07.20.2021 - City Council MinutesCity of Clermont
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COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP
July 20, 2021
The Clermont City Council met at a workshop on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the Clermont City
Council Chambers. Mayor Murry opened the workshop at 6:30pm with the following Council
Members present: Pines and Purvis.
Council Members Bates and Entsuah were available via conference call.
Other City officials present were Interim City Manager Dauderis, City Attorney Mantzaris and City
Clerk Howe.
Opening Comments
Interim City Manager Dauderis informed the Council that Council Members Entsuah and Bates
were absent but would be listening to the discussion via a conference call line.
She informed the Council that staff would be presenting an overview of the proposed budget for
Fiscal Year 2022. She shared a few highlights:
• The budget is $155.9 million with 2.67 percent less than the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.
• City wide reserves at the end of Fiscal Year 2022 are projected to be $53.4 million.
• The presented budget is in compliance with the reserve policy of 25 percent.
• Ad Valorem taxes are projected to be $15.4 million or 8.32 percent higher than the Fiscal
Year 2021.
• The budget has been prepared with the City's millage rate set at 4.2061 for the seventh
consecutive year.
Interim City Manager Dauderis extended thanks and appreciation to staff and directors for helping
to prepare the budget. She also thanked the Mayor and Council for their participation in the process.
Agenda
1. FY2021/2022 Budget Discussion
Finance Director Brosonski led the staff presentation made via PowerPoint. She provided an
overview the budget adoption schedule, budget summary letter, a complete list of elected and
appointed officials, the city organizational chart, fund summaries, revenues and expenditures. She
also informed the Council that they would be reviewing the five (5) year capital improvement plan
which covers Fiscal Year 2023-2027. Items on the five (5) year capital improvement plan are not
evaluated until that year's budget.
Director Brosonski provided an overview of the entire budget making the following highlights:
• The overall citywide budget is approximately $155,900,000 which is approximately
$4,300,000 less that Fiscal Year 2021 budget or 2.67 percent less. The decrease is due to the
completion of master plan projects.
• The City has seen growth of 45 percent of which half is attributable to new construction.
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• Capital Outlay total $29,700,000 which is $15,200,000 less than the current year's budget.
• Significant Items Include: replacement vehicles, new vehicles, replacement Engine 101,
various utility projects, and replacement of a side loader sanitation truck.
Finance Director Brosonski then reviewed the budget adoption schedule and informed the Council
that the first budget public hearing would be September 8, 2021 at 6:30pm, and the final hearing
would be held on September 22, 2021 at 6:30pm.
The next section was department budget presentations where directors presented to the Council
from the PowerPoint presentation. The following highlights were made.
Police Department
- Budget increase is due to hiring new officers
Council Member Purvis inquired about the $1,500,000 included for a joint wellness way
facility. Chief Broadway explained that amount is only the Police share and they are also
looking at investors to offset the cost.
Fire Department
- Budget increase is due to personnel costs related to reclassification of positions.
- They are replacing 15 sets of bunker gear each year. The lifespan for each set is
approximately 10 years.
- Generator and roof replacements are following standard procurement policies.
Council Member Purvis asked about the rebuilding of Station 2 in 2022. Chief Ezell responded
that they are still working on the funding. He would like to see the bid wrapped up in 2022.
Council Member Purvis stated that he would like a more in-depth report on this project.
Council Member Purvis also stated that he would like more information on the training facility.
He knows it is needed, but the City has also survived without it. He wants to justify the costs.
Public Services
- Decrease in the General Fund budget due to completion of master plan projects.
- Decrease in the Enterprise Fund budget due to reduction in capital projects.
Parks & Recreation
- Increase in budget is due to capital projects and the return of CPAC shows.
Council Member Purvis asked about telescopic seating. Director Davidoff stated that they
applied for a grant again.
Council Member Purvis asked about the re -sodding of turf and about the placement of
AstroTurf over sod. Director Davidoff said that artificial turns would have a higher cost and
only last 7 to 10 years.
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Development Services
- Decrease in department budget is due
Community Redevelopment Area District.
to completion of capital projects within the
Building Services
Budget increase due to professional services for inspection and plans review and new
software.
- Reviewed significant items in the budget and total permits issued for the fiscal year.
City Clerk
- Budget decrease due to the costs incurred for the Special Election in January 2021.
- Discussed future of cemetery.
Information Technology
- Budget decrease is due to a decrease in fiber network improvements in 2022 from 2021.
Human Resources
- Budget decrease is due to personnel costs.
- No significant items included in proposed budget.
Procurement Services
- Budget increase is due to personnel costs
- Provided an overview of dollars saved through procurement processes and programs and
returned to the General Fund.
Finance Department
- Budget increase is due to personnel costs.
City Manager
- Budget increase is due to personnel costs. Rise Clermont is a new program.
After the department presentations, Director Brosonski informed the Council that there is a surplus
of $50,161. The following items were considered: Pig on the Pond Project Scholars, Sommer Sports
Grant, Fee Waivers for Facilities, Juneteenth and/or Diversity Day event, City code re -codification,
and East Lake Fountain. Interim City Manager Dauderis asked for direction on what the Council
would like to include.
The Council decided that the East Lake Fountain was a cosmetic issue and not related to algae
growth.
The Council decided to fund a Juneteenth Event as it is a federal holiday. Interim City Manager
Dauderis indicated that staff is reviewing the cost for it to be a City holiday.
The Council stated their interest in adding the recodification of the City code to the budget.
The Council discussed the millage rate. Council Member Pines stated that it is a tight budget.
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Council Member Purvis stated that he supports maintaining the millage rate. Council Member Pines
agreed. Mayor Murry agreed that there is not a need to increase the millage rate at this time, but it
will likely happen in the future. The Council agreed not to increase the millage rate.
The Council discussed the Fire Department generator. Council Member Purvis stated he has a
concern that the generator was not on the list as it is part of running the City. He would like to see it
before Council at the next meeting. Council Member Pines agreed that it is vitally important as it is.
for emergency services. Mayor Murry was in agreement.
2. Other
No items were addressed under this agenda item.
Closing Comments
Interim City Manager Dauderis informed the Council that since they went through all departments
and budgets this evening, the workshop would be canceled for tomorrow night.
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Adiourn: The workshop concluded at 8:45 pm with no further comments.
APPROVED:
Tim Murry, ayor
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Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk
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