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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 1990
A Special Council Meeting for the final public hearing of the
proposed budget was held Tuesday, September 18, 1990 in the Council
Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor
Pro Tem Turville with the following Council Members in attendance:
Council Member Dupee, Council Member Norquist, and Council Member
Cole. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders,
Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy_City Clerk Brandt.
PIIBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 678 - MILEAGE RATE
Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that Florida Statutes require that
the first item to be discussed was the percentage increase in the
millage over the rolled-back rate necessary to fund the proposed
budget and the specific purposes for which ad valorem tax revenues
were being increased.
It was further explained by Mayor Pro Tem Turville that the
proposed millage rate was 2.729 which represents a 14.4 increase
over the rolled-back rate.
Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read the resolution in its entirety and
called for comments. Mr. Louis Kettenhoffen, who lives at 2365
Lakeshore Drive, asked how much his taxes would increase. City
Manager Saunders explained that depending on the assessed value of
his property, the increased millage rate reflected at thirty cents
per $1,000 of assessed valuation increase. Mr. Kettenhoffen stated
that he originally thought his taxes would increase 14.4$, but that
he now understood that was not the case.
90-184 A MOTION AAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION #678 ADOPTING A MILEAGE RATE OF 2.729 FOR FISCAL YEAR
1990-1991 FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT.
1990-91 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 679 - GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that this Resolution would adopt
the budget for the General Fund which provides for the basic tax
supported services of the City, which include police and fire
protection, maintenance of streets and sidewalks, parks and
recreation, fleet maintenance, street lights, animal control, legal
services and administration. Also included in the fund are monies
for special activities such as the library and recreation and
beautification projects.
It was further explained that the proposed General Fund Budget
included total revenues of $2,054,718, which is an increase of 6.4$
over last year, with proposed expenditures of $2,063,524, or an
increase of 4.7~ over last year's budget. Finance Director Van
Zile explained the $8,806 deficit in the budget and that reserves
would be used to balance the General Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read the Resolution by title only and
called ;for comments from those present. No one spoke in favor of
or in opposition to the General Fund Budget.
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90-185 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM
TURVILLE.
RESOLUTION NO. 680 - INFRASTRIICTIIRE FUND BUDGET
Mayor Pro Tem Turville and Council Member Dupee explained that this
was the one cent sales tax (the seventh cent tax ) which was
adopted by the County and will generate projected revenues of
$330,800 for next year. Proposed expenditures were $345,500. The
fund will be used to repay the previously approved loan for the
Palatlakaha Recreation Area, the Police Department expansion, the
Public Works facility, and City Hall, as well as provide annual
funds for other infrastructure needs.
He then read the Resolution by title only and called for comments
from those present, and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition
to the Infrastructure Fund Budget.
90-186 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST. SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION #680 ADOPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE.
RESOLUTION NO. 681 - PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA FIIND BUDGET
City Manager Saunders explained that this fund was established last
year and accounts for the development of the Palatlakaha Recreation
Area.
The Resolution was read by title only by Mayor Pro Tem Turville and
he then called for comments. Some questions concerning the
operation of the park after its completion were discussed.
90-187 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION #681 ESTABLISHING THE PALATLARAHA RECREATION AREA FUND
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE
ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE.
RESOLUTION NO. 682 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FUND BUDGET
City Manager Saunders explained that this fund was established last
year to account for municipal projects, which include our new
Public Works facility, expansion of the Police Department building
and remodeling or relocation of City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Turville read the Resolution by title only and then
called for comments. No one spoke concerning the Building
Construction Fund Budget.
90-188 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROIIIST. SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION #682. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE.
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RESOLUTION NO. 683 - UTILITY FUND BIIDGET
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Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that this fund provides for the
City's water and sewer services to approximately 3,000 customers.
The revenues and transfers-in total $1,223,500, with proposed
expenditures budgeted at $1,149,286.
He then read the Resolution by title only and called for comments
from those present and there were none.
90-189 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION #683. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR
PRO TEM TURVILLE.
RESOLUTION NO. 684 - BTORMWATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET
Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that this was a new fund to be
established to provide for stormwater management. A projected
revenue of $93,500 will be generated from a $3.00 per month charge
for each equivalent residential unit charged to all developed
properties in the City. Commercial properties will pay based on
the square footage of their impervious areas with credits given to
those having approved retention areas.
Much discussion ensued concerning the fee and its application to
the various properties. It was further explained that during the
first year a Master stormwater Plan for the City should be
developed which would identify the drainage areas in the City, the
existing facilities and prioritize projects to be paid for from
this fund.
At this point in the discussion, Don Burris, who lives at 1475
Tenth Street, questioned the amount of surplus (reserves) the City
had.
Finance Director Van Zile explained that the City had approximately
$3,000,000 in reserves, which was not uncommon. This year $8,800
was taken from reserves to balance the budget and last year $58, 000
was needed for the same purpose.
Mr. Burris also expressed his concern that water shortage could
occur if too much development was allowed in the City
Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read Resolution #684 by title only.
90-190 There being
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no further discussion or questions, A MOTION WAS MADE
_MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND
CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #684
E STORMWATER UTILITY FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-
RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM
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RESOLUTION NO. 685 - SANITATION FUND BUDGET
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Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that the Sanitation Fund provided
for garbage and trash collection, composting, and recycling.
Revenues are projected to be $464,400 and expenditures are proposed
at $472,162. It was also explained that it was necessary to
increase the monthly rate from $12.50 to $14.50 due to the County
increase in tipping fees from $12 per ton to $40 per ton.
Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read Resolution #685 by title only and
called for comments. Don Burris spoke again stating that he had
watched papers fly out of the new garbage trucks and it appeared
that the driver was not aware this was happening. City Manager
Saunders stated that he would look into this.
Mr. Burris also inquired as to scheduled trash pick up and when
heavy items such as refrigerators and furniture were picked up.
City Manager Saunders explained the schedules for those items. Mr.
Burris then asked why the City chose the new sideloading garbage
trucks and Mr. Saunders explained in detail the reasons for
choosing this type of truck.
90-191 There being no further questions concerning the City's garbage and
trash collection, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE
SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL
CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #685 ESTABLISHING THE SANITATION FUND
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE
ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE.
RESOLUTION NO. 686 - CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND BIIDGET
Mayor Pro Tem Turville explained that all sales proceeds of
cemetery lots are deposited into this restricted fund which was
designed to provide funding for perpetual care and maintenance of
Oakhill Cemetery. Projected revenues were $22,000 with $13,000
being transferred from the fund to the General Fund for cemetery
upkeep and maintenance.
Mayor Pro Tem Turville then read the Resolution by title only and
called for comments. No one spoke concerning the Resolution.
90-192 A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION #686 ESTABLISHING THE CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE
ONLY BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURVILLE.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
H o d T vi le, Mayor Pro Tem
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E. Va Z le, City Clerk