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FINAL PUBLIC HEARING - FY 08/09 BUDGET
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 — 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present:
Mayor: Albert Jones
Vice-Mayor: Anne Castro
Commissioners: Bob Anton
John Bertino
Patricia Flury
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
3. Public Hearings
Mayor Jones announced that in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 200.065 (2)(e)l, the
first substantive issue to be discussed shall be the millage rate prior to the City adopting its final
budget. In order to maintain the level of services provided to our citizens for Fiscal Year 2009,
the City of Dania Beach tentatively adopted a millage rate of 5.4044 on September 16, 2008,
which represents a decrease of 5.63% from the rolled back rate of 5.7269. The debt service
millage rate for Fiscal Year 2009 is 0.14. The Commission will discuss the millage rate first,
then, open the hearing to the public for comments.
Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
3.1 RESOLUTION 42008-178
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER
AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING THE MILLAGE RATE NECESSARY TO BE
LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2008-178.
Commissioner Anton motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-178; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Castro. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Castro Yes
Commissioner Bertino Yes Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
3.2 RESOLUTION#2008-179
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER
AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING ITS ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2008-09; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN OBJECTIONS MAY BE HEARD AND
QUESTIONS CONCERNING SAME WILL BE ANSWERED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2008-179.
Mayor Jones announced that in accordance with Florida Statutes and the City Charter, the City
Manager has submitted to the Commission a proposed General Fund Budget of$36,459,103; a
Capital Projects Fund Budget of $2,592,781; a Stormwater Enterprise Fund Budget of
$4,408,400; a Water Enterprise Fund Budget of$6,397,056; a Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget of
$6,123,525, a Debt Service Fund Budget of $627,588, a Tree Preservation Fund Budget of
$37,000, a Marina Fund Budget of$368,330; a Building Operations Fund Budget of$1,392,532;
and a CRA Fund Budget of$520,113.
Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing.
Jimmy Crimminger, 237 SW 15a' Street, commended the Commission on the $16M Reserve
Fund. He suggested the Commission consider eliminating the lapse factor and consider an
additional Police Officer. He questioned the$50,000 for Economic Development, and suggested
it be used for the Police Officer. He also questioned why we should spend $20,000 to audit the
Pier Restaurant.
Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Jones closed the Public
Hearing.
Vice-Mayor Castro motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-179; seconded by Commissioner
Anton. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Castro Yes
Commissioner Bertino Yes Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
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Final Public Hearing—FY 08/09 Budget
Dania Beach City Commission
Wednesday, September 24,2008—7:00 p.m
ADDENDUM
4. RESOLUTION#2008-181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A `SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES'; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2008-181. He explained the agreement
expires on September 30`h unless this document is executed by all parties. This agreement is for
a 120 day extension.
Commissioner Bertino motioned to adopt Resolution #2008-181; seconded by
Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Castro Yes
Commissioner Bertino Yes Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
5. Adiournment
Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
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Approved: October 14, 2008 -1
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Final Public Hearing—FY 08/09 Budget
Dania Beach City Comndssion
Wednesday,September 24,2008—7:00 p.m.