07-16-2014 Budget Workshop City of Clermont
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BUDGET WORKSHOP
JULY 16,2014
The Clermont City Council met for a budget workshop on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 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 and
City Clerk Ackroyd.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Discussion
City Manager Gray reviewed the purpose, outline and highlights 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 2014/2015 General Fund
budget, budget history and the funds that support the General Fund; revenues; expenditures and
reserves. The current millage rate is 3.729 without a proposed increase. The current millage rate
represents an increase of 3.76 percent over the rolled back rate of 3.5938. According to the Lake
County Property Appraiser's Office, taxable property values are estimated to increase 7.49
percent. Based on the current millage rate and property values increase, the increase in the Ad
Valorem Taxes revenues for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 is $474,771. Furthermore, there is a
proposed merit pay increase for employees up to 4 percent.
Police Chief Broadway reviewed the Police Department budget. Staff and Council discussed the
proposed police station funding, vehicles, red light camera program, five year capital plan and
line item details.
Fire Chief Bishop reviewed the Fire Department budget. Staff and Council discussed the
temporary fire station number 4,rescue boats, and line item details.
Environmental Services Director Kinzler reviewed the department budget. Staff and Council
discussed the recycling program, administration building expansion and line item details.
Public Works Director Brunson presented the department budget. Staff and Council discussed
spraying for mosquito control.
The Council discussed the Historic Village request and Council Member Mullins requested an
income statement.
Parks and Recreation Director Teske presented the department budget. Staff and Council
discussed the Splash Park location, the Arts and Recreation Center and requested additional
tennis courts in the five year plan.
Staff and Council discussed the Clermont City Center rates and maintenance and the future of
the existing Police station.
Public Works Director Brunson provided an update on the Kehlor building and Palatlakaha Park
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City of Clermont
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improvements.
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the department budget. Staff and Council
discussed the five year capital plan items.
Development Services Director Hollerand presented the department budget. Staff and Council
discussed the capital request.
Information Technology Director Dennis presented the department budget. Staff and Council
discussed fiber network and generators.
Human Resources Director Irby presented the department budget. Staff and Council discussed
the employee recognition programs.
City Manager Gray presented the department budget.
City Clerk Ackroyd presented the department budget. Staff and Council discussed planning the
next phase of the Columbarium in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Finance Director Van Zile presented the department budget. Staff and Council discussed the red
light camera program and banking services.
Council and staff discussed having the Human Resources Department conduct a salary
comparison next year.
Staff and Council discussed the budget adoption schedule with the First budget public hearing
date to be Thursday, September 11, 2014 and the Final public hearing date of Thursday,
September 25, 2014. Both public hearings will begin at 6:00pm. The Fiscal Year 2014/2015
budget will be effective October 1.
The budget workshop scheduled for July 17 was cancelled.
Early Learning Coalition of Lake County has requested $9,000. Staff recommended $8,000.
Council agreed with the recommendation.
With no further comments,the budget workshop adjourned at 9:13pm.
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