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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 10, 2012 — Regular Meeting Page 5 of 14 Ms. Bowman stated for the record that the Commission had received a corrected copy of Resolution 12 -2413 which had been amended to correct a scrivener's error in the rolled -back millage rate. She advised that the correct rolled back rate was 5.5513 mills. Ms. Bowman gave a brief overview of the budget adoption process and stated that the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 was set at 5.4500 mills. She stated that the rolled back rate was 5.5513 mills and that the tentative inillage rate was 2.24% below the rolled -back rate. She added that, if adopted, the 4.450 millage rate would result in a tax decrease of 1.82% and would represent the fourth consecutive year that the City has been able to keep the millage rate the same. She then gave a presentation pertaining to the tentative millage rate and the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013. A copy of the presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. The City Clerk read Resolution 12 -2413 by title as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CASELBERRY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2012 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2013; ANNOUNCING THE PERCENTAGE BY WHICH THE TENTATIVE OPERATING MILLAGE DOES NOT EXCEED THE ROLLED -BACK RATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Mr. Newlon stated that the tentative operating millage rate for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 is set at 5.45 mills. The rolled back rate is actually 5.5513 mills. The tentative operating millage rate is 1.82 percent below the rolled back rate. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding the City's proposed millage rate for the coming fiscal year. Mayor Glancy opened the floor for public participation. The following individual came forward: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, suggested that any time expenditures are less than what is budgeted, the savings should be carried forward into the next fiscal year. No else came forward to address the Commission regarding Resolution 12 -2413. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve Resolution 12- 2413, establishing the tentative operating millage rate of 5.45 mills for Fiscal Year 2012- 2013, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. Mayor Glancy announced that the City of Casselberry has adopted a tentative property tax rate of 5.45 mills as the tentative millage rage for Fiscal year 2012 -2013. This rate is 1.82% lower than the rolled back rate of 5.5513 mills. The City Commission will hold a final public hearing on Monday, September 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Hall Commission Chambers located at 95 Triplet Lake Drive. At the conclusion of that hearing, the City Commission intends to adopt a final millage rate for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013. All interested parties are invited to attend.