HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-05-2006 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
September 5, 2006
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Bob Hoog
Leo Nicholas
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Council Members Absent:
Council Member
Others Present:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Treasurer
Recreation Director
Commander
RESOLUTION:
Burt Bruns
Bennett Boucher
Anthony Garganese
Susan Stills
Andrea Bowers
Nancy Hanson
Doug Scragg, Canaveral Precinct
1. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2006 -29; Adopting the Tentative Millage for
Fiscal Year 200612007.
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2006 -29 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL OF BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE
LEVY OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 20M2007 ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mayor Randels read the Resolution 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, 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 millage rate of .3680 mill for the Beautification
Dependent Special District, as approved in the 1986 referendum election. This
tentative 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.
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Section 3. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative millage rate of .0500 mill for the Library Dependent
Special District, as approved in the 1985 referendum election. This tentative 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 4. The City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, hereby
adopts and imposes a tentative 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 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 millage rate of 1.5620 mills for Police Protection
General Operating Millage, as approved in the 1990, 1994 and 2002 referendum
elections. This tentative 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 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
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Mr. Petsos questioned an E -mail that was sent from the Sheriffs Department
regarding a return of $150,000. Commander Scragg replied to Mr. Boucher that
the funds were close to return. Mr. Petsos expressed that a tax relief might be
forthcoming with that return. Mayor Randels approximated that $150,000 might
calculate to % mil on the dollar. Discussion followed on two replacement
vehicles and stated that the $150,000 could be used to purchase and outfit the
two replacement vehicles.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro tom Hoog and seconded by Mr. Nicholas
Tom Hoog to Adopt Resolution No. 2006 -29. The vote on the motion
carried 4-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tom Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas,
For; Mr. Petsos, For and Mayor Randels, For.
ORDINANCE: First Public Hearina:
2. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 14 -2006: Adopting the Annual Budget for
Fiscal Year 200612007, at first reading.
Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 14 -2006 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND, SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND, SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS, AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2006, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Bowers stated that the First Public Notice is prepared prior to release of the tax bill
and a full page display ad is prepared during the week of September 17tht prior to the
Second Public Hearing.
Mayor Randels read the ordinance 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 Runds, 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, 2005, and ending September 30, 2007,
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 5 day
of September, 2006.
Mayor Randels noted that the replacement vehicles for the Sheriffs Office were the only
changes. Mr. Boucher explained that no changes were anticipated reimbursed funds from
citations. Ms. Bowers stated the Fines and Forfeitures were increasing somewhat. She
reminded that open container violations were more costly to prosecute. The fee is $100
per hour for the State Attorney's Office to prosecute. Commander Scragg replied to
Mayor Pro Tern Hoog that violations incurred in the County were not reimbursed to the
City. Discussion followed on the legislative action that concluded with the municipalities
funding the State court system. Ms. Bowers stated that the Florida League of Cities
addressed the Legislation on this matter but to no avail.
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Randels to adopt
Ordinance No. 14 -2006 at First Reading. The vote on the motion carried 4-0 with
voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tom Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For
and Mayor Randels, For.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:01 P.M.
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