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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 1984/85
September 6, 1984
Please be advised public hearings will be held by the City Council on
Tuesday, September 11, 1984, at 5:05 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
5811 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, on the following items:
1. Pro ased Milla e Rate - Temp. Reso. #3258 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt an aggregate proposed millage rate for FY 1984/85 at
$2.48 per thousand dollars ($1,000.00) assessed valuation.
2. Tentative General Fund Budget -- Temp. Ord. #1132 - Discussion and
Possible action to establish the Tentative General Fund Budget not to
exceed $9,950,695.00 for FY 1984/85. First Reading.
3. Final Public Hearin - Announcement of the Time and Place for the Final
Public Hearing on the Ad Valorem Millage Rate and General Fund Budget
for FY 1984/85,
The City Council may consider and act upon such other business as may come
before it.
The public is invited to attend.
Carol A. Evans
Assistant City Clerk
Pursuant to Section 286,0105, Florida Statutes
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the city
Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such
purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET HEARINGS
September 11, 1984
Tape CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Philip B. Kravitz called the meeting to order on
1 Tuesday, September 11, 1984, at 5:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Kravitz read the Notice of Budget Hearings into the record.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Philip B. Kravitz
Vice Mayor Sydney M. Stein (at 5:20 P.M.)
C/M Jack Stelzer
C/M Raymond J. Munitz
C/M John J. Dunne
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Jon Henning
Acting City Manager Steve Wood
Assistant City Clerk Carol Evans
Secretary Carol M. Thrasher
1. Pro osed Milla e Rate - Temp. Reso. #3258 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt an aggregate proposed millage rate for FY 1984/85 at
$2.48 per thousand dollars ($1,000.00) assessed valuation.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED proposed final RESOLUTION NO. R--84- 7 58 PASSED
millage rate of 2.48 mills or $2.48 per
$1,000.00 assessed valuation for FY 84/85.
City Attorney Henning read Temp. Reso. #3258, by title. Mr. Wood
advised that the 2.48 mills is the maximum that the City is authorized
to levy. He stated that Staff believes that this is a good millage as
it provides maximum safety and flexibility to the City and the taxpayers
will get the best bargain in the County because of the garbage collection
being included in the ad valorem taxes. Mr. Wood advised that Staff
encourages adoption of this millage.
Mayor Kravitz asked for confirmation that the rate cannot be increased but
can be decreased and Mr. Wood confirmed that, adding that there will be
another Public Hearing. City Attorney Henning clarified that before the
budget proceedings are over, the millage rate will be sent to the County
Property Appraiser and will then be set as a fixed rate for the year. He
added that the rate can be lowered prior to the Second Public Hearing on
the Budget if Council so determines. C/M Munitz pointed out that the
maximum is 2.475 and Mr. Wood stated that it is 115% of the roll back
millage which was 2.16.
A resident asked what the current rate was and the Mayor advised that it
was 2.25.
Bernie Hart, resident, compared the revenue figures from last year and
stated that the City received unanticipated revenues in the amount of
$211,921.00. He asked if some part of that could be considered in this
year's budget. Mr. Kart questioned increases,in,the budgets -for Finance,
Public Works Street Division, Building & Community Development, Recreation,
Public Information Committee and the Contingency Account, for a total
increase of over $500,000.00. Mr. Hart stated that he believes there is
an obligation to the taxpayers to consider where these items can be cut down.
Mayor Kravitz asked the City Attorney for clarification that this discussion
should be covered under Item #2. City Attorney Henning explained that there
are three separate actions and suggested that action be taken on the millage
rate first. He confirmed with Mr. Wood that specific line items of the budget
would then be discussed.
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C/M Stelzer advised that the average tax base in Tamarac is $50,000.00
and with the tax rate of $2.25 last year, taxpayers paid $112.50.to the
City, which barely covered the cost of garbage removal. He continued that
with the new rate of $2.48, taxes will be $124.00 or an increase of $1.00
per month for the taxpayer. Ile stated that this has been kept down as low
as possible and suggested that an increase of $1.00 a month in real estate
taxes per month should not be a burden on anyone.
Vice Mayor Stein agreed with C/M Stelzer and asked that the taxpayers not
consider the taxes they pay as a whole; he suggested that they review the
amount of taxes they pay to the City and what they get for those tax dollars,
prior to the second Public Hearing on this budget. The Vice Mayor pointed
out that the City Staff and committees are constantly working to keep
Tamarac's taxes down and they are the lowest ad valorem tax of other
Cities because they include services that no other City gives.
Jack Slutsky, resident, said he disagreed with Bernie Hart and asked if he was
paying the same today as he was last year for any type of services. Mr_. Slutsky
stated that the increase in the City's budget is necessitated by the City s
growth and he believes that the budget is in line. He added that there must
have been a lot of work put into this and he would agree with it. Ile pointed
out further that this was an anticipated budget.
Vice Mayor Stein MOVED to adopt Temp. Reso. 3258 at a maximum rate of 2.48.
C/M Munitz SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
2. Tentative General Fund Budget - Temp. Ord. #1132 - Discussion and possible
action to establish the Tentative General Fund Budget not to exceed $9,950,695.00
for FY 1984/85. First Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED on First
Reading, as changed.
City Attorney Henning read Temp. Ord. #1132, by title. Mayor Kravitz advised
that the items will be placed on the screen for the benefit of the public and
Mr. Wood will discuss the budget in summary form, beginning with Revenues.
The Mayor stated that if the public desires, they can ask for more informa-
tion as they proceed.
In review of Page 1, Mr. Wood pointed out that the revenues in the Building
Department and Community Development more than compensate for the expense of
those two Departments. Mr. Wood continued his review and on Page 3 he pointed
out the Engineering Fees -- Unrestricted and the Planning Fees are part of
the revenues covering the expenses of Building and Community Development.
Mr. Wood also pointed out that Miscellaneous Revenue is the account that
would cover some of the unanticipated revenues mentioned earlier by Mr.
Hart. Continuing with his review, on Page 4 Mr. Wood explained that the
Appropriated Fund Balance is an appropriation from the fund balance accumu-
lated from prior years in lieu of having ad valorem taxes. He added that
this is a Charter requirement and the City can keep no more than 10% of
that balance. He reported that $1,331,150.00 is being appropriated from
that past accumulation. C/M Munitz asked what the estimated balance would
be after that appropriation and Mr. Wood advised that there will be a
balance of $270,000.00.
Mr. Wood reported that total revenues are $9,950,695.00 which is a 2% increase
over the current year's budget of $9,743,279.00.
Mr. Wood suggested that the expense budget will be reviewed by Department.
He reported that the budget for the Legislative Department represents a
decrease of $14,223.00 because of the elimination of a Legislative Aid
position.
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Mr. Wood reported that the budget for the City Attorney represents an
increase of $6,841.00 to cover one-half of a secretary's time from the City
Manager's Office, and a decrease of $18,000.00 in professional services.
He continued that the budget for the City Manager reflects a decrease
of $1,492.00 for the transfer of one-half of the secretarial position.
Vice Mayor Stein stated that he has been advised that a new position was
created in the City Manager's Office which changed the Assistant City
Manager to Executive City Manager at an increase of approximately $15,000.00.
The Vice Mayor continued that he asked the Acting City Manager, by memo,
what authorization was given for this position and the Acting City Manager
suggested that this office be funded back to the original amount at the
Budget Hearing.
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Vice Mayor Stein MOVED that the City Manager's budget be funded at its
original amount plus any merit increases that the original position would
have had to date. C/M Munitz SECONDED.
At the request of C/M Stelzer, Vice Mayor Stein explained
that this position was created without consent of the
Mayor or Council. C/M Stelzer stated that it was his understanding that
the City Manager had the authority to change or add to administrative
staff, as long as it was within the budget, without Council involvement,
and asked why this was different. Vice Mayor Stein advised that the City
Manager did not ask for an increase in the budget; the salary was covered
by a surplus fund and is not included in the budget. The Vice Mayor
pointed out that if Council allows this to happen, within the next few
years of merit increments, the Assistant will be making as much as the
City Manager; and this City does not need two City Managers. He added
that Council originally approved the request from the City Manager for
an Assistant, at a salary range of $18-25,000.00. The Vice Mayor said
that Council should be made aware of the establishment of new positions.
Tape
2 Vice Mayor Stein stated that he is opposed to a beginning salary of
$37,500.00 for an Assistant City Manager; it was not anticipated; and
he does not feel that it is needed.
City Attorney Henning asked for clarification that the Vice Mayor is
requesting that the line item for salaries & wages for this Department
be reduced. The Vice Mayor explained that a reduction is not intended
because a new City Manager is going to be hired and the budget amount
may be needed to cover the difference in his salary; otherwise they may
have to do a new budget. City Attorney Henning advised that another
budget would not be necessary; only a request for adjustment to include
the new City Manager's salary when he is hired.
City Attorney Henning advised that he has prepared a memo requesting
clarification of action required by him and added that the memo provides
for two alternatives; one is that Council be apprised of extraordinary
increases; the other is that Council approval be required for all changes
in position classification. Vice Mayor Stein pointed out that this was
a Budget Hearing and only the dollar amounts should be discussed; however
he would agree to a Workshop at a later date to discuss reclassifications.
C/M Stelzer asked if a commitment was made to Lee Browne when he was hired.
Vice Mayor Stein stated that if any such promise was made, Council should
have been made aware of it; and added that the Acting City Manager and the
Personnel Director were not aware of such a commitment. C/M Munitz stated
that their concern is over the situation, not the person because Mr. Browne
is very capable. C/M Munitz suggested that they do not want to interfere
with the administration but must be kept informed in these situations in
an effort to control the taxpayers' money and to alleviate situations that
threaten the .logical legislative procedures. He continued that information
must be provided on a need -to -know basis because salary related items make
up 72% of the budget. C/M Munitz said that he has requested that the Council
be apprised monthly of all salary changes other than contractual obligations
and normal merit increases.
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C/M Stelzer stated that his concern was that if the former City Manager
made a verbal agreement that Mr. Browne would get a specific sum after
a certain period of time, then he feels that the City is legally responsible
to abide by that. Ile suggested that if Council does not agree, they should
authorize the City Manager to terminate Mr. Browne or reclassify him at
his original. position. C/M Munitz advised that when apprised of the
situation, Mr. Brown submitted a resignation effective December 31, 1984,
providing that he remain as Executive Assistant at the current salary until
that time. C/M Munitz advised that the resignation was not accepted because
they did not want Mr. Browne to resign; they only wanted to correct the
situation. lie added that the salary will continue until the end of the
current Fiscal Year and revert to its original amount on October Ist.
Alice Norian, Vice Chairman of the Charter Board, pointed out that the
duties of the City Manager listed in the Charter includes the statement
that actions are subject to approval of the City Council.
Doug Christy, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Board, suggested that
action is taken on the budget only once a year and the City Manager is
required to run the City 365 days a year. He stated that it is within
the City Manager's rights to make changes in positions and salaries. Mr.
Christy stated that he experienced the same situation as is Mr. Browne
while employed by the City and added that his position was eventually
eliminated and he left the City's service. Mr. Christy spoke in favor
or Mr. Browne and advised Council that even though they do not intend to
hurt Mr. Browne, they are faced with losing a very capable person.
Herman Weiss, resident, spoke on behalf of Mr. Browne and suggested that a
considerable amount of money has been saved through Mr. Browne's ability
to gather volunteers instead of hiring professionals.
Matt Lyons, resident, stated that he believes that the City Manager should
be allotted a certain budget and Council should allow the City Manager to
administer that budget.
Frederick Specht,resident, referred to Council's questioning of the City
Manager's request for an increase to the budget and asked if they would
question a request for an increase to Parks & Recreation budget for four
employees. Vice Mayor Stein advised that they certainly would but that
will be discussed when they reach that point.
Shirley Blumfield, resident, disagreed with Mr. Weiss' statements that
Mr. Browne gathered the volunteers, because the Public Information Committee
was in full force before that time.
Bob Curcio, resident, asked for confirmation that the City Manager has the
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right to adjust the salaries within the Department as long as it is within
the budget and the Mayor confirmed that.
Ed Solomon, resident, agreed with C/M Stelzer's logic and the City Attorney's
statements that the actions by the former City Manager were not illegal.
Mr. Solomon stated his belief that it is wrong for Council to try to
retroactively take care of their mistakes.
Morris Haber, resident, spoke on behalf of Mr. Browne and asked if it was
intended that this City would not reward its personnel on their merits.
Walter Blocker, resident, stated that Mr. Browne is an asset to the City
and Council should consider addressing that.
Vice Mayor Stein repeated that the MOTION is to fund this position at
$24,094 plus any merit increases to which the position would be entitled at the
time. C/M Munitz stated that the motion also includes that the Executive
Assistant position be removed, leaving the position as Assistant to the
City Manager.
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City Attorney Henning asked for confirmation that the motion is to
reduce the City Manager regular salaries budget by $13,000.00 and the
Vice Mayor stated that he was not suggesting any reduction.
City Attorney Henning advised that the problem with this action is that
under the Charter, Council cannot set salaries except for the City Attorney,
City Manager or the Assistant City Manager.
Vice Mayor Stein AMENDED his MOTION that this position be named the Assistant
City Manager at a salary of $24,094 plus all merit increases. C/M Munitz, as
Tape the SECOND, accepted the amendment.
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VOTE: C/M Dunne AYE
C/M Munitz AYE
C/M Stelzer NAY
Vice Mayor Stein AYE
Mayor Kravitz AYE
Mr. Wood continued that the City Clerk's office will operate at the same
staffing level and there are no increases other than normal merit increments.
Fie advised that the budget for Finance -Administration represents an increase
of $127,038.00 which is covered by the abolishment of finance -Insurance, with
a decrease of $146,000.00. Mr. Wood stated that Public Works budget repre-
sents a total decrease of $259,839.00, with one account being established as
an inter -service fund and the transfer of the swales and median maintenance
crew to Parks & Recreation.
Alice Norian, resident, asked if the number of people on this crew has been
increased or decreased and Mr. Wood replied that it was decreased.
Mr. Wood continued that the budget for City Engineer represents a decrease
due to the elimination of the City Engineer's position; the Beautification
Committee budget has not changed; and the Planning Board budget has a minor
increase due to travel and office expense. C/M Munitz referred to the
workshop discussions regarding Committee expenses. He stated that lunches
should not be authorized for any committee and asked Mr. Wood how much this
amounted to. Mr. Wood replied that it was $924.00.
C/M Munitz MOVED to reduce the budget for the Planning Board by $1,000.00.
C/M Stelzer SECONDED.
VOTE: C/M Dunne NAY
C/M Munitz AYE
C/M Stelzer AYE
Vice Mayor Stein AYE
Mayor Kravitz AYE
Mr. Wood continued that the budget for the Charter Board includes a charge
for professional services. Vice Mayor Stein advised that the Charter Board
was originally entitled to $10,000.00 and MOVED that the budget show that
amount, since they had a $5,000.00 balance from the current year. C/M Dunne
SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Mr. Wood continued that the budget for the Board of Adjustment remains the
same; and the Public Information Committee budget has increased to $7,000.00.
C/M Munitz asked the basis for that increase and Mr. Wood advised that the
Committee intends to do more printing and binding for public relations work.
Vice Mayor Stein,as liaison, stated that the Committee has asked the City
Attorney to check the legality of paid advertisements in City publications.
City Attorney Henning stated that the Committee wants to publish a City-wide
publication with paid advertisements and he is researching that possibility.
Vice Mayor Stein assured the Council that there should be no problem in having
this as a self-sustaining effort.
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Bernie Hart, resident, expressed his concern over the doubling of this
budget amount and Vice Mayor Stein assured him that this Committee will
be taking actions not previously undertaken. The Vice Mayor asked that
further discussion on this budget be held until the second hearing, for
input from the Committee Chairman.
Mr. Wood continued that the Personnel budget reflects a decrease due to
the elimination of a secretarial position. Mr. Perretti, Personnel Director,
appealed this action stating that it would impede the progress of the
Department. He advised of the increased duties in the Personnel Depart-
ment and asked that this position be reinstated, per his memo to Staff and
ucuncil. In reply to C/M Munitz, Mr. Perretti advised that the salary range
is $13,912.08 plus merit increments.
C/M Dunne MOVED to increase the Personnel budget by $15,000.00. Vice Mayor
Stein SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Mr. Wood continued that the General Administrative budget reflects an
increase and explained that this is for those line items that do not
directly relate to any specific department. He advised that the budget
for the Police Department reflects no change in staffing. Vice Mayor
Stein stated that the BSO has indicated a savings of approximately
$100,000.00 by going under BSO and added that with the $400,000.00 in
debt service, there could be an asserted savings of $500,000.00. He
suggested that Council must consider that possibility further. C/M
Munitz agreed with the Vice Mayor but suggested that the revenue generated
by the Police Department must also be considered. Chief McIntosh enumerated
the revenues of approximately $196,000.00 and stated that they must also
consider the cost of the new Police facility.
Don Perlman, resident, spoke on behalf of the City's Police Department as
opposed to the BSO.
Mr. Wood continued that the budget for the Fire Department reflects an
increase under contractual obligations; Building & Community Development
budget reflects an increase of $147,072.00 resulting from salary increases.
Mr. Wood pointed out that this Department is self-sufficient when comparing
revenues. He continued that the budget for the Welcoming Committee remains
the same; the Consumer Affairs Board budget remains the same; Sanitation
Services budget will be assured after the bids come in tomorrow; and Social
Services Board budget shows an increase.
C/M Munitz MOVED to increase the appropriation to the Area Agency on Aging
from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. C/M Dunne SECONDED.
Morris Haber, resident, asked for more information on this agency. Vice
Mayor Stein advised that Council has information on the breakdown of expenses
on behalf of Tamarac residents, which is available upon request for review
prior to the Second Reading of this budget.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Mr. Wood continued that the budget for Recreation Department reflects an
increase of $25,000.00 due to the transfer action of the Public Works crew
and several decreases within the budget. C/M Dunne suggested that the
Parks and Maintenance crew be treated as a separate entity from the Parks
& Recreation Department and stated that the only people in Parks & Recrea-
tion should be those associated with recreational programs. C/M Dunne
referred to Page 136.8 of the City Code and stated that the Recreation
Fund could be managed as a self-sustaining effort if it was done properly.
Vice Mayor Stein agreed with C/M Dunne and suggested that recreation programs
could be supported by user fees and other means. He stated however that he
does not believe that it is possible to do that at this time without further
review. He suggested that the budget be accepted on the first reading.
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Nat Scolnick, resident, stated that the Parks and Recreation budget was a
minimum amount and the recreation programs were a benefit to the popula-
tion growth of the City.
City Attorney Henning advised that he was requested by C/M Munitz to
provide a memo regarding Recreation fees and offered Council an earlier
memo dated January 26, 1983. He suggested that Council review that memo
and it could be discussed at a later date.
Mayor Kravitz advised that he received an estimated budget of $3,400.00
from the Veterans' Affairs Committee that was not included in the budget.
Ile stated that their memo also included a breakdown of the functions of
the Committee. The Mayor asked that this be included in the Budget
prior to the second reading.
C/M Dunne MOVED to add Veterans Affairs Committee, with a budget amount of
$3,400.00. C/M Munitz SECONDED.
VOTE: C/M Dunne AYE
C/M Munitz AYE
C/M Stelzer. AYE
Vice Mayor Stein Absent from dais
Mayor Kravitz AYE
Ed Solomon, resident, asked that a survey be taken prior to the second
reading to determine those residents who use the recreation facilities.
Shirley Blumfield, resident, pointed out the omission of a budget amount
for the co -Commissioners of Human Relations for $150.00. Mayor Kravitz
advised that that amount could be made available from the Contingency Fund.
Mr. Wood continued that the Contingency Fund reflects an increase to allow
the fund at the maximum amount under the Charter, to provide the City with
flexibility during the year.
C/M Munitz MOVED to adopt Temp. Ord. #1132. C/M Dunne SECONDED.
VOTE: C/M Dunne AYE
C/M Munitz AYE
C/M Stelzer AYE
Vice Mayor Stein Absent from dais
Mayor Kravitz AYE
3. Final Public Hearing - Announcement of the Time and Place for the
Final Public Hearing on the Ad Valorem Millage Rate and General Fund
Budget for FY 1984/85.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Mayor Kravitz
announced Final Hearing on Tuesday,
September 25, 1984, at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Kravitz announced that the Final Hearing on the Ad Valorem Millage
Rate and General Fund Budget for FY 1984/85 will be held on Tuesday,
September 25, 1984, at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Kravitz adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
ATTEST:
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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 1984/85
September 6, 1984
Please be advised public hearings will be held by the City Council on
Tuesday, September 11, 1984, at 10:30 A.M., in the Council Chambers of City Ball,
5811 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida, on the following items:
1. Tamarac Utilities East - Temp. Ord. #1130 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt the Annual Tamarac Utilities East Fund Budget for
FY 1984/85. First Reading,
2. Tamarac Utilities East - Discussion on a proposed revised utility
rate resolution.
3. Tamarac Utilities West - Temp, Ord. #1134 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt the Annual Tamarac Utilities West Fund Budget for
FY 1984/85. First Reading.
4. Special Funds - Temp. Ord, it1129 - Discussion and possible action to
adopt the Police Education, Building. Education, GOB 1975 Sinking, GOB 1984
Sinking, Drainage Improvement, Parks and Recreation, Street Resurfacing
Phase II, Self Insurance Collision, First Aid Claims, Capital Reserve,
Central Data Processing Services, Central Purchasing/Stores, and Fleet
Maintenance Fund Budgets for FY 1984/85. First Reading.
5. -Federal Revenue Sharing__Funds - Temp. Ord. #1131 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt the Annual Federal Revenue Sharing Budget for the 16th
Entitlement Period for FY 1984/85. First Reading.
The City Council may consider and act upon such other business as may come
before it.
The public is invited to attend.
Carol A. Evans
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes Assistant City Clerk
if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the city
Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such
purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET HEARINGS
SEPT.EMBER 11, 1984
Tape CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Philip B. Kravitz called the meeting to order on
1 Tuesday, September 11, 1984, at 10:30 A.M., in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Kravitz read the Notice of Budget Hearings into the record.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Philip B. Kravitz
Vice Mayor Sydney M. Stein (at 10:50 A.M.)
C/M Jack Stelzer
C/M Raymond J. Munitz
C/M John J. Dunne
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney, Jon M. Henning
Acting City Manager, Steve Wood
Assistant City Clerk, Carol Evans
Secretary, Carol M. Thrasher
MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kravitz called for a Moment of
Silent Meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Tamarac Utilities East - Temp. Ord. #1130 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt the Annual Tamarac Utilities East Fund Budget for
FY 1984/85. First Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED on
First Reading.
C/M Munitz read Temp. Ord. #1130, by title. Acting City Manager Steve Wood
advised that the recommended budget for Utilities East is $215,750.00 which
represents a decrease of $138,890.00 over the present budget of $354,640.00.
He continued that the budget must include the purchase of water from Fort
Lauderdale and the delivering of wastewater treatment into Fort Lauderdale
now that the pump station is operable.
C/M Dunne questioned Mr. Wood regarding the new rate proposal changing single-
family bills from $42.10 to $24.00. Mr. Wood confirmed that the proposal is
to reduce the rate for single family consumption of 6,000 gallons for a two -
month period to $24.00.
C/M Stelzer questioned why there were so many people here on this subject since
their bills are going to be reduced. C/M Dunne advised that the East residents
wanted to be aware of what was happening with these rates and assumed that they
are very happy with the reduction since the East has been paying almost double
that of the West.
Denton Hall, resident, stated that their base rate is $28.00 plus 85� per
thousand for water and $1.35 for sewer; they get nothing for the $28.00.
Sam Pizzarello, President of Tamarac Lakes South, referred to C/M Stelzer's
statement and stated that it is not true that the rates of Tamarac East will
be lower than those of the West. He added that the per gallon rate will be
close but will still be above that of the West. Mr. Wood explained that the
minimum service availability charge will be much less.
C/M Dunne MOVED to accept Item #1 as read. C/M Munitz SECONDED.
VOTE: C/M Dunne - AYE
C/M Munitz - AYE
C/M Stelzer - AYE
Vice Mayor Stein - Absent
Mayor Kravitz - AYE
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2. Tamarac Utilities East - Discussion on a proposed revised utility
rate resolution.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Reviewed by Acting
City Manager, as listed in his July 2, 1984
memo. City Attorney to prepare Resolution
for next Budget Hearing.
Acting City Manager Wood advised that this proposal will require action by
resolution at the second reading of the budget. He explained that the
current charge for single-family resident homeowners association facility
for water is $6.95 and the proposal is for $2.30; the consumption charge
per thousand gallons is currently 85� and is proposed at $1.15. He continued
that the current rate for a 5/8" meter for commercial water is $22.75 per
month and proposed at $7.55; for a 1" meter the current rate is $56.85 and
proposed at $18.90; for a 4" meter the current rate is $181.85 per month and
proposed at $60.40; and the current consumption charge for commercial water
is 85�, and proposed at $1.15.
Mr. Wood continued that for single-family residential homeowners association
recreational facilities, the current minimum service charge per month for
sewer is $7.50 and proposed at $2.50. He added that there will be no addi-
tional charge for disposal per thousand gallon all over 8,000 gallons; the
current rate is $1.35 per thousand and proposed at $1.25. he continued that
the service availability charge for commercial sewer with no consumption,
for a 5/8" meter is currently $24.55 and proposed at $8.20 per month; for a
1" meter the current charge is $61.35 and proposed at $20.50; for a 4" meter
the current charge is $196.20 and proposed at $65.60; and the consumption
charge for commercial sewer is currently $1.35 per thousand and proposed at
$1.25.
Sam Pizzarello, resident, stated that they have been waiting for this for a
long time and asked that Council take favorable action on the proposal.
City Attorney Henning advised that this will be prepared as a rate resolution
for the second reading of the budget and unless advised to the contrary, these
rates will be included in that resolution.
Vice Mayor Stein arrived at 10:50 A.M.
3. Tamarac_ Utilities West - Temp. Ord. #1134 - Discussion and possible action
to adopt the Annual Tamarac Utilities West Fund Budget for FY 1984/85.
First Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED
on First Reading.
City Attorney Henning read Temp. Ord. #1134, by title.
Melanie Reynolds, resident, asked if the item named Escrow-Broward County was
on the 201 and Mr. Wood advised that it is regarding the dispute between the
City and the County on the debt service for capacity that the City cannot
deliver. Ms. Reynolds asked how much the customer deposit account was and
Mr. Wood did not have those figures available. She asked if the deposits are
included in the item named Revenue Fund. Mr. Wood advised that deposits are
not revenue but are an account on the Balance Sheet which generates interest
on the system. Ms. Reynolds asked for clarification that customers get no
interest on their deposits and Mr. Wood confirmed, adding that the rates
would have to be increased in order to pay interest to the customers.
C/M Munitz MOVED to adopt Temp. Ord. #1134 on First Reading. C/M Dunne SECONDED.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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4. Special Funds - Temp._ Ord. #1129 - Discussion and possible action'to
adopt the Police Education, Building Education, GOB 1975 Sinking, GOB
1984 Sinking, Drainage Improvement, Parks and Recreation, Street
Resurfacing Phase II, Self Insurance Collission, First Aid Claims,
Capital Reserve, Central Data Processing Services, Central Purchasing/
Stores, and Fleet Maintenance Fund Budgets for FY 1984/85. First Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED
on First Reading.
City Attorney Henning read Temp. Ord. #1129, by title.
Melanie Reynolds, resident, referred to the Parks & Recreation Funds and stated
that the Uniform Accounting System requires that the trail of funds should be
shown from obtaining the funds through expenditure of the funds. She questioned
the expenditure of exactly the same amount that was obtained, as shown on the
budget. Page 17 of the Revenues for Parks & Recreation were displayed and Mr.
Wood explained those revenues. Ms. Reynolds asked for an interpretation of
the Parks & Recreation Ordinance because she feels that funds are being taken
from that fund in error. She referred to the proposed expense of $698,250.00
and asked if this was to come from the General Fund or the Parks & Recreation
Fund. Mr. Wood stated that this is an expense of the Parks & Recreation Fund
from money that had been previously collected. Ms. Reynolds reiterated that
an interpretation of the Ordinance is needed before spending any more money.
City Attorney Henning clarified that there are two subjects being discussed;
one regarding the maintenance of capital expenditures from the Capital Fund,
and the other the objection or questioning whether or not the expenses are
actually capital expenditures. Ms. Reynolds agreed.
Alice Norian, resident, referred to Parks & Recreation Funds and stated that
the purpose of the funds received from developers is to provide for recreation
for those places where clubhouses are not provided. She questioned the use
of these funds by the Parks & Recreation Department in addition to the General
Fund. She asked why there was no public bidding on the cutting of grass in
the City rather than placing it under Parks & Recreation. She referred to
Acting City Manager Wood's statements at a previous meeting on this subject
and stated that upon follow-up, she found that there have been no bids since
1981. She added that Greg Turek was not asked; he was told that this job
was to be taken out of Public Works and placed in Parks & Recreation. Ms.
Norian asked what is happening with the City's money; who is managing; and
how.
Vice Mayor Stein stated that there is no question that Parks & Recreation
should be taken care of by Parks & Recreation funds. He advised that the
objections made by the two previous speakers refer to expenses which should
be discussed at the next Budget Hearing. The Vice Mayor MOVED to adopt
Temp. Ord. #1129. C/M Dunne clarified that $848,250.00 is the amount pro-
vided by the developers and SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
5. Federal Revenue Sharing Funds - Temp. Ord. #1131 - Discussion and possible
action to adopt the Annual Federal Revenue Sharing Budget for the 16th
Entitlement Period for FY 1984/85. First. Reading.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED
on First Reading.
City Attorney Henning read Temp. Ord. #1131, by title.
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Vickie Beech, resident, asked how much money was involved in the Federal.
Revenue Sharing. Mr. Wood had the chart displayed for this item and stated
that it was $246,380.00.
Alice Norian, resident, asked what this was being used for and Mr. Wood had the
Expenditures for this Fund displayed.
Ralph Stolze, resident, confirmed with the Mayor that this money comes �from
the Government and asked what it was being used for. Mr. Wood explained that
$10,000.00 is for a purchase of a standard sedan for Public Works; $10,000.00
for a 3-quarter utility body truck for Public Works; $7,000.00 for a pick-up
truck for Public Works; $15,000.00 for asphalt equipment for Public Works;
$8,000.00 for a stationwagon for Public Works; $105,000.00 for police vehicles;
$11,000.00 for an assistant chief's car for the Fire Department; $5,950.00 for
communications equipment for the Fire Department; $19,430.00 for additional
fire apparatus equipment; $22,000.00 for replacement vehicles for the Building
Department; $15,000.00 for two pick-up trucks for the Recreation Department;
$8,000.00 to furnish the proposed Recreation facility; and $10,000.00 for a
bay station and radio equipment for the Parks & Recreation Department.
Mr..-Stolze asked if bids were received for all of this equipment and Mr. Wood
stated that the City is required to go out for bids on anything over $2,000.00;
however these are all proposed expenses at this point.
Alice Norian questioned the expense for radio equipment for Parks & Recreation
and stated that it is too sophisticated for that amount of money.
Vice Mayor Stein MOVED to adopt Temp. Ord. #1131. C/M Drone SECONDED.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Munitz asked that the City Attorney clarify the Parks & Recreation Ordinance,
the basis upon which the fund was created and how the fund may or may not be
used. He suggested that the City Attorney should be prepared to address the
question of legality on this subject.
Mayor Kravitz announced the next meeting for the Second Reading of the Budget
will be Monday, September 24th, at 5:05 P.M. C/M Munitz advised that he has
received many objections to this meeting time and asked if that time was firm.
The Mayor advised that the Clerk reported that this meeting must be held no
later than Tuesday.
Ui_ckie Bepch s,ipnested that this m.eetin. should _hw. hP.l.� aa. � ti.me that .is_.__.... -----
Tape convenrerit to--ttie people-o�the�i-ty. -Wice Mayor Mein asked that the record
2 show the he cannot be available at 7:30 on Monday as he teaches for the County.
After checking with all members of the Council, Mayor Kravitz announced that
the meeting will be at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 25th.
Mayor Kravitz adjourned the meeting at 11:15 A.M.
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