The commission unanimously approved a final operating millage rate of 4.4207 and adopted a combined 2026'27 budget of $36,223,136 to fund operations and capital projects including roads, canal dredging and seawall repairs.

The commission approved the stormwater special assessment at $300 per equivalent unit, funding about $1.33 million of stormwater work; two residents spoke during the hearing about localized flooding and unresolved drainage issues.

Commissioners debated reallocating $200,000 from a proposed $315,000 tenant center roof/expansion to infrastructure/stormwater funding; motion to amend the tentative budget failed for lack of a second, and staff said unspent funds are typically reallocated at year-end.

Public works director Adam Malone told the commission the NE 21st Avenue drainage project cost $1,964,545.90 and that staff-driven design changes reduced the construction cost by roughly $730,147 while improving drainage; the project added 51 new storm structures and repaved adjacent streets.

City staff updated the board on major infrastructure projects — Sample Road improvements, a Sample Road bridge, north-end stormwater work and seawall repairs — and warned that a proposed state homestead-exemption change could reduce local tax revenues by millions.

Brixmor Property Group presented a phased preliminary site plan for Venetian Isle Shopping Center that would replace one building with a new Publix while keeping the existing store open; the Planning & Zoning Board raised questions about phasing, façades, and required technical exhibits and did not take action.

After questioning about long‑term costs and recycling goals, the commission approved two companion amendments to join the Broward Solid Waste Authority: the first amendment passed 3‑1 and the revised second amendment (which adds a 2027 opt‑out after contract awards) passed 4‑0.

Broward County Property Appraiser Marty told the Lighthouse Point commission that the proposed November constitutional amendment—phased homestead-exemption increases and a lower cap on non‑homestead growth—would reduce local tax levies under multiple scenarios and urged voters to study fiscal tradeoffs.

A Southern Group lobbyist told Lighthouse Point commissioners that three local appropriations, including a bridge project, were cut in recent Florida budget vetoes; commissioners discussed bridge costs, property-tax reform risks and next advocacy steps.

City officials heard a Resilient Florida-funded vulnerability assessment that identifies north and south focus areas with recurring flooding, explains scoring and data limits, and positions Lighthouse Point to apply for implementation grants if the commission supports an adaptation plan.

Finance Director Olympio presented a proposed FY2027 budget that holds the operating millage at 4.4207, reduces the debt service millage slightly, and prioritizes capital projects for aging infrastructure while warning staff projections show potential multi‑million dollar shortfalls if a homestead exemption amendment passes.

Commissioners discussed a regional Solid Waste Authority facilities amendment and a revised second amendment that would enable opt-outs in 2027–28 only if every member city approves the change. The commission agreed to invite SWA representatives back on Aug. 11 for more information before any local vote.