Town of Surfside
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Surfside.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Surfside, FL
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Surfside.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161610
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
143.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,591
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Surfside
The Town Commission held a budget workshop to review the upcoming fiscal year's budget. Key topics included a proposed reduction in the millage rate, the status of Enterprise Funds, and the bond issue for construction projects. Detailed discussions were held regarding department budgets, including the Community Center's operating costs and fees, zoning review fees, personnel expenses, and the creation of new positions. The Commission also reviewed the Public Safety and Leisure Services budgets and requested various summer studies on topics such as solid waste collection modernization, parking fee structures, and potential general fund expenditure reductions.
The meeting served as a budget workshop focused on establishing priorities and fiscal direction for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions centered on the town's mileage rate, the economic impact of the pandemic on tourism and property tax revenue, and the need for fiscal prudence. The Commission reviewed various administrative programs and services, resulting in the consensus to eliminate several projects, including the Urban Land Institute initiative and contributions to the Homeless Trust. Staff was directed to pursue a 10% cost savings across departments, evaluate staffing efficiencies, and implement cross-training. Additionally, the Commission addressed police department staffing, the potential acquisition of police body cameras, and infrastructure funding for ongoing park projects.
The commission discussed and subsequently adopted the final millage rate for the 2015/2016 fiscal year. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved the final annual budget and appropriations for the 2015/2016 fiscal year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Town of Surfside meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Surfside.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership