HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-31-2006 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
MONDAY
July 31, 2006
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Council Members Present:
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Others Present:
City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
City Treasurer
RESOLUTION
Motion to Adopt:
Millage Rate for
200612007.
Burt Bruns
Bob Hoog
Leo Nicholas
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Bennett Boucher
Kate LaTorre
Susan Stills
Andrea Bowers
Resolution No. 2006 -25; Tentative Proposed
the Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes for FY
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 2006/2007 ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2006 -25 in its entirety.
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 1986 referendum election the
imposition of ad valorem taxes for beautification projects; and
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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 3.0000 mills on
the dollar of taxable value for the 2006/2007 fiscal year for the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida. This millage is a 34.19% increase from the rolled back rate of 2.2357
Section 2. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of .3680 mill for the
Beautification Dependent Special District, as approved in the 1986 referendum
election. This tentative proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2006 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, 2006
and ending September 30, 2007.
Section 3. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of .0500 mill for the Library
Dependent Special District, as approved in the 1985 referendum election. This
tentative proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2006 Tax Assessment Roll
for ad valorem tax on all taxable property located within the City of Cape Canaveral and
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is to be used for the City's fiscal year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September
30, 2007.
Section 4. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of 1.0200 mills 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
2006 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,
2006 and ending September 30, 2007.
Section 5. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative proposed millage rate of 1.5620 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
2006 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,
2006 and ending September 30, 2007.
Sec_ lion 6._ This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
Mr. Petsos clarified that an additional meeting would be held to review the Fire and
Emergency Services and the Law Enforcement Budgets on August 15 Mayor
Randels requested a synopsis from the City Manager of the projects for the upcoming
budget year. Mr. Bruns expressed that the City's millage rate should remain as is in
order to address any future needs. Mayor Randels noted that the City does not provide
health insurance for employee dependents and a Request for Proposal was sought for
health coverage. However, when Brevard County requested proposals their premiums
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increased by $2,000. Mr. Art Berger questioned the City's property/ liability insurance
rates. Mayor Randels informed that the City's premiums increased by 100 percent. Mr.
Berger pointed out the number of hotels and eliminated wind and storm coverage due
cost. Mr. Berger questioned which roads would be paved. Mayor Randels replied the
Presidential east/west streets.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Hoog to
Approve Resolution No. 2006 -25. The vote on the motion carried 4-0 with voting
as follows: Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tom Hoog, For; Mr. Petsos, For and Mayor
Randels, For.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Chair adjourned this meeting at 5:50 P.M.
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
Susan Stio s, CITY CLERK