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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 26, 2023 5:01 PM Second Budget Hearing City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Second Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, commencing at 5:01 p.m. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast. City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order at 6:21 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago 1. 23-6289 Second Budget Hearing 2023-2024 Presentation Attachments: FY24 Budget Presentation - 1ST Hearing 9-13-23 R FY24 Budget Presentation - 2nd Hearing This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 1 2. 23-6290 Public Hearing for obtaining comments relative to Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 This Agenda Item was Discussed and Filed City Clerk Item No. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-30 3. 23-6291 An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for the levy of taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024; fixing the rate of such levy; providing for segregation and the application of the proceeds of such levy; providing for the separability of the provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective October 1, 2023. Attachments: FY24 Cover Letter - Adoption of Tax Levy - 1st Hearing FY24 Ordinance for Levy of Taxes - 1st Hearing R-2023-208 - Signed FY 24 Tentative Millage FY24 Cover Letter - Adoption of Tax Levy - 2nd Hearing FY24 Ordinance for Levy of Taxes - 2nd Hearing R-2023-208 - Signed FY 24 Tentative Millage-2nd Budget Hearing AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; FIXING THE RATE OF SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE SEGREGATION AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE SEPARABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023. (PASSED 1ST READING ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023) A motion was made by Commissioner Fernandez, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2023-30. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 4- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Commissioner Menendez Nays : 1- Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-31 4. 23-6292 An Ordinance of the City Commission adopting the Annual Budget of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024; providing for separability of the provisions hereof; and providing that this ordinance shall become effective October 1, 2023. Attachments: FY24 Cover Letter - Adoption of Annual Budget - 1st Hearing FY24 Ordinance to approve Annual Budget - 1st Hearing FY24 Supporting Schedules for 1st Hearing R-2023-208 - Signed FY 24 Tentative Millage FY24 Cover Letter - Adoption of Annual Budget - 2nd Hearing FY24 Ordinance to approve Annual Budget - 2nd Hearing FY24 Supporting Schedules for 2nd Hearing R-2023-208 - Signed FY 24 Tentative Millage-2nd Hearing AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; PROVIDING FOR THE SEPARABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Fernandez, that this matter be adopted by Ordinance Number 2023-31. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 3- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Commissioner Menendez Nays : 2- Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-282 5. 23-6378 A Resolution of the City Commission adopting the Capital Improvement Program for the five fiscal years from 2024 to 2028. Attachments: FY24 Cover Letter - Capital Improvement Program FY24 Resolution to approve FY24-28 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan - DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE FIVE FISCAL YEARS FROM 2024 TO 2028. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-282. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023 City Clerk Item No. 5 [Note for the Record: The verbatim transcript for this meeting is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and in Legistar] ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Second Budget Hearing Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting at 6:47 p.m.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 4