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Minutes
September 26, 2022
5:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Special Final Budget Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at
5:15 p.m. by Mayor JB Whitten. Board members present: Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew
Rencich, Council members: Shannon Hayes, Doug Capps, Cynthia Brown, and Joe
Blocker. Also present: City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne Schrader, City
Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and various staff members.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America was led by
Councilmember Cynthia Brown.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
Mayor JB Whitten mentioned a quorum was present and reviewed the rules and
procedures.
4. Approve Agenda
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve the agenda.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas Capps.
All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Public Hearings/Resolutions for Final Millage and Budget
5.1. Resolution 2022-27 Adopting the Final Millage
City Manager T. Bolduc announced the resolution is to adopt the final millage rate
and that nothing has changed since the last several budget meetings.
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Resolution 2022-27 to the City Council and asked
the City Clerk to read the Resolution.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Resolution in its entirety: A Resolution of the
City of Crestview, Florida, Adopting the Final Levying of A Millage of 6.8466 for
the Fiscal. Year Beginning October 1, 2022 and Ending September 30, 2023, and
Providing for an Effective Date.
WHEREAS, The City of Crestview of Okaloosa County, Florida on September 26,
2022, adopted Fiscal Year Final Millage Rate following a public hearing as required
by Florida Statute 200.065 and;
WHEREAS, The City of Crestview of Okaloosa County, Florida, held a public
hearing as required by Florida Statute 200.065 and;
WHEREAS, The gross taxable value for operating purposes not exempt from
taxation within Okaloosa County has been certified by the County Property Appraiser
to the City of Crestview as $1,625,139,305 and;
WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been met.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Crestview of Okaloosa County, Florida that: 1. The Fiscal Year 2023 operating
millage rate is 6.8466, which is more than the rolled back rate of 6.2274 by 9.94%.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon
Hayes to approve Resolution 2022-27, Adoption of the Final Millage.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
5.2. Resolution 2022-28 Adopting the Final Budget
City Manager T. Bolduc stated the resolution before Council is for the final adoption
of the budget and there have been no changes since the first reading.
City Manager T. Bolduc presented Resolution 2022-28 - Adoption of the Final
Budget to the City Council and asked the City Clerk to read the Resolution.
City Clerk Maryanne Schrader read the Resolution in its entirety: A Resolution of the
City of Crestview, of Okaloosa County, Florida, Adopting the Final Budget For the
Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2022 and Ending September 30, 2023, and
Providing For an Effective Date.
WHEREAS, The City of Crestview of Okaloosa County, Florida, on September 26,
2022 held a public hearing as required by Florida Statute 200.065 and;
WHEREAS, The City of Crestview of Okaloosa County, Florida, set forth
appropriations and revenue estimate for the Budget Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount
of $62,457,308.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Crestview of Okaloosa County, Florida that: 1. The Fiscal Year 2023 Final Budget
be adopted.
2. Appropriations may be transferred within funds for the purpose of equalization
when needed by a budget transfer with the approval of the City Manager and the
Finance Director as necessary.
3. The City Council during fiscal year 2023 may, by resolution, make any
amendments to the budget adopted by this resolution, as it may deem necessary and
proper.
4. All budget amendments requesting additional expenditures must also identify the
corresponding funding source.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council.
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public.
Mayor JB Whitten called for action.
Motion by Councilmember Shannon Hayes and seconded by Councilmember
Andrew Rencich to approve Resolution 2022-28, Adoption of the Final Budget.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Shannon Hayes, Andrew Rencich, Douglas
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
6. Comments from the Mayor and Council
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the Council. No comments made.
7. Comments from the Audience
Mayor JB Whitten called for comment from the public. No one came forward.
8. Adjournment
Mayor JB Whitten adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Minutes approved this 10th day of October 2022.
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