Coral Springs backs off Sportsplex tax hike. Here’s how it will impact homeowners
Coral Springs officials are taking another look at a proposed tax hike to fund the $100 million primary phase of its Sportsplex upgrade.
Here’s where things stand as of July 1 following the change — and the recent publication of the city’s official fiscal year 2027 strategic plan.
Commissioners voiced major concerns during a June 30 meeting on property taxes. Much of the discussion centered on the Amendment 3 ballot initiative, which would cut an estimated $26.8 million out of the municipal budget by 2029, according to the Broward County Property Appraiser.
Some, including Mayor Scott Brook, said they would not approve the Sportsplex funding initiative, which would cost the average homeowner about $100 per year.
“My inclination is in the context of just a lot of financial tightness on the part of a lot of families,” Brook said.
While the Sportsplex project — along with several other major initiatives, including relocating Coral Springs Charter School — is still in the city’s strategic plan, much of the funding for it has disappeared.
While commissioners kept the property value-based tax rate the same, the average property owner will still pay approximately $106 more on their bill as property values — and the cost of fire, water and garbage services — increase.
Additional changes are possible, as the budget does not go up for a final vote until mid-September, according to city documents.
In the meantime, officials will host several opportunities for residents to speak with city staff and ask questions about how Coral Springs is spending taxpayer money:
- Aug. 14: Doughnuts with the budget director (Sartory Hall, 9 to 10 a.m.)
- Aug. 17: Budget meet-and-greet (Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Café, 10 to 11 a.m.)
- Aug. 18: City “Vision in Motion” presentation (City Hall Commission Chambers, 6 to 7 p.m.)
- Aug. 19: Budget Academy (Online, noon to 1 p.m.)
- Aug. 25: Budget Town Hall (City Hall Commission Chambers, 6 to 7 p.m.)
