CC Minutes 07/12/2011 Budget Workshop

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CASSCLBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of Judy 12, 2011 - Budget Workshop Page 2 of 3 4. PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 The City Manager gave an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2012 City Budget including revenue and expenditure comparisons, personnel related matters, debt service, and proposed capital improvements program projects. The total proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012 is $42,997,487, representing an overall increase of 6.19% over the adopted budget for FY 2011 of $40,492,507. This increase of $2,504,980 is primarily accounted for in capital projects as follows: Neighborhood Improvement Program - $557,400; stormwater and drainage projects in accordance with the 10 -Year Stormwater Master Plan - $987,000 City-wide and $131,400 for the Triplet Lake Signature Street Project; increase of $466,750 for potable water and sewage initiatives in accordance with the 10 -year Utility Master Plan. A copy of the City Manager's July 12, 2011 Fiscal Year 2012 budget message which outlines the proposed budget is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Each Department Director gave an overview of their department -wide accomplishments, the Fiscal Year 2012 City Commission goals and objectives addressed by their department, and efficiencies/service level reductions. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation presented is attached to and made a part of these minutes. 5. CITY COMMISSION DISCUSSION Consensus: The Commission consensus was to direct the City Manager to investigate the cost and process involved in conducting a National Citizen Survey. Consensus: The Commission consensus was to set the tentative millage rate at 5.4500 mills, which is below the "rolled back" rate of 5.872 mills. The City Commission will set the tentative millage rate at the July 25, 2011 regular meeting. Once the tentative millage rate is set, the City Commission may reduce the millage rate at the public hearings, but they cannot exceed the tentative millage rate set at the July 25, 2011 meeting. The first public hearing for the millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2012 is scheduled for September 12, 2011. The final public hearing and adoption of the millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2012 is scheduled for September 26, 2011. Mayor Glancy commended staff on the budget preparation for the Commission's review. 6. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Glancy adjourned the budget workshop at 7:48 p.m. The Budget Workshops scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2011 and Thursday, July 14, 2011 were cancelled. DATE MINUTES APPROVED BY CITY COMMISSION:6?/% ATTEST: 6 Donna G. Gardner, CXfC City Clerk