HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-15 - City Commission Special Meeting MinutesP. 0. Box 25010
Tamarac, Florida 33320
FIRST CLASS MAIL
NOTICE OF RECONVENED SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
TAMARAC, FLORIDA
Please be advised of a Reconvened Special Meeting
of the City Council to be held on Friday, August 15th
beginning at 10:00 A.M. in Council Chambers of City
Hall, 5811 N.W. 88th Avenue.
The purpose of this meeting is to set a Preliminary
Tax Millage Rate.
Council may consider such other business as may come
before it.
The Public is invited to attend.
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 15, 1980
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Falck called the Special Meeting to order on Friday,
August 15, 1980, at 10:00 A.M., in the Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Walter W. Falck
Councilman Irving M. Disraelly
Councilman Irving Zemel
ABSENT & EXCUSED: Vice -Mayor Helen Massaro
Councilwoman Marjorie Kelch
ALSO PRESENT:
City Manager, Edward A. Gross
City Attorney, Arthur M. Birken
Ass't. City Clerk, Carol Evans
Clerk/Steno., Mimi Reiter
Mayor Falck read the Meeting Notice into the record, which indicated that
the purpose of the meeting was to set a Preliminary Tax Millage Rate. He
said that because particular figures were required to be filed with the
County Property Appraiser before noon on Monday, August 18, 1980, the City
Manager was requested to coordinate the figures which were reviewed by the
City Council, and involved the months of May, June and July. The Mayor
indicated that this was being instituted for compliance with State and County
requirements, and would be subject to review at Public Hearings being held
during the month of September.
The City Attorney_ advised that the figure_ being_ established by Council, was
the highest, but would require notices being mailed to every tax -payer in the
City, if it is raised. He also noted that the established figure might be
lower, but Council at their meeting in September, does have the right to in-
crease or decrease this.
3. Emer enc Purchase of Police Vehicles - Discussion and possible action.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
( See page
C/M Zemel MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT, an emergency purchase of two
Police vehicles, for discussion and possible action, and C/M Disraelly
SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
Mr. Gross requested consideration by Council for payment to Mitch Ceasar,
on his monthly fee of $833.33, plus expenses in the amount of $2.88, as
Grant Consultant.
4. Mitch Ceasar, Grant Consultant - Payment of monthly fee, plus expenses.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
(See page
C/M Disraelly MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT the payment of fees to
Mitch Ceasar, in the amount of $833.33, plus expenses totaling $2.88,
and C/M Zemel SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
5. Tamarac Utilities West Modifications - Discussion and possible action
for emergency expenditure of $8,850.00.)
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
(See page 4)
C/M Disraelly MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT, an item for emergency re-
pairs and replacement of a surge tank, in the amount of $8,850.00, and
C/M Zemel SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE_
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6. Refurbishing of Jet Rodder Truck at Tamarac Utilities West - Discussion
and possible action -to authorize going out for bid.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
( See page
C/M Disraelly MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT the refurbishing of the Jet
Rodder Truck at TU-West, by going out for bid, for TVing and maintenance
of the Mains, and C/M Zemel SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
1. Preliminary Tax Millage Rate
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Millage Rate of 6.88 to be
presented to the Tax Assessor, which cannot be
increased, but may be decreased at Public Hearings.
Mayor to advise the Property Appraiser of the date
and time of the Hearings.
Mr. Gross stated that the Administration has revised the budget, as of
August 13, 1980, in the amount of $7,335,120.00, and will demand an in-
crease in Ad Valorem taxes of 1.189 mills, from the millage rate of
5.69031, last year, to 6.88, or an increase of 19.7%.
C/M Disraelly confirmed the fact that it is based on an additional
$400,000.00 from the previous year's budget, with the increase being
shown on the Ad Valorem tax. He additionally stated that Council held
seven (7) meetings, which involved discussions on the budget, and anti-
cipated that the budget being submitted this day, by the City Manager,
was the result of review and input given by the City Council. It was
C/M Disraelly's opinion that the new budget has not been totally reviewed
by the City Council, as to its merit, but realized that according to the
laws, the Ad Valorem tax figure must be presented to the Tax Assessor
no later than Monday, 8/18/80. He felt that the Ad Valorem tax will be
reduced, after review of the line items, during the two hearings in
September.
C/M Disraelly at this time MOVED that the millage rate of 6.88 be pre-
sented to the Tax Assessor for the City of Tamarac, knowing that it
cannot and will not go higher than this figure, but will be reduced.
Also, that the Mayor is authorized to notify the Property Appraiser of
the time and place of the Public Hearings, which shall be in accordance
with the requirements set forth in the Trim Bill and its amendment.
C/M Zemel clarified that the tax rate will not go higher than suggested,
and SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Falck indicated that the original release by Mr. Gross did state
that taxes would increase by 25%, and commended Council on their efforts,
and the decided improvement in the initial tax increase rate, which is
presently a maximum of 19.7%. Indications to lower this, he said, will
be effected at the time of the Public Hearings.
Steve Wood, the Finance Director, advised that the current Ad Valorem
tax is 5.6903, with the rollback rate being 5.7474, and is 1% over the
present current millage. He additionally advised that the proposed
millage is 6.88, and is 19.7% over the rollback amount, and 20.9% over
the current Ad Valorem. He further stated that two millages were being
discussed.
Mr. Gross indicated that Mr. Markham was being advised that the millage
was being increased by the rollback rate of 19.7%.
C/M Zemel confirmed the fact that Mr. Markham is being told that the
City may increase the millage by 19.7%.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
C/M Disraelly advised the members of the public that the Florida Local
Government, which is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, requests
nominations for Florida's Local Government Elected Official of the Year.
The members of Council, he said, together with the Staff, have been pleased
to nominate WALTER W. FALCK, the Mayor of the City of Tamarac, for the
E. HARRZS DREW AWARD, which is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities.
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C/M Disraelly said that the official nomination was required to be signed
by two elected officials of the City; which was handled by C/M Zemel and
himself. He read the official nomination information into the record.
(ATTACHMENT #1)
C/M Zemel said that he was extremely proud to be one of the signatories
for this nomination.
Mayor Falck said that he was grateful for this nomination, and appreciated
such consideration by the people he respects. He also indicated that he
will continue in his efforts to make the City of Tamarac even better, and
also improve the County.
It was noted by C/M Disraelly that the Citation was prepared by the Assistant
City Manager, Laura Z. Stuurmans.
3. Emergency Purchase of Police Vehicles - Discussion and possible action.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:Purchase authorized in the
amount of $14,743.84, for two vehicles;
a) Budget Adjustment AGENDIZED BY CONSENT,
and authorized. (See page 1)
C/M Zemel advised that the Police Department vehicles have been running
over 100,000 miles for the past few years, on a 24-hour basis, with
three drivers operating the same vehicle. Repair costs, in many in-
stances, he said, have been extremely high, and not worthwhile, but there
was always the possibility that an Officer answering a call for a health
emergency, might not get there in one of these vehicles. He additionally
stated that it was dangerous to the Officer, as well as the general
public.
He further stated that after review with the Police Chief, Mechanics
Section, and the City Manager, in order to determine the proper facts
at this time, he was in agreement that it was an emergency to add two
additional vehicles to the Police fleet, and remove two that have over
100,000 miles off the road.
C/M Zemel then MOVED that the City Manager be authorized to purchase
two Pol3.ce vehicles, that are available at Fronrath Chevrolet at the
unit price of $7,371.92, for a total of $14,743.84, and C/M Disraelly
SECONDED. -
All VOTED AYE.
a) C/M Zeme-1 MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT, the Budget Adjustment covering
the transfer of line items from one account to another, in order for
funds to be available for the purchase of two Police vehicles, and
C/M Disraelly SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
a) C/M Zemel MOVED that $14,743.84, from line item Account #1-872-581-901,
Contingency, be transferred to line item Account #1-218-521-640, Police
Capital Vehicles. The balance in the account from which the monies were
transferred, was $67,111.27 prior to the transfer, and $52,367.43, subse-
quent to the transfer. The amount of money in the account to which the
monies are to be transferred, was zero (0), prior to the transfer, and
$14,743.84, subsequent to the transfer. C/M Disraelly SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
4. Mitch Ceasar, Grant Consultant - Payment of monthly fee, plus expenses.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Payment approved, in the
amount of $833.33, plus $2.88 in expenses.
(See page 1)
C/M Disraelly MOVED for approval of the monthly payment retainer in
the amount of $833.33, plus $2.88 in expenses for last month, and
C/M Zemel SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
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5. Tamarac Utilities West Modifications - Discussion and possible action
for emergency expenditure of $8,850.00.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Repair and Replacement Approved,
upon written submission by T. Nolan; with emergency
expenditure approved for $8,850.00. (See page 1)
C/M Disraelly MOVED approval for the proposal to repair and replace
part of the surge tank influent box, subject to written approval from
Tony Nolan, who under the bond issue, must submit authorization for
expenditures for R & R. Upon receipt of written approval, he said,
the emergency expenditure of $8,850.00 should be approved. C/M Zemel
SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
6. Refurbishing of Jet Rodder Truck at Tamarac Utilities West - Discussion
and possible action to authorize going out for bid.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: City Manager authorized to
go for bid, subject to receipt of written approval
from Tony Nolan, from R & R Fund. (See page 2)
C/M Disraelly MOVED that the City Manager be authorized to go to bid
for refurbishing of the Jet Rodder Truck, which will be subject to
written approval from Tony Nolan, as required for expenditures from
Tamarc Utilities West - R & R Funds. C/M Zemel SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE.
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:00 A.M.
ATTEST:
This public document was promulgated at a cost of $ '99
-%'0 , or $
per copy, to inform the general public and public officers and employees
about recent opinions and considerations by the City Council of the City
of Tamarac.
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