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WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 25, 1990
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held Wednesday, July 25, 1990 in the City Hall Conference Room.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pool at 3:00 p.m. with the
following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville,
and Council Member Cole. Other City Officials present were City
Manager Saunders, Finance Director Van Zile and Nilsa Whitehead,
Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Board.
FRESH WATER LAB
Mayor Pool stated that Mrs. Whitehead was present to discuss with
the Council the possibility of a fresh water laboratory being
located at the Palatlakaha Recreation Area. Mr. Turville stated
that there was a possibility of the Lake Water Authority or the
University of Florida being involved in the funding of such a
project. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of
Council that this would be an appropriate use of the area and
beneficial, if it could be worked out.
Council Member Norquist arrived at the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
RAILS TO TRAILS
Mrs. Whitehead then asked questions concerning the proposed Rails
to Trail s project in Clermont and what the City' s involvement would
be in the project. It was explained that the City would still own
its property within the city limits. The question arose as to who
would fund the building of the trail and the estimated costs for
construction of the trail. Mr. Norquist stated that the trail
could be whatever the City wanted it to be and the cost would be
relative to the type of trail constructed by the City. It was the
consensus of the Council that the City should retain control of the
trail through the city limits.
Council Member Dupee arrived at the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
After discussion of the Rails to Trails project, it was the
consensus of the Council that a letter of commitment be written to
the Department of Natural Resources indicating what the City has
done in the past and its continuing commitment to the Rails to
Trails proposal.
Mrs. Whitehead left the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
1991 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET - CAPITAL OUTLAY
Each Council Member was given a set of sheets outlining the
requested and approved Capital Outlay items included in the budget
by department.
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CITY MANAGER'S CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST
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No change was made to the City Manager's capital outlay
appropriation request of $2,273.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST
No change was made to the $450 approved total.
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
No change was to the $1,216 appropriation.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The $1,000 requested appropriation for ten "PASS" devices was
approved. These items are lifesaving devices for air tanks which
are an OSHA requirement this year.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Under the Police Department Budget considerable discussion ensued
concerning requested vehicle replacement. It was the consensus of
Council that two vehicles be appropriated for next year, and that
the City would keep two of the other cars that would normally go
to the auction. The City will see if it can get through one more
year of service with these vehicles.
One mobile radio that was requested was eliminated and $715 was
added for a fax machine. All other items were tentatively
approved.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Council decided to decrease the $10,000 proposed appropriation
for Christmas decorations to $5,000 and discussed the possibility
of getting support from the community or local businesses for
purchase of additional decorations.
REVISED STATEMENT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE GENERAL FUND
Each Council Member was then given a revised statement for revenue
and expenditures for the General Fund which indicated a $188,641
deficit. With the changes made in the Capital Outlay expenditures,
the deficit was decreased to $169,881. This figure reflects no
changes in any revenue line items.
Each Council Member was then given a sheet indicating deficit
reduction options. After considerable discussion of the various
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options, it was the consensus of Council that the most equitable
method of increasing revenues would be to increase the millage rate
from 2.429 to 2.729, which would generate approximately $42,000;
increase the energy utility tax from 8.5$ to 10.0$, which would
generate approximately $45,000; adopt a water utility tax of 5.0$,
which would generate approximately $27, 5000; increase the boat ramp
fee from $2.00 to $4.00 and extend this to an honor system for the
times the City does not have an attendant on duty, which would
generate approximately $3,500; increase occupational licenses by
10$, which would generate approximately $2, 000; increase Planning
and Zoning permits and related fees to generate approximately
$5, 000; and adopt a stormwater utility with a fee of approximately
$3.00 per month, which would transfer approximately $45,000 in
expenditures out of the General Fund. '
The Council Members were also given a sheet showing the effect the
various increases would have on a typical property owner.
Mayor Pool asked if litter signs could be placed at the beach
indicating a fine for litter and to "Please Put Litter In Its
Place".
The Council then requested that the subject of the proposed
Stormwater Utility be placed on the next Council agenda for public
discussion. City Manager Saunders stated that he would do so.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:00
p.m.
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
E. Va ile, City Clerk