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Aug 13, 2026

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Coral Gables Approves 2025-26 Budget

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Coral Gables Approves Assessments and Projects

The commission approved preliminary fiscal year 2027 assessments for fire protection, solid waste, security services in multiple special taxing districts, and street lighting, allowing the city to prepare assessment rolls and schedule public hearings.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission Approves Higher Density Near Transit

The Commission approved 4-1 changes expanding the University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay and allowing higher-density multifamily development, including at 6100 Caballero Boulevard.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Coral Gables Commission Approves Major City Actions

The Commission unanimously adopted rules authorizing golf carts on designated city streets. It also advanced zoning changes allowing higher-intensity multifamily development near the University Station Rapid Transit District Overlay by 4-1 votes, with Commissioner Melissa Castro opposed.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

City Commission Advances Building and Infrastructure Projects

The Commission approved construction and infrastructure actions including a $1.314 million Phase 5 fiber-optic expansion, mobility hub construction management services, parking lot improvements estimated at $929,275, and an ordinance establishing new construction fencing, storefront barricade, and demolition standards.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Commission Advances Mobility Hub and Election Plans

The commission approved $5.5 million for the Mobility Hub Project—$3 million from Parking Fund reserves and $2.5 million from a federal housing grant—and authorized preparations for an April 21, 2026 special mail ballot election.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Commission Approves Transit District, Election Measures

The Commission approved a new University Station Rapid Transit District overlay allowing a maximum floor area ratio of 3.5 and changes to zoning for properties along South Dixie Highway. It also scheduled an April 21, 2026 special election on eliminating runoff elections and establishing general-fund reserve requirements. Both actions passed 4-0, with Commissioner Melissa Castro absent.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission advances April charter election

The Commission approved seven proposed Charter amendment questions for a special election on April 21, 2026, including changes involving election timing, board-member removal, reserves, inspector general services, and elected-official compensation. It also unanimously extended the resident parking rate pilot for six months to collect more data.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Commission Approves Major Development Changes

The commission approved the 760 Ponce mixed-use project, including land-use and zoning changes, a planned area development, and conditional-use approvals; the measures passed 4-1 or 5-0. Commissioners also unanimously prohibited certain plastic decorations and balloon releases by special-event permittees and approved a conservation transfer-of-development-rights program.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Commission advances 760 Ponce project

The City Commission approved first readings for three measures advancing the mixed-use 760 Ponce project at 760 Ponce de Leon Boulevard and 112 and 120 Avila Court, each by a 4-1 vote. The measures would amend the land-use map, change zoning districts, and approve a Planned Area Development with conditions.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Commission approves zoning and city projects

The City Commission approved major zoning changes, directed City Hall’s restoration plan to proceed, and authorized a $750,000 mobility hub design change order. The commission also advanced a rapid-transit overlay on first reading by a 4-1 vote and deferred several other development proposals.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Commission advances housing and city priorities

The Coral Gables City Commission unanimously adopted a 2025-2027 strategic priorities plan and advanced several zoning changes, including allowing low-density multifamily use at 627 and 635 Anastasia Avenue. It also approved a $212,045 high-water rescue vehicle purchase, authorized participation in a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180, and directed staff to pursue a proposed additional $50,000 homestead exemption.

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Briefing

Sep 25, 2025

Coral Gables Approves 2025-26 Budget

The City Commission approved the 2025-26 tax levy and annual budget by 4-1 votes, with Commissioner Melissa Castro opposed. It also unanimously approved a five-year Capital Improvement Program covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Briefing

Sep 25, 2025

Commission approves stormwater and transit measures

The Commission approved a $500,000 grant amendment extending the Coral Gables Stormwater Master Plan project through March 2027 and accepted a $196,000 grant to launch the Trolley Southern Loop Service.

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Briefing

Sep 12, 2025

Commission Advances 2025-26 Budget

The City Commission approved the proposed tax levy and annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on first reading, with each measure passing 4-1. Both ordinances are set to take effect October 1, 2025.

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Briefing

Sep 12, 2025

Commission Approves Fiscal Year Assessments

The Coral Gables City Commission approved 17 resolutions reimposing or updating assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, including fire protection, solid waste, street improvements, security services, and street lighting.

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Briefing

Sep 10, 2025

Coral Gables Commission Approves Key Policies

The Commission approved ordinances changing zoning and board attendance rules, creating an overnight anchoring limitation area, and authorizing a $250,000 grant for a high-water rescue vehicle.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Commission approves projects and policy changes

The Commission approved a $3,882,824.84 Phillips Park renovation contract and authorized several other major infrastructure and public-safety expenditures. It also approved a special election for April 21, 2026, on whether to move Coral Gables general elections to November of even-numbered years.

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Briefing

May 20, 2025

Commission Advances Budget and Election Changes

The commission approved charter changes moving the general election to November 3, 2026, shortening existing terms by four months, and scheduling related ballot questions for a November 3, 2026 special election. It also directed staff to prepare fiscal year 2025-2026 budget options with 1% or 2% millage-rate reductions and to formulate a plan to eliminate the annual solid waste fee.

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Briefing

Aug 27, 2024

Commission advances city projects and services

The Commission unanimously ended the annexation process for Little Gables and approved $250,000 for a passport office roof replacement, along with several infrastructure, public safety, and service actions.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2024

Commission Approves Traffic Safety Funding

The commission amended the budget to fund temporary speed tables at locations awaiting permanent traffic-calming improvements. It also approved $1.425 million for police union contract expenditures and authorized a five-year lease for a city-owned Granada Boulevard property.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2024

Commission Approves Major Historic Preservation Funding

The commission approved an amended budget recognizing $2,675,240 from historic facility transfer-of-development-rights sales and allocating $500,000 to the Coral Gables Museum, $150,000 to Merrick House, $989,740 to the Venetian Pool, and $1,035,500 to the Alhambra Water Tower. Commissioners also approved bicycle-lane planning on Alhambra Circle, a $443,069 police grant, and a 30-day extension for the Golf and Country Club café license.

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Briefing

May 21, 2024

Commission Approves Ponce Park Project

The City Commission unanimously approved the major land-use, zoning, alley vacation, development-rights, site-plan, and tentative-plat actions for the proposed Ponce Park Residences mixed-use project. Commissioners also approved amended solid-waste assessments for fiscal year 2025 by a 3-2 vote.

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Briefing

May 7, 2024

Commission approves school-zone speed enforcement

The City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing speed-detection systems on school-zone roadways. Commissioners also approved traffic-safety agreements, expanded teacher facility discounts, and a reimbursement of up to $41,900 for an ADA ramp at the Miracle Theater.

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