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Commission Agenda Item
 

MEETING DATE:  9/12/2016

SUBJECT:  Resolution 16-22 Relating to the Levy of General City Purpose Ad Valorem Taxes for the 2016 Tax Year; and Resolution 16-23 Relating to its Budget for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year

PREPARED BY:  Robert A. Bonetti, Finance & Administrative Services Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1) Conduct Public Hearing and 2) Adopt Resolutions 16-22 and 16-23 and Authorize the Mayor's signature.

 

Summary

The City of Alachua Commission must hold a Public Hearing on the City's Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Proposed Millage Rate and Proposed Budget as required by Florida Statutes, Chapters 129 and 200 and as advertised in the Truth-In-Millage (TRIM) Notices distributed by the Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office.

 

This evening we will take a number of actions related to the adoption of the millage rate and proposed budgets.  The Final Public Hearing on these matters will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in this same location, Alachua City Hall Commission Chambers.

 

The General Fund rolled back rate is 5.8558 mills with the proposed tentative millage being 5.9900 mills. The proposed tentative  millage rate is more than the rolled back rate by 2.29%.

 

In August 2016, the City Manager presented to the City Commission proposed budgets by major fund type.  This budget was built based on a rate of 5.9900 mills. The FY 2016-2017 Proposed Budget, inclusive of any changes presented, totals $39,570,809 which is a $15,841,329 decrease from the FY 2016 Amended Budget.

 

In order to enact the proposed tentative millage rate, a majority vote must be passed by the full Commission at the final public hearing on the budget.  By adopting these resolutions tonight, the Commission authorizes and directs the City Manager to prepare and publish all necessary and required notices prior to the hearing established herein, and to provide copies of these resolutions to all parties as may be required by applicable law.

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Yes
BUDGETED: Yes
AMOUNT:  $39,570,809
FUNDING SOURCE:  General Fund, Internal Services Fund, Electric Fund, Water Fund, Community Redevelopment Trust Fund, Mosquito Fund, Grants, Waste Water Fund, Other
 
COMMISSION GOALS:
Economic Development, Quality of Life, Community Enhancement, Strengthen Community Services

 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 16-22 Tentative Millage
Resolution 16-23 Proposed Budget
FY 2016-2017 Proposed Budget
Public Hearing Script
Resolution 16-22 SIGNED
Resolution 16-23 SIGNED