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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-22 - City Commission Special Meeting MinutesSPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 5:05 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Michelle J. Gomez called the Thursday, September 22, 2022, City Commission meeting, being held in Commission Chambers, to order at 5:13 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Vice Mayor Mike Gelin, Commissioner Marlon B. Bolton, Commissioner Debra Placko, and Commissioner Elvin Villalobos. Also present were City Manager Kathleen Gunn, Interim Assistant City Manager Levent Sucuoglu, City Attorney John Herin, and City Clerk Kimberly Dillon. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Bolton led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. REGULAR AGENDA 4a. T02508 — An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to establish and levy ad valorem taxes within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac, Florida, for the tax year 2022; providing for the levy of ad valorem taxes in the amount of 7.2000 mills ($7.2000 per $1,000) based upon the taxable value of non-exempt real and personal property located within the City limits of the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (Second Reading) (Public Hearing) City Manager Kathleen Gunn read a statement regarding the Millage Rate. She stated the proposed operating Millage Rate of 7.200 mills for FY2023 was .7613 mills or 11.82 percent more than the rolled -back rate of 6.4387. City Attorney John Herin read the title for the record. Patricia White, Assistant Director of Financial Services and Budget Manager Jeff Streder provided a presentation of the FY2023 tentative Millage Rate and operating budget, including potential cuts as identified by the Commission and a list identified by staff at the request of the Commission. The presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 2 Mel Yoder, Kings Point, Tamarac, reviewed the position of each Commission regarding the budget and his interpretation of their intent. He stated the City could not continue to put off projects, increased wages, and the things which make Tamarac a place people want to live. He asserted Commissioners should accept the Millage Rate and budget as approved at the first hearing, less a reduction in Commission benefits. Vice Mayor Gelin left the dais at 5: 39 p.m. Commissioner Villalobos requested a paused to the public hearing to address Vice Mayor Gelin distributing materials within the audience while the public was speaking. City Attorney Herin responded that the rules stated each of the Commissioners were to participate and be on the dais during the course of items being discussed. Discussion ensued and Vice Mayor Gelin was asked to return to the dais. Mayor Gomez noted the Commission was not aware of what was being handed out, so would have no comment on its content. Vice Mayor Gelin returned to the dais at 5: 42 p. m. Horatio Bryan, 6194 Laurel Lane, Tamarac, discussed a fire at his home in March, and the high costs necessary for fire protection in the community. He stated he had a newfound respect for the City staff who manage the costs of running a City. He stated cuts should not be made and asserted Tamarac deserves the best of the best. Dr. Darcy Schiller, Kings Point, Tamarac, stated she was in favor of adoption the 7.200 Millage Rate. She noted any cuts would take money from the streets, parks, Fire Department, Police Department, and other services. She stated Commission benefits could be cut for savings in the budget. She asked City Attorney Herin why Vice Mayor Gelin was still in the room following his disruption. City Attorney requested time at the end of the meeting to review the Commission's Rules of Procedure and their practical application. He noted he serves as Parliamentarian for the Commission. George Monteiro, 8025 NW 42°d St, Tamarac, discussed his experience looking for a new home and deciding to stay in Tamarac. He stated he learned of the meeting from a personal email sent by Vice Mayor Gelin and explained he had concerns regarding increases in taxes would make the community unaffordable. Kimberly Hayden, Mainlands, Tamarac, inquired as to whether she could ask specific questions regarding the budget. She was encouraged to speak during the public hearing for the budget line item. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 3 Ed Radosh 7449 North Devon Drive, Tamarac, stated the residents of Tamarac were being ill -served by the election year. He asserted the cost of everything is going up due to increased costs, and it made sense that the City do the same. He stated they were talking about cutting quality of life for the residents and added that some increase should be tolerated. Mayor Gomez closed the public hearing. Moved by Commissioner Placko; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.200 mills. Vice Mayor Gelin explained the item he handed out was a presentation he planned to make at this time. He stated he was recommending a reduction in the Millage Rate and read an email from a resident regarding difficulty affording an increase in taxes with all the other increases they were enduring. He stated he had sent texts to thousands of residents to inform them of this meeting, and some people had expressed a strong desire not to increase taxes. Commissioner Villalobos asked City Manager Gunn to explain the difference between raising taxes and maintaining the Millage Rate. City Manager Gunn stated the proposal was to maintain taxes of the same rate as the previous year, but the increased property value meant more was being paid. Discussion continued regarding the potential impact on new homeowners. Commissioner Bolton asserted that if the Commission did not adopt the rolled -back rate, they were raising taxes. He stated the working families in the middle -value homes are being hit the hardest by increasing taxes. Continuing, he asked that the Commission cut its own salary by half and reduce benefits. Commissioner Bolton left the dais at 6:23 p.m. Commissioner Villalobos disagreed with Commissioner Bolton's assertion regarding condominium owners are less impacted. He reiterated that the median tax increase to the average resident under the proposal was $40. Commissioner Bolton returned to the dais at 6:24 p.m. Vice Mayor Gelin stated there was not a need to cut items, because for the past five (5) years, the City had come in under budget. He shared an email sent to the Commission by City Manager Gunn which contained the budget versus actuals. Patricia White, Assistant Financial Services Director, explained the budget surplus. She stated that $5 million of economic development funds were being rolled over from year to year but continued to show as unspent funds in the budget. City Manager Gunn provided additional detail, including explanation of the Economic Development Master Plan. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 4 Mayor Gomez reviewed a list of actual tax bill increases and noted the amount of increase different residents would have. She stated the City was known as being fiscally sound, and residents had asked repeatedly via survey to maintain services and financial security. Continuing, Mayor Gomez discussed rising prices and noted the City was also faced with this issue. She stated she was in favor of making some cuts, such as the Commission Liaisons, Initiative Funds, less -attended events, Commission car allowance, and other items. Commissioner Placko added that the City had the same rising costs as the residents do, such as gas for vehicles, insurance, maintenance, and other costs of doing business every day. Mayor Gomez suggested hearing the budget discussion before voting on the Millage Rate. City Attorney Herin explained the procedure. Motion was rescinded. Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin; seconded by Commissioner Bolton to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.000 mills, which would be .5613 mills or 8.72 percent above the rolled -back rate. Consensus was sought to allow discussion on the new motion. Consensus Failed: 2-3. Voting For: Vice Mayor Gelin and Commissioner Bolton. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Motion Failed: 2-3. Voting For: Vice Mayor Gelin and Commissioner Bolton. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Placko to table Item 4a until after discussion on Item 4b. No roll call vote is required on a motion to table. 4b. T02509 — An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting the Operating Budget, Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial Policies for the Fiscal Year 2023; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (Second Reading) City Manager Gunn read a statement regarding the tentative annual operating and capital budget of $243,987,846 for FY2023, including a General Fund budget of $77,686,494, and the City's financial policies. She stated the total represented an increase of $315,833 over the amended FY22 budget. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 5 City Attorney Herin read the title for the record. Mayor Gomez opened the public hearing. Paula Daley, Woodmont, Tamarac, shared concern with an increase to her property taxes and stated her mortgage would be going up $300 per month to cover them. She asserted thousands of people would be impacted. Commissioner Villalobos left the dais at 6:52 p.m. Kimberly Hayden, Mainlands, Tamarac, stated the FY2022 budget hearings had included discussion of funding from Amazon, but she did not see it included in this year's budget presentation. She asked about potential cuts to Commission benefits and how they had been implemented. Commissioner Villalobos returned to the dais at 6:53 p.m. Dr. Darcy Schiller, Kings Point, Tamarac, stated she had received her tax bill and the Millage Rate increase was so low, she did not know why it was still being talked about. She asserted the City needed to be worried about what happens in an emergency and who is going to deal with the issues. Mayor Gomez closed the public hearing. Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 6: 57 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 7:12 p. m. Commissioner Villalobos and Commissioner Placko each reviewed the list of potential reductions included in the staff report and shared their thoughts on each. Commissioner Bolton discussed the City Commissioner's duties and spoke in response to the proposal to cut salary and benefits for the Commissioners. He discussed the outside incomes of other Commissioners and stated they should not be defending the salary. City Attorney Herin explained that disparaging comments against the other Commissioners were not appropriate and asked that the rules be adhered to. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to remove Commissioner Bolton from the dais due to his continuing disrespect for the Commission, the community, and the rules. Motion failed for lack of a second. Vice Mayor Gelin referenced the report on budget versus actual spending and asked the projection for the end of the year. Assistant Financial Services Director White explained the status of expenses and payroll and projected a year-end spend of 85 percent of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 6 Vice Mayor Gelin asserted no cuts were needed, as the City routinely overfunds the budget. City Attorney Herin responded that staff was required to budget revenues at 95 percent and present a balanced budget. He continued to explain the State Statutory mandate and Budget Manager Streder provided additional detail. Mayor Gomez asserted they should follow staff s diligent planning. She stated she would not support a budget which removed any employees which had been asked for by the Commission and discussed the remaining potential budget cuts. City Manager Gunn stated based on Commission comments, it would be appropriate to discuss the Millage Rate, as staff would be able to make those adjustments to the budget as needed. She noted there was consensus on making cuts to the events budget, Commission car allowance, and Commission PDA allowance. Commissioner Placko clarified that she was a strong proponent of the Shaker Village project but wanted it to be moved along and stop being stalled. Commissioner Bolton asked that City Manager Gunn explain the consensus. City Manager Gunn reviewed and stated she had heard a consensus from Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos for the three (3) items mentioned. Discussion ensued regarding disparaging comments and Commission rules. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to remove Commissioner Bolton from the dais. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Bolton asserts he does a lot of good with the $700 car allowance and stated they should not get rid of the car allowance and maintain the salary. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Vice Mayor Gelin to table the budget discussion until such time as a Millage Rate is finalized. Motion Passed: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Vice Mayor Gelin to take up Ordinance TO2508. Motion Passed: 5-0. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 7 4a. T02508 — An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to establish and levy ad valorem taxes within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac, Florida, for the tax year 2022; providing for the levy of ad valorem taxes in the amount of 7.2000 mills ($7.2000 per $1,000) based upon the taxable value of non-exempt real and personal property located within the City limits of the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (Second Reading) (Public Hearing) Moved by Mayor Gomez to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.100 mills, which would be .6613 mills or 10.27 percent above the rolled - back rate. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.000 mills, which would be .5613 mills or 8.72 percent above the rolled -back rate. Mayor Gomez asked that staff explain the budget changes which would be required if the motion were to be adopted. Budget Manager Streder explained. Vice Mayor Gelin asked for additional clarity on Budget Manager Streder's comments. Budget Manager Streder provided detail. Mayor Gomez stated she could not support a Millage Rate of 7.000 mills, because it would cut services to the City. She noted of all the residents who spoke, none asked that services be cut. She asserted the residents were asking for help, and the City would not be able to help without capital to do so. Continuing, Mayor Gomez discussed the ongoing need to pay City employees well for retention purposes, requests for expansion of City services, and the difficulty of making hard decisions as an elected leader. Commissioner Placko asked the Commission to work together to come to a compromise on the Millage Rate. Mayor Gomez responded briefly. Commissioner Placko suggested they go back to 7.1, and Commissioner Villalobos countered with 7.05, stating it was in the middle between the Mayor's failed motion and that of Vice Mayor Gelin. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Voting For: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko. Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 8:15 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 8: 32 p. m. Minutes September 22, 2022 —Special Commission Meeting Page 8 City Attorney Herin explained the fail-safe procedure in the State Statute which would be the process if the Commission were unable to come to an agreement on the Millage Rate and budget. Commissioner Villalobos stated considering comments from Commissioner Placko and City Attorney Herin, he would consider 7.1 a compromise. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Placko to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.100 mills, which would be .6613 mills or 10.27 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin, seconded by Commissioner Bolton to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.000 mills, which would be .5613 mills or 8.72 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 2-3 (4 votes required) Voting For: Vice Mayor Gelin and Commissioner Bolton. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko. Commissioner Villalobos argued for 7.1 mills as an appropriate compromise. Vice Mayor Gelin shared data regarding the portion of income residents spend on housing and stated this was the reason he was sticking to 7.0 mills. Commissioner Bolton stated he would go to 7.05 mills if his recommendation to reduce Commission salaries and benefits by 50 percent was adopted. Commissioner Placko asked that staff explain the average impact on a homeowner of a Millage Rate of 7.100. Budget Manager Streder explained the assumptions utilized to determine the average and provided the estimates as requested. Commissioner Placko reiterated her request that the Commissioners put their egos and tensions aside and do what is best for the City by setting a Millage Rate. Discussion continued regarding potential compromise and assisting residents with affordable housing. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Placko to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.100 mills, which would be .6613 mills or 10.27 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 9 Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Vice Mayor Gelin asked whether it was correct that in the event the Commission could not agree on a Millage Rate, the rolled -back rate would become the rate. City Attorney Herin confirmed that eventually the rolled -back rate of 6.4387 mils would be implemented, but the penalty for non-compliance would be a loss of all State revenue sharing. He noted this would have a significant impact on the City budget. Vice Mayor Gelin stated if the Commissioners would not agree to 7.000 mils, it would go to 6.4387. Budget Manager Streder explained the City would lose $3.99 million in tax revenue, in addition to forfeiting approximately $7 million in State shared revenue and half -cent sales tax. He stated an $11 million loss in revenue would likely hit personnel in every department and result in cuts to programs and services throughout the City. City Attorney Herin added that debt service and other contractual obligations could not be cut. He noted further unintended consequences, including potential downgrades to the City's rating and incrementally lost revenues in successive fiscal years making it difficult to compensate. Mayor Gomez asserted it was hypocritical to be so concerned with not raising taxes with property values that City employees lose their jobs. Discussion continued on the Millage Rate. Vice Mayor Gelin asserted there would be no losses of employees, programs, or services at 7.0 mills, because the City would not use its entire budget. Mayor Gomez stated surplus is what keeps the City in a position to manage emergencies and its aging infrastructure. She asserted the argument was over $14 for the average taxpayer and a cut would not be beneficial to the residents. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to adjourn the meeting. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos; seconded by Commissioner Placko to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.0750 mills, whichwould be .6363 mills or 9.88 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 10 Moved by Commissioner Bolton to remove Commissioner Villalobos from the meeting. Motion failed for lack of a second. City Attorney Herin provided additional detail on next steps were the Commission unable to agree on a Millage Rate, noting that the discretion over the budget would not be maintained. Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 6.900 mills. Motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion continued on the Millage Rate and the use of municipal budget surplus. Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 9: 40 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 10: 00 p. m. Mayor Gomez commented on the hurricane developing off the coast and the frivolity of the continuing conversation. She discussed the City's history of working with shifting priorities and suggested a compromise at 7.1 mills. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.100 mills, which would be .6613 mills or 10.27 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos, seconded by Commissioner Placko, to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Gomez noted the decision had to be made by the end of the month in order to maintain funding and reviewed available meeting dates. She stated due to travel schedules of two (2) Commissioners and newspaper deadlines, there were not available dates on the calendar. City Attorney Herin suggested travel plans may have to be canceled to accommodate a continued hearing. He explained staff had determined that if the meeting were to be adjourned without a Millage Rate, the next steps were for staff to call the Department of Revenue in the morning and ask for assistance, then pass that guidance on to the Commissioners. Discussion ensued regarding the costs associated with continuance. Motion withdrawn. Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 11 Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.0750 mills, which would be .6363 mills or 9.88 percent above the rolled -back rate. Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Moved by Vice Mayor Gelin, seconded by Commissioner Bolton to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.000 mills, which would be .5613 mills or 8.72 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 2-3 (4 votes required) Voting For: Vice Mayor Gelin and Commissioner Bolton. Voting Against: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Placko to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.050 mills, which would be .6113 mills or 9.49 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Failed: 3-2 (4 votes required) Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. Voting Against: Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton. Commissioner Placko stated it had been demonstrated that there was not a decision to be reached and there was no compromise. Discussion continued regarding options available. Mayor Gomez stated the Commission was in a difficult position, where the City would not have a budget and would lose funding and employees if it did not satisfy a minority which had made its stance. She asserted she was moving forward with disdain for the position she was put in. Moved by Mayor Gomez, seconded by Commissioner Villalobos to adopt the Ordinance, setting a final operating Millage Rate of 7.000 mills, which would be .5613 mills or 8.72 percent above the rolled -back rate. Motion Passed: 5-0 (4 votes required) Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. 4b. T02509 — An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting the Operating Budget, Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial Policies for the Fiscal Year 2023; providing Minutes September 22, 2022 — Special Commission Meeting Page 12 for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. (Second Reading) Mayor Gomez stated the Commission now had to identify $1.3 million to be cut from the budget. City Manager Gunn pointed out staff had heard from the Commission on things they were willing to cut and had the note that a transfer from fund balance was a possibility, so could put the numbers together. City Attorney Herin continued to answer questions regarding the procedures. Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Placko to adopt TO2509, establishing operating budget, capital budget, and financial policies for Fiscal Year 2022-23, with the budget to be amended according to comments herein and the City Manager be delegated full authority and power to determine those items, along with the ability to incorporate up to $500,000 of fund balance to balance the budget. Motion not acted upon. Commissioner Placko suggested a review of the list of items to cut from the budget to gain consensus. Discussion ensued regarding the appropriate language of the motion, pulling dollars from fund balance transfers, and steps to approve a balanced budget. Moved by Commissioner Villalobos to extend the meeting past 11:30 as needed to conclude the business of the agenda. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Gomez called for a recess at 10: 43 p.m. Mayor Gomez called the meeting to order at 11:10 p. m. City Manager Gunn reviewed the list of budget cuts staff had identified, including: • Fitness Zone for $291,001 • Reduce Events Budget by $127,232 • Initiatives Budget of $95,000 • Security Master Plan by $500,000 • No fund balance appropriation required Mayor Gomez asked whether cutting the Security Master Plan would include a reduction in personnel or put the City into any type of security jeopardy. City Manager Gunn stated it did not. City Attorney Herin read the Ordinance by title only. Minutes September22, 2022—Special Commission Meeting Page 13 Moved by Mayor Gomez; seconded by Commissioner Placko to adopt T02509, establishing operating budget, capital budget, and financial policies for Fiscal Year 2022-23, with the budget to be amended based on the Millage Rate of 7.000. Motion Passed: 5-0 Voting For: Mayor Gomez, Vice Mayor Gelin, Commissioner Bolton, Commissioner Placko, and Commissioner Villalobos. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Gomez adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m. Minutes transcribed by Crysta Parkinson, Prototype, Inc. and submitted by Kimberly Dillon, City Clerk. &LL'& - Kimberly Dillon, CMC Mic elle J. Gomez, Mayor Note to the reader: The above signature is the City Clerk, of the City of Tamarac, Florida. If the minutes you have received are not signed, or completed as indicated above, they are not the official minutes of the Special City Commission Meeting held Thursday, September 22, 2022. 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PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE ITEM# 1� Kimberly Dillon From: Mary Starusko <mary.starusko@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:32 PM To: City Clerk Subject: [EXTERNAL] TAXES You don't often get email from mary.starusko@gmail.com. learn why this is important This message has originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Good afternoon: As a senior citizen resident of Tamarac, I am shocked and bewildered at the rate and speed of our tax increases -- both ad volarem and non -ad volarem. I can barely pay my bills since EVERYTHING continues to go up constantly. If this continues, I don't know what I will do and will most probably have to leave my home. I IMPLORE YOU TO HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES. It is so difficult for us senior citizens and equally difficult for working families with children. This has to stop. Thank you, Mary C. Starusko 1