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MEETING AGENDA
JULY 24, 2023
5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Approve Agenda
4.Action Items
4.1.Proposed Millage Rate & Tentative Hearing
5.Comments from the Mayor and Council
6.Comments from the Audience
7.Adjournment
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 4.1.
Staff Report
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 24, 2023
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO: Mayor and City Council
CC: City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM: Tim Bolduc, City Manager
DATE: 7/19/2023
SUBJECT: Proposed Millage Rate & Tentative Hearing
BACKGROUND:
On July 1st, the property appraiser certifies the taxable value on Certification of Taxable Value (Form DR-420)
and delivers it to each taxing authority in his or her jurisdiction. Within 35 days of certification of value, (no
later than August 4th) each taxing authority certifies the completed DR-420 and DR-420MM-P (Maximum
Millage Preliminary) and returns them to the property appraiser. The City of Crestview as the taxing authority
informs the property appraiser of the following:
•Prior year millage rate
•Current year proposed millage rate
•Current year rolled-back rate
•The date, time, and meeting place of the tentative budget hearing
DISCUSSION:
• The prior year millage rate was 6.8466.
• The current year's proposed millage rate is 6.8466. This is more than the rollback rate by 9.56%.
• The current year's roll back rate is 6.2489.
• The tentative hearing date is September 12, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the Crestview City Hall Council
Chambers at 198 N. Wilson St. Crestview, FL 32536.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
This item is consistent with the goals in A New View Strategic Plan 2020 as follows;
Foundational- these are the areas of focus that make up the necessary foundation of a successful local
government.
Financial Sustainability- Achieve long term financial sustainability
Organizational Capacity, Effectiveness & Efficiency- To efficiently & effectively provide the highest quality
of public services
Infrastructure- Satisfy current and future infrastructure needs
Communication- To engage, inform and educate public and staff
Quality of Life- these areas focus on the overall experience when provided by the city.
Community Character- Promote desirable growth with a hometown atmosphere
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Safety- Ensure the continuous safety of citizens and visitors
Mobility- Provide safe, efficient and accessible means for mobility
Opportunity- Promote an environment that encourages economic and educational opportunity
Play- Expand recreational and entertainment activities within the City
Community Culture- Develop a specific identity for Crestview
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Any increase in revenues will be determined by the property values.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully requests a motion and approval to set the proposed millage rate at 6.8466 and approve the
tentative hearing on September 12, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Attachments
None
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