Davie Town Council Meeting Recap: January 21, 2026 | Key Decisions and Updates
Town of Davie Government
Key Takeaways
- 10-year Capital Improvements Program first amendment approved for fiscal years 2026, 2035
- Texas Roadhouse letter of intent approved for lease of properties on Davie Road through the CRA
- Police pension plan amendment approved on second and final reading, 65% accrued benefit after 20 years for Tier 2
- Smoking/vaping ordinance deletion and new parks code passed on first reading
- Budget amendment and Davie Women’s Club Heritage Marker designation approved
Capital Improvements Program Amendment
Council approved the first amendment to the 10-year CIP for fiscal years 2026 through 2035. This keeps the town’s infrastructure investment plan updated with current project priorities and funding allocations.
Texas Roadhouse Coming to Davie Road
A letter of intent was approved between the Town of Davie CRA and Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC for the lease of properties at 4101, 4125, and 4155 Davie Road. This signals continued commercial development along the Davie Road corridor through the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Police Pension Plan Enhancement
The police pension plan amendment received second and final reading approval. Key changes include a 65% accrued benefit after 20 years of service for Tier 2 members, extended DROP participation up to 8 years, and an increase of Tier 2 member contributions to 10%. The changes were previously ratified by the police union.
Code Amendments: First Readings
- Smoking/Vaping Deletion: Deletion of separate smoking and vaping prohibition in parks, to be incorporated into a comprehensive new parks code
- Parks and Recreation Code (Chapter 29): Comprehensive new code covering definitions, rules for parks, Sunny Lake Bird Sanctuary, equestrian trails, recreation trails, smoking regulations, and penalties
- Budget Amendment: First amendment to FY2026 budget passed on first reading
Heritage Marker and Board Appointments
The Davie Women’s Club was designated as the 2026 Davie Heritage Marker recipient. Michael Crowley was reappointed to the planning and zoning board.
Community Announcements
- Shredathon: February 7 at Shenandoah Park, 9, 11 a.m.
- Garden Workshop: Creating a Florida-Friendly Habitat, February 14 at the Davie Community Garden
- Coyote Advisory: Park rangers have spotted coyotes throughout town; residents advised to secure garbage, keep pets enclosed, and never feed coyotes
- Water Advisory Board: Council Member Starky reported Davie is ahead of the curve on PFAS (forever chemicals) treatment, with utility systems capable of removing these contaminants. Deep well injection monitoring shows PFAS does not return to the aquifer.
- Property Tax Reform Watch: Eight bills being monitored in Tallahassee that could significantly impact municipal budgets
- Grilling with the Chiefs: Annual police and fire chief cookout January 24 at Robins Park
What This Means for Homeowners
The Texas Roadhouse letter of intent is a notable addition to the Davie Road commercial corridor. New restaurants and retail help build the tax base and increase the convenience factor for nearby homeowners, both positives for property values. The CRA’s active role in bringing quality businesses to Davie Road continues to reshape this important corridor.
The PFAS update from Council Member Starky is particularly relevant for homeowners concerned about water quality. Davie’s proactive investment in utility infrastructure means the town’s drinking water treatment is already equipped to handle these emerging contaminants, a competitive advantage that not all South Florida municipalities can claim. For homeowners with wells, staying informed about water quality standards is essential.
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