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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 14, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 14 modification to the proposed budget, and the budget now being proposed had been increased to $42,795,681. She further explained that these increases were due to updated revenue projections from the Office of Economic Development and Research, actual rates of workers' compensation and reorganization, and scheduled bond payment as a result of bond issuance. She then gave a brief overview of the proposed increases in each fund. City Manager Randy Newlon announced that the tentative millage rate for 2015 -2016 is being requested at 3.1201 mills, the rolled back rate is 5.0703 mills, and the tentative millage rate is 38.46% 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. No one came forward to address Resolution 15 -2782. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 15 -2782. MOTION: Vice Mayor Solomon moved to approve Resolution 15 -2782, establishing the tentative millage rate of 3.1201 mills for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried by voice vote 4 -1, Commissioner Meadows dissenting. Mayor Glancy announced that the City of Casselberry has adopted a tentative property tax rate of 3.1201 mills as the tentative millage rate for Fiscal year 2015 -2016. This rate is 38.46% lower than the rolled back rate of 5.0703 mills. The City Commission will hold a final public hearing on Monday, September 28, 2015, after 5 :15 p.m. in the City 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 2015 -2016. All interested parties are invited to attend. B. Resolution 15 -2783 — Tentative Operating Budget For Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 The City Clerk read Resolution 15 -2783 by title as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,2016; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: This public hearing was advertised within the 2015 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice) mailed to all taxpayers by the Seminole County Property Appraiser in August, 2015. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Finance Director recommended approval of Resolution 15- 2783 to establish a Tentative Operating Budget for the City of Casselberry totaling $42,795,681 for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy stated that this was a public hearing to consider comments and questions regarding the City's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016. Mayor Glancy opened the floor for public