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August 12, 1988
NOTICE OF
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
There will be a City Council Budget Workshop Meeting at
approximately 11:00 a.m. (after Joint Workshop Meeting of
City Council and Charter Board) on Tuesday, August 16, 1988
in Conference Room #1 (City Clerk's Office) at City Hall,
7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida to review the
following budgets:
1. Insurance
2. Revenues
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Carol E. Barbuto
City Clerk
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAPPED STATUS
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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1988
TAPE 1
CALL TO ORDER : Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Tuesday, August 16, 1988 at 11:00 A.M. in Conference Room #1 (City
Clerk's Office).
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer
Councilman Dr. H. Larry Bender
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
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John P. Kelly, City Manager
Ken Burroughs, Finance Director
Larry Ferretti, Personnel Director
Pauline Walaszek, Special Services
Secretary
INSURANCE BUDGET
City Manager Kelly said this meeting was for discussion
regarding the Insurance and Revenue Budgets.
Larry Perretti, Personnel Director, submitted a copy of
the break -down of the liability insurances. He said the
copy indicated the type of coverage, amount of insurance,
deductible, expiration date and annual cost.
Mr. Perretti said he was recently talking to the Florida
League of Cities regarding the availability of the new
rates. He said since Tamarac was requesting the new
rates, they would be submitting them within the next two
days. He said the Florida League of Cities would be
indicating a $10,000.00 deductible in each of the 5 areas
indicating a -0- deduction.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the City went out to bid on
these premiums and Mr. Perretti replied, yes; however,
Florida League of Cities was the best bid and submitted
the best consolidated package. He said because of the
consolidated package, the premiums were lower.
C/M Rohr asked if the City could get a greater deductible
because the City would always find the money needed for
the deductible if something should happen.
Mr. Perretti said he could get the rates for any
deductible the City Council wanted. The City Council
AGREED to get the rates on $10,000.00, $25,000.00 and
$50,000.00 deductibles.
V/M Stelzer asked why there was more allocated in the
Budget than on the information distributed.
C/M Hoffman said the entire Budget would have to be
reconsidered after the deductible rates are received.
C/M Rohr suggested that each category list the City's 3
year experience on the insurance. The City Council
AGREED with this suggestion.
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V/M Stelzer said Mr. Ferretti stated that it would cost
approximately 3/4 of million dollars for the three Health
Insurance Plans. He said all he calculated in the Budget
was $690,000.00 for Health Insurance, which did not
include Tamarac Utilities West. He asked if $75,000.00
was in Tamarac Utilities West's Budget.
Ken Burroughs, Finance Director, said Tamarac Utilities
West had approximately 80 employees at $17,000.00 per
employee.
V/M Stelzer had concerns with the Budget containing
enough money for Health Insurance and Mr. Burroughs said
the insurance matter has been in the air for several
months. He said he would investigate this matter to see
if something was missed.
V/M Stelzer asked if the Union negotiations were included
and Mr. Perretti said the Unions were in negotiation at
this time.
Mayor Abramowitz said there should be a Contingency Fund
for the Union negotiations.
Mr. Burroughs said this matter was discussed during the
first meeting before the millage rate was set. He said
he kept indicating that there was nothing in the Budget
for the Union negotiations.
V/M Stelzer
said
this was why he was concerned with
eliminating
Judy
Deutsch's position. He said the City
Council was
asking Mr. Perretti about matters that are
Insurance related
and the questions could not be
answered.
Mayor Abramowitz
said Judy Deutsch may have given the
City Council
the
answers on the copy distributed by Mr.
Perretti and
V/M
Stelzer said Judy Deutsch did give the
answers to copy;
however, who would give the City the
answers when
her
position is eliminated.
V/M Stelzer asked if the policies expiring September 30,
1988 are going to be renewed. He asked if there was any
information available for the renewal of these policies.
Mr. Ferretti said this information would be available in
two days and V/M Stelzer said this matter should not be
discussed any further until the information was received.
Mr. Burroughs said the first Budget Hearing was scheduled
for September 6, 1988 at 7:00 P.M.; therefore, the City
Council had to make a decision on expenses so that the
Budget could be prepared for the Hearing.
City Manager Kelly said the best premium Margate could
get on their Public Officials Liability Insurance was
$55,000.00 with a $30,000.00 deductible. He said Margate
stated that Tamarac's premium was very good to maintain.
C/M Bender suggested the difference of the cost between 1
million dollars and 1-1/2 million be investigated and Mr.
Perretti said he would submit this information to the
City Council.
V/M Stelzer said he would rather pay for the insurance
and be covered than have nothing to fall back on and
Mayor Abramowitz agreed.
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Mr. Perretti said he would be submitting the following
information to the City Council;
- Deductibles for $10,000.00, $25,000.00 and $50,000.00
-- Amount of insurance for these deductibles for 1 million
dollars versus 1-1/2 million dollars
- 3 years previous experience for the 5 categories
At 11.10 A.M., Larry Perretti WITHDREW from the meeting.
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RMNUE BUDGET
Mayor Abramowitz asked if this Budget indicated monies
from the annexation and City Manager Kelly replied, no.
Mr. Burroughs said he computed the franchise tax with the
annexation.
Referring to B-1, Current Property Taxes, Mr. Burroughs
said $3,574,554.00 was the assessed valuation as
certified by the Property Appraiser times the proposed
millage that was sent to the Broward County Appraiser's
Office, which was 3.3598%.
C/M Rohr asked if the millage rate would be decreasing
because of the 6% Utility Tax and Mr. Burroughs said this
had not been computed; however, it could be. He
suggested the City Council review the Revenue Budget and
make decisions regarding the expenditures and address the
millage rate later.
C/M Rohr asked what the millage rate for Fiscal Year
1987/88 was and City Manager Kelly said 3.03%. Mr.
Burroughs said the millage rate was being raised 32%.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Council should review the
Revenue Budget and leave the millage rate discussion for
last. C/M Hoffman said a Contingency fund may be added
for the Utility Tax.
Mayor Abramowitz said the only way that could be changed
in this Budget was the proposed Utility Tax and V/M
Stelzer suggested each item be discussed.
Mr. Burroughs said the Utility Tax in the Budget was
based on 5% at 2/3 of a year or 8 months. C/M Hoffman
asked if this figure would double with a 1% increase and
Mr. Burroughs said no.
C/M Hoffman asked if the 6% Utility Tax would be the same
amount of the Franchise Tax, which was 6%. Mr. Burroughs
said the Utility Tax was figured for 8 months and C/M
Hoffman said the Utility Tax would be for 10 months. Mr.
Burroughs said this matter needed to be discussed.
The City Council said this matter should not be
discussed, the Utility Tax should be allocated for 10
months.
City Manager Kelly said the City Attorney would be
submitting an Ordinance on first reading at the August
24, 1988 City Council meeting. Mr. Burroughs said he
would have to discuss the effective date of the Ordinance
with the City Attorney.
City Manager Kelly said the effective date would be for
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October 1, 1988 and Mr. Burroughs said the City would
only be receiving 10 months of revenue for the Utility
Tax. He said the revenue should be approximately
$100,000.00 per each month.
C/M Hoffman asked if the Utility Companies were notified
of this tax and Mr. Burroughs said the City Attorney was
sending a copy of the Ordinance to Florida Power and
Light and Southern Bell.
C/M Hoffman asked if the small Utility Companies were
notified and City Manager Kelly replied, no.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the other Utility
Companies be notified as quickly as possible because the
City was losing revenue.
V/M Stelzer had concerns with the Burglar Alarm Revenue
and City Manager Kelly said the Ordinance for the Burglar
Alarms would be submitted to the City Council at the
first September meeting.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City of Lauderhill implemented
a $10.00 surcharge for Occupational Licenses to be used
strictly for the protection of the business community.
He asked if this type of program in Tamarac would be
beneficial and City Manager Kelly said the revenue would
not be that much.
Mr. Burroughs said the figure of $330,000.00 included an
increase in the Occupational License fee; therefore, this
had to be implemented as well.
City Manager Kelly said the Ordinance for this increase
would be submitted to the City Council for approval in
September.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the Utility Companies be
notified by telephone regarding the increase.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Building Permit revenues
were realistic and Mr. Burroughs said the Chief Building
Official submitted this estimate.
City Manager Kelly said the Chief Building Official was
over budget last Fiscal Year; however, he expected the
current trend to continue. He said with the annexation
there would be approximately $61,000,000.00 for next
year's Budget and the Chief Building Official issued
approximately $35,000.00 in Building Permits in the first
6 months of this year. He said the City would be well in
excess of $100,000.00 for next year's Budget.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the State Revenue Sharing
Account reflected the new annexation and City Manager
Kelly said this Account would not reflect the annexation
until next year's Budget.
Mr. Burroughs said the figures for Sales Tax were given
by the State which included, State Revenue Sharing,
Cigarette Taxes, Alcoholic Beverage Taxes, State Sales
Tax, etc.
City Manager Kelly asked when the estimates were
submitted and Mr. Burroughs replied, July. City Manager
Kelly asked if the estimates included the new population
calculation and Mr. Burroughs said the population change
would not occur until next year.
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C/M Rohr asked if the City could obtain assistance for
the State Revenue Sharing and Mr. Burroughs said the only
way the population could be changed was through the State
Legislators.
Mayor Abramowitz said a new Law was implemented
eliminating some mandatory portions of the Fire
Inspection Law which would affect the millage rate by
decreasing it. He asked the City Manager to submit the
new law to the City Council for their review.
V/M Stelzer said the City had the right to require
stricter regulations than the State provided. Mayor
Abramowitz said the State did not mandate the fees.
Mr. Burroughs said there were volatile items in the
Budget, such as, Building Permits, Engineering Fees,
Planning Fees, Fire Inspection Fees and Recreational
Fees.
Mayor Abramowitz said these figures were projected by the
Department Heads and Mr. Burroughs said the reason for
raising taxes this year was because the City was over
$1,000,000.00 short.
At 11:35 A.M., Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED this meeting and
RECONVENED at 11:55 A.M. with ALL PRESENT
TAPE 2
C/M Hoffman asked if the City Manager discussed the
matter regarding direct billing with Waste Management,
Inc. He asked if Waste Management, Inc., was confronted
with the possibility of monthly billing with a lesser
increase in billing costs.
City Manager Kelly said he discussed this matter with Ed
Johnson; however, he was not very receptive to doing
this.
Mr. Burroughs said this was another item that needed a
rate change by October 1, 1988 because of the increase.
V/M Stelzer said this would not affect the Budget and Mr.
Burroughs agreed.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was very concerned with the City
suffering the consequences because Waste Management,
Inc., was late in submitting their information.
City Manager Kelly said Mike Couzzo, Public Works
Director, was providing information regarding rate
increases for the City Parking Lot Fees Account. He said
he wanted to get out of the parking lot business and was
reviewing the legality of doing so.
C/M Hoffman said the City should provide a facility for
recreational vehicles and prohibit parking on the
streets. He said the City should not consider getting
out of this business but figure out how the City could
benefit more from the parking lot. He said the residents
were entitled to have security at the parking lot.
Mayor Abramowitz said he did not want to see the rates
doubled and City Manager Kelly said the rates would be
raised $5.00 only.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Recreation Fees Account had
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was a realistic figure and City Manager Kelly said Mike
Couzzo, Public Works Director, said that the figures were
realistic.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if this figure included the Summer
Program and Mr. Burroughs said the Summer Program was
listed on the next line.
Mayor Abramowitz said he did not like the figures being
up 110% and C/M Rohr agreed.
V/M Stelzer said the programs were extended and Mayor
Abramowitz agreed. Mayor Abramowitz said this figure
included the new ballfields, Multi -Purpose Complex and
the concession stands.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Summer Recreation Program
needed to raise their fees. He said the fees were
reasonable and the Programs were successful; however, he
did not feel the Programs were self-sufficient.
C/M Hoffman said the City should not be self-sufficient
on everything and Mayor Abramowitz said the Revenue for
the Summer Program was approximately $80.00.
Mayor Abramowitz said the fees could be raised $10.00 to
$15.00 to make the Programs more self-sufficient. He
said the Summer Program allowed non --residents.
C/M Hoffman said the City should not have the Program
open to non --residents at this time because the City had
enough children to fill the Programs. He said the
Program was opened to non-residents because there was not
enough children in Tamarac; however, this is no longer
true.
Mayor Abramowitz asked City Manager Kelly to investigate
how many non-residents were enrolled in the Summer
Program.
City Manager Kelly said it was important for the City to
provide for their residents first and Mr. Burroughs
agreed. Mr. Burroughs said if the Program was under
enrolled, non-residents should be permitted at a higher
fee than residents.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would like this matter
investigated because he did not want the City accused of
spending money on non-residents.
Mayor Abramowitz asked how the figures for Fines and
Forfeitures were derived and Mr. Burroughs said the money
was received from the County and the figures were based
on experience.
V/M Stelzer asked if there would be $240,000.00 on
Planning Fees since there was only $92,000.00 last year.
Mr. Burroughs said the City Manager added money in the
Budget for Land Section 7.
City Manager Kelly said in April, 1989, a projection of
approximately $121,000.00 minimum would be received from
Sand Section 7.
V/M Stelzer asked how the money would be obtained and
City Manager Kelly said he did not know. V/M Stelzer
said he did not want to include this figure unless it's
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origin was known.
City Manager Kelly said the City Planner assured him that
this money would be received.
C/M Hoffman asked what the Miscellaneous Account was for
and Mr. Burroughs said this Account was used for anything
that was not listed in the Budget.
Mr. Burroughs said the biggest unexpected revenue this
year was the Insurance Rebate from the Florida League of
Cities; however, this may not occur each year.
V/M Stelzer said for 9 months there was $129,000.00
interest income figured. He asked how $101,000.00 was
figured for 3 months on a basis of $15,000.00 per month.
Mr. Burroughs said the figure of $129,000.00 was based on
8 months because the City was one month behind.
V/M Stelzer asked how $101,000.00 could be figured for 4
months and Mr. Burroughs said he was comfortable with
this figure. V/M Stelzer said he was not comfortable
with this figure.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there was something that was
added to the figure and V/M Stelzer said he was
questioning the increase between the actual and the
estimated for the year.
Mr. Burroughs said he was using last year's Budget to
figure this Account. He said the figure last indicated
$205,000.00 and the rates have increased this year. He
said the return on the investments have increased with
the same equity.
C/M Bender said there was only a $35,000.00 increase for
the year.
Mayor Abramowitz questioned the figure of $1,250,000.00
for the Sale of Surplus Property and City Manager Kelly
said the public Works Property would be sold at
approximately 2.75 million dollars.
Mayor Abramowitz asked what happened if the property
could not be sold and Mr. Burroughs said expenses would
have to be cut.
V/M Stelzer asked what happened with borrowing the money
from the Pension Fund and City Manager Kelly said the
Attorneys indicated that using the land as collateral was
like borrowing against a Bond which was strictly
prohibited by the State Statutes.
V/M Stelzer asked if the Utility monies could be used and
Mr. Burroughs said if the projects for Utilities are to
continue, there was no money available.
Mr. Burroughs said the
capital improvements
in Utilities
was ending and most of
the money was used.
Mayor Abramowitz asked
if Utilities had the
money and Mr.
Burroughs said yes, if
projects were curtailed.
V/M Stelzer said the loan would only be for
approximately
3 months and Mayor Abramowitz had concerns
with the sale
not being successful.
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V/M Stelzer suggested the money be borrowed from
Utilities and C/M Hoffman said he would rather wait until
the property is sold.
V/M Stelzer asked how much it cost the City each month
for not bidding and City Manager Kelly said $200,000.00
interest to borrow 2.75 million dollars.
Mayor Abramowitz asked why it was costing the City money
for not going out to bid and City Manager Kelly said the
longer bidding is delayed the more inflation raises the
cost.
City Manager Kelly said for the Sale of the Public Works
Building at 1.25 million dollars, a proposal was received
for 2.75 million dollars allowing $200,000.00 for
interest to the proposer leaving the City 2.5 million
dollars. He said the Project cost for the Public
Works/Utility Building was approximately 1.8 million
dollars leaving about $700,000.00. He said there was a
minimum offer for the City Hall of $600,000.00 cash which
would be 1.3 million dollars. He said the City would be
using a broker for the sale of the City Hall and he
estimated 1.25 million dollars for the sale.
Mr. Burroughs said whoever is figuring the Budget next
year may find a $1,250,000.00 shortfall because this was
a non -recurring revenue.
C/M Hoffman said this money was expected for capital
expenditures for this year's Budget.
V/M Stelzer said if this year's Budget indicated
$700,000.00 for capital equipment, $1,250.00 was included
in income. He said $500,000.00 was being used for
operating expenses in the City and he objected to this.
Mayor Abramowitz asked why V/M Stelzer objected to this
and V/M Stelzer said property could not be sold for
operating expenses.
V/M Stelzer said he has been working on a project with
the City Planner regarding Storm Drainage. He said a
storm drainage district was being planned for and would
be finished within a few months. He said when the rates
were figured, the City would be able to obtain
approximately 1.5 million dollars in revenue per year.
V/M Stelzer said this program would consist of charging
for water running off concrete or asphalt. He said
everyone would be charged on the basis of their square
footage. He said the charge was calculated at $1.50 per
month and he felt that this figure was too high. He said
this fee would be very large for the business people.
V/M Stelzer said the City had a Drainage Fund of
approximately $400,000.00 which has not been expended.
C/M Hoffman asked if this project could be applicable to
this year's budget and V/M Stelzer replied, yes.
V/M Stelzer said the Drainage Fund consisted of
approximately $400,000.00. He said this fund could be
eliminated and the money could be placed in the General
Fund, which would bring the millage rate down $.30.
V/M Stelzer said the Drainage Fund would not be needed
when this project was operating. He said there were
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questions regarding the impact fees being in the present
Drainage Fund; however, in 1980, there was a transfer of
$600,000.00 to the General Fund, which was transferred
into the Drainage Fund. He said he could not get an
explanation for this transfer and, after reviewing the
matter, he found that with all of the drainage fees
received, the City contributed $1,100,000.00 and spent
$1,138,000.00. He said the drainage fees accumulated
from impact fees were $1,000,000.00 and all the interest
was transferred to various funds.
V/M Stelzer said a determination had to be made regarding
the restriction of the drainage fees which were
accumulated from impact fees or if the money spent on
drainage projects could be implemented as the impact fees
leaving the remaining money in the account as the City's
revenue.
V/M Stelzer said he felt that the monies in the Drainage
Fund could be transferred into the General Fund as income
and the monies from the Storm Water Drainage District
Project would be used for drainage repairs throughout the
City.
C/M Hoffman said this would require the residents to pay
another tax and he did not agree with adding an
additional tax to the proposed Utility tax increase. He
said he would rather wait until next year for this
project.
Mayor Abramowitz asked when the project would be ready
for operation and V/M Stelzer within a few months. Mayor
Abramowitz said he would be in favor of this project
providing the money was used for drainage; however, he
would not be in favor of this project at this time. He
suggested this matter be discussed when the project was
ready for implementation.
C/M Rohr said if this program was implemented and it
saved the residents approximately $70.00, they would be
willing to pay the additional $9.00 per year. C/M
Hoffman said the residents would not be saving that much
per year.
V/M Stelzer said the expenditure of the money for the
Storm Drainage Project was approved and C/M Hoffman said
V/M Stelzer proposed this Project and it was turned down
by the City Council.
Mayor Abramowitz said this idea was excellent; however,
the timing was not right. He said he is against spending
money that the City did not have or money assumed to be
received.
City Manager Kelly said Mr. Burroughs and V/M Stelzer's
observations regarding the money was valid; however,
there was $66,000.00 utilized by the Planning Department
for the study of the Drainage Fund. He said the project
would be implemented this Budget year; however, he felt
the project was very good. He said Broward County agreed
with this project; therefore, the City should implement
their own program. He said the City would have to
address the shortfall in the ad valorem tax next year and
this project could be an answer to that shortfall.
V/M Stelzer asked if the City was going to use
$500,000.00 of surplus for City projects. He said this
was not in the best interest of the City.
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C/M Hoffman said if the ad valorem remained the same,
more money would be generated and the surplus money could
be applied to the ad valorem. City Manager Kelly said
this could be done and V/M Stelzer said he did not agree
with the City ending up with a -0- surplus.
Mayor Abramowitz said this was
why he
was against the ad
valorem being decreased.
V/M Stelzer said he would like
to see
the surplus money
used for capital expenditures
and City
Manager Kelly said
the adoption of the Budget did
not authorize
expenditures. City Manager Kelly
said
the expenditures
had to be approved by the City
Council
through
Resolutions.
At 11:40 A.M., C/M Hoffman WITHDREW from the meeting.
Mr. Burroughs said the transfers from Drainage, Parks and
Trafficways were impact fees funds accumulated through
interest earned and transferred into the General Fund.
He said there would be several questions posed on this
matter from the public.
V/M Stelzer said he reviewed the City Code and there was
nothing indicating that this was illegal.
Mr. Burroughs said $10,200.00 from the Utilities East
Operating Fund was in lieu of taxes. He said Tamarac
Utilities West Bond Issue required a 6% tax transfer and
this was done on Tamarac Utilities East as well. He said
the amount of $350,000.00 was a fee that the Utilities
Department paid the City for services.
Mr. Burroughs said the Tamarac Utilities West Budget
should be ready for review and there may be a substantial
surplus that could be used to reduce rates.
V/M Stelzer said the Tamarac Utility rates could not be
reduced because of the Bond issue. He said the Bond
issue stated that the City had to charge 120% more than
what is collected. He said the surplus could only be
used for the purchase of equipment.
Mr. Burroughs said the surplus could be used in lieu of
the Capital Improvement Account.
Mayor Abramowitz asked what the surplus could be used for
and Mr. Burroughs said the surplus could be used for
capital improvements and projects within Tamarac
Utilities West..
V/M Stelzer said Tamarac Utilities West has been charging
against their income. He said he objected to Tamarac
Utilities West labeling capital improvements as their
operating expenses. He said the requirements of charging
against revenue should be eliminated. He said this would
allow the City to reduce the rates and use the capital
surplus available for the equipment.
Mayor Abramowitz said if the rates were reduced, the
surplus would be reduced. He said he would rather leave
the rate as it is and use the money for services within
the City.
C/M Rohr said based on the interest income, how much
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additional income could be accumulated if interest rates
were increased 1% within the next 6 months. V/M Stelzer
said this could not be calculated at this time.
V/M Stelzer asked if the 1986/87 FMSIF Distributors
distribution was included in the Budget and Mr. Burroughs
said this was listed in the Miscellaneous Revenue Budget.
City Manager Kelly said he was advised to Audit the
Utilities Department and he met with Touche Ross
regarding the matter. He said Touche Ross submitted a
proposed Agreement at a price not to exceed $2,500.00.
He said the City Attorney has not read this Agreement;
however, if the City Attorney did not feel the Agreement
had to go before the City Council for approval, Touche
Ross would be used for the Audit.
City Manager Kelly said he would be pursuing a program
for direct deposit for employee paychecks. He said this
program would save the City a great deal of money.
Mayor Abramowitz said this program would be very bad for
the employees. He said the City had to take into
consideration how the other people live. He said there
were problems with smoking as well.
C/M Bender said he was using a direct deposit program and
there are several problems with the program. He said if
the computers fail, the accounts are not credited and
people live day by day. He said this would be very bad
for people who lived day by day.
With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this
meeting at 1:00 P.M.
CAROL E. BARBUTO, CITY CLERK
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $219.60 or $6.10 per
copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of
recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of
Tamarac."
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