06-28-12 City Commission MinutesWORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 28, 2012
A Workshop Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to
order by Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.,
on Tuesday, June 28, 2012.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Thomas F. Carney, Jr.
Commissioner Alson Jacquet
Commissioner Angeleta E. Gray
Mayor Nelson S. McDuffie
Absent - Commissionet Adam Frankel
Also present were - Robert Barcinski, Acting City Manager
Douglas E. Smith, Assistant City Manager
Brian Shutt, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
Mayor McDuffie called the workshop meeting to order and announced that it had been called for
the purpose of considering the following Items.
WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
1. Public Works FY 2013 Budget Presentation
Mr. Richard Hasko, Environmental Services Director, presented this item. He stated
Stormwater Maintenance is out of Water /Sewer. He discussed the Public Works Organizational
Chart, Building Maintenance /Street Lighting, Streets /Traffic, Fleet Maintenance, the Staffing
Summary and Primary Functions. Mr. Hasko reviewed the organizational chart for the Parking
Division and discussed parking facilities. He reiterated the Parking Division's primary functions
and expense overview. He then discussed the overall Public Works Expense Overview, budget
account highlights and the Parking Facility Program Revenue Comparison.
Mr. Jacquet asked if we are paying some of the county garage expenses for the Library and if so,
how much? lair. Hasko replied that we pay $37,000- $40,000.
Mr. Carney mentioned the contribution of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) as it
relates to the shuttle. He asked how this has been run.
Mrs. Gray asked if we have more bus shelters coming on line and is this included in the $7,000.
2. Police Department FY 2013 Budget Presentation
Police Chief Anthony Strianese presented this item. He discussed the mission of the Police
Department (PD) and the number of employees. He gave an overview of the Police
Department Organizational Charts: Chiefs Office, Support Bureau and Operations Bureau
(largest of the two). Chief Strianese highlighted the Department's accomplishments: Next
Generation 911 System, OSSI (Public Safety Software), over 265,000 phone calls per year -
average of 726 calls per day. He stated the department managed four (4) grants totaling over
half a million dollars.
In addition, he discussed the number of arrests made for FY 2010 -2011, K -9 Units, hours of
security and stated SWAT was deployed 52 times since 2009. He mentioned the instruction for
the Criminal Justice Academy (ACHS) and stated there have been 178 youth. Lastly, Chief
Strianese discussed the Department's community involvement activities.
Ms. Sharon L'Herrou, Administrative Manager, gave an overview regarding revenue and stated
the Police Department has 27 different functions. She discussed the expenses, the requested FY
2012 -2013 Budget and actual overtime costs (Ms. L'Herrou stated the department has been
bringing these costs down). Special events represent 34% of Police Department overtime costs.
Chief Sttianese presented the Operations Bureau staffing levels and discussed the number of
officers in the DROP plan. He stated 80% of the PD budget is personnel costs and there have
been key changes in operating expenses. Assistant Chief Milenkovic stated the department has
certain mandates from the State regarding certification /training. In addition, Chief Strianese
referenced key changes in capital expenses from FY 2011 -2012 to FY 2012 -2013, breakdown of
increases, reductions, and concessions. He mentioned the Police Department's innovative ideas,
strategies (Phase I and Phase II) and stated they will try to create auxiliary programs.
Mrs. Gray commented regarding the years of experience of the sworn officers and community
patrol officers. She asked what type of experience the officers are coming to us with upon hire.
Chief Strianese stated they come to us from the academy, out of college and have very little life
experience. He reiterated that we target the best of the best. Mrs. Gray inquired about the
reasons for the gap. Chief Milenkovic stated the Police Department hires in cycles. He stated
we lost a lot of officers to the Sheriff's Office within a two (2) year period.
Mr. Carney asked for an explanation regarding the amount listed under fringe benefits. The
Chief and Ms. L'Herrou spoke regarding the actuary.
Mr. Jacquet stated he loves the community involvement aspect and encouraged PD to continue
to focus on this area. He stated he attended a Criminal Justice Academy ceremony; and one of
the greatest things is to grown our own officers. He stated Delray Beach has the largest
percentage of Haitians than any other city outside of Port -Au- Prince. He asked what we can do
to reflect our population more. He asked about the requirements for the program. Ms. L'Herrou
discussed the costs. Mr. Jacquet asked how much of the Part One Crimes are attributed to the
transient population. Chief Milenkovic stated it is a high number.
Mayor McDuffie mentioned PD recruiting. Chief Strianese described the process that applicants
complete. Mayor McDuffie commended the Police Department and spoke regarding crime
statistics stating crime has bottomed out in this community. Chief Strianese stated we have a lot
of challenges for 15 square miles.
Mayor McDuffie adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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City Clerk
June 28, 2012
The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information
provided herein is the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of the City Commission held on Tuesday,
June 28, 2012, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on
August 7, 2012.
City Clerk
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