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Home My Public Portal About09- September 26, 2012 2nd Budget Hearing Minutes CITY OF OPA-LOCKA "The Great City" SECOND BUDGET HEARING MINUTES September 26, 2012 5:01 P.M. Opa-locka Municipal Complex 780 Fisherman Street, 2" Floor Opa-locka, FL 33054 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 on the 2nd Floor of the Opa-locka Municipal Complex, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida. 2. ROLL CALL: The following members of the City Commission were present: Commissioner Gail Miller, Commissioner Timothy Holmes, and Mayor Myra L. Taylor. Also in attendance were: City Manager Kelvin L. Baker, Sr., City Attorney Hope Calhoun and Interim City Clerk Joanna Flores. Commissioner Rose Tydus arrived at 5:13 p.m. 3. INVOCATION: The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Myra L. Taylor. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. 5. FIRST READING ORDINANCENS/PUBLIC HEARING: A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE RATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUES, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; SETTING FORTH PUBLIC HEARING DATES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading held on September 12, 2012). Sponsored by C.M. The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Calhoun. Faye Douglas, Budget Administrator for the City of Opa-locka came forward and read a section from the ordinance that reflected the millage rate as follows: "the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby adopts and establish the millage rate of the City of Opa-locka for the fiscal year 2012-2013 commencing October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 at 9.100 mills, which Second Budget Hearing Minutes-09/26/2012 Page 1 is $9.100 per One Thousand Dollars of assesses property value within the City of Opa-locka. This represents a 3.41% increase over the roll back rate of 8.799 mills. " Mayor Taylor opened the floor for public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt the above ordinance. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Holmes Yes Commissioner Miller Yes Vice Mayor Johnson Not present Commissioner Tydus Not present Mayor Taylor Yes B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2012, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION AND AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (first reading held on September 12, 2012). Sponsored by C.M. The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Calhoun. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for public hearing. Joseph Kelley of 485 Dunad Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida, appeared before the City Commission and said asked whether any changes were made since the First Budget Meeting and if so he would like a copy of the document for review? As a result of the concerns raised at the first budget hearing, Manager Baker stated that in the current proposed budget staff reallocated some of the expenditures as well as adjusted the revenues to make the necessary adjustments to assure there will be no lay-offs, furlough days, as well as enhancing the city's medical insurance coverage. He further said the budget does not call for any money being allocated from the reserve account, loans, or line of credit. As a citizen, Mr. Kelley requested to see a written document reflecting the information provided by the City Manager. Second Budget Hearing Minutes-09/26/2012 Page 2 He mentioned that he asked a question at the First Budget Hearing relating to projected additional revenues and the response was that some of the revenue would be dealt with through fee increases; however, he does not know if this information is accurate. Manager Baker explained that the proposed budget calls for numerous of revenue enhancements that will result in some type of fee increases as it relates to the usage of public facilities. The most significant enhancement in the budget is new development that is forecast to come into the city. He further said this proposed budget puts $500,000.00 into the city's general fund reserves; $300,000.00 was taken out in the previous year, which is included in that amount. There being no additional persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt the above ordinance. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Miller Yes Commissioner Holmes Yes Vice Mayor Johnson Not Present Commissioner Tydus Yes Mayor Taylor Yes C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY'S PROPRIETARY AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATION OF ALL BUDGET EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR FEES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATION AND AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by C.M. The above ordinance was read by title by Attorney Calhoun. Mayor Taylor opened the floor for public hearing. There being no persons to speak on the public hearing, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt the above ordinance. There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Second Budget Hearing Minutes-09/26/2012 Page 3 Commissioner Holmes Yes Commissioner Miller Yes Vice Mayor Johnson Not Present Commissioner Tydus Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. MA OR ATTEST: 1 IINTERIM CITY CLERK Second Budget Hearing Minutes-09/26/2012 Page 4