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Pembroke Pines weighs how to pay for new public safety complex. Have your say

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Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo called the police and fire facilities “obsolete,” saying they are technologically outdated and too small to meet the city’s growing needs.
Pembroke Pines Mayor Angelo Castillo called the police and fire facilities “obsolete,” saying they are technologically outdated and too small to meet the city’s growing needs. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Pembroke Pines commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward with a proposed police-fire public safety complex but delayed deciding whether to put a bond measure before voters in November.

Officials will present funding options at upcoming town hall meetings as the city grapples with affordability concerns and uncertainty over property tax reform.

FULL STORY: Pembroke Pines explores funding options to replace ‘obsolete’ public safety complex

Pembroke Pines commissioners backed a proposed public safety complex but delayed a vote on a November bond measure.
Pembroke Pines commissioners backed a proposed public safety complex but delayed a vote on a November bond measure. Screen grab of meeting live stream Courtesy of the City of Pembroke Pines

Here are key takeaways:

  • Mayor Angelo Castillo called the police and fire facilities “obsolete,” saying they are technologically outdated and too small to meet the city’s growing needs.
  • Estimated construction costs total about $113 million in “hard costs,” with total development costs reaching roughly $155 million. Relocation costs are not included.
  • The proposed complex includes a two-story fire station, a five-story police building and a five-level parking garage, designed to meet projected needs over the next 30 years.
  • A previous $230 million bond that included the complex failed before voters in 2024. City Manager Charles F. Dodge recommended limiting any new bond request to no more than $80 million.
  • Town hall meetings began run through June 11, where residents will also hear about two proposed charter questions on moving elections to November and changing city manager appointment rules.

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.

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