07-18-2017 workshop City of Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
July 18,2017
The Clermont City Council met at a workshop on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Ash called the workshop to order at 6:30pm with the following
Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Travis and Bates. Other City
officials present were City Manager Gray and City Clerk Ackroyd Howe.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget Discussion
City Manager Gray reviewed the purpose of the budget workshops. 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 2017/2018 General Fund
budget and citywide budget highlights. The current millage rate is 4.2061 without a proposed
increase for the second consecutive year. Utility fee revenues included proposed increases to
water, sewer, and storm water and sanitation rates based on a fee study. The Fiscal Year 2018
ending reserves is projected to be $8.4 million or 30.64 percent of operating expenses. The total
General Fund budget is $35.5 million. Taxable property values have increased $249 million or
10.76 percent. The proposed millage rate of 4.2061 represents a 6.77 percent increase over the
rolled back rate of 3.9392. Based on the property values increase and maintaining the current
millage rate, ad valorem revenues will increase $854,000.
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe presented the department budget. The budget increase is due to the
salary study and insurance.
City Manager Gray presented the department budget. The new Public Information Officer
anticipates starting on August 21.
Finance Director Van Zile presented the department budget. The budget increase is due to the
funding of a Payroll Automated Time Entry module and the acquisition of a Purchase
Order/Requisition module.
Development Services Director Hollerand presented the department budget. The budget increase
is due to funding of an additional Plans Reviewer, Building Inspector positions and two vehicles.
Council discussed increasing Code Enforcement throughout the city.
Information Technology Director Dennis presented the department budget. The budget decrease
is due to a reduction in operating and capital funding. Significant items in the budget include a
telephone system for Public Works, fiber optic conduit, smart board for the training room and
server replacements. Reviewed the five-year capital plan project.
Human Resources Director Dauderis presented the department budget. The budget increase is
due to training and development, merit pay, insurance and employee initiatives. Mrs. Dauderis
provided an update on the classification study. The consultants are reviewing all non-union
positons. Currently, they are comparing to competitors within 50 miles of the city to include
private entities. The consultants anticipate providing a report in August. Staff will review the
report in September and return to Council in October with the results.
City of Clermont
MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
July 18, 2017
The budget adoption schedule for the First budget public hearing will be September 7, 2017 at
6:30pm to adopt the tentative millage rate and the Final budget public hearing date will be
September 21, 2017 at 6:30pm to adopt the final millage rate. The fiscal year 2017/2018 budget
will be effective October 1, 2016.
The next budget workshop will be July 19 at 6:30pm and will discuss the Master Plan.
With no further comments, the budget workshop adjourned at 8:32 m.
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