Category: Town of Davie Releases

SWAT

IMG_9361Established in 1987, the Special Response Team (SRT) was formed for the purpose of handling potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations which demand resources, weapons, and tactics that cannot be provided by patrol units. SRT members are trained and skilled in the use of special weapons and tactics that are designed to reduce the risk of injury or death to law enforcement officers or innocent civilians, apprehend criminal elements, and bring about the safest resolution to any situation. The Special Response Team is deployed for a variety of situations such as Barricaded Subjects, Hostage Situations, Dignitary Protection, Fugitive Apprehensions, and the service of High-Risk warrants.

IMG_932441The Special Response Team consists of a Commander; Captain Stone, Executive Officer; Lieutenant Wong, Team Leaders, and a full complement of operators. The team also consists of precision shooters/observers, tactical medics, and logistic technicians.  

The Davie Police Department’s Special Response Team is dedicated to serving the citizens of Davie and the officers of the Department. The Special Response Team will always maintain the highest proficiency in all of the aspects of tactical deployment and seek to bring each crisis to the safest resolution.

Town of Davie Red-Light Safety Cameras

Red light camerasWhy has the Town of Davie implemented an Intersection Safety Photo Enforcement Program?

According to the Institute for Highway Safety, nearly 2 million crashes occur annually in intersections.  Red-light running happens frequently and often it’s deadly.  In 2022, 1,149 people were killed in crashes involved in running a red-light.  

Studies have found that red-light safety cameras are an effective way to change driving behavior by discouraging red-light running.  The Town of Davie does not have enough police officers to be at every intersection conducting traffic enforcement.  Red Light Cameras help to fill this void.

What is a red-light running violation?

A red-light running violation occurs when a vehicle enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. Sensors embedded in the roadway determine the position of the vehicle at the time the traffic signal turns red and triggers a violation.  The still photos and video footage of the violation are reviewed before the Red Light Violation is mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Cameras don’t violate privacy.

Driving is a regulated activity.  Streets are public places. Vehicle travel is constantly being recorded by different methods.

How does the red-light camera work?

The system activates when vehicle travel is detected just prior to the stop bar after the traffic signal has turned red.

  • The camera captures images of an alleged violation taken from the rear of the vehicle.
  • The first image shows the vehicle behind the white stop bar and the illuminated red light.
  • The second image shows the vehicle in the intersection with the red light illuminated.
  • The third image shows the license plate in a close-up from one of the images captured.
  • Data, including the date, time and duration of the yellow & red lights is recorded. 

Where are the red-light cameras located?

The intersections with red-light cameras are listed below.

  • SR 7 & Griffin Road
  • SR7 & Orange Drive
  • University Drive & Nova Drive
  • Stirling Road & Davie Road Extension
  • University Drive & Stirling Road
  • University Drive & Kolsky Blvd.
  • University Drive & Griffin Road

Each intersection is clearly marked with warning signs identifying it as a Photo Enforced Intersection.

Why did I receive a Notice of Violation?

Based on images from the red-light cameras, your vehicle was determined to have committed a red-light violation. The Notice of Violation is mailed to the registered owner of vehicle.  

How much is the fine?

Violations will be assessed a $158 statutory penalty.  No points will be assessed.  If the fine is not paid in a timely fashion, a State of Florida Uniform Traffic Citation will be issued and increased penalties of $264 as well as a license suspension could be assessed as well as additional court costs such as license reinstatement fees.

Why does the Town of Davie have red-light cameras?

The purpose of this program is to increase traffic safety in the Town of Davie by reducing red-light violations and changing driving behavior.

More information

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Traffic Clerk Linda Vezina at 954-693-8111 or email [email protected]. 

FY2026 Town of Davie Budget

The Town of Davie Annual Budget is adopted in September of each year and is effective for the fiscal year beginning October 1 and ending on September 30. For example, the current Town budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 is for the period October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget and millage rates during a public hearing on September 18, 2024. 

Development of Budget

Development of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget began in February 2025 and public participation is encouraged. The Town Council’s Vision and Goal Setting session was held on March 11, 2025 and four community forums will be held in April. More information will be posted on the Town’s website once the meetings are scheduled.

Over the summer months, the Town Council will hold the following public workshops to discuss and refine the proposed FY 2026 Budget. Two public hearings will be conducted in September 2025 during which the FY 2026 Budget will be adopted.

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshops

June 3, 2025 
FY 2026 Budget Workshop 

4:30 p.m.
Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center (Cypress Room)

3801 S. Pine Island Rd.

Davie, FL 33328

FY 2026 Budget Workshop Materials

First Budget Workshop Presentation

  

July 23, 2025
FY 2026 Budget Workshop
4:00 p.m.

Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center (Cypress Room)

3801 S. Pine Island Rd.

Davie, FL 33328

FY 2026 Budget Workshop Materials

FY 2026 Budget Workshop Presentation

 

FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop
5:00 p.m.
Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center (Cypress Room)

3801 S. Pine Island Rd.

Davie, FL 33328

Millage Rates

The FY 2026 millage rates (i.e., tax rate) and FY 2026 Budget will be adopted in September 2025 following two public hearings. Assessment rates for the fire protection assessment, solid waste assessment, and stormwater assessment will be approved during a separate hearing. The public is invited to attend these hearings and may speak on the proposed assessment rates, millage rates and budget. The tentative millage rates and budget are approved at the first budget hearing, while the final millage rates and budget for Fiscal Year 2026 are adopted at the second budget hearing. The dates for the FY 2026 Budget Hearings and the special assessments hearing are listed below.  

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearings

September 3, 2025
FY 2026 Budget Hearing
5:15 p.m.
Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center (Cypress Room)

3801 S. Pine Island Rd.

Davie, FL 33328

FY 2026 Proposed Budget

FY 2026 Proposed Millage Rates Ordinance

FY 2026 Proposed Budget Ordinance

 

September 15, 2025
FY 2026 Special Assessments Hearing
12:00 p.m.
Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center (Cypress Room)

3801 S. Pine Island Rd.

Davie, FL 33328

 

September 17, 2025
FY 2026 Budget Hearing
5:15 p.m.
Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center (Cypress Room)

3801 S. Pine Island Rd.

Davie, FL 33328

Veterans Benefits

  • Burial & Memorial Benefits

    Veterans discharged from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable and service members who die while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, as well as spouses and dependent children of Veterans and active duty service members, may be eligible for VA burial and memorial benefits.

  • Benefits Directory

    Find phone numbers and links to resources for veterans such as bereavement counseling, life insurance, home loans, and more.

  • Dependents & Survivors Benefits

    Find out more about bereavement counseling, death gratuity payments, compensation, and health care benefits to dependents and surviving spouses of veterans.

  • Education Benefits

    Learn more about the post 9/11 G.I. Bill, Yellow Ribbon, Montgomery, and Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship all available to veterans to further their education.

  • Healthcare Benefits

    Veterans Affairs operates the nation’s largest integrated health care system with more than 1,400 sites of care, including hospitals, community clinics, community living centers, domiciliary, readjustment counseling centers, and various other facilities. Find helpful information on healthcare available to veterans.

  • Housing Benefits

    Veterans are entitled to special housing benefits and loan programs. Learn more about alterations, grants, and loan use.

  • Special Groups of Veterans

    Find out more about programs and initiatives for homeless veterans, transitional housing grants, re-entry, work therapy and low income veterans.

  • Veterans Voucher Program

    In observance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Town of Davie’s Strategic Planning Committee is rolling out a new Veteran Voucher Program.

    • Pavement Overlay (GIS-Link)

    Purchasing Division

    Welcome to the Town of Davie Procurement Division!

    Mission: The mission of the Procurement Division is to provide for fair and equitable treatment of all persons involved in public purchasing by the Town; to maximize the purchasing value of public funds in procurement, and to provide safeguards for maintaining a procurement system of quality and integrity.

    Vision: The Procurement Division strives to join with vendors and Town departments to secure quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially.

    Values: To support the Town’s and Budget & Finance Department’s overall mission to safeguard the Town’s financial resources and ensure adherence to our fiduciary responsibilities.

    For any questions in regards to Current Solicitations please email [email protected]. 

    Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

    Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles – Illegal on Roadways and Sidewalks!

    The Davie Police Department is addressing recreational off-highway vehicles in our town.

    • Vehicles include ATVs, dirt bikes, electric motorcycles, electric scooters and possibly golf carts.
    • Off-highway vehicles are designed to be operated off-road.   Ride only on designated trails or lots and off paved roads.   
    • If you spot a recreational off-highway vehicle on a Town of Davie Road, take notes where you are located, the color and makings of the vehicle, direction of travel, rider information and report to police.
    • Remember – Illegal off-highway vehicles endanger pedestrians, drivers and riders themselves.

    REPORT UNSAFE & UNLAWFUL RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES! TO REPORT: CALL 954-693-8200. 

    ***Increased enforcement responds to calls from residents from communities and is ultimately about safety in Davie.