Commission Budget Workshop
Regular MeetingLake Park, FL · August 28, 2025
Minutes
Lake Park Town Commission, Florida
Commission Budget Workshop
Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403
Thursday August 28, 2025 5:30pm
Roger Michaud __ Mayor
Michael Hensley __ Vice Mayor
John Linden __ Commissioner
Michael O'Rourke __ Commissioner
Judith Thomas __ Commissioner
Richard J. Reade __ Town Manager
Thomas J. Baird __ Town Attorney
Vivian Mendez, MMC __ Town Clerk
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person
desires to appeal any decision of the Town Commission, with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, such interested person will need a record of the
proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities requiring
accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contract the Town
Clerk’s office by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request
accommodations.
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
5:40 P.M.
PRESENT
Mayor Roger Michaud
Vice Mayor Michael Hensley
Commissioner Judith Thomas
Commissioner John Linden
Commissioner Michael O'Rourke arrived at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Michaud led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT:
1. FY 2026 Budget Workshop (#2) - Proposed General Fund, Special Revenue & Capital
Projects Funds Expenditures
Finance Director Barbara Gould presented the proposed budget for the general fund via
Exhibit A. Town Manager Reade provided an explanation of how salary fluctuations will be
represented in the budget moving forward and provided a summary of the cost of living and
merit increases for staff. Commissioner Thomas brought up some concerns with the Human
Resources (HR) responsibilities and wanted to be sure that the job functions would be
covered with the removal of the HR Director position. Commissioner Thomas also requested
clarification on “special pay” within the Town Manager budget. Finance Director Gould
explained that special pay would include longevity pay, vehicle stipend and cell phone
stipend. Commissioner Thomas asked about Town retirement matching. Finance Director
Gould explained that this is no longer an expenditure due to the Town joining the Florida
Retirement System (FRS). Town Manager Reade spoke about the improvements made to the
hiring process within the HR Department. Commissioner Thomas made suggestions for cost
reduction in regards to copiers/printers to consolidate printing to one or two units. Chief
Information Technology Officer Paul McGuiness stated that the current leases are about to
expire and they are looking into cheaper alternatives. The Commission discussed the need to
conserve paper by reducing printing. Commissioner Thomas spoke about the need for an
increase in the Town Clerk salary due to additional responsibilities. Town Manager Reade
stated that the Clerk’s duties are increased but are also being reduced once the Procurement
Specialist is hired as that person would then take that responsibility from the Clerk’s Office.
Commissioner Thomas asked about the code review process and cost. Town Clerk Mendez
explained that process and that the costs were associated with the initial review done by
Municode, but the actual code re-write process is being done in house and it would be a very
long process. Finance Director Gould explained that there was an increase in expenditures
by the legal department. Town Manager Reade explained that they increased this amount to
accommodate upcoming potential legal actions. He went on to say that these funds would
come out of the $1.2 million that is expected from the approval of the reverter clauses, but if
those funds are not received, then the additional legal funds would come from reserves.
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Commissioner Thomas stated she would like these funds to be utilized for legal expenses and
not specifically for Town Attorney expenses. The Commission discussed various
components of the proposed new website costs within the Communication & Grants budget.
Chief Information Technology Officer Paul McGuiness provided an update on the Tyler
software implementation and training within various departments. Town Manager Reade
provided an explanation of the Marina P3 Project department budget. He stated that these
funds represent reimbursable costs from the developer including attorney’s fees. Finance
Director Gould explained the Finance Department budget. Commissioner Thomas stated that
she would like the Finance Director to be better compensated. Commissioner Linden asked
if there would be another compensation study done any time soon. Town Manager Reade
spoke about his desire to do another salary study and use different comparable markets for
analysis. Commissioner Linden requested that a proposed cost for another salary study be
added to this proposed budget. Commissioner Thomas stated she would be in favor of doing
a salary study and also suggested using funds from vacant positions to properly
compensation valuable existing staff. Commissioner O’Rourke spoke about alternate ways
to compensate staff and feels that Lake Park does not have the revenue that other
communities have and so staff will be under-paid in comparison. The Commission discussed
the various components of the previous salary study. Town Manager Reade spoke about the
Shot spotter software. There was some discussion about the maintenance costs for the
Sheriff’s Office building. Commissioner Thomas stated that the Town should not have to
maintain the building on top of paying for the Sheriff’s services. Public Works Director
Jaime Morales stated that the entire facility and amenities are maintained by the Town.
Mayor Michaud asked Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Captain Thibodeau about his experience
working in other areas. Captain Thibodeau stated that it is common practice for the
municipality to provide the building and maintenance. He went on to say that there have
been maintenance items in the building that they have taken care of themselves such as
painting. Commissioner Linden asked if the 3% raise for the Sheriff’s Office is negotiable.
Captain Thibodeau stated that he believes the raise is 3% across the board, but those
negotiations would go through the Sheriff. Mayor Michaud stated that there was no increase
for Sheriff’s services last year because the Town had added three new positions in lieu of
paying an increase. Captain Thibodeau confirmed this to be correct. Finance Director Gould
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and Town Manager Reade spoke about the value of having a contracted individual to assist
with claims and reimbursements in regards to the emergency management budget. Finance
Director Gould explained the increase to the grounds budget to cover the increase in
maintenance for Bert Bostrom field. Commissioner O’Rourke asked what kind of turf was
laid down in Bert Bostrom Park. Public Works Director Morales stated that it was Bermuda
grass. He went on to say that the grass has a six month warranty and is more expensive to
maintain. Commissioner Linden proposed cutting some items in order to provide raises to
some of the Public Works staff or to change their titles so that they would be in a higher pay
range. Commissioner Linden asked about iguana removal service within the facilities
budget. Public Works Director Morales provided an explanation of the expense and that it
would be for only one year, after that the residents in the affected area will need to pay for
the service. Town Manager Reader spoke about a cost analysis that would be taking place
over the next year in regards to the leasing program within Vehicle Maintenance budget.
Commissioner Linden asked about the National Institute for Automotive Excellence
Certification costs. Public Works Director Morales will provide that information at a later
point. In regards to the Community Development Budget Finance Director Gould spoke
about the increase in funds for the revised mobility plan and for a new impact fee. Town
Manager Reade stated that the mobility plan would be revised to incorporate the County
roads so the Town would collect those fees. They are in the process of negotiating this with
the County. Town Manager Reade spoke about various re-negotiations happening within the
Community Development Department to either increase revenue or decrease costs.
Commissioner Linden asked about the contractual costs recovery item. Finance Director
Gould explained that it is a reimbursement as a deposit.
The Commission agreed to continue with the rest of the budget at a later date. Motion made
by Commissioner Thomas to continue the meeting to Thursday September 4th at 6pm.
Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Aye: All.
August 28, 2025 Commission Budget Workshop
Exhibit A
TOWN OF LAKE PARK
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
1
OVERVIEW
• Fund 001 – General Fund
• General Fund Summary Expenditures
• Fund 160 – Public Improvement Fund
• Public Improvement Fund Summary Revenues & Expenditures
• Fund 190 – Streets & Roads Fund
• Streets & Roads Fund Summary Revenues & Expenditures
• Fund 301 – Special Projects Fund
• Special Projects Fund Summary Revenues & Expenditures
2
Fund 001 – General Fund
3
TOWN COMMISSION – 100
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Town Commission - 100
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 77,723 $ 74,077 $ 73,984 $ 78,968 $ 87,910 $ 110,957 126.22%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 79,417 $ 89,673 $ 87,251 $ 156,861 $ 111,801 $ 134,786 120.56%
Town Commission
Total Expenditures $ 157,140 $ 163,750 $ 161,235 $ 235,829 $ 199,711 $ 245,743 123.05%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Includes $25,000 in Town Grant Funding
• Includes Block Party Grant Funding of $2,500
4
TOWN MANAGER – 104
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Town Manager - 104
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 289,731 $ 290,719 $ 320,135 $ 262,860 $ 266,494 $ 572,303 214.75%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 79,977 $ 36,328 $ 48,089 $ 19,582 $ 30,647 $ 26,106 85.18%
Town Manager
Total Expenditures $ 369,708 $ 327,047 $ 368,224 $ 282,442 $ 297,141 $ 598,409 201.39%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Increased Training Budget due to Repurposed Staff Position
• Additional Promotional Expenditures for Lapel Pins, Magnets, etc.
5
HUMAN RESOURCES – 105
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Human Resources - 105
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 235,904 $ 255,712 $ 302,246 $ 292,567 $ 309,478 $ 129,901 41.97%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 53,052 $ 54,465 $ 50,830 $ 63,900 $ 22,633 $ 25,406 112.25%
Human Resources
Total Expenditures $ 288,956 $ 310,177 $ 353,076 $ 356,467 $ 332,111 $ 155,307 46.76%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Reduced Recruitment Costs Using Alternative Hiring Avenues
6
TOWN CLERK – 106
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Town Clerk - 106
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 239,138 $ 200,007 $ 249,297 $ 245,736 $ 252,675 $ 275,395 108.99%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 118,828 $ 86,755 $ 78,912 $ 76,831 $ 67,201 $ 76,783 114.26%
Town Clerk Total Expenditures $ 357,966 $ 286,762 $ 328,209 $ 322,567 $ 319,876 $ 352,178 110.10%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Election Costs
• Reduced Legal Advertising
7
LEGAL – 108
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Legal - 108
Total Operating Expenditures $ 214,929 $ 130,170 $ 196,251 $ 223,726 $ 225,099 $ 612,000 271.88%
Legal Total Expenditures $ 214,929 $ 130,170 $ 196,251 $ 223,726 $ 225,099 $ 612,000 271.88%
Operating Expenditures
• Additional Funds Budgeted for Marina P3 Project
8
COMMUNICATION & GRANTS – 109
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Communication & Grants - 109
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 150,493 $ 162,588 $ 274,033 $ 277,200 $ 287,533 $ 320,097 111.33%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 34,234 $ 39,226 $ 8,670 $ 6,318 $ 7,878 $ 37,813 480.01%
Communications & Grants
Total Expenditures $ 184,727 $ 201,814 $ 282,703 $ 283,518 $ 295,410 $ 357,910 121.16%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Professional Services - Proposed New Website
9
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 110
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Information Technology – 110
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 156,345 $ 145,030 $ 184,549 $ 218,034 $ 199,671 $ 233,530 116.96%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 109,167 $ 113,254 $ 252,150 $ 225,221 $ 210,045 $ 202,973 96.63%
Information Technology
Total Expenditures $ 265,512 $ 258,283 $ 436,698 $ 443,255 $ 409,716 $ 436,503 106.54%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Reduced Contractual Services from State of Florida Cyber Security Grant Funding
10
MARINA P3 PROJECT – 115
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Marina P3 Project - 115
Total Operating Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,748 $ 10,000 12.38%
Marina P3 Project
Total Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,748 $ 10,000 12.38%
11
FINANCE – 150
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Finance - 150
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 501,805 $ 443,647 $ 509,466 $ 645,446 $ 482,113 $ 732,486 151.93%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 89,293 $ 102,252 $ 179,785 $ 108,769 $ 211,332 $ 121,224 57.36%
Finance Total Expenditures $ 591,098 $ 545,898 $ 689,251 $ 754,215 $ 693,445 $ 853,710 123.11%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Professional Fees - Eliminated Renewal of Legacy Software
• Contractual Services - Eliminated Courier Service, Stopping Temporary Service with New Hires
• Training Prioritized 12
PUBLIC SAFETY – 200
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Public Safety - 200
Total Operating Expenditures $ 3,197,787 $ 3,410,785 $ 3,501,610 $ 4,034,102 $ 4,033,023 $ 4,148,236 102.86%
Public Safety
Total Expenditures $ 3,197,787 $ 3,410,785 $ 3,501,610 $ 4,034,102 $ 4,033,023 $ 4,148,236 102.86%
Operating Expenditures
• American Rescue Plan Funds No Longer Available
• Increased Policing Costs – 3%
13
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 250
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Emergency Management - 250
Total Operating Expenditures $ 8,840 $ 1,382 $ 2,336 $ 2,226 $ 3,730 $ 4,202 112.65%
Emergency Management
Total Expenditures $ 8,840 $ 1,382 $ 2,336 $ 2,226 $ 3,730 $ 4,202 112.65%
Operating Expenditures
• Contractual Services Increased Based Cost
14
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION – 400
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Public Works Administration - 400
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 441,552 $ 453,169 $ 467,315 $ 560,042 $ 556,860 $ 694,814 124.77%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 31,871 $ 24,546 $ 27,163 $ 22,900 $ 22,174 $ 21,123 95.26%
Public Works Admin.
Total Expenditures $ 473,423 $ 477,715 $ 494,479 $ 582,942 $ 579,034 $ 715,937 123.64%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Reallocated Costs from Contractual to Operating for Consistency
15
GROUNDS – 406
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Grounds - 406
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 342,324 $ 303,902 $ 348,142 $ 451,447 $ 453,602 $ 539,337 118.90%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 73,485 $ 153,450 $ 143,317 $ 141,027 $ 190,372 $ 198,843 104.45%
Total Capital Outlay $ - $ - $ 19,345 $ - $ - $ - 0.00%
Grounds Total Expenditures $ 415,809 $ 457,352 $ 510,804 $ 592,474 $ 643,973 $ 738,180 114.63%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Contractual Services – Increase Bert Bostrom Field/Grounds Maintenance
16
• Training Increased for Staff to Care for Bert Bostrom Field
FACILITIES – 408
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Facilities - 408
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 156,505 $ 162,334 $ 178,235 $ 315,272 $ 288,859 $ 330,506 114.42%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 235,631 $ 290,591 $ 321,941 $ 343,552 $ 365,510 $ 341,003 93.30%
Total Capital Outlay $ 3,507 $ - $ 40,404 $ - $ - $ - 0.00%
Facilities Total Expenditures $ 395,642 $ 452,925 $ 540,580 $ 658,824 $ 654,369 $ 671,509 102.62%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Professional Fee Increase for Pest Removal
17
• Contractual Services Includes Lower Janitorial & Air Conditioning Expenditures
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE – 410
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Vehicle Maintenance - 410
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 191,904 $ 208,642 $ 209,258 $ 232,729 $ 229,200 $ 246,288 107.46%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 100,665 $ 102,197 $ 170,064 $ 207,955 $ 197,285 $ 176,912 89.67%
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Expenditures $ 292,570 $ 310,840 $ 379,322 $ 440,684 $ 426,485 $ 423,200 99.23%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Reduced Equipment Lease – 1 Code Compliance Lease Transferred to CRA
• Reduced Repair & Maintenance Costs Reflective of Ongoing Expenditures
18
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 500
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Community Development – 500
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 618,076 $ 626,898 $ 713,988 $ 754,246 $ 680,906 $ 796,926 117.04%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 1,704,238 $ 593,366 $ 1,093,839 $ 484,974 $ 307,000 $ 645,409 210.23%
Community Development
Total Expenditures $ 2,322,314 $ 1,220,264 $ 1,807,827 $ 1,239,220 $ 987,905 $ 1,442,335 146.00%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Increase Contractual Services for Mobility Plan Update and New Town Impact Fees
• Increase in Building Official/Permitting/Plan Review & Inspection Costs Due to Higher Budgeted Permitting Revenue
• Training Prioritized/Funds Available in Reserve for Building Code Education 19
SPECIAL EVENTS – 600
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Special Events - 600
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 213,198 $ 226,643 $ 299,750 $ 352,272 $ 351,550 $ 395,358 112.46%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 106,490 $ 266,615 $ 381,083 $ 283,687 $ 288,303 $ 327,294 113.52%
Special Events
Total Expenditures $ 319,687 $ 493,258 $ 680,833 $ 635,959 $ 639,853 $ 722,652 112.94%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Increased Sponsored Event Costs for Haitian Flag Day & Jet Set Summer Soccer Camp
• Reduced Promotional Activity – Lighting for Town Hall Removed
• Funding Available for Chili Cook-Off! 20
LIBRARY – 700
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Library - 700
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 338,525 $ 380,472 $ 458,070 $ 503,257 $ 479,998 $ 571,631 119.09%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 77,380 $ 101,015 $ 140,430 $ 148,057 $ 125,707 $ 163,468 130.04%
Library Total Expenditures $ 415,905 $ 481,487 $ 598,500 $ 651,314 $ 605,705 $ 735,099 121.36%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Contractual Services- Reduced Janitorial Costs
• Library Materials – Increase in Potential Grants Included in Revenue
21
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – 900
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
General Government - 900 YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Total Personnel Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ 315,438 $ 315,438 $ - 0.00%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 571,151 $ 700,904 $ 337,514 $ 564,756 $ 411,053 $ 277,510 67.51%
Total Debt Service $ 580,230 $ 896,009 $ 278,294 $ 278,890 $ 278,891 $ 590,720 211.81%
Total Other Uses $ 1,021,880 $ 1,224,829 $ 1,409,684 $ 2,233,015 $ 1,871,692 $ 3,068,458 163.94%
General Government
Total Expenditures $ 2,173,261 $ 2,821,742 $ 2,025,492 $ 3,392,099 $ 2,877,073 $ 3,936,688 136.83%
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed, 49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Professional Fees Include Indirect Cost Allocation Review, Quarterly Town Newsletters
• Beautification Reserve for Driveway Grants
• Bank of America Loan Early Repayment (2028) 22
• Transfer to Public Improvement Fund for Reimbursement of Various Marina P3 2021 – 2024 Expenditures
GENERAL FUND TOTAL EXPENDITURES
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Fund 001 - General Fund
$ $ $ $ $ $
General Fund Total Expenditures 12,445,275 12,351,652 13,357,431 15,131,863 14,304,407 17,159,798 119.96%
$ $ $ $ $ $
Total General Fund Revenues 15,456,636 13,310,122 13,985,532 15,131,863 14,902,004 17,159,798 115.15%
23
Fund 160 – Public Improvement Fund
24
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND – 160
2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Public Improvement Fund - 160
Total Revenue $ 190,140 $ 274,779 $ 75,574 $ - $ 9,029 $ 470,400 5209.88%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 636,733 $ 611,502 $ 185,200 $ - $ 6,784 $ 9,893 145.83%
Total Other Uses $ 401,935 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 460,507 ---
Public Improvement Fund
Total Expenditures $ 1,038,668 $ 611,502 $ 185,200 $ - $ 6,784 $ 470,400 6933.96%
Operating Expenditures
• Kelsey Park Master Plan Projects Supplement with US Department of Interior Land & Water Conservation Grant –
50% Match Allowing for $1,000,000 in Projects
25
Fund 190 – Streets & Roads Fund
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STREETS & ROADS – 190
Streets & Roads 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2024-2025 2025-2026
Fund - 190 Description YTD Activity YTD Activity YTD Activity Total Budget YTD Activity Total Budget %
Revenue Total: $ 384,283 $ 398,536 $ 398,732 $ 581,138 $ 351,904 $ 393,752 111.89%
Total Personnel Expenditures $ 145,311 $ 137,508 $ 116,747 $ 63,094 $ 1,565 $ 71,070 4541.21%
Total Operating Expenditures $ 181,203 $ 207,243 $ 228,458 $ 346,887 $ 185,765 $ 242,359 130.47%
Total Capital Outlay $ 87,088 $ 1,938 $ 16,863 $ 98,137 $ 97,428 $ - 0.00%
Total Other Uses $ 112,443 $ 113,673 $ 132,299 $ 73,020 $ 73,021 $ 80,323 110.00%
Expense Total: $ 526,045 $ 460,363 $ 494,367 $ 581,138 $ 357,778 $ 393,752 110.05%
Profit/(Loss) $ (141,762) $ (61,827) $ (95,635) $ - $ (5,874) $ -
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STREETS & ROADS – 190
Personnel Expenditures
• No new positions, three (3) existing positions are being repurposed,
49.3 FTE (full-time equivalents)
• Annual COLA & Merit Increase
• Increase in Employee Benefits (i.e., health, dental, vision, life,
disability, etc.)
• New FRS Retirement Cost
• Total personnel expenditures increased 8% over FY 2025 budget
Operating Expenditures
• Increased Electric Cost With New Lighting
• Sidewalk Repairs
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Fund 301 – Special Projects Fund
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SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND – 301
Operating Expenditures
• Current Known Grant Projects
• PBC Discretionary Surtax Funds Sunset December 2025, Reduced
Funding for Capital Projects
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THANK YOU
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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Agenda
Lake Park Town Commission, Florida
Commission Budget Workshop
Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403
August 28, 2025 5:30 P.M.
Roger Michaud __ Mayor
Michael Hensley __ Vice Mayor
John Linden __ Commissioner
Michael O'Rourke __ Commissioner
Judith Thomas __ Commissioner
Richard J. Reade __ Town Manager
Thomas J. Baird __ Town Attorney
Vivian Mendez, MMC __ Town Clerk
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal
any decision of the Town Commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities requiring
accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contract the Town Clerk’s office
by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request accommodations.
CIVILITY AND DECORUM
The Town of Lake Park is committed to civility and decorum to be applied and observed by its
elected officials, advisory board members, employees and members of the public who attend Town
meetings. The following rules are hereby established to govern the decorum to be observed by all
persons attending public meetings of the Commission and its advisory boards:
• Those persons addressing the Commission or its advisory boards who wish to speak shall
first be recognized by the presiding officer. No person shall interrupt a speaker once the speaker
has been recognized by the presiding officer. Those persons addressing the Commission or its
advisory boards shall be respectful and shall obey all directions from the presiding officer.
• Public comment shall be addressed to the Commission or its advisory board and not to the
audience or to any individual member on the dais.
• Displays of disorderly conduct or personal derogatory or slanderous attacks of anyone in the
assembly is discouraged. Any individual who does so may be removed from the meeting.
• Unauthorized remarks from the audience, stomping of feet, clapping, whistles, yells or any
other type of demonstrations are discouraged.
• A member of the public who engages in debate with an individual member of the
Commission or an advisory board is discouraged. Those individuals who do so may be removed
from the meeting.
• All cell phones and/or other electronic devices shall be turned off or silenced prior to the
start of the public meeting. An individual who fails to do so may be removed from the meeting.
August 28, 2025 Commission Budget Workshop Page 1
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OLD BUSINESS:
1. FY 2026 Budget Workshop (#2) - Proposed General Fund, Special Revenue & Capital
Projects Funds Expenditures
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time is provided for addressing items that do not appear on the Agenda. Please complete a
comment card and provide it to the Town Clerk so speakers may be announced. Please remember
comments are limited to a TOTAL of three minutes.
TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
FUTURE MEETING DATE: Next Scheduled Regular Commission Meeting will be held on
September 3, 2025.
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