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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 9, 2019 — Regular Meeting Page 1 r of 13 "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, 2019 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30,2020; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 was provided to all taxpayers of the City of Casselberry by the Seminole County Property Appraiser with the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes ]nailed to all taxpayers in August 2019, in accordance with Truth In Millage (TRIM) requirements. Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon gave an overview of the proposed Tentative Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 earlier in conjunction with the public hearing for the proposed Tentative Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Mr. Newlon recognized Finance Department and other City staff who had contributed to preparation of the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Budget Impact: The tentative budget requested for FY 2020 for the City of Casselberry is $73,109,335. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Finance Director recommended approval of Resolution 19- 3124 to establish a Tentative Budget for the City of Casselberry totaling $73,109,335 for FY 2020. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Resolution 19-3124. No one came forward to address Resolution 19-3124. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 19-3124. MOTION: Commissioner Busch moved to approve Resolution 19-3124, establishing a tentative budget for the City of Casselberry totaling $73,109,335 for FY 2019- 2020, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Parks Bond Referendum Election Date Discussion Staff Presentation: City Clerk Donna Gardner stated that the City Commission, at its meeting on Judy 15, 2019, had given guidance to staff and agreed to move forward with a general bond referendum for improvements for the identified six parks in the amount of $24,000,000. The next step in the process is selection of a referendum date and Ms. Gardner proposed that what would be the most cost effective and would make the most sense logistically for the City would be to piggyback with the Presidential Primary Election to be held March 17, 2020. She gave a brief overview about what voter turnout for the City had been historically; the costs which would be involved in piggybacking the March 1711, election, including printing of ballots, postcard notices, and Spanish translation of ballots and all information provided to registered voters as required by law; and the significant additional costs that would be incurred should the City opt for a stand-alone election. Once the City Commission reaches a consensus on an election date,