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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 22, 2008 - Regular Meeting Page 13 0121 Introduction: Resolution 08-1933 provides for adoption ofthe Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2008- 2009. The total City-wide budget requested is $46,342,984. Budget Impact: The Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009 is requested to be the same as the Tentative Budgettotaling $46,342,984. Schedules by fund summarizing the sources and uses offunds were distributed to the City Commission. The reconciliation between the proposed budget and the tentative budget was also distributed to the City Commission, as well as the Capital Improvement Program. It was requested that authorized staffing be changed from that which was listed in the proposed budget to include an increase of two new positions for the Water and Sewer Utility. The total authorized personnel in the Fiscal Year 2008- 2009 Budget is 238 full and 13 part time. Public Hearing: Mayor Goff stated this is a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding the City's final budget for the coming fiscal year. Mayor Goff opened the floor for public participation. No one came forward. Mayor Goff closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 08-1933. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to adopt Resolution 08- 1933, establishing the final budget for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009. Motion was seconded by Commissioner MiUer. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - O. Mayor Goff announced the City of Casselberry has adopted a final budget for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. Ordinance 08-1249 - Franchise Agreement Between Waste Pro of Florida. Inc. and the City of Casselberrv for Residential Solid Waste Collection Services The City Clerk read Ordinance 08-1249 by title as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: Mr. Ed Torres, Public Works Director, stated Ordinance 08-1249 provides for a cooperative purchase franchise agreement with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. (Waste Pro) for solid waste collection services. Currently, the City has a franchise agreement with Republic Services, Inc. for residential solid waste management that will expire on December 31, 2008. As stipulated in the current agreement, the City is required to negotiate until an amicable agreement can be reached or, if no such agreement can be reached, the City has the authority to seek alternative proposals. To date, Republic Services has submitted their final proposal, which provides figures that would result in an increase of approximately $10 per month per household over the current rate charged for solid waste services. The Public Works Department determined that the existing Seminole County franchise agreement with Waste Pro closely resembled the