09-22-2016 Final Budget Hearing City of Clermont
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
FINAL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET
The Clermont City Council met in a special meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:00pm with the following
present: Council Members Mullins,Goodgame,Bates and Travis. Other City officials present were:
City Manager Gray, City Clerk Ackroyd Howe and Finance Director Van Zile.
Council Member Mullins gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Manager Gray noted the purpose of this meeting is to present the recommended budget and
proposed millage rate.The budget will be presented in two parts.The General Fund budget includes
16 full time positions without using funds from reserves.The Enterprise Fund budget is financially
sound. He reviewed highlights in the proposed budget. Mr. Gray commended senior staff for their
cooperation in the budget process and thanked all city staff in searching for efficiencies.
Resolution No. 2016-34 Ad Valorem Millage Rate
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Resolution 2016-34 aloud in its entirety.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the Ad Valorem Millage Rate for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2016
and ending September 30, 2017; providing for collection of taxes; providing an
effective date.
Finance Director Van Zile presented the proposed budget. He reviewed the property values history;
millage rate history;millage rate options;millage rate comparison;property tax comparison;property
taxes and fees comparison. Staff recommended approval of the Resolution to approve the millage
rate of 4.2061.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Drive,expressed concern with the proposed budget containing three
user fee service increases that had never been disclosed or reviewed by the Council.
Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Travis noted she was aware the user fees would be included in the budget.
City Manager Gray commented that recreation fees are not included in the budget. He is proposing
another workshop in October to discuss the fees.He confirmed that not all of the fees are included in
the budget.
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Council Member Bates moved for approval; seconded by Council Member Mullins.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Resolution No. 2016-35 Final Budget
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Resolution 2016-35 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the Budget for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.
Finance Director Van Zile presented information regarding the fiscal year 2017 budget.He reviewed
the proposed budget funds, sources, uses by department and uses by type. The City budget of
$112,922,397 is $16,696,507 less than the current year budget. The City budget includes Planning
and Zoning, Building Services and Fire Inspection services fee increases as discussed at a recent
workshop.General Fund of$33,572,708 is$291,972 less than the current year budget.General Fund
ending reserves are projected at$8,131,441 or 32.46%of budgeted operating expenditures.General
Fund budget includes for the first time,a reoccurring transfer of 10%of sewer services fees from the
Sewer Fund. Furthermore, he reviewed the budget highlights on the expenditures. Most of the
projects are not funding through the General Fund. Staff requested Council approve Resolution
2016-35 approving the City of Clermont fiscal year 2017 budget in the amount of$112,922,397.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, inquired about a placeholder for police cameras.
Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Travis commented on the number of new vehicles in the proposed budget. City
Manager Gray remarked there is criteria in place for the replacement of vehicles.
Council Member Goodgame inquired about road improvements. City Manager Gray stated there is
approximately$300,000 in the budget for road improvements.He suggested the Council discuss road
projects before starting the next budget process.
Council Member Mullins moved for the adoption of Resolution 2016-35; seconded
by Council Member Travis.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
ADJOURN: With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42pm.
APPROVED:
/ Gail L. Ash, Mayor
ATTEST:: I/
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk
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