Exhibit E ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year I Year 2 Description
Item# Positions
Impact Impact FT I PT
GENERAL FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS(CIP)
As part of the City's Administration commitment to continuous improvement and to enhance operational efficiency,the
CIP department proposes the removal of a Field Inspector I position.This decision is based on a thorough analysis of our
Quality Assurance/ current staffing needs and workload distribution.By reallocating responsibilities and leveraging existing resources,we
1 Eliminate One(1)Vacant Full-Time Quality Control/ $ (70,000) $ (87,000) (1.0) aim to maintain service quality while achieving cost savings.This adjustment will contribute to a more streamlined and
Field Inspector I Position Inspections effective operation,ensuring that we continue to meet our objectives efficiently.
The elimination of this position will not have an impact on the City's operating budget since the cost for this position is
reimbursed by the City's capital projects.
Spanish Captioning of The Office of the City Clerk currently provides real-time Spanish captioning of City Commission meetings to serve the
Real-Time Spanish Captioning for the City City's large Spanish-speaking population.While this service promotes accessibility and inclusivity,it is not mandated
2 Commission Meetings City Commission $ (36,000) $ (36,000) and is considered above the standard service level provided in many municipalities.Eliminating this service would result
Meetings in reduced accessibility for non-English speaking residents but would generate savings in the budget.
Interpreter services are provided during Special Magistrate Hearings to ensure accessibility for limited-English proficient
3 Interpreter Services—Special Magistrate Hearings Special Magistrate $ (1,000) $ (1,000) residents.Based on current utilization,a$1,000 reduction is proposed without affecting service delivery.
4 Advertising for Public Notices Advertising $ (30,000) $ (30,000) Due to increased reliance on the County's online platform for public meeting notices,the City can reduce this account
while still meeting legal notice requirements.
With the City's shift to online notice postings,physical subscriptions to the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald are no
5 Newspaper Subscriptions Subscriptions $ (2,000) $ (2,000) longer needed.
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Reduction in Operating Expenditures for the City Reduction in various operating expenditures including telephone,printing,subscriptions,dues and memberships,and
6 Manager's Office Administration $ (36,000) $ (36,000) training that will limit staff development,reduce access to professional resources,and impact communication efficiency.
Reduction in Operating Expenditures for the G.O $ ( ) ( ) p g p printing,7 Bond Program Management Division Administration 2,500 $ 2,500 Reduction in various operating ex expenditures including telephone, rintin and others.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year I Year 2 Description
Item# Positions
Impact Impact FT PT
CODE COMPLIANCE
Short Term Rental Investigations Unit Staff of Five(5)
Full-Time Positions: The City is a global destination that welcomes millions of visitors each year making it a prime target for illegal transient
8 1 Vacant Code Compliance Admin Short Term Rental $ (428,000) $ (542,000) (5.0) rentals.The Short Term Rental Investigation unit in the General Fund is comprised of a Code Compliance Administrator
1 Filled Code Compliance Officer II Investigations and four(4)Code Compliance Officers.
3 Filled Code Compliance Officer I
Entertainment District Staff of Three(3)Full-Time Other municipalities do not have the concentrated Art Deco Cultural District(ADCD)like the City.These positions
Positions: ( ) ( ) ( ) g p y
9 2 Filled Code Compliance Officer II Entertainment District $ 244,000 $ 308,000 3.0 account for deployment of staff on Ocean Drive,Collins,and Washington Avenue,along with Espanola Way and
1 Filled Code Compliance Officer I Lincoln Road.
Filling the five(5)Code Compliance Administrator(CCA)vacancies with internal Code Compliance Officers will result
in five(5)vacant Code Compliance Officer I positions.Therefore,the department proposes eliminating one(1)Code
Eliminate One(1)Vacant Full-Time Code Compliance Officer I position.However,fewer officers could result in longer response times,decreased coverage during
10 Compliance Officer I Position Administration $ (89,000) $ (96,000) (1.0) High Impact Periods,and the need to reprioritize code-related issues.This reduction may lead to increased turnaround
time for inspections,follow-ups,and enforcement actions,which could contribute to burnout among existing staff. The
public may perceive a decline in service delivery,particularly in areas requiring regular monitoring,which could in turn
impact public engagement and diminish confidence in the Department's efforts.
DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC
Reduce funding for the Small Business Incubator/Accelerator Program by$22,000 from$75,000 to$53,000.
The Small Business Incubator/Accelerator Program was established to attract and retain viable businesses that will
meaningfully contribute to the Miami Beach economy and brand.The program gives very early stage companies access
Reduce Funding for Small Business Small Business to support needed to get established at their own pace.This reduction could have several significant impacts on the
11 $ (22,000) $ (22,000) operations of this program including:
Incubator/Accelerator Program Incubator/Accelerator 1.Reduced support for start-ups
2.Decreased program reach
3.Limited resources and services
4.Economic ripple effects due to fewer start-ups
5.Potential decrease in innovation
Community Satisfaction F,1C7,mBuerch
Satisfaction Survey is a survey conducted every two years that is unique(above and beyond)to the City
12 Community Satisfaction Survey Survey $ (50,000) $ (50,000) .
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year I Year 2 Description
Item# Positions
Impact Impact FT PT
FINANCE
Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
13 Grant Funding for Boys and Girls Club Grants&Contributions $ (17,000) $ (17,000) funding for the Boys and Girls Club.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by the City to the Boys
and Girls Club.
Grant Funding for Douglas Gardens Community Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
14 Mental Health Center,Inc. Grants&Contributions $ (22,000) $ (22,000) funding for the Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center,Inc.This reduction would eliminate the grant
contribution made by the City to the Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center,Inc.
Grant Funding for the Florida International Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
15 University-Jewish Museum Grants&Contributions $ �50,000) $ (50,000) funding for the Florida International University-Jewish Museum.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution
made by the City to the Florida International University-Jewish Museum.
Grant Funding for Jewish Community Services of Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
16 South Florida,Inc. Grants&Contributions $ (47,000) $ (47,000) funding for the Jewish Community Services of South Florida,Inc.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution
made by the City to the Jewish Community Services of South Florida,Inc.
Grant Funding for Miami Beach Chamber/Visitor's Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
17 Center Grants&Contributions $ (36,000) $ (36,000) funding for the Miami Beach Chamber/Visitor's Center.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by
the City to the Miami Beach Chamber/Visitor's Center.
Grant Funding for Miami Beach Community Health Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
18 Center Grants&Contributions $ (22,000) $ (22,000) funding for the Miami Beach Community Health Center.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by
the City to the Miami Beach Community Health Center.
Grant Funding for Miami Beach Gay&Lesbian Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
19 Chamber of Commerce Grants&Contributions $ (25,000) $ (25,000) funding for the Miami Beach Gay&Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.This reduction would eliminate the grant
contribution made by the City to the Miami Beach Gay&Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
20 Grant Funding for Miami Beach Watersports Grants&Contributions $ (85,000) $ (85,000) funding for the Miami Beach Watersports.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by the City for
Miami Beach Watersports.
Grant Funding for the Miami Design Preservation Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
21 League Grants&Contributions $ (23,000) $ (23,000) funding for the Miami Dade Preservation League.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by the City
to the Miami Dade Preservation League.
Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the City's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
22 Grant Funding for Orange Bowl Committee Grants&Contributions $ (17,000) $ (17,000) funding for the Orange Bowl Committee..This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by the City to the
Orange Bowl Committee.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Positions Description
Item# Impact Impact FT PT
Grant Funding for South Florida Hispanic Chamber Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
23 of Commerce Grants&Contributions $ (24,000) $ (24,000) funding for the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution
made by the City to the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Recurring grants and contributions are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction would eliminate
24 Grant Funding for Unidad Meals Program Grants&Contributions $ (280,0001 $ (280,000) funding for the Unidad Meals Program.This reduction would eliminate the grant contribution made by the City to the
Unidad Meals Program.
Education initiatives are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction of$50,000 is based on the
25 Pridelines Youth Safe Space Program Education Initiatives $ (50,000) $ (50,000) elimination of funding for the Pridelines Youth Safe Space Program.This reduction would result in the elimination of the
Pridelines Youth Safe Space Grant and decrease the General Fund's contribution to the Education Initiatives Fund.
Education initiatives are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction of$25,000 is based on the
elimination of funding for the Pridelines Miami Beach Project SAFE Program.This reduction would result in the
26 Pridelines Miami Beach Project SAFE Program Education Initiatives $ (25,000) $ (25,000) elimination of the Pridelines Miami Beach Project SAFE Grant and decrease the General Fund's contribution to the
Education Initiatives Fund.
Education initiatives are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction of$19,000 is based on the
27 Common Threads Program Education Initiatives $ (19,000) $ (19,000) elimination of funding for the Common Threads Program.This reduction would result in the elimination of the Common
Threads Program and decrease the General Fund's contribution to the Education Initiatives Fund.
Education initiatives are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction of$625,252 is based on the
Eliminate One(1)Vacant Full-Time Education elimination of funding for the Steam Plus Program and the Private/Charter Schools Programs,which would also result in
28 Manager Position,Steam Plus Program,and Education Initiatives $ (625,252) $ (625,252) (1.0) the elimination of the Education Manager position managing the programs.This reduction would result in the elimination
Private/Charter Schools Programs of the Steam Plus Program,the Private/Charter Schools Programs,and the full-time Education Manager position,as well
as decrease the General Fund's contribution to the Education Initiatives Fund.
Education initiatives are above and beyond the Ciy's main priorities.The reduction of$102,000 is based on the
29 Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Program Education Initiatives $ (102,000) $ (102,000) reduction of funding for the Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Program for FY 2026 from$576,000 to$474,000.This
reduction would lead to less funding availability and/or less families receiving this scholarship and decrease the
General Fund's contribution to the Education Initiatives Fund.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Description
Item# Positions
Impact Impact FT PT
FIRE
Reduction of public safety lifeguard coverage through a rescue boat in publicly accessible beach areas and intercoostal
30 Eliminate Ocean Rescue Boat Coverage Ocean Rescue $ (226,000) $ (245,000) waterways.Time sensitive rescue operations will be affected as the Ocean Rescue boat is staffed daily,which costs
approximately$226,000 in annual overtime,plus fuel savings.
This position ensures all Fire Department activities are conducted in the safest manner and that personnel are kept up to
date with the latest safety procedures,programs and training requirements for light technical task force members,marine
operations,and those as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)Training Program
Administration Manual.
Eliminate One(1)Vacant Full-Time Training Officer
31 (Firefighter I)Position Fire Training $ (200,000) $ (331,000) (1.0) - Eliminating a Training Officer would create insufficient training capacity for all 450+department personnel,resulting in:
•Compliance risks with mandatory Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)and specialized training
requirements
•Reduced training for firefighters,Ocean Rescue,dispatchers,and support staff
•Compromised personnel safety and operational readiness due to inadequate training delivery
•Potential loss of federal funding tied to training compliance
The Fire Protection Analyst reviews the plans submitted for new construction inspections of high-rise and complex
structures.Fire Prevention efforts are achieved through the inspection of residential,industrial,and commercial structures,
as well as the perform occupancy fire safety inspections,plans reviews,fire suppression and notification system
Eliminate One(1)Filled Full-Time Fire Protection inspections and code enforcement duties related to certificates of occupancy.
32 Analyst Position Fire Prevention $ (70,000) $ (93,000) (1.0)
Eliminating this position will increase turnaround time for Fire reviews and inspections of all commercial permits for new
construction.It will cause delays in reviewing/approving permit applications,resulting in a failure to comply with
Florida Statute 553.792 of reducing turnaround time of permit approvals from 30 days to 15 days.
HOUSING&COMMUNITY SERVICES
Reduce the number of events per year by shifting from a monthly schedule to a bi-monthly schedule,hosting one event
33 Mobile Food Pantry Program Community Service $ (41,000) $ (41,000) every other month with a projected annual cost of approximately$A 1,000 compared to the monthly schedule that is
budgeted at$82,000 for FY 2026.
This request is to reclassify the existing full-time CDBG Projects Coordinator position to an Administrative Services
Manager position at a lower salary,as well as reallocate the funding for this position between the department's various
Reclassify Existing CDBG Projects Coordinator to funding sources,which includes several grants.The Administrative Services Manager will be responsible for all grant
34 Administrative Services Manager Position and Multiple Programs $ (62,000) $ (63,000) related and budget related inquires.
Reallocate Administrative Support Manager Position
In conjunction with above,this request would also reallocate the funding for the an existing full-time Administrative
Support Manager position between the department's various funding sources,which includes several grants.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Description
Item# Positions
Impact Impact FT PT
MARKETING&COMMUNICATIONS
35 Daily Media Clips Subscription Public Information/Media $ (15,000) $ (15,000) Elimination of the daily media clips subscription.The Daily Media Clips are sent every morning to elected officials and
Relations senior staff to provide awareness.The department also uses this service to obtain data on our earned media.
Reduce printing and mailing of MB Magazine from four times a year to two times a year.
Public Information/Media
36 Reduce MB Magazine Printing and Mailing Relations $ (117,000) $ (117,000) The department orefers to continue publishing the magazine in its current frequen,X,as it has been identified as a
rip mary source through which residents receive information from the City.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT&BUDGET
As part of the City's annual budget development and budget approval process,the Office of Management and Budget
prepares and prints physical copies of the proposed budget books prior to the first public hearing and copies of the
adopted budget books after the second and final public hearing.This request is to eliminate all physical printing of both
37 Eliminate Printing of Annual Proposed and Adopted Multiple Programs $ $ (12,000) the proposed and adopted budget books.
Budget Books
Based on the timing of the development and printing of the books,the projected savings of not printing the physical
copies of the budget books would not be realized until Year 2(FY 20271 which is the reason there is no projected
savings reflected in Year 1 (FY 20261.
Eliminate(4)Miami Beach Convention Center Senior Events and(2)Senior Family Days that are budgeted annually.
The recommended reduction of 118,000,from 187.000 to 169,000,is based on a reduction in the number of Miami
Beach Convention Center Senior Events from four 141 to three 131 events per year while maintaining the Senior Family
38 Senior Programming Programming $ (87,000) $ (87,000) Days Events at twoper year.
Based on the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its July 11,2025 Budget Briefing,
the recommended reduction of$18,000 for a reduction in the number of Miami Beach Convention Center Senior Events
from four(4)to three(3)events per year while maintaining the Senior Family Days Events at two(2)per year was
removed.
Reduction in the Senior Enhanced Transportation System(SETS)funding by$18,500,from$37,000 to$18,500,based
39 Senior Enhanced Transportation Services Programming $ (18,5001 $ (18,500) on a reduction in the Senior Scenes Program from approximately 12 to 6 per year as trip costs vary depending on the
activity.
Reduction in the Senior Scenes(Field Trips)Program funding based on a reduction in the number of field trips from
40 Senior Scenes Program Programming $ (5,000) $ (5,000) approximately 12 to 6 per year,resulting in an estimated reduction of approximately$5,000,from$16,650 to
$1 1,650 as trip costs vary depending on the activity.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Positions Description
Item# Impact Impact FT PT
Eliminate Small Scale Special Events:
1.Movie in the Park(5 series):$5,000
2.Spooky Story Time:$700
3.Kids Zones:$1,000
4.Skate with a Snowman:$700
41 Small Scale Special Events Programming $ (44,000) $ (44,000) 5.Photos with Santa:$3,500
6.Photos with the Easter Bunny:$3,000
7.Toddler Events:$13,000
8.Parents Night Out:$2,250
9.Hispanic Affairs Committee Events:$6,000
10.Archery:$1,500
11.Art Gallery Night:$7,500
Reduction in Summer Camp Field Trips from a total of 81 field trips to 54 field trips.There are currently 27 groups that
42 Summer Camp Field Trips/Transportation Programming $ (17,000) $ (17,000) go on 3 field trips.This reduction would reduce 1 field trip for each group,resulting in a total reduction of$17,000,
which is comprised of$10,000 for the field trips and$7,000 in transportation.
43 Playground Revue Programming $ (38,000) $ (38,000) Eliminate Playground Revue
44 Veterans Day Parade&Event Programming $ (40,0001 $ (40,000) Eliminate Veterans Day Parade&Event
45 Employee Halloween Event Programming $ (9,000) $ (9,000) Eliminate Employee Halloween Event
46 Play Time Program Programming $ (12,000) $ (12,000) - Eliminate Play Time Program
47 Camp for Tots Program Programming $ (2,0001 $ (2,000) Eliminate Camp for Tots Program
48 Soul Vegan Festival Programming $ (50,000) $ (50,000) Eliminate Soul Vegan Festival
49 Holiday Lights at Scott Rakow Youth Center Programming $ (15,000) $ (15,000) Eliminate Holiday Lights at Scott Rakow Youth Center
50 Citywide Health and Wellness Initiatives Programming $ (50,000) $ (50,000) Eliminate Citywide Health and Wellness Initiatives-Includes Pull-up Jam event at Muscle Beach,health&wellness
weekend event,and various miscellaneous sports tournaments,including girls volleyball,teen basketball,etc.
51 Dedicated Porter Service at Beachfront Restrooms Programming $ (275,000) $ (275,000) Eliminate Dedicated Porter Service at Beachfront Restrooms that is budgeted in the General Fund,but reimbursed by the
Resort Tax budget up to$542,000 for enhanced services during high impact periods.
52 Dog Waste Bags&Stations Programming $ (11,0001 $ (11,000) Eliminate the Dog Waste Bags&Stations
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Positions Description
Item# Impact Impact FT PT
Eliminate thirteen(13)vacant Seasonal Inclusionary Aides and two(2)vacant Part-Time Recreation Leader I positions.
Eliminate 15 Part-Time Parks Positions: Currently,there is a total of 23 Seasonal Inclusionary Aide positions.The department typically fills ten(10)positions
53 13 Vacant Seasonal Inclusionary Aides Multiple Programs $ (200,000) $ (21 1,000) (15.0)annually and they are distributed across multiple sites to support participants with special needs. Additionally,the
2 Vacant Recreation Leader I elimination of the two(2)Recreation Leader I positions could impact the coverage of opening,closing,and weekend
shifts.This can potentially influence the volume of part-time employees that work over the allotted 20 hours,resulting in
increased personnel costs or reduced program hours and availability for residents.
Reduction of Intramural Baseball Program from$620,650 to$570,650.While this reduction will not impact the core
54 Intramural Baseball Program Programming $ (50,000) $ (50,000) operations of the existing baseball program,it may affect the program's capacity to support additional or enhanced
activities.
Eliminating the Historic Preservation Board would allow for the elimination of two(2)full-time positions in the Planning
Department,in addition to various operating expenditures budgeted annually.The Land Use Boards(LUB)process is
Historic Preservation Board,including Two (2)Full- established by City code,and is not mandated by State law.If the LUB program were to be scaled back or eliminated,
Time Positions:
the following would be applicable:
1 Filled Principal Planner
55 Land Use Boards $ (407,000) $ (502,000) (2.0) - Approval by the City Commission(5/7 vote)to amend the land development regulations and remove the entire historic
1 Filled Historical Preservation and Architectural preservation process would be required.Approval of the electorate would be required to amend the Related Special
Officer Acts and transfer variance authority from the historic preservation board to the City Commission.Additionally,subject to
further review by the City Attorney,approval of the electorate may also be required to remove the historic preservation
process,due to provisions in the City Charter.Finally,under County Code,the functions now under the Historic
Preservation Board would be delegated to Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation.
Eliminating the Design Review Board would allow for the elimination of two(2)full-time positions in the Planning
Department,in addition to various operating expenditures budgeted annually.The Land Use Boards(LUB)process is
Design Review Board,including Two(2)Full-Time established by City code,and is not mandated by State law.If the LUB program were to be scaled back or eliminated,
56 Positions: Land Use Boards $ (390,000) $ (480,000) (2.0) the following would be applicable:
1 Filled Principal Planner
1 Filled Development&Resiliency Officer Approval by the City Commission(5/7 vote)to amend the land development regulations and remove the entire design
review process would be required.Approval of the electorate would be required to amend the Related Special Acts and
transfer variance authority from the design review board to the City Commission.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Positions Description
Item# Impact Impact FT PT
Eliminating the Planning Board would allow for the elimination of two(2)full-time positions in the Planning Department,
in addition to various operating expenditures budgeted annually.The Land Use Boards(LUB)process is established by
Planning Board,including Two(2)Full-Time City code,and is not mandated by State law.If the LUB program were to be scaled back or eliminated,the following
Positions: would be applicable:
57 1 Filled Principal Planner Land Use Boards $ (419,000) $ (510,000) (2.0)
1 Filled Planning and Design Officer Approval by the City Commission(5/7 vote)to amend the land development regulations and remove the entire
conditional use process would be required.The Planning Board would still need to function as the Local Planning
Agency,as required by the State law,and staff would need to be retained to process text and map amendments as well
as Comprehensive Plan updates and School Board impact analysis.
Eliminating the Board of Adjustment would allow for the elimination of various operating expenditures budgeted
annually.The Land Use Boards(LUB)process is established by City code,and is not mandated by State law.If the LUB
program were to be scaled back or eliminated,the following would be applicable:
58 Board of Adjustment Land Use Boards $ (37,000) $ (37,000) Approval by the City Commission(5/7 vote)to amend the land development regulations and remove the entire board of
adjustment process would be required,and approval of the electorate would be required to amend the Related Special
Acts and transfer variance authority from the board of adjustment to the City Commission as requests for variances and
appeals of administrative determinations would go to the City Commission.
POLICE
Overtime reduction for various existing Police overtime details to be reassessed as part of the FY 2027 budget planning process.
1.Ocean Drive Association Tourist Oriented Policing(ODA TOPS)Program-$30 000 reductions in this program would reduce
police visibility in the Entertainment District and hinder the ability to conduct targeted enforcement
2.Traffic Congestion Blitz Detail-$50 000 reduction would limit the ability of the department to mobilize officers to conduct
traffic mitigation on an as needed basis.
3.Special Event Rolling Loud-$100.000 event has ceased to be an event worthy of additional staffing.The department would
use normal levels of staffing during this event.
4.Cooper Testing-$10 000 trimming some of the opportunities with less proctors present.
5.Citizens Policing Academy(CPA)Instruction Classes-$50.000 trim some classes and add more students to the classes that
Overtime Reduction for Various Existing Overtime we do host.
59 Details Multiple Programs $ (586,000) $ - 6.Neighborhood Resource Officer(NRO)Homeless-$100 000 homeless enforcement activities is being addressed throughout
all department uniform activities.This fund would be used for requests above and beyond or current tasks.
7.Report Processing Unit Records Unit Only-$21.000 this may impact or result in delays of the following Records Unit
functions:review and merge police reports;fulfill public records requests;report statistical crime,arrest,and LEOKA data within
parameters set by state and federal policies;transmit citations to the Clerk of Court;fulfill internal and external criminal case and
arrest data requests;and other critical Unit functions.
8.Unit Support Task-Technical Services-$25 000 this may impact or result in delays of the following Technical Services
Division functions:perform routine and emergency maintenance on citywide Closed Circuit Television(CCTV),License Plate
Recognition(LPR),Fiber Network,Microwave Network,Mobile LPR,etc.
9.Specific Investigative Overtime Activity-S200 000 reduction in availability of overtime in this division may impact timeliness
of investigative follow-up activities. This may result in reduced clearance rate and increases in crime statistics.
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Positions Description
Item# Impact Impact FT PT
A partial reduction in this line item prorating the salaries of the Crime Lab personnel accounting for the delay in
60 Miami-Dade County Crime Lab Staffing Multiple Programs $ (50,000) $ onboarding,subject to approval of the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
(MDSO).This item would return to the full 200K in FY 2027.
61 Miami Beach Community Cat Program Operating Cat Program $ (117,000) $ (117,000) Eliminate all operating expenditures budgeted annually in the General Fund for the City's Community Cat Program,
Expenditures which includes costs allocated for the rental of a trailer and program supplies.
F
Elimination of Decorative Street Lighting Elimination of all funding for maintenance of the City's existing decorative street lighting would result in the annual
62 Maintenance Streets&Street Lighting $ (237,000) $ (237,000) maintenance being removed.As a result,the City would no longer perform routine or emergency maintenance on these
fixtures.
TOURISM&CULTURE
Given the City Commission's directive at the FY 2026 Budget Workshop to pursue departmental efficiencies and
streamline operations,the TCD is submitting this reduction for consideration.TCD has been actively promoting the Film
Incentive Program and has not witnessed a favorable number of single productions benefiting from the program.
Instead,the TCD has partnered with organizations to fund film programs,with the ultimate goal of benefitting local
filmmakers.While the City has witnessed productions return to Miami Beach,to include movies and shows from Netflix
63 Eliminate Film Incentive Program and One(1)Filled Film Production and $ (177,000) $ (198,000) (1.0) and Showtime,these productions have chosen to use other incentives provided by the City,such as free permitting and
Full-Time Film Liaison Position Incentive discounted parking and vehicle passes.The TCD will continue to work with productions,who may also receive
incentives from the County and the GMCVB.
With the Film Incentive Program discontinued,the volume of work associated with the Film Liaison position will diminish.
Reassigning any remaining duties to current staff supports the City's overarching aim to streamline operations,create
efficiencies and concentrate departmental energy on high-impact core services.
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ (6,554,252) $ (6,614,252) (20.0) (15.0)
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ATTACHMENT E
FY 2026 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS/EFFICIENCIES
Reduction/Efficiency Program Year 1 Year 2 Description
Item# Positions
Impact Impact FT PT
RESORT
CODE COMPLIANCE
Short Term Rental Investigations Unit Staff of Two(2) Short Term Rental The City is a global destination that welcomes millions of visitors each year making it a prime target for illegal transient
64 Full-Time Positions: $ (159,000) $ (205,000) (2.0) rentals.The Short Term Rental Investigation unit in the Resort Tax budget is comprised of two(2)Code Compliance
2 Filled Code Compliance Officer I Investigations Officers.
Entertainment District Staff of Two(2)Full-Time Other municipalities do not have the concentrated Art Deco Cultural District(ADCD)like the City.These full-time
Positions: ( ) ) ( ) P deployment 9 9 P Y
65 1 Filled Code Compliance Admin Entertainment District $ 178,000 $ (224,000 2.0 and
positions account for de to ment of staff on Ocean Drive,Collins,and Washington Avenue,along with Espanola Wa
1 Filled Code Compliance Officer I and Lincoln Road.
FIRE
Reduce Spring Break and Memorial Day staffing by$75,000 each.
Reducing these coverages will cause slower emergency response times during events,or inability to provide full safety
coverage for large gatherings.Crew fatigue from extended duties during major events like Spring Break.
66 Reduction of High-Impact Funding Multiple Programs $ (150,000) $ (150,000) For the FY 2026 Budget,the High Impact allocation by event totals$350,000 as noted below:
Halloween$15,000
New Year's Eve$15,000
Memorial Day$160,000
Spring Break$160,000
TOTAL RESORT TAX FUND $ (487,000) $ (579,000) (4.0)
GRAND TOTAL $ (7,041,252) $ (7,193,252) (24.0) (15.0)
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