HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-22-2008 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
I 'I 1 Palk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
MONDAY
September 22, 2008
5:30 P,M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the Meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Council Member
Bob Hoog
Leo Nicholas
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Shannon Roberts
Others Present
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Recreation Director
Public Works Director
Building Official
Canaveral Precinct
Brevard CO. Sheriff's Office
Cape Canaveral Volunteer
Fire Department
Bennett Boucher
Anthony Garganese
Susan Stills
Andrea Bowers
Robert Lefever
Walter Bandish
Todd Morley
Commander Doug Scragg
Chief Dave Sargeant
RESOLUTION:
1. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2008 -20 Adopting the Final Millage for Fiscal
Year . 200812009.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM
TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2088/2009 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2008 -20 in its entirety.
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WHEREAS, the electors approved in the 1955 referendum election the
construction, maintenance and operation of a library by ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the electors approved in the 1986 referendum election the
imposition of ad valorem taxes for beautification projects; and
WHEREAS, the electors approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2001 referendum
elections the imposition of ad valorem taxes for Fire /Rescue Services; and
WHEREAS, the electors approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2002 referendum
elections the imposition of ad valorem taxes for Police Protection; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to impose said ad valorem taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, as follows:
Section 1. The total millage for all City operating purposes is 3.0871 mills on
the dollar of taxable value for the 2008/2009 fiscal year for the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida. This millage is a 2.04% decrease from the rolled back rate of
3.1309.
Section 2, The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a millage rate of 0.3337 mill for the Beautification Dependent
Special District, as approved in the 1988 referendum election. This ad valorem tax
shall be levied upon the 2008 Tax Assessment Roll for ad valorem tax on all taxable
property located within the City of Cape Canaveral and is to be used for the City's
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2009.
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Section 3. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a millage rate of 0.0453 mill for the Library Dependent Special
District, as approved in the 1985 referendum election. This ad valorem tax shall be
levied upon the 2008 Tax Assessment Roll for ad valorem tax on all taxable property
located within the City of Cape Canaveral and is to be used for the City's fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2998 and ending September 30, 2009.
Section 4. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a millage rate of 12715 mills for Fire /Rescue Service General
Operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2001 referendum elections.
This ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2008 Tax Assessment Roll for ad
valorem tax on all taxable property located within the City of Cape Canaveral and is to
be used for the City's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September
30, 2009.
Section 5. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a millage rate of 1.4155 mills for Police Protection General
Operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2002 referendum elections.
This ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2008 Tax Assessment Roll for ad
valorem tax on all taxable property located within the City of Cape Canaveral and is to
be used for the City's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September
30, 2009.
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Section 8. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the city of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County,
Florida, this 22nd day of September 2008.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded Mayor Pro Tom Hoog
Adopting Resolution No. 2008 -20 for the Final Millage for the Fiscal Year
2008/2009. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows:
Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor
Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, Far.
ORDINANCE: Second Public Hearin
2. Motion to Adopt: ordinance No. 10 -2008: Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal
Year 200812009, at Second Reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND,
STORMWATER ENTERPRISE FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, AND EXPENDABLE
TRUST FUNDS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2008, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2009; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 10 -2008 in its entirety.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The Annual General Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Stormwater
Enterprise Fund, Special Revenue Funds,
and Expendable Trust Funds Budgets which are attached hereto and by reference
made a part hereof, of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2008, and ending September 30, 2009, are hereby approved and adopted.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 22nd
day of September 2008.
Ms. Bowers distributed an item which updated a Contingency figure in the Sewer
Enterprise Fund. Mr. Petsos inquired about the difference in the General Fund amount.
Ms. Bowers stated that this was due to a technical error in the Financial software.
Mayor Pro Tern Hoog addressed the technical error and requested that it be corrected.
Ms. Roberts recommended a brief descriptor or narrative on the amount of change
related to each Fund. Ms. Bowers agreed with Ms. Roberts' recommendation.
There was no public comment,
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts to Adopt
Ordinance No. 10 -2008; Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 at
the second Public Hearing. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor
Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
RESOLUTIONS:
I Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2008 -28; Authorizing an Agreement for
Fire Protection - Emergency Medical Services.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA AND
THE CAPE CANAVERAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels explained that in 2007 the City signed a 10 -year Contract with the
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department subject to renewal annually. He stated that
the base contract price for 2008 is $1,274,228.00 with monthly premiums of
$106,185-66.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Roberts to Adopt
Resolution No. 2008 -28 Authorizing an Agreement for Fire Protection,
Emergency Medical Services. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with
voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr.
Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
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4. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2008 -27; Authorizing an
Addendum to the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA AND J.R. "JACK" PARKER, AS SHERIFF OF BREVARD COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels stated a base Contract price of $2,703,023.00 with a monthly premium
of $215,751.91.
There was no public comment
A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Adopt
Resolution No. 2088 -27; Authorizing an Addendum to the Agreement for Law
Enforcement Services. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Mayor Pro Tern Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor
Randels, For and Ms. Roberts, For.
Mr. Petsos asked for a brief synopsis of the City funds related to the national economy.
Ms. Bowers informed that City funds were minimally invested in any Real Estate funds.
In conclusion, Ms. Bowers reported the City's financial standing as secure.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested to see a Master Plan for the sidewalks and the timeline
for proposed sidewalk installation.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:00 P.M.
Susan ills, CM lTY CLERK
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Rocky Randels, MAYOR