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BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
July 16, 2019
5:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:01 PM. Council Member Morrison
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Others Present:
City Manager
City Clerk
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Capital Projects Director
Community Development Director
Community Services Director
Leisure Services Director
Economic Development Director
Financial Services Deputy Director
Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Canaveral Fire Rescue Chief
Canaveral Fire Rescue Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal
Mike Brown
Bob Hoog
Wes Morrison
Rocky Randels
Angela Raymond
David L. Greene
Mia Goforth
John DeLeo
Jeff Ratliff
David Dickey
Joshua Surprenant
Gustavo Vergara
Todd Morley
Melinda Huser
Jane Ross
Lisa Day
Mike Green
Dave Sargeant
John Cunningham
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Tina Rose Freeman, 504 Fillmore Avenue, indicated she is president
of her homeowner association and requested more options for the Proposed Budget.
Sarah Hodge, 369 Coral Drive, requested an additional workshop be scheduled for the Proposed
Budget and shared her reasons for such. Bill Hodge, 369 Coral Drive, indicated support of Mrs.
Hodge's comments.
Andrea Shea King, 7017 Orange Avenue, provided opinions and requested citizens be given the
Proposed Budget in a group workshop before it is approved.
Ray Osborne, 209 Holman Road, requested an additional Workshop for the Proposed Budget,
suggested reaching out to retirees to attend and shared ideas for sustainability in the City.
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City Council Budget Workshop Meeting
July 16, 2019
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DISCUSSION:
1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget and Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Plan: City
Manager Greene confirmed the Meeting to be a Workshop; provided a summary of the balanced
Proposed Budget, which includes another proposed millage rate reduction released to the City
Council prior to the deadline of July 1, 2019; stated the Proposed Budget reflects Council priorities
from a number of Strategic Planning Retreats including Indian River Lagoon initiatives, several
projects involving hardening, stormwater, wastewater, sidewalks and mobility programs and
Community Redevelopment Area funding projects; and described the Proposed Budget as
maximizing resources while lowering the millage rate, reflective of the City Council goals and
objectives rooted in the Community Vision Plan including continued advocacy for safety and
improvements along State Road Al A. Discussion ensued and included requests from audience
members for copies of the Proposed Budget, the process by which the Budget gets approved and
adopted by the City Council in Public Hearings, suggestion to sign up for The Weekly Update
email distribution list to receive news and information from the City, the majority of citizens are
happy with the City improvements and services, new manager positions included in the Proposed
Budget effective July 1, 2019, information provided by City Manager Greene on money set aside
in the amount of $500,000, with similar reserves and contingencies throughout the Proposed
Budget along with an unobligated cash balance of $3.2 million, City's taxable value is still lower
than it was in 2008, desire to schedule another Workshop Meeting in August, request for more
budget options with added emphasis on bikeable-walkable mobility projects, lighting in the City
and safety measures for State Road AIA, the Proposed Budget contains funding for two additional
full-time Sheriff's Deputies with positions effective January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2019; and the City
initiative to have one of the best wastewater treatment systems in Brevard County. City Manager
Greene suggested shifting Community Redevelopment Area funds in the amount of $50,000 into
the mobility program for sidewalks within the Community Redevelopment Area to meet a Council
goal of complete sidewalks and address issues expressed by the Brevard County Commissioners
with assisting local businesses within the Area with facade grants. Community Services Director
Surprenant announced new solar lighting is being tested at Rover's Space dog park, clarified that
no messages or calls were received by Staff from the public regarding access to the Proposed
Budget online and would have offered assistance to anyone needing it. City Manager Greene
further explained the difference between City Workshop Meetings held to discuss the Proposed
Budget as opposed to the two Public Hearings to adopt a City Budget in September.
A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Council Member Randels,
to schedule a City Council Budget Workshop Meeting on August 20, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. The
motion passed 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM.
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Mia Go orth,C, City Clerk
Mike Brown, Mayor Pro Tem