Mayor Eileen Higgins says the money is urgently needed to rebuild aging police and fire facilities. Critics question whether Miami can afford another major bond issue while struggling with pension obligations, existing debt and rising public safety costs.
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Miami’s $3.7 Billion Budget: 5 Numbers That Aren’t What They Seem
Firefighter overtime that looks like it’s falling but isn’t. Eighteen festival grants replaced by an unidentified $2 million pot. And a capital funding gap that’s much larger than it first appears. Here are a few numbers buried in Miami’s proposed budget ahead of Thursday’s final vote.
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