HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-2009 Minutes SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
THURSDAY
September 10, 2009
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 Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member Absent:
Mayor
Others Present:
City Manager
City Treasurer
Fire Chief
Recreation Director
Public Works Director
Planning and Development Director
Acting Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION:
Bob Hoog
Buzz Petsos
Shannon Roberts
Betty Walsh (arrived 5:31 p.m.)
Rocky Randels
Bennett Boucher
Andrea Bowers
Dave Sargeant
Robert Lefever
Walter Bandish
Barry Brown
Mia Goforth
1. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2009-27; Tentative Proposed Millage for
Fiscal Year 200912010.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL OF BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD
VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Council Special Budget Meeting
September 10, 2009
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Mayor Pro Tem Hoog read Resolution No. 2009-27 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
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, P 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 3.0671 mills on
the dollar of taxable value for the 2009/2010 fiscal year for the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida. This millage is a 16.83% decrease from the rolled back rate of 3.6876.
Section 2. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a proposed millage rate of 0.3337 mills for the Beautification
Dependent Special District, as approved in the 1986 referendum election. This
proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2009 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, 2009 and ending September 30,
2010.
Section 3. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a proposed millage rate of 0.0453 mills for the Library Dependent
Special District, as approved in the 1985 referendum election. This proposed ad
valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2009 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, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010.
Section 4. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a proposed millage rate of 1.2715 mills for Fire/Rescue Service
General Operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2001 referendum
elections. This proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2009 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, 2009 and ending
September 30, 2010.
City Council Special Budget Meeting
September 10, 2009
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Section 5. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a proposed millage rate of 1.4166 mills for Police Protection
General Operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2002 referendum
elections. This proposed ad valorem tax shall be levied upon the 2009 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, 2009 and ending
September 30, 2010.
Section S. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County,
Florida, this 10"' day of September, 2009.
A motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Petsos, to adopt
Tentative Proposed Millage for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Resolution No. 2009-27. The
vote on the motion carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For;
Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, Absent, Ms. Roberts and Ms. Walsh, For.
ORDINANCE: First Public Hearine:
2. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 09-2009: Adopting the Annual Budget for
Fiscal Year 200912010, at first reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog read Ordinance No. 09-2009 in its entirety.
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, 2009, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2010; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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, 2009, and ending September 30, 2010,
are hereby approved and adopted.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 21 st day of
sw September, 2009.
City Council Special Budget Meeting
September 10, 2009
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Ms. Roberts expressed concern about critical line item issues, such as the beach
crossover at Shorewood, noting it is the second highest capital expenditure of the year;
she reminded about researching the issue further. Mr. Boucher clarified even though the
line item is in the budget, no action can be taken without Council's approval. The City
Treasurer, Andrea Bowers, confirmed she would not sign off on a large item like that
without Council's approval even after it has been approved in the budget.
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Dave Sargeant, confirmed for Ms.
Roberts they are waling until the end of the month to hear about the Fire Department
Grant.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Ms. Walsh, to adopt
Ordinance No. 09-2009; Approving the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year
2009/2010 at the First Public Hearing. The vote on the motion carried 4-0
with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Petsos, Absent;
Mayor Randels, For, Ms. Roberts, For and Ms. Walsh, For.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog announced a Final Budget Hearing would be held on September
21, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:41 P.M.
Bob Hoog, MAYOR P O TEM
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