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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_council_mtg_minutes_20210720_budget_workshopCAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING City Hall Council Chambers 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 Tuesday July 20, 2021 5:00 P.M. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:00 P.M. Council Member Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Mayor Council Member Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Mike Brown Bob Hoog Mickie Kellum Wes Morrison Angela Raymond Others Present: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Administrative/Financial Services Director Community & Economic Development Director Cultural + Community Affairs Director Leisure Services Director Public Works Services Director Deputy City Clerk Deputy Finance Director Accountant Dep. Community & Economic Dev. Dir./Sustain. Mgr. Brevard County Sheriff's Office Commander Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Todd Morley Anthony Garganese Mia Goforth John DeLeo David Dickey Molly Thomas Gustavo Vergara James Moore Daniel LeFever Candice Blake Jenny Coldiron Zachary Eichholz Andrew Walters Brett Lockhart PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Chris Cerveny, Oak Lane resident, discussed concerns regarding potential sidewalk construction on Oak Lane, expressed support for road improvements but not paying for it. City Manager Morley indicated public meetings will take place if and when the City Council decides to move forward with the project. Michelle Sales, Oak Lane resident, discussed a preference for no sidewalk on Oak Lane, needed repairs and paving at the East end of Oak Lane. Joyce Downing, 301 Fillmore Avenue, discussed concerns regarding ongoing and worsening flooding on the road and into homes. Mayor Hoog thanked the speakers. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget and Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Plan: City Manager Morley discussed the $33,902,326 proposed and balanced Budget, the proposed City of Cape Canaveral, Florida City Council Budget Workshop Meeting • July 20, 2021 Minutes • Page 2 of 2 roll -back millage rate of 3.5755 keeping the City at the fourth lowest tax ratein the County, American Rescue Plan Act funds to the City will be $4.2 million which cannot be spent to reduce debt or used to justify a reduction in taxes, current debt for the construction of the City Hall and Fire Station projects will be paid-offff within four years, the short-term debt for the City of Cape Canaveral Community Center is ten years and the presence of Financial Services Staff to address questions related to the proposed Budget. Discussion ensued and included prioritizing Oak Lane improvements, history of the road and Council Member Kellum's meeting with residents and business owner located there, reasonfor changing from Projected to Amended in the proposed Budget related to the City's new financial software program, estimating what the operating and maintenance expenses for the CAPE Center will be, high priority of State Road A1A, roads, sidewalks, streetlights, flooding in the City, the Central Ditch, use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Stormwater issues would need to meet justification requirements and uncertainty as to when the City will receive the Federal funds. City Manager Morley indicated Staffis gathering data andcreating a plan for costs and use of the Federal funds.: Discussion continued and included Oak Lane residents are largely in favor of the improvement project, project costs and stormwater. runoff issues on Oak Lane. City Manager Morley discussed Oak Lane could become a priority over other Strategic Planning projects, however, Council direction is required either way. Discussion continued and included Long Point Road Estuary Park Program and the need to be careful with grant related projects, stormwater problems throughout the City, Stormwater Fund, Federal Funds cannotbe used for ongoing projects, the Promenade Project and safety and security of residents. Mayor Pro Tem Raymond stated that she attended the Florida League of Cities Transportation Policy and Government Affairs Committee Meeting where it was confirmed the State Road A1A Project is on the schedule for 2021/2022 in. the City. A motion was made by Council Member Morrison, seconded by Council Member Kellum, to confirm the City Council Budget Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, starting at 5:00 P.M. The Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. ( Signature ) Bob Hoog, Mayor ( Signature ) FOR Mia Goforth, City Clerk SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida