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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of August 10, 2020 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of I 1 Staff Presentation: Public Works Director Mark Gisclar stated that Resolution 20-3182 serves as the Street Lighting Final Assessment Resolution for the implementation of the street lighting service assessment for fiscal year 2020-21. He noted that the assessment was implemented by the City Commission in 2009 for the purpose of maintaining the street lighting within the City, and the rate would remain at $31.88 per equivalent residential unit (ERU) which was the same as the previous year assessed. Budget Impact: The estimated revenue from the Streetlight Assessment has been budgeted in the FY 20- 21 Street Light Fund Special Assessments/Service Charges account #120-0000-325.20-00. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Public Works Director recommended approval of Resolution 20-3182. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy stated this was a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions regarding Resolution 20-3182. Mayor Glancy opened the floor for public participation. No one came forward to address Resolution 20-3182. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Resolution 20-3182. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve Resolution 20-3182, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Employee Salary Raises for FY 2021 Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon stated that guidance is requested regarding the inclusion of funding for General Employee pay raises in the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued during which each Commissioner presented his or her comments and concerns relating to the feasibility of and various options for finding of general employee raises during these challenging economic times amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Budget Impact: There is no budget impact at this time. The budget impact would be realized only with the adoption of the FY21 budget at two budget hearings in September. Whatever guidance is given will not likely increase the Proposed Budget for FY21 and may reduce it. Recommendation: The City Manager requested that the City Commission discuss the matter of General Employee raises and provide guidance as to what raise, if any, should be provided in FY21 and, if so, when the raise should be given. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address the Commission regarding this item MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved to authorize a salary increase of 1.5% for General Employees, to be effective January 1, 2021; to leave the 3% amount currently reflected in the proposed budget in place with no amendments at this time; and to review and discuss the issue again at the December 14, 2020