Remarks by Angelo Castillo
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“Okay, so we have to back that out. So how much is the fire assessment?”
“Maybe this is getting to where I'm simply looking for the amount of money that ad valorem, total ad valorem, pays into rescue and policing. OK. So if you can get me that number,”
“No, I don't need you to be helpful. I need her to be helpful. Thank you. We have 62% of the budget.”
“Right. I thought it was about 30. So 30 for rescue, let's just call it 30. And police is how much?”
“$20 million. So you're saying that if we have $20 million in ad valorem for police and $30 million in ad valorem for rescue, we can cover that budget with the other revenues that are coming in that are untouched? Yes. I don't see how. I don't see how that number, you all need to gather together and figure out that calculation for me. I am trying to determine whether the 80 million that's left after the 32 comes off the 112 is enough to take care of both the rescue portion of fire and police operating costs. That's what I need you to work your calculation up on. I don't need it right now, but…”
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“OK. So do you see any obstruction in in sharing this with the public at large?”
“So if the city commission decided to mail it, we'd be able to do it under the statute?”
“It's based on, it's tagged to the current fiscal year. It says it right there.”
“Okay, thank you. So to be clear, people are entitled to use this material, which is now public record, in their personal capacity without generating any cost to the government free and clear of any of the state's laws.”
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“And that's why it's so important. When we go into these budget meetings, that we not get a bunch of grandstanding of, you know what, on second thought, I think we should go ahead and lower the millage by two mills or whatever. Whoever makes that suggestion had better come here with some homework about what they want to cut. Because that's an idea that's way too attractive to say no to unless you've come in empty with no information. It's just rhetoric. or grandstanding, and that's no way to do business. That's just no way to do business. So if somebody has an idea for cost-cutting, bring it…”
“Welcome everyone to the City of Pembroke Pines City Commission meeting of August 19th, 2026. So yesterday was election day and I know many of you had the opportunity to go out and vote. It was kind of a low turnout. Vice Mayor, I'm not quite sure why.”
“OK. And so but the votes were tallied and people won. And some didn't succeed. But we want to thank them all, those who won and those who ran, for caring about our community enough to put their hat in the ring, and to offer their services to a great community. And so I want to thank all of you for voting. For those of you who didn't get to vote, please set your calendars for the next election. I'm not a good example at a great many things, but I can tell you, and this is the truth, I voted in every election since I was aged 18. Never missed one. No, not quite 200. But it's been a while. And…”
“Commissioner Good is in traffic, and he's on his way. He just texted me.”
“Thank you, friends. And I would like to ask you if you could please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, which will be followed by the National Anthem. So please remain standing. And today, leading us in the Pledge and singing the National Anthem is Jenna Channing, who's been here before. She's an eighth grader at American Heritage. Grandparents have been longtime Pembroke Pines residents, and she lives in Davie, and there's nothing wrong with that. So, Janet, if you could come forward, please, whenever you're ready.”
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“Okay. Welcome. All right. So this is a proclamation in the city of Pembroke Pines, Florida, whereas On August 15, 1947, India achieved independence, marking the beginning of its journey as a free and sovereign democratic nation. And on August 15, 2026, marks its 80th anniversary of India's independence, commemorating eight decades of its enduring commitment to liberty, self-determination, democracy, and the rule of law. And whereas the city of Pembroke Pines is proud to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural heritage traditions and history of the Indian community and of all communities,…”
“And the vice mayor has a certificate of recognition to present.”
“Hold on. I run every four years. That's about it. It's a one-time event, but it's usually a lot of fun.”
“You got it. Yeah, that's good. You're going to have to get me a cab. But that's all right. I'm glad that you're out and you're doing it. Congratulations and enjoy. You got it. Okay, now we have the charter schools, our amazing Pembroke Pines Charter Schools. This is, on behalf of the City Commission and our entire community, I congratulate the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Schools on earning two very highly significant awards. The first is the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is a prestigious award that honors excellence in budget…”
“And as I go back to the podium, Assistant City Manager Mike Stamm has an announcement to make.”
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“Okay. Appeals of the board, adjustment decisions?”