HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-31-2007 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
I 'I I Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
July 3r1, 2007
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Council Member
Others Present
Bob Hoog
Leo Nicholas
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Shannon Roberts
City Manager
Bennett Boucher
City Clerk
Susan Stills
City Treasurer
Andrea Bowers
Acting Public Works Director
Walter Bandish
Acting Recreation Director
Robert Lefever
RESOLUTION:
'l. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2007 -18; Tentative Proposed Millage Rate
for the Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes for FY 2007/20080
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2007-18 in its entirety.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL OF BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE
FOR THE LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 ON
ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the electors approved in the 1985 referendum election the
construction, maintenance and operation of a library by ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the electors approved in the 1988 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 f Cape
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Canaveral, Brevard county, Florida, as follows:
Section 1. The total millage for all city operating purposes is 2.7818 mills on
the dollar of taxable value for the 2007/2008 fiscal year for the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida. This millage is a 5.96% decrease from the rolled back rate of 2.9897.
Section 2. The city of cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of .3337 mill for the
Beautification Dependent Special District, as approved in the 1988 referendum
election. This tentative proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2007 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 ctober 1 2007
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and ending September 30, 2008.
Section 3, The City of cape Canaveral, Brevard county, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of ._„ 453 mill for the Library
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Dependent Special_ District, as approved in the 1985 referendum election. This
tentative proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2007 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, 2007 and ending September
30, 2008.
Section 4. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of 0.9880 mill for Fire /Rescue
Service General operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2001
referendum elections. This tentative proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the
2007 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,
2007 and ending September 30, 2008.
Section 5. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of 1.4108 mills for Police
Protection General operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2002
referendum elections. This tentative proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the
2007 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, 2007 and ending September 34, 2008.
Section G. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption,
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of cape Canaveral, Brevard County,
Florida, this 31 S day of Jam, 2007.
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Mayor Randels pointed out that the City Treasurer included the Ad Valorem Tax history
and the Assessed Property Values and Ad Valorem Millage in the packet. Ms. Bowers
explained to Ms. Roberts how she calculated for the roll back rate. Mayor Randels
reminded that the millage decision could be overridden by asuper- majority vote.
Ms. Bowers stated that the Library Ad Valorem was not adequate for the increased
insurance premium and the City would need to transfer from Reserves for that payment.
Ms. Bowers replied to Mr. Petsos that Reserve Funds were historically used for one-
time Capital. Ms. Bowers concluded that at this point the Library Ad Valorem would not
continue to cover its operating expenses; however, that was a decision for the Council.
Ms. Roberts asked if the Council was allowed to reallocate differently among the four Ad
Valorem rates. Ms. Bowers replied that the State did allow for a re- allocation. Mr.
Nicholas pointed out how any discussion related to re- allocation might lead to the
appearance of sacrificing the needs of one service over another. Ms. Roberts stated
that she brought up the point for discussion purposes only.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to
Adopt Resolution No. 2007 -18 to Establish the Tentative Proposed Millage Fate
for the Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes for FY 2007/ 2008. 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.
Rocky Randel ,MAYOR
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Susan Stills, CIVIC, City clerk