HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 081502 WorkshopCITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
August 15, 2002
The August 15, 2002 Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials were found
to be in attendance: Mayor Jablin, Councilmember Clark, and Councilmember Russo. Vice
Mayor Sabatello arrived before the next agenda item. Councilmember Delgado was absent
during roll call but arrived later in the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS:
Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 Proposed Budget — Finance Director Allan Owens announced that the
accounting format had been changed to conform to GAAP - General Accepted Accounting
Principles, and explained what items were included in the proposed budget document. Total
of all funds was $60.8 million and a breakdown by fund was provided. Mr. Owens reviewed
the General Fund revenues and proposed expenditures, and the proposed millage rate with its
effect on homeowners and comparison with other communities. Other funds reviewed
included Special Revenue Fund, Impact Fee funds, Capital Improvements, Enterprise Fund.
Total projected revenue for next year was $1.3 million for the Golf course. Expenditures
were reviewed by category. Additional presentations were announced: Community
Information meeting August 22; and required public hearings on September 4 and September
18. Councilmember Russo objected to the proposed council contingency unless used for
items such as hurricanes or disasters. Mr. Owens explained that the $300,000 was only for
true emergencies, with which Councilmember Russo agreed. Councilmember Russo
disagreed with the explanation of the TIPS program and requested further clarification.
Councilmember Delgado joined the meeting. Councilmember Clark questioned the higher
projected transfer for the golf course, which Mr. Owens responded not enough had been
transferred in previous years. Discussion ensued. Staff was complimented on the proposed
budget. The City Clerk's staff was complimented on the new computer system.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS WORKSHOP MEETING, 8/15/02
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:30
p.m.
APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
PATRICIA SNIDER
CITY CLERK -