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Special City Commission Meeting - First Budget Hearing
Thursday, September 5, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:30 p.m., with the following officials
present:
Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Norman S. Edelcup
Commissioner Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Lila Kauffman
City Manager Christopher J. Russo
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
Deputy City Attorney Hans Ottinot
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Action: City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENT A TIVE
BUDGET
3A. Millage Resolution (Public Hearing)
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
Establishing the City of Sunny Isles Beach Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Millage Levy
Rate at 3.35 Mills per One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars of Taxable Assessed Value Which is
41 % Greater than the "Rolled Back" Rate of 2.3 7 Mills, for Fiscal Year 2002/2003;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo reported on
the basis for the proposed millage rate.
Public Speakers: none
Mayor Samson passed the gavel and moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion
to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2002-469 was adopted by a voice vote of5-0 in
favor.
Special City Commission Meeting Summary Minutes September 5, 2002
First Budget Hearing
Sunny Isles Beaeh, Florida
3B. Budget Ordinance (Public Hearing)
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting
an Operating and Capital Outlay Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1,
2002 through September 30,2003, Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 200.65 (Trim Bill)
Authorizing Expenditures of Funds Established by the Budget; Authorizing Encumbrances;
Authorizing Issuance of Checks; Providing for Grants and Gifts; Providing for Post Audit;
Providing for Severability and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo gave his report
including a power point budget overview presentation. He provided a very detailed
description of the proposed Capital Improvement Program, a multi-year plan, for which the
proposed increase in the millage will be spent, not for the operating budget.
In the Operating Budget, the City Manager said he was proposing to add five (5) new
positions: Fleet Manager; Capital Projects Director; Technology Support Person; Support
Person in our Detective Bureau of the Police Department; and then a shared support person
between the Human Resources and Finance Departments. The Budget also includes entry
into the Florida Retirement System; and a lifeguard service agreement with the Newport to
add lifeguards at the Gilbert Samson Memorial Oceanfront Park.
Mayor Samson noted that the land value within the City is projected to increase tremendously.
Public Speakers: none
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Edelcup seconded a motion to approve
the proposed ordinance on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of
5-0 in favor at 8:06 p.m. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday,
September 26,2002, at 7:30 p.m.
Vote: Commissioner Edelcup yes
Commissioner Goodman yes
Commissioner Kauffman yes
Vice Mayor Iglesias yes
Mayor Samson yes
City Manager Russo noted that there would be additional revisions to the budget prior to the
second reading of the ordinance.
Vice Mayor Iglesias reiterated Mayor Samson's remarks, that we are one of the best
municipalities in the County.
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Speeial City Commission Meeting Summary Minutes September 5, 2002
First Budget Hearing
Sunny Isles Beaeh, Florida
4. Add-on RESOLUTION
4A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach~ Florida, Supporting
the September 10,2002 Ballot Initiative to Amend the Miami-Dade County Charter to
Name the Independent Special District for Children's Services "The Children's Trust"
Having Authority as Set Forth in Said Ballot Issue; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: {City Clerk's note: A handout of this proposed resolution was distributed after the
millage and budget hearings were concluded.) City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and
Commissioner Edelcup reported.
Public Speakers: Sydney Davis
Mayor Samson asked a series of questions to help clarify the related issues and the
importance of having fiscally responsible people appointed to the 33-member Board of
Trustees.
Commissioner Edelcup moved and Vice Mayor Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the
resolution. Resolution No. 2002-470 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Iglesias seconded the motion to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved by the 'ty Commission on September 19,2002
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