7-08-24 Budget Workshop Adopted MinutesMINUTES
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Budget Workshop Meeting
Monday, July 8, 2024 - 5:30 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, FL 32233
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ford called the meeting to order. DCC Nichols called the roll.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.
2. TOPICS
A. Budget Workshop #1 Presentation
CM Killingsworth presented as detailed in the agenda packet and answered questions
from the Commission.
B. Budget Policy
This topic was included in the budget presentation.
C. Revenue Overview
This topic was included in the budget presentation.
D. Expense Overview
This topic was included in the budget presentation.
E. General Government
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This topic was included in the budget presentation.
F. Other Topics
Commissioner Waters expressed contentment with the budget.
Commissioner Bole expressed concerns about projects that have increased in cost over
time. CM Killingsworth commented that some of the projects that increased in cost have
languished for a few years and that costs are dependent upon the prices of construction
and other variables.
Commissioner Ring commented that she is fine with the budget and expressed concerns
about the increased expenditures. She suggested that a prioritization of projects be done.
She inquired about the City's ability to meet a 17% increase to keep up with the
Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. CM Killingsworth expressed that Chief Gualillo will
discuss this further in his budget presentation.
Mayor Ford commented on the 16th Street walkover.
Commissioner Kelly opined that she likes the idea of evaluating all the entries according
to what they do for the City.
Commissioner Ring asked how the Governor's decision to veto certain funds will affect
the budget. CM Killingsworth explained that once there is a grant for the septic tank,
there will be a request to sign and receive reimbursement for it.
Commissioner Kelly inquired about the effectiveness of the City's grant writer and
lobbyist. CM Killingsworth expressed that he would get the statistics for this but believes
that the City can show success with grant writing. He mentioned that lobbying hasn't
been very productive.
Mayor Ford inquired about how CM Killingsworth would like the Commission to help
with prioritization. CM Killingsworth opined that items would be brought before the
Commission at a Commission meeting and a consensus can be taken to determine
priority.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM.
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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Curtis Ford, M40or
Budget Workshop
July 8, 2024