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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
MONDAY
September 20, 1999
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Council Members Present Council Members Absent
Tony Hernandez
Richard Treverton
Burt Bruns
Mayor Pro Tem Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky Randels
Others Present
City Manager, Bennett Boucher
City Clerk, Sandra Sims
City Treasurer, Andrea Bowers
Public Works Director, Edward Gardulski
Building Official, Dennis Franklin
Public Hearing
Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson
Fire Chief, David Sargeant
1. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 99 -29 in its entirety:. Adopting Millage for Fiscal
Year 1999/2000.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE FOR THE LEVY OF AD
• VALOREM TAXES FOR 1999 ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Petsos To Adopt Resolution No. 99 -29.
Mr. Treverton commended staff for the budget efforts and stated that
although the City has a balanced budget, next year will require greater
funding. Mr. Bruns concurred and reiterated that the City continues to
maintain at least $1 million in unencumbered reserves. Mayor Pro Tem
Petsos further commended staff, noting that the City was able to provide
the requested Police and Fire vehicles. City Manager, Bennett Boucher
stated that another deputy was also added this fiscal year.
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City Council Final Budget Hearing
September 20, 1999
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Mr. Paul Marlow queried why the City needs another deputy. Mayor
Randels and Mr. Bruns explained.
Mr. Al Praetorius opined that the Sheriffs Department is not doing enough
to stop drug sales in the City. He further stated that the City should have
parks on the river. Mayor Randels explained that the City has recently
purchased 17 acres for the Manatee Sanctuary Park and Banana River
Park. Further, the City is trying to acquire property at the end of Center
Street fora park.
The Resolution was adopted 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton,
For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For.
2. Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 99 -30 in its entirety: Adopting Budget for Fiscal
Year 1999/2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER ENTERPRISE
FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1999, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Mr. Bruns and seconded by Mr. Petsos To Adopt
Resolution No. 99 -30.
There was no Council or public comment.
The Resolution was adopted 4 -0, with voting as follows: Mr. Treverton,
For; Mr. Bruns, For; Mayor Pro Tem Petsos, For; and Mayor Randels, For.
Report
Fire Chief, David Sargeant reported on the Tropical Storm forecast.
There beinbg4wA t er business, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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Sandra .ims,, CITY. CLERK
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
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