Special City Commission Meeting

City of Hollywood Hollywood City Hall 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 http://www.hollywoodfl.org Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 24, 2020 5:30 PM FY 2021 Second Public Budget Hearing Commission Chambers Room 219 Special City Commission Meeting CITY COMMISSION Josh Levy, Mayor Kevin Biederman, Vice Mayor - District 5 Caryl Shuham, 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 Douglas R. Gonzales, City Attorney Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 24, 2020 . The Special City Commission Meeting of the City of Hollywood, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Levy on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 5:36 PM in the City Commission Room, Room 219, Joseph W. Watson Circle, Hollywood, Florida. Mayor Levy explained the meeting is being held virtually due to COVID -19 and explained the meeting procedures which will be followed. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Caryl Shuham, Commissioner Peter Hernandez, Commissioner Traci Callari, Commissioner Richard Blattner, Vice Mayor Kevin D. Biederman, Commissioner Linda Sherwood and Mayor Josh Levy 3. P-2020-29 City Manager’s Recommended Budget Presentation. Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager, provided an overview of the budget and the challenges faced during the year, the cost containment measures taken, refinancing of bond savings. He reviewed initiatives that will be taken in the upcoming fiscal year. 4. R-2020-231 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, 2020, And Making The Tax Levy For The Year 2020. Mayor Levy read the title of the resolution as follows: "A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Tentatively Fixing The Amount And Rate Of Taxation For The Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2020, And Making The Tax Levy For The Year 2020." Mayor Levy stated "The proposed not to exceed millage rate set by the City Commission of the City of Hollywood on July 1, 2020 is 7.4665 mills. At this time, the City Manager is proposing that the millage rate be tentatively set at 7.4665, which is estimated to generate general fund net revenues of one hundred thirty-one million, three hundred and twenty-seven thousand, four hundred and twenty-seven dollars ($131,327,427.00). This millage rate represents a 5.99% increase over the rolled-back rate of 7.0445 mills." The Mayor announced the ordinance was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened, and City of Hollywood Page 1 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 24, 2020 the City Clerk read the comment submitted from Edward Wisniewski, 1253 Rodman Street. There being no one further who submitted comments to the City Clerk, the public hearing was declared closed. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, to adopt the Resolution with 7.4665 mills. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 5. P-2020-30 Adoption Of Motion To Concur With The Separate Adoption Of The Community Redevelopment Agency Budgets By The CRA Board In Accordance With The State Statute Regulating Special Districts. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to concur with the separate adoption of the CRA budgets by the CRA Board. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 6. R-2020-232 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Making Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2021 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, Tentatively Making Appropriations For The Fiscal Year 2021 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 resolution was advertised in conformance with Florida Statutes and City Codes. The public hearing was opened; there being no one who submitted comments to the City Clerk, the public hearing was declared closed. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Sherwood, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 7. R-2020-233 A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Five-Year FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan, And Appropriating The Portion Of The Capital Improvement Plan For The Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2020 And Ending September 30, 2021. City of Hollywood Page 2 Special City Commission Meeting Meeting Minutes September 24, 2020 ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 8. R-2020-234 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 2021. ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Callari, which was seconded by Commissioner Shuham, to adopt the Resolution. On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. (7-0) 9. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 PM. ______________________________ Patricia A. Cerny, MMC City Clerk Hollywood, Florida Approved on: _________________________ City of Hollywood Page 3