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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 31, 2002
1. Call to order
Mayor Chunn called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor: Robert H. Chunn, Jr.
Vice-Mayor: Pat Flury
Commissioners: John Bertino
C.K. McElyea
Bob Mikes
�- City Attorney: Tom Ansbro
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Clerk: Charlene Johnson
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the title of the Resolution provided in the backup should be changed to
wording certifying a maximum millage or"Not to Exceed" amount to be reported to Broward County.
City Clerk Johnson clarified that the "Not to Exceed" millage rate along with a proposed budget hearing date
would need to be reported to Broward County and that staff has suggested September 11 for the proposed
budget hearing date.
Commissioner Bertino stated that an additional Code Inspector and Secretary as discussed for the Code
Enforcement Division along with legal costs for an airport battle is not going to be covered with the proposed
6.35 millage rate presented. City Manager Pato advised that the increase from 6.1 to 6.35 is only increasing
revenues by $440,000. Acting Finance Director Lewis advised that a 6.4 millage would provide $492,000,
which would be around $82,000 over the 6.35 millage.
Vice-Mayor Flury mentioned that there are opportunities in the budget to reduce costs as the 12% proposed
salary increases could be reduced to 11%, which would save around $70,000, reductions in the $50,000 wage
settlement, audit services, Professional Services in Administrative Services and overtime in Growth
Management. There is the possibility of discussing an early renewal of the BSO contract and reductions could
Mobtained in the miscellaneous items in Parks & Recreation. In addition, she pointed out that no money has
en considered in the 02/03 budget for Capital Projects and that the current debt service covers Capital
Projects from last year.
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Or. Lewis advised that the $3 million loan is covered by a $225,000 debt service.
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City Manager Pato recommended that the Contingency Fund provide some cushion to deal with airport issues
and advertising costs that are expensive.
Commissioner McElyea inquired as to whether or not the assessment rates and ad valorem rates have
increased. City Manager Pato advised that the general revenues are projected to be lower and the State is
projecting shortfalls because of the economy. Commissioner Bertino advised that he knows gas tax will be
down.
Vice-Mayor Flury advised that the building permit revenues are down as reflected on the revenue report.
Commissioner McElyea could not understand how building permit revenues could be down when Growth
Management wants to hire three (3) more people and the department is supposed to be producing twice the
work. Mr. Lewis agreed to look into it.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes made a motion supporting a 6.4000 millage rate. The motion died
for lack of a second.
Vice-Mayor Flury agreed that revenues should be projected low, however, she questioned the figures
budgeted for "Other License & Permit Total" and "Impact Fees" under the Revenue Summary. City Manager
Pato agreed that the figures need to be revisited.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Flury, certifying to Broward County
Wroperty Assessors Office a 6.39 "Not to Exceed" millage rate and a September 91h or 10th proposed public
aring date that would be determined by staff. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
The City Commission scheduled August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Budget workshop meeting.
This meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Robert H. thunn, Jr.
Mayor
Attest:
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C arlene John o
City Clerk
Approved: August 13, 2002
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