THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
MINUTES
City Council – “Budget Priorities and Goal-Setting Workshop”
June 26, 2000 – 1:30 p.m.
Chairman Cowin called the meeting to order and presided.
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ROLL CALL
All Present, except Councilman Pettersen who was absent.
(Councilman Tucker arrived at 3:30 p.m.)
Also Present: A. William Moss, City Manager
Lisa Absher, Finance Director
Greg Niles, Community Development Director
Bob Boone, Public Safety Director
Vladimir Ryziw, Public Works Director
Nancy Paton, Secretary
Other interested citizens, visitors, and news media
BUSINESS
(Editorial History: During this workshop, staff will present to City Council proposed departmental operating budgets and proposed capital projects for FY2000-2001.)
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
City Manager’s Overview
City Manager Bill Moss reviewed for Council the amount of anticipated revenues and projected expenditures; the proposed ad valorem tax rate and tentative assessed value; the TRIM process; proposed legislation to simplify telecommunication taxes and the anticipated impact upon franchise fees; and current personnel and proposed staffing changes.
For Fiscal Year 2001, the City Manager recommends returning to the pre-incorporation millage rate of 1.8705 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Finance Overview
Finance Director Lisa Absher reviewed for Council highlights of the City’s financial history and current fund balance; increasing taxable values and budget growth; and the use of accumulated unrestricted reserves to fund proposed capital improvements.
Public Works Overview
Public Works Director Vladimir Ryziw reviewed for Council elements of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and City Council priorities; proposed infrastructure improvements; proposed public facilities improvements; the ongoing maintenance program; implementation of an asset management program; improved contract administration; increased participation in the Metropolitan Planning Organization; and increased youth programs in conjunction with the YMCA.
Recess: 3:15 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
Community Development, Code Compliance and Building Services Overview
Community Development Director Mr. Greg Niles reviewed for Council some of the challenges to be faced in the upcoming year, including Land Development Code revisions; completion of the architectural and site design regulations; implementation of the GIS system; code compliance education; and implementation of the new Florida Building Code.
Fire/Rescue and Police Services Overview
Public Safety Director Bob Boone reviewed for Council changes to the organizational structure and staffing; revenues from fire impact fees and COPS grants; the purchase of new fire-fighting apparatus and police equipment; and facility maintenance & repairs.
Recess: 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. It is noted for the record that the same council members were present when the meeting reconvened.
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Council discussion followed the staff presentations. Some council members agreed that rather than prioritize capital projects and set a tax rate to cover the cost of priority projects and the operating budget, they would prefer to set a tax rate and direct staff to spend the available funds in accordance with Council’s priorities. City Council directed the City Manager to prepare a budget that reflects a 1.512 millage rate for presentation at Council’s meeting of July 17, 2000. (Ed. Note: Following the meeting, a change in assessed value, as determined by the property tax assessor, caused the roll back rate to change to 1.5087.)
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Harry Cowin, Council Chairman
Date: ______________________
ATTEST
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A. William Moss, City Manager
Date: ______________________
PREPARED BY
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Laura Litzan, Deputy City Clerk
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