07-17-2013 Budget Workshop City of Clermont
MINUTES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
JULY 17,2013
The Clermont City Council met for a budget workshop on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the workshop to order at 6:00 pm with the
following Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Bates and Van
Wagner. Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray, Finance Director Van Zile, City
Clerk Ackroyd and Assistant City Manager Blankenship.
Proposed 2012-2013 Budget Discussion
City Manager Gray reviewed the purpose and outline of the budget presentation. Each
Department Director will present their budget in a summary format and will be available for
questions.
Finance Director Van Zile provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 General Fund
budget, budget history and the funds that support the General Fund; revenues; expenditures and
reserves. He reviewed the proposed millage rate from 3.142 to 3.729 in the amount of$980,173
as the first increase since 2007. Furthermore, Mr. Van Zile reviewed options for setting the
millage rate and a comparison of millage rates to other Central Florida municipalities similar in
size to Clermont.
There will be two public hearings in September and the Council will set the final millage rate
and adopt the budget at that time.
Mayor Turville expressed opposition to a tax increase.
Finance Director Van Zile presented a property tax history on specific properties in the city.
Police Chief Broadway reviewed the Police Department budget. He noted with the recent School
Board decision to cancel bus service within a 2 mile radius of a school, the city may have to hire
additional Crossing Guards. There is a concern for children crossing major roads. Furthermore,
the police union has requested to expand the take home vehicle program.
Fire Chief Bishop reviewed the Fire Department budget.
Environmental Services Director Kinzler reviewed the department budget.
Public Works Director Brunson presented the department budget.
Recreation Director Teske presented the Recreation Department budget.
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the department budget.
Planning and Zoning Director Hollerand presented the department budget.
Tom Philbrick presented the Information Technology Department budget.
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Ciry of Clermont
MINUTES
BUDGET WORKSHOP
JULY 17,2013
Human Resources Director Irby presented the department budget.
City Manager Gray presented the department budget.
City Clerk Ackroyd presented the department budget.
Finance Director Van Zile presented the department budget.
The Council discussed the Kehlor building.
Staff and Council discussed the budget adoption schedule with the First budget public hearing
date to be Thursday, September 12, 2013 and the Final public hearing date of Thursday,
September 26, 2013. Both public hearings will begin at 6:00pm.
The City Council continued discussion of the proposed millage rate increase.
The budget workshop scheduled for July 18 was cancelled.
With no further comments, the budget workshop adjourned at 9:44pm.
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