FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward County commissioners meet on Tuesday evening to consider a proposed budget of about $8.6 billion, while keeping the 5.6 millage rate.

Monica Cepero, the county administrator, told commissioners that the budget includes the largest investment in public safety in the county’s history.

“This represents a $24 million total increase for salary adjustments for detention deputies, coupled with an additional $15 million increase for a 5.8% salary increase,” Cepero said.

The operating budget is $194.5 million higher, according to Cepero.

The capital funds include $27.7 million for the Affordable Housing Trust, which aims to increase the stock, according to Cepero.

If commissioners pass it, the new budget will take effect on Oct. 1st.

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Broward commissioners consider proposed $8.6 billion budget, keeping tax rate flat

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