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CASSCLBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of 3uly 27, 2020 — Regular Meeting Page 13 of 15 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were presented for consideration on this agenda. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Tentative Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon gave a brief overview of this item and advised that on July 13, 2020 the City held the Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2021 at which time the City Commission reached a consensus on a tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2021 of 2.9990. This item is now brought to the City Commission for formal approval of a tentative millage rate of 2.9990 mills. Upon approval the tentative millage rate will be certified to the Seminole County Property Appraiser in accordance with TRIM (Truth in Millage) procedures and deadlines. Budget Impact: The millage rate of 2.9990 will produce a tax levy of $5,216,135 in property taxes but will yield only $5,059,650 (97%) after taking into account early payer discounts and billing and collections costs. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Finance Director recommended approval to set the tentative millage rate for FY 2021 as required by the "TRIM" (Truth in Millage) legislation at 29990 mills. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address the Commission regarding the tentative tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve the tentative millage rate of 2.9990 mills for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individual came forward: Ms. Sharon LaCrosse, 205 Carriage Hill Drive, expressed concerns about unexplained spikes in the utility bills of some of the City's utility customers, including those receiving services both within and outside the City limits. She shared information about one specific customer's experience with a very large unexplained spike in usage which had resulted in a bill that was significantly higher than normal and inquired what the City could do about these unexplained spikes. No one else came forward.