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City Commission Meeting September 13, 2004 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS I. Tentative Bud!!et and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 City Clerk, Thelma McPherson, stated that the document entitled "Notice of Proposed Property Taxes" sent out by the Property Appraiser's Office serves as notice for this public hearing for the proposed budget and tentative millage rate of the City of Casselberry for Fiscal Year 2005. The document was mailed from the Seminole County Property Appraiser to each property own within the City during the latter part of August 2004. City Manager, Frank Clifton, stated that the proposed millage rate would stay at 5 mils. The Trim rolled back rate is at 3.93%, which results in an increase even though the millage remained the same. The Animal Control function that had been recommended for deletion by the Administration was retained by the Commission in the budget. The budget for Fiscal Year 2005 and next fiscal year may be amended after assessing all expenses related to storm cleanup. Mayor Pronovost asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to address any budget item or the proposed tax rate. The following individuals came forward: Leonard Pollard, 676 Monroe Harbor Place, Sanford, FL, Shop Steward for the SWBA Union, spoke in opposition to the change in status of the Inventory Control Specialist position from full time to part time. Mr. Clifton stated that there was not a need for a full time Inventory Control Specialist and Mr. Pollard has been advised of other options if he did not wish to remain in the position as a part time employee. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed concerns regarding phone taxes, billing, and record-keeping for the 911 dispatch system. MOTION: Vice Mayor/Commissioner AI Clark moved to approve the tentative tax rate (5 Mills) and Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Susan Doerner and carried unanimously by roll call vote. The Commission made no changes to the budget. The date ofthe second Public Hearing is set for September 27,2004. II. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Expenditures Police Chief, John Pavlis presented an overview of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant that has been awarded to the City of Casselberry in the amount of $11,132.00. After adding the required match from the City, the figure amounts to $12,369.00. The funds will be used for the support of local law enforcement procurement of equipmenttechnology and materials directly related to basic law enforcement functions. i.e. update the OSSI arrest module supervisory software ($5,000); two additional mobile radios for police vehicles ($5,996.70); and improve training for a full electronic reporting system withing the department ($2,650). The required advertisement was placed in the Orlando Sentinel by the City Clerk on September 9, 2004.