09-13-10 Special Mtg Minutes__
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
A Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order
by Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie in the C01T11~~ISSIOn Chambers at City HaIl at 7:00 p.tn., on Monday,
September 13, 2010.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Gaty P. Eliopoulos
Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer
Commissioner Adam Frankel
Conrtn_issioner Angeleta E. Gray
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffte
Absent - None
Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager
Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager
Brian Shutt, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie called the special meeting to order and announced that it had been called
for the purpose of considering the following Items.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 4~9-10 TENTATIVE MILEAGE LE : A resolution tentatively
levying a tax on all properties within the City of Delray Beach for operation and maintenance
and for payment of principal and interest on bonded indebtedness for FY 2011.
The caption of Resolution No. 49-10 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
G-F DELRAY BEACH, TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX ON
ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION, AND
TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS, AND TO ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE
SAID COLLECTIONS THEREUNDER.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 49-10 is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
A public heating was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Mr. Brian Shutt, City Attorney, stated the tentative operating millage rate is 7.4100 which is
8.93% below the rolled-back rate of 8.1366.
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Mr. David T. Harden, City Manager, stated he would like to update the Commission on where
we are with the budget at this point. He stated the projected revenues at the 2010 millage rate of
7.19 are $92,905,790; and at the tentative rate of 7.41, the revenues are $94,216,610. Each one-
tenth (1/10) of a mil equals $595,$30. He reiterated that Commission cannot increase the
millage rate at this point but can reduce the rate further this evening or at the meeting on
September 21; 2010. He stated what is needed at this time to get to 7.19 mils is $3,$00,000 and
to get to 7.41 mils is $2,6$$,000. l-Ie discussed the monies that would go to the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CIZA) at both millages; and informed Commission of various options
for reducing the budget.
Mayor McDuffie declared the public hearing open.
Steve Blum, AntiIIes Homeowners Assacatron Venetian Drive asked about the items that
are being presented and stated we have two {2) or three (3) weeks to go before this is finalized.
He asked why this has not been worked on for six (6) or eight ($) months; and can collective
bargaining be done now to reduce costs or is this a done deal. The City Manager explained
contracts, pensions and VEBA regarding the Police Department and Fire Department. He
suggested a chart to give the public some idea of what really can be done. The City Manager
stated staff has been working on the budget since February or March.
Christina Morrison Pearce, Financial„Review Board,. stated Mr. Harden is her rock star and
that Mr. Blum is not aware of all that Mr. Harden has done to cut the budget over the year. She
urged Commission to Iook at pension fund changes for new and future employees. She asked
about rearranging staffing for the non-peak season and asked about dispatch and what we pay to
the county for dispatch. Mr. Harden explained how county fire dispatch works and stated we
lost the lawsuit regarding this.
Ron Hawke a resident for 50 ears and lives in Andover discussed his taxes and stated he
does not have a pension plan. He discussed civil service. He asked Commission to keep in
mind what small businesses are going through. He stated there has to be some cuts and hard
decisions.
Mrs. Gray asked about the impact of the freeze on the Assistant City Attorney position. Mr.
Brian Shutt, City Attorney discussed the worldoad of his staff. He stated response times may
not be as fast as they were in the past. He stated it is something they can work through. In
addition, she asked Mr. Harden to explain the difference between what can or cannot be done
regarding the. Police Department, Fire Department and general employee pension plans. The
city manger explained the difference between the plans. She is in support of what Mr. Harden
has proposed~regarding the budget.
Mr. Frankel asked how much will come from reserves. The city manger stated 1.5 million will
come from reserves for capital projects. Mr. Frankel stated going through the list was very
difficult and there was a large effort on behalf of staff but he would like to see more cuts to get
the budget down to 7.19 mils. He stated any perception that efforts are not being done is
incorrect in his opinion.
Mr. Fetzer stated that he agrees with most of the public comments. He stated he was pleased to
see more alternatives presented this year than in the past.
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He xecognizes that several of the issues require collective bargaining and stated he thinks we
have an obligation to hold the line on property taxes this year and he will not support increasing
the millage rate over last year's rate of 7.19. He feels we have enough alternatives to make that
happen.
Mr. Eliopoulos stated he agrees with Mr. Frankel and Mr. Fetzer. He stated you start to learn a
lot about the process after having been in office for a number of years. He stated we have a lot
more options this year. Collective bargaining is always tough. He stated with regard to working
on those numbers for collective bargaining, he is worried about tapping into reserves and that
general employees will take the bigger hit. Mr. Eliapoulos commented about the 3% match.
Mr. Harden stated there is a difference with collective bargaining between the public and private
sectors. Mr. Eliopoulas stated he does not support deleting the increase in Fire Station No. 2
Staffing or closing down the Swim and Tennis Club pools. He agrees that we need to set the
miilage rate at 7.19.
Mayor McDuffie stated staff has done a great job this year versus last pear. He stated some of
the cuts we cannot impose immediately. He asked about reserves. Mr. Harden discussed how
we plan to approach collective bargaining. Mayor McDuffie echoed what Mr. Frankel stated
regarding the tremendous input from employees and stated staff has done a great job. This has
been a much better budget year. He discussed property values and stated this makes their job
more difficult and cuts a bit more dramatic. We should not be imposing tax increases upon
anyone and he wants to strive to get down to 7.19 mils.
Mrs. Gray asked if the sheet of recommendations by Mr. Harden is this the way we propose to
get to 7.19 mils.
Mayor McDuffie stated if everyone could agree on the sheet tonight then Commission can vote
on it.
Mr. Fetzer stated we set a prelitr~tlary rnillage rate of 7.41 because of our deadline with the
county and this was misinterpreted by residents as what Commission had settled on and that was
not the case. 'That particular rate was a not to exceed rate that we can lower up until September
21, 2010. He stated he is ready to set the bar at 7.19 mils tonight.
Mr. Fetzer moved to approve the tentative millage rate at 7.19 mills, seconded by Mr. Frankel.
Upon roll call the Ca~ntxiission voted as follows: Mr. Fetzer -Yes; Mr. Frankel -Yes; Mrs. Gray
- Yes; Mayor McDuffie ~ Yes; Mr. Fliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0.
2. RESOLUTIQN NO. 50-10 TENTATIVE MILEAGE LEVY DDA : A resolution
tentatively levying a tax on all properties within the Downtown Development Authority Taxing
District of the City of Delray Beach fox FY 2011.
The caption of Resolution No. 50-10 is as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, TO TENTATIVELY LEVY A TAX ON
ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TAXING DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR MAINTENANCE
AND OPERATION, AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID
COLLECTIONS THEREUNDER.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 50-10 is on file in the City Clerk's office.}
A public hearing was held having been legally ad~rertised in compliance with the laws of the State
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Brian Shutt, City Attorney, stated the proposed tentative millage rate of 1.0000 fox the
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is 10.04% below the rolled-back rate of 1.1116.
Mayor McDuffie declared the public hearing open. There being no one from the public who
wished to address the Commission regarding Resolution No. 50-10, the public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to approve Resolution No. 50-10, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Franl~el -Yes; Mrs. Gray -Yes; Mayor McDuffie -
Yes; Mr. Eliopoulos -Yes; Mr. Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 51-10 TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FY 2011: A
resolution tentatively making appropriations of sums of money for all necessary expenditures of
the City of Delray Beach for the period October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011.
The caption of Resolution No. 51--10 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING TENTATIVE
APROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL
NECESSARY EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH FOR THE PERIOD FROM THE 151 DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2010, TO THE 30~~ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2011;
TO PRESCRIBE THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND
PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS OF
APPROPRIATIONS AND TI-IEIR PAYMENT; AND TO
REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS WHOLLY IN CONFLICT WITH
THIS RESOLUTION AND ALL RESOLUTIONS
INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH INCONSISTENCY.
(The official copy of Resolution No. 51-10 is on file in the City Clerk's office.)
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A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in compliance with the laws of the S#ate
of Florida and the Charter of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
Mr. Fetzer asked if this could be approved tonight and he anticipates that we will make other
line item changes to the budget.
The City Attorney provided direction regarding the adoption of the budget.
Mayor McDuffie declared the public hearing open.
A person from the audience inquired about property taxes. Mayor McDuffie provided an
explanation.
There being no one else from the public who wished to address the Commission regarding
Resolution No. 51-10, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Eliopoulos moved to approve Resolution No. 51-10 as recommended by Mr. Harden
subject to further adjustments to the budget to get to 7.19 mils, seconded by Mr. Frankel. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Gray -Yes; Mayor McDuffie -Yes; Mr.
Eliopoulos -Yes; Mr. Fetzer -Yes; Mr. Frankel -Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0.
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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City Clerk
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information
provided herein is the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Commission held on Monday,
September 13, 2010, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
on October 5, 2010.
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