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Item 6C/7AAGENDA ITEM # 6C/7A SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearings on adopting the Millage Rate by Resolution #07-06 and adopting Ordinance #20-07-87 establishing the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2007/2008. SUBMITTED BY: Nelson Van Liere, Finance Director DATE: September 17, 2007 BACKGROUND: In order to adopt a millage rate and operating budget, the City Commission must adhere to a strict process per state law. Please find attached an outline for the public hearings to be held on September 24th, 2007 in the Commission Chambers at 7:15pm as was published in our local newspaper. The format is the same as last year and is to be read into the record as presented in order to assure compliance with the TRIM laws (s.200.065, F.S.). Prior to these hearings, the City Manager presented a Proposed Operating Budget and held four workshops to review and make adjustments with the City Commission's guidance. The Proposed Operating Budget as amended is funded using the millage rate of 2.9974 mills. This represents a 8.91 % increase over the rolled back-rate of 2.7523 mills. On September 17, 2007 The City Commission approved the recommended tentative millage rate of 2.9974 mills and the Operating Budget Ordinance #20-07-87 with total expenditures of $29,344,270. RECOMMENDATION: • Hold two public hearings as described in the attached outline to approve both Resolution #07-06 for the Millage Rate of 2.9974 mills and the Operating Budget Ordinance #20-07-87 with total expenditures of $29,344,270 in that order by separate vote. ATTACHMENTS: Agenda for Public Hearings Resolution #07-06 Ordinance # 20-07-87 Budget Summary of all Funds REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: AGENDA ITEM # 6C/7A SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 ADOPTION OF MILEAGE AND OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 First item to be considered: Adoption of Millage Rate, Resolution #07-06 State the following: The Tentative Millage Rate is 2.9974 The Roll-Back Rate is 2.7523 The Tentative Millage is 8.91 % higher than the Roll-Back Rate The purpose for the increase in ad valorem tax revenue is to maintain adequate funding for the existing level of service at anticipated increased cost. Motion to adopt a Millage Rate for operating purposes of 2.9974 Open Public Hearing Close Public Hearing and Vote on Resolution #07-06 Second item to be considered: The Ordinance #20-07-87 establishing the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2007/2008 of $29,344,270. Motion to adopt Ordinance #20-07-87 establishing the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2007/2008. Open a Public Hearing Close Public Hearing and Vote