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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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