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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the Workshop to Order on Thursday, July
27, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room #1, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac,
Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Irving Katz (Arrived approximately 11:00 a.m.)
Commissioner Sharon Machek
Commissioner Larry Mishkin
Commissioner Joseph Schreiber
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager
Stanley Hawthorne, Finance Director
Jim Budzinski, Fire Chief
Bruce Abrahams, Budget Officer
Vernon Hargray, Utilities Director
Kline Jones, Wastewater Systems Manager
Mike Vaillant, Water Systems Manager
Phyllis PolikofF, Secretary
The following budgets were discussed:
Tapes 1 - 4
UTILITIES - Pages 349 - 410
Mr. Hargray referred to capital improvements, Utilities East and West in the next five
years, technology, training, water bills and usage. He and Mr. Vaillant discussed back -
flow devices, Utilities West and East water system trends, applications and projections.
Discussion was held on the wastewater system and protecting the infrastructure, force
mains and video trucks.
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There was discussion pertaining to water lines, an Interlocal Agreement between
Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, water rates, CIAC funding and
extended phone service from Delray to Homestead.
Mayor Abramowitz requested a recess at 11:15 a.m. and the Budget Workshop
reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with everyone in attendance.
POLICE SERVICES - 224 - 225
Discussion was held on the BSO contract, crossing guards and Code Enforcement.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL - Pages 226 - 228
There was discussion concerning requests for funding and the Commissioners
recommended funding for the Area Agency on Aging, Broward Homebound Program
and Child Care Connection.
RECYCLING - Pages 230 - 232
Ms. McDermott said Tamarac broke away from the Five -City Group and referenced
education by implementing a new campaign. She recommended expanding the
recycling program and commented on the Tam -A -Gram and discussion followed on
Advance Disposal Fee charges.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Pages 212 - 215
Ms. McDermott referenced FY 95 objectives and results and said the present brochure
was being revised, advertisements were put in national magazines and Mr. Noe
referred to Community Development, ITW/MIMA, Loveshaw and Arch Aluminum.
Tape 5
BOARDS !% COMMITTEES - Pages 204 - 223
Consumer Affairs (Pages 216 - 219): Ms. McDermott referenced thorough training for
the volunteers, decentralizing telecommunications and no capital outlay replacement
requirements.
Public Information Committee (Pages 208 - 211): Ms. McDermott said new residents
were informed via the Tam -A -Gram.
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Charter Board (Pages 204 - 206): Ms. McDermott said telecommunications were
added.
Mayor Abramowitz recessed for lunch at 12:20 P.M. and the Budget Workshop
reconvened at 12:45 P.M. with everyone in attendance.
FIRE - Pages 168 -180
Mr. Budzinski commented on FY 95 objectives and results, FY 96 objectives, response
time and Broward County's responsibilities. He said operating expenses were reduced
by almost $13,000. Discussion concerned capital outlay, replacements and Grant
money for fire apparatus, incentive pay, hurricane protection and equipment.
Mr. Budzinski discussed a survey indicating fire units, quantity and comparison of calls
between 1989 and 1994, actual sick leave in FY 94 and what was projected in FY 95.
He also referenced the average number of training hours per firefighter, real or potential
liabilities, increased sick leave and arbitrations, the existing Department, modified and
full Advanced Life Support transport plan and two options from Broward County.
Tapes 6 - 8
Mr. Budzinski commented on facts relating to emergency response time, the ALS
system, paramedics, potential liabilities, the Municipal Services Benefit Unit and
Emergency Medical Services.
Mayor Abramowitz requested a recess at 1:50 P.M. and the Budget Workshop
reconvened at 2:00 P.M. with everyone in attendance.
Discussion continued on Municipal Services Benefit Unit, first responder and Broward
County options.
Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED the Budget Workshop at 3:30 P.M.
arol A. Evans, CIVIC
City Clerk