Special City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, September 28, 2015 5:30 PM Commission Chambers Room 219 Special City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Peter Bober, Mayor Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5 Patricia Asseff, Commissioner - District 1 Peter Hernandez, Commissioner - District 2 Traci Callari, Commissioner - District 3 Richard Blattner, Commissioner - District 4 Linda Sherwood, Commissioner - District 6 Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager Jeffrey P. Sheffel, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2015 . The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Bober on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 5:32 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present Commissioner Patricia Asseff Commissioner Peter Hernandez Commissioner Traci Callari Commissioner Richard Blattner Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman Commissioner Linda Sherwood Mayor Peter Bober 3. R-2015-293 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Fixing The Amount And Rate Of Taxation For The Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2015, And Making The Tax Levy For The Year 2015. The Mayor read the title of the Resolution as follows: "A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Fixing The Amount And Rate Of Taxation For The Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2015 And Making The Tax Levy For The Year 2015." The Mayor stated: "The proposed millage rate set by the City Commission of the City of Hollywood on September 15, 2015 is 7.4479 mills, which will generate general fund revenues of eighty six million, on hundred fourteen thousand, and fifty-eight dollars ($86,114,058). This millage rate represents a 6.63% increase from the rolled-back rate of 6.9845 mills." The Mayor announced the public hearing has been advertised in conformance with Florida statutes and City ordinances. The public hearing was opened, being there was no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to set the millage rate of 7.4479 mills. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) City of Hollywood Page 1 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2015 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution with the millage rate set at 7.4479 mills. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to concur with the seperate adoption of the CRA budgets by the CRA Board. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 4. R-2015-294 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year 2016 Based On The Operating And Capital Budget Estimate Of Revenues And Expenditures For Each Of The City’s Operating Funds As Submitted By The City Manager. The Mayor read the title of the resolution as follows: "A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year 2016 Based On The Operating And Capital Budget Estimate Of Revenues And Expenditures For Each Of The City's Operating Funds As Submitted By The City Manager." The Mayor announced the public hearing has been advertised in conformance with Florida statutes and City ordinances. The public hearing was opened, being that there was no one present who wished to speak, the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Matthew Lalla, Director of Financial Services, responded to questions raised by the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided additional information. Extensive discussion ensued among staff and members of the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. R-2015-295 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Five-Year FY 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program As Set Forth In Exhibit A For Projects Funded From Pay As You Go Funding, Parking Enterprise Fund, Water And Sewer City of Hollywood Page 2 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2015 Renewal, Replacement And Improvement Reserve, Stormwater Enterprise Fund, State Revolving Fund Loans, And Other Sources. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2015-296 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Establishing The Number And Type Of Authorized Positions For Each Department And Office For The Fiscal Year 2016. Discussion ensued among members of the Commission. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, responded to questions raised by the Commission. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2015-297 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving and Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Amendment to the Victims Of Crime Act (“VOCA”) Grant Program Agreement With The Office Of The Attorney General, State of Florida, For The Continued Funding For A Police Department Victim Advocate In An Amount Not To Exceed $56,951.00 For Fiscal Year 2015/2016; Authorizing The Cash Match Requirement In An Amount Not To Exceed $14,238.00; And Authorizing The Establishment Of Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate The Grant Funding, If Awarded. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Asseff, which was seconded by Commissioner Callari, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. The meeting adjourned at 5:51 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: ______________________ City of Hollywood Page 3