission Commission Chambers June 17, 2026City Commission Meeting Agenda WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COMMISSION. WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING A CITY COMMISSION MEETING. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ATTEND MORE OF THESE MEETINGS IN THE FUTURE. WHO ARE THE CITY COMMISSIONERS? THEY ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE THE POLICY FORMULATORS FOR THE CITY. THEY FORMULATE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN OUR COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT IS A CITY COMMISSION MEETING? IT IS A FORMAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO TRANSACT CITY BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CERTAIN FORMAL ACTIONS AND THE FOLLOWING OF SPECIFIED PROCEDURES. WHAT IS THE AGENDA? THE AGENDA IS A PREPARED SCHEDULE OF THE ITEMS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ACTION. THE AGENDA AND EXPLANATORY MATERIAL ARE DELIVERED TO EACH CITY COMMISSIONER PRIOR TO EACH MEETING …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-2687 — approve
3 yea · 2 nay
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez nay · Jay D. Schwartz nay
The other 43 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 15, 2026

Citizen Budget Advisory Board

Board to review capital improvements budget and public safety HQ project

The Citizen Budget Advisory Board will hear updates on the Public Safety HQ Design Project and review the budget for capital improvements. They will also discuss the Strategic Plan quarterly report and municipal insurance options. Future agenda items include legislative updates and the millage rate.

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ey >EMBROKE PINES CITY COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] Post on 6/11/2026 CITIZEN BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE MEETING OF THE CITIZEN BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD IS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING TIME AND PLACE. TIME: 6:30 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2026 PLACE: Charles F. Dodge City Center The Frank Art Gallery, Second Floor 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes - May 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes CITY MANAGER’S REPORT OLD BUSINESS - Updates on Public Safety HQ Design Project - Review budget for capital improvements - Updates on Strategic Plan-Quarterly Report - Updates on Municipal Insurance for discussion-Miami Dade NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA - Legislative Updates — August - Millage Rate, Review Budget Materials--September ABSENCES ADJOURN CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES "~~ Gabriel Fernandez City Clerk Any pe …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Planning and Zoning Board

Pembroke Pines board to review Wal-Mart site plan and UniVida signage

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a site plan amendment for a Wal-Mart Supercenter at 151 SW 184 Avenue and a miscellaneous request for signage and a gate at UniVida, 1800 N Douglas Road. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 14, 2026, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Walmart garden center conversion to online pickup storage

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan amendment for the Walmart Supercenter at 151 SW 184th Avenue to convert 6,749 square feet of the garden center into storage for Online Pickup and Delivery services. The board also approved a consent item for UniVida medical offices at 1800 N Douglas Road to install a fence and signage. Both approvals were recommended by staff, with the Walmart item passing 4-1 and the UniVida item passing unanimously.

Commission Chambers
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>> New business. Consent under agenda items. Are there any members of the public who would like to address this item? I'd like to pull number 1. MSC 2024- 0012, Univida. Are you here on that, sir? I'm sorry, did someone pull that? Member Goldish once wanted to okay, thank you. I didn't hear it. Thank you. >> Hello, hello, good evening, Chairwoman Gonzales and board members. Hi I'm the agent representing the Univida and the property owners. For this miscellaneous permit, Giancarlo Hernandez. Basically, what we're, what we're trying to pass is the signs for the, for the property. They recently remodeled, I believe back in 2024, under a separate permit. And at that time, the another agent for Univida passed several variances for the signs that ownership had in mind to display on the property. And then after those variances were passed, these are the plans and the intended signage for the in reference to that variance, and as well as a gate or a fence that will have a metal I brought a board to the zoning department. So the fence, the fence and the gate consists of two different materials. There's an aluminum around the frame, and then these, wood-like planks to represent, like to represent wood as a decorative feature. So if you have any questions, I'm here to answer them. >> I do. On the on your fence are you erecting now this is your the fence itself is going from the back of the property to the front of the property? >> No, the fence is in the in the front of the property. It …
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda - Final Planning and Zoning Board Commission Chambers June 11, 2026Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Agenda - Final PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD / ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting. THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL SUBMISSION OF LOBBYING DISCLOSURE FORMS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 2026 26-2669 05-14-2026 Draft Minutes.pdfAttachments: NEW BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: MSC2024-0012, UniVida, 1800 N Douglas Road, installation of signage and the addition of a gate, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 2) 1. 26-2668 Item No. 1 (UniVida) 26-2668.pdfAttachments: NEW BUSINESS: QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS: SP2026-0001, Wal-Mart Supercenter, 151 SW 184 Avenue, site plan amendment. (Julia) (District 4) 2. 26-2650 Item No. 2 (Wal-Mart) 26-2650.pdfAttachments: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE PUBLIC: ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES Sheryl McCoy Board Secretary Page 2 City of Pembroke Pines, FL Printed on 6/4/2026 June 11, 2026Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Agenda - Final MEETING DATES AND TIMES: ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VERIFY THE DATE AND TIME WITH THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVEL …
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Planning and Zoning Board 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Minutes - Final Planning and Zoning Board Commission Chambers June 11, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - Final MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Pembroke Pines was called to order by Chairwoman Gonzalez, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, City Commission Chambers, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL. ROLL CALL Present to-wit: Chairwoman Gonzalez, Vice Chairman Golditch Members Aloy, D. Gonzalez and Labate Alternate Member Jones Absent: Alternate Member Zacharias Also present: Joseph Yaciuk, Assistant Planning and Economic Development Director Julia Aldridge, Planner / Zoning Technician Julieta Fernandez Echeverri, Planning and Zoning Technician Karina Nogueras, Assistant City Attorney Secretary McCoy Secretary McCoy declared a quorum present. SUBMISSION OF LOBBYING DISCLOSURE FORMS: There were no lobbying disclosure forms submitted at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 2026 26-2669 On a motion by Member Labate, seconded by Member D. Gonzalez, to approve, the minutes of the May 14, 2026, meeting, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Chairwoman Gonzalez, Vice Chairman Golditch Members Aloy, D. Gonzalez, Labate NAY: None Motion Passed NEW BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Chairwoman Gonzalez …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Planning & Zoning Board

P&Z Board to consider signage, gate, and site plan amendment requests

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a consent agenda item for signage and gate installation at UniVida and a quasi-judicial site plan amendment for a Wal-Mart Supercenter.

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PEMBROKE PINES CITY COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER [email protected] Planning and Economic Development Department 954-392-2100 Charles F Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 www.ppines.com NOTICE OF MEETING PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL Commission Chambers Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting. THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON A-G-E-N-D-A MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL SUBMISSION OF LOBBYING DISCLOSURE FORMS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 14, 2026 NEW BUSINESS: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 1. MSC2024-0012, UniVida, 1800 N Douglas Road, installation of signage and the addition of a gate, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 2) NEW BUSINESS: QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS: 2. $P2026-0001, Wal-Mart Supercenter, 151 SW 184 Avenue, site plan amendment. (Julia) (District 4) ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE PUBLIC: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD 1 06/11/2026 ADJOURNMENT: …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Economic Development Board

Tue Jun 9, 2026

Arts & Culture Board

Arts & Culture Board to select festival poster

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will meet to discuss new and ongoing projects. The primary focus of the meeting is the selection of a poster for an upcoming festival.

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COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] Posted 6/4/2026 NOTICE OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, AT 6:30 PM, THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY BOARD. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 286.011, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ONE OR MORE CITY COMMISSIONERS OR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS MAY BE PRESENT. THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON AT THE CHARLES F. DODGE CITY CENTER. 601 CITY CENTER WAY, PEMBROKE PINES, FL. DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 TIME: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: THE FRANK ART GALLERY, 28° FLOOR 601 CITY CENTER WAY, PEMBROKE PINES, FL AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 12, 2026 ABSENCES REPORT OF LIAISON OLD BUSINESS - Traffic Boxes-Update NEW BUSINESS - Festival Poster Selection REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ‘4 ) GABRIEL FERNANDEZ CITY CLERK ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OF THIS BOARD REGARDING ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment considers zoning variances for two Pembroke Pines properties.

The Board of Adjustment will review two requests for zoning variances at residential properties on NW 23 Place and NW 14 Street. Commissioners will hear testimony from property owners and neighbors before voting on whether to grant exceptions to local zoning rules. The meeting also includes approval of the April 16 minutes.

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Commission Chambers
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Thank you. Mr. Zamora, have you heard from Frito, Pitts? No, we have not heard from member Brito, but I know member Pitts asked to be excused, he sent communication to us. Okay. At this time I'll accept a motion for excused absence for members Frito, Pitts, and Amira. Second. He needs a motion first. I make a motion that they be excused today. Second. It's been moved and second for the excused absence of members Vice Chair Brito, member Pitts, and Amira. All in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it and the three are excused. I'd like to have a motion for the approval of the March board minutes. Motion to approve the March board meeting. Second. April 16th. April meetings. Thank you. We're properly moved and second for the approval of the April 16, 2026 board meetings. All in favor? Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it and the minutes of the April 16, 2026 standards approved. General Counsel, you will now offer instructions to the applicants for this evening. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good evening, everyone. For the members of the public and the audience, the Board of Adjustment are true public servants, volunteers, volunteers, volunteers, and your neighbors here in the great city of Pembroke Pines. They're here to hear the applications that are being presented before them tonight, ZV 2026, 13, and 14. And they will have the opportunity to hear all the evidence that you have for your case to prove that you are in need of the variance and meet the criteria. They will also hear from th …
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda - Final City of Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Commission Chambers June 4, 2026Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda - Final NOTICE OF MEETING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting. THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL EXCUSED ABSENCES: If needed APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 16, 2026 26-2585 04 16 2026 Board of Adjustment Minutes DRAFT.pdfAttachments: NEW BUSINESS: VARIANCES: ZV(R)2026-0013 Ronald & Ainel Varona 18822 NW 23 Place (District 3) 26-2583 26-2583 (Varona).pdfAttachments: ZV(R)2026-0014 Melissa Salazar & Javier Castillo 8471 NW14 Street (District 2) 26-2584 26-2584 (Salazar - Castillo).pdfAttachments: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE PUBLIC: Page 2 City of Pembroke Pines, FL Printed on 5/28/2026 June 4, 2026Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda - Final ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Katherine Borgstrom Board Secretary MEETING DATES AND TIMES: ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VERIFY THE DATE AND TIME WITH THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, (954) 392-2100, PRIOR TO ATTENDING. INFORMATION: INFORMATION REGARDING VARIANCE/INTERPRETATION/APPEAL R …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to rule on two residential variance requests

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two variance applications: ZV(R)2026-0013 at 18822 NW 23 Place and ZV(R)2026-0014 at 8471 NW 14 Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider requests from board, staff, and the public.

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NOTICE OF MEETING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners may be present at this meeting. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Charles F. Dodge City Center Commission Chambers 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL PEMBROKE PINES CITY COMMISSION THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON . A-G-E-N-D-A Angelo Castillo aac | | MEETING CALLED TO ORDER [email protected] | | Michael A. Hernandez | ROLL CALL VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 EXCUSED ABSENCES: [email protected] If needed Thomas Good, Jr. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: [email protected] April 16, 2026 Jay D. Schwartz COn Sten Es NEW BUSINESS: DISTRICT 2 VARIANCES: [email protected] . Maria Rodriguez Zv(R)2026-0013 COMMISSIONER Ronald & Ainel Varona DISTRICT 3 18822 NW 23 Place (District 3) [email protected] ZV(R)2026-0014 Melissa Salazar & Javier Castillo Charles F. Dodge 8471 NW14 Street (District 2) CITY MANAGER [email protected] ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD: ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF: Planning and Economic ITEMS AT THE REQUEST OF THE PUBLIC: Development Department 954-392-2100 ADJOURNMENT: Charles F Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 www.ppines.com BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 06/04/2026 CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Wt aba or Kathetine Borgstrom ard Secretary MEETING DATES AND TIMES: ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VERIFY THE DATE AND TIME WITH THE PLANNING AND …
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Commission

City Commission to review annual board reports and various city contracts

The meeting includes a workshop for the presentation of 2025-2026 annual reports from eleven city boards. The regular session covers several presentations, appointments, and contract amendments.

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Commission Chambers
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>> To the Pembroke Pines workshop of June 3rd, 2026. This is board night, and I want to thank all of our advisory boards for being present. The clerk will note that I am here along with Commissioner Schwartz and Commissioner Rodriguez. Commissioner Good and Vice Mayor Hernandez are in route, and they will be here shortly. But we have 11 presentations today and we have an hour to do it. So if the presenters could keep their presentations, we have your full presentations. They're part of the record. We've read them all. But if you can keep your presentations at the podium to 5 minutes, that'll leave a couple of minutes here or there for the odd question that might come up. And I just want to start by saying thank you. Thank you very, very much for everything that you do. To support the city of Pembroke Pines. We know that you are volunteers. We want you to know that each of the boards is they meet regularly, and they also, are accompanied by an assistant city attorney and also a member of the city manager's management team. Everything that you tell them And everything that is said bleeds into the city through staff. And we also get the minutes of your meetings and we read them as well. So we really, really thank you because you help make Pembroke Pines a better place by providing the voice of residents in inserting that constantly into the, the work that we do here on behalf of the people of the city. >> Mayor, may I have a point of personal privilege? >> Yes, go right ahead. > …
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 5:30 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda 5:30 PM Board Night Workshop & 6:30 PM Regular Commission Meeting [or at such time as the Board Night Workshop adjourns.] ADD-1 was added to the agenda on 6/1/26. Exhibit 13 for ADD-1 was added on 6/2/26. ADD-2 & ADD-3 were added to the agenda on 6/3/26. Mayor Angelo Castillo Vice Mayor Michael A. Hernandez Commissioner Thomas Good Jr. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz City Commission Commission Chambers June 3, 2026City Commission Meeting Agenda WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COMMISSION. WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING A CITY COMMISSION MEETING. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ATTEND MORE OF THESE MEETINGS IN THE FUTURE. WHO ARE THE CITY COMMISSIONERS? THEY ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE THE POLICY FORMULATORS FOR THE CITY. THEY FORMULATE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN OUR COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT IS A CITY COMMISSION MEETING? IT IS A FORMAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO TRANSACT CITY BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CERTAIN FORMAL ACTIONS AND THE FOLLOWING OF SPECIFIED PROCEDURES. WHAT IS THE AGENDA? THE AGENDA IS A PREPARED SCHEDULE OF THE ITEMS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ACTION. THE AGENDA AND EXPLANATORY MATERIAL ARE DELIVERED TO EACH CITY COMMISS …
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-2579 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2593 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2606 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2607 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2598 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2558 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2610 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2608 — approve
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
2026-04 — deferred
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — approved
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM

City Commission

Commission Chambers
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Charter Elementary/Middle School Advisory

Advisory board to review 2026-2027 school budget

The Charter Elementary/Middle School Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget, consider approval of previous meeting minutes, and receive the principal's report. Public comment will be taken during open forum.

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COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] CHARTER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM, there will be a meeting of the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary Middle School Advisory Board. DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: CHARTER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS 18000 PEMBROKE ROAD PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33027 Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 2026-2027 Charter Elementary Middle Schoo! Budget Presentation APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 5, 2026 EXCUSED ABSENCE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT OPEN FORUM OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ares Fernandez City Clerk Any person who decides to appeal any decision of this board regarding any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the procee …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Charter High School Board

Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget for Charter Academic Village

The Charter Academic Village Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget, consider approval of previous meeting minutes, and receive reports from the city manager and principal. A public forum is also scheduled.

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wens rea >EMBROKE PINES CITY COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] CHARTER ACADEMIC VILLAGE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM, there will be a meeting of the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Academic Village Advisory Board. DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: SW REGIONAL LIBRARY EVERGLADES ROOM ACADEMIC VILLAGE CAMPUS 17195 SHERIDAN STREET PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33028 Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OATH OF OFFICE ROLL CALL CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 2026-2027 Charter Academic Village Budget Presentation APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 11, 2026 EXCUSED ABSENCE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT OPEN FORUM OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES a Gabriel Fernandez City Clerk Any person who decides to appeal any decision of this board regarding any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure th …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Special Magistrate

Commission Chambers
Thu May 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Code Compliance Magistrate

Thu May 28, 2026

FSU Advisory Board

FSU Charter School Board reviews 2026-2027 budget

The advisory board will review the proposed 2026-2027 budget for FSU Charter Elementary School. They will also hear the principal's report and the A+ Distribution Committee report. Public comments are invited during the open forum.

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COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] NOTICE OF FSU CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 AT 6:00 PM, THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES FSU CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON. DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: FSU Charter Elementary School Cafeteria 601 SW 172 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 2026-2027 Charter FSU Budge Presentation APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 11, 2026 EXCUSED ABSENCES PRINCIPAL’S REPORT A+ Distribution Committee Report OPEN FORUM NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES se BF Gabriel Fernandez City Clerk Any person who decides to appeal any decision of this board regarding any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a v …
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Wed May 27, 2026

Youth Advisory Board

Youth board to review 'We Love Pembrook Pines' business plan and award

The Youth Advisory Board will discuss a business plan for 'We Love Pembroke Pines' and prepare for a board report night where a trophy will be presented for the 2026 Youth Council Excellence Award. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes from April 22.

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COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 jschwartz@ ppines.com Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM, there will be a meeting of the City of Pembroke Pines Youth Advisory Board. DATE: TIME: PLACE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 5:30 P.M. CHARLES F. DODGE CITY CENTER THE FRANK ART MUSEUM 2N2 FLOOR WORKROOM 601 CITY CENTER WAY PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33025 Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ICEBREAKER APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 22, 2026 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS We Love Pembroke Pines Business Plan June 3 Board report night and presentation of trophy for 2026 Youth Council Excellence Award ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES Gabriel Fernandez City Clerk ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OF THIS BOARD REGARDING ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM

City Commission

Commission to discuss $155M bond referendum for public safety complex

The City Commission will hear a presentation from Architects Design Group on the proposed Police-Fire Public Safety Complex. Commissioners will discuss a draft resolution to place a $155 million general obligation bond question on the ballot to fund the complex. A resolution supporting the project is also up for adoption.

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Commission Chambers
📹 From the video · 3h 55m
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>> Welcome everyone. This is a Special Meeting of the Pembroke Pine City Commission of May 26th, 2026. Mr. Clerk, will you please call the roll? >> [CALLING ROLL] >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you very much. I invite you all to stand, please, for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the National Anthem. Mr. Attorney, will you lead us, please? >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [NATIONAL ANTHEM] >> Thank you. Be seated, please. Thank you very, very much. If I could, allow me to set the tone for what it is that we're here to do today. And I think everyone on the dais knows this, but for those that are listening or who are in the audience today, we are not here today to place any item on the November ballot today. That is not the purpose of this meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss whether we want the prospect of a new police station, a new public safety station, a replacement station for Fire Station 69. Placed in front of our residents at what is it, 9 town hall meetings that are scheduled? >> Yes, Mayor. >> 9 town hall meetings that are scheduled to happen in June. The commission unanimously, directed that we have 9 town hall meetings on the 2 charter questions that are before the public. We're not going to discuss those two charter questions today. The only question that we're going to discuss today is whether we want to …
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📄 From the agenda
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:00 PM City of Pembroke Pines, FL City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center 601 City Center Way Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 Meeting Agenda Discussion & Presentation Regarding the Proposed Police-Fire Public Safety Complex; Exhibit # 1 to PRE-1 was added on 5/22/2026; Exhibit # 3 and Exhibit # 4 to Item 2 were added on 5/26/2026; Exhibit # 1 to PRE-1 was updated on 5/26/2026. Mayor Angelo Castillo Vice Mayor Michael A. Hernandez Commissioner Thomas Good Jr. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz City Commission Commission Chambers May 26, 2026City Commission Meeting Agenda WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COMMISSION. WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED AN INTEREST IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY ATTENDING A CITY COMMISSION MEETING. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ATTEND MORE OF THESE MEETINGS IN THE FUTURE. WHO ARE THE CITY COMMISSIONERS? THEY ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE THE POLICY FORMULATORS FOR THE CITY. THEY FORMULATE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN OUR COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS. WHAT IS A CITY COMMISSION MEETING? IT IS A FORMAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO TRANSACT CITY BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CERTAIN FORMAL ACTIONS AND THE FOLLOWING OF SPECIFIED PROCEDURES. WHAT IS THE AGENDA? THE AGENDA IS A PREPARED SCHEDULE OF THE ITEMS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ACTION. THE AGENDA AND EXPLANATORY MATERIAL ARE DELIVERED TO EACH CITY COMMISSIONER PRIOR TO EACH …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2026-R-09 — adopt
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
26-2605 — deferred
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
2026-R-09 — amend
5 yea
Angelo Castillo yea · Michael A. Hernandez yea · Thomas Good Jr. yea · Maria Rodriguez yea · Jay D. Schwartz yea
Tue May 26, 2026

Education Advisory Board

FSU Charter Elementary School Board to review 2026-2027 budget

The FSU Charter Elementary School Advisory Board will meet to discuss the school's upcoming budget. The meeting includes reports from the City Manager and the school principal.

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📄 From the agenda
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COMMISSION Angelo Castillo MAYOR 954-450-1020 [email protected] Michael A. Hernandez VICE MAYOR DISTRICT 4 954-450-1030 [email protected] Thomas Good, Jr COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 954-450-1030 [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 954-450-1030 [email protected] Maria Rodriguez COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 954-450-1030 [email protected] Charles F. Dodge CITY MANAGER 954-450-1040 [email protected] NOTICE OF FSU CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 AT 6:00 PM, THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES FSU CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON. DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: FSU Charter Elementary School Cafeteria 601 SW 172 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 286.011, notice is hereby given that one or more City Commissioners OR Advisory Board Members may be present. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 2026-2027 Charter FSU Budge Presentation APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 11, 2026 EXCUSED ABSENCES PRINCIPAL’S REPORT A+ Distribution Committee Report OPEN FORUM NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES se BF Gabriel Fernandez City Clerk Any person who decides to appeal any decision of this board regarding any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a v …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$10.5MINTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LLC
Department of Transportation · JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT-WIDE CONSOLIDATED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SERVICE
$7.7MMULTI MEDIA MARKETING ASSOCIATES, INC.
Department of Defense · VISUAL INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES (VISS)
$5.1MINTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LLC
Department of Defense · RUCKER CUSTODIAL
$4.9MINTERNATIONAL TURBO SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Justice · IT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEBT COLLECTION MANAGEMENT STAFF
$4.6MINTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LLC
Department of Defense · CUSTODIAL- FOR FOLLOWING BLDGS
$4.5MINTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LLC
Department of Labor · CARETAKER AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE HOMESTEAD JOB CORPS CENTER, HO
$4.1MINTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LLC
Department of Defense · W. KERR SCOTT PROJECT IN WILKESBORO, NC. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SE
$4.1MSTRATEGIC ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT JV, LLC
Department of Housing and Urban Developm · 3.10 FSM CONTRACT AREA 8A FUNDING FOR TASK ORDER 00002.
$4.0MINTERNATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP LLC
Department of Transportation · JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MIAMI ARTCC AND CHILD CARE CENTER
$4.0MSTRATEGIC ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT JV, LLC
Department of Housing and Urban Developm · 3.10 FIELD SERVICE MANAGEMENT, AREA 8A IGF::OT::IGF

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Broward County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-13,129 people (+$331.8M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)16 ({"Hurricane": 25, "Freezing": 5, "Severe Storm": 4, "Fire": · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Traffic fatalities10 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments68,191 (780,632 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,388/mo (1,198 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.7% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

4,381
Recorded votes
$423.0M
Annual budget
$246.9M
Debt outstanding
31
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$423.0M
Spending$472.9M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$246.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.58×
Debt-load index66 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.456
All kids
0.395
Black kids
0.344

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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