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CASSPLBPRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 24, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 14 of 20 Audience Participation: The following individual came forward to address Resolution 15 -2778 and related Budget Amendment #15 -055: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, inquired whether Seminole County had actually fronted all the money or whether some of the funds used for the project were from sales tax revenues. No one else came forward. Budget Impact: Approval of Budget Amendment #15 -055 will increase the Infrastructure Sales Surtax Fund Other Non - Operating Source account #114 - 0000 - 389.90 -00 and the Debt Service —Principal account #114- 0190- 517.71 -00 in the amount of $1,511,245. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Finance Director recommended approval of Resolution 15- 2778 and related Budget Amendment #15 -055. MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved to approve Resolution 15 -2778 and related Budget Amendment . #15 -055, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. City Labor Attorney Rate Adjustment Staff Presentation: Human Resources & Risk Manager Andy Brooks explained that the City of Casselberry utilized the law firm of Fisher & Phillips to provide labor employment law services and that Jeff Mandel, the firm's regional managing partner had provided services to the City for over fifteen years. He added that Mr. Mandel was recognized as one of the best in the field of labor law, and that the firm of Fisher & Phillips was one of the most fi•equently used firms in this area for this type of law. He advised that, if approved, the adjusted rate would be effective October 1, 2015. In response to a question from Mr. Newlon, Mr. Brooks confirmed that the last rate increase the City had approved for Fisher and Phillips was in 2012. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address this item. Budget Impact: Funds will be budgeted accordingly in City Labor Attorney services account #001 -0140- 514.31-02 for FY 2016 and future years. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended approval of the City Labor Attorney rate adjustment as proposed. MOTION: Commissioner Hufford moved to approve the City Labor Attorney rate adjustment from $250 per hour to $265 per hour, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by -voice vote 5 -0.