Commission Budget Workshop
Regular MeetingLake Park, FL · September 4, 2025
Minutes
Lake Park Town Commission, Florida
Commission Budget Workshop Minutes
Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403
September 04, 2025 6:00 PM
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
6:09 P.M.
PRESENT
Mayor Roger Michaud
Vice Mayor Michael Hensley
Commissioner Judith Thomas
Commissioner John Linden
Commissioner Michael O'Rourke
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Michaud led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT:
1. FY 2026 Budget Workshop (#3) – Proposed General Fund, Special Revenue, Capital
Projects Funds Expenditures, CRA Revenue & Expenditures & 5 Year Capital
Improvement Plan
Finance Director Barbara Gould announced that she would be continuing with the budget proposal
where they left off at the end of the last budget workshop within the General revenue Fund, budget
number 600 Special Events (Exhibit A). She informed the Commission that an additional
$10,000.00 would need to be added for the Town Christmas Tree lighting event, which will no
longer be able to be funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). In regards to the
Library budget, Commissioner Thomas asked what the promotional activities were. Library
Director Judith Cooper stated that this expense includes the books for the Extravaganza, Read for
the Record, the Love Your Library Event, the summer reading program, outreach programs and
promotional materials. In regards to the General Government Budget, Finance Director Gould
explained that the wage raises are housed in this section. Commissioner Linden asked about the
principal on the CRA projects. Finance Director Gould stated that the Town has elected to pay off
this portion of the loan so that the CRA can bond without the debt hanging over their head and to
reduce interest costs. Commissioner Linden stated that since the CRA has funds, why it is not
paying for this expense. Finance Director Gould explained that the funds for the expense are being
passed to the Town from the CRA and the expense is indicated within the CRA proposed budget.
She went on to say that, the only way they could receive this loan was for the Town to be
responsible for it. Commissioner O’Rourke suggested looking for ways to have enterprise funds
self-sustaining. Commissioner Linden asked about funds listed for quarterly newsletters. Finance
Director Gould explained that the funds were unused and so they remain in the fund. The
Commission had concerns with the two expense items for Johnson Controls. Public Works
Director explained that the Town has a performance contract with them and explained how that
works. The Commission requested that the interest item be re-named moving forward as it is not
truly interest. Public Works Director Morales stated that he would provide the Commission with
the report that outlines the details of the costs. Commissioner Linden asked about a reimbursement
of Public, Private Partnership (P3) expenditures for close to a half million dollars. Finance
Director Gould explained that a public improvement revenue of $1.8 million was received and
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some of the funds used were used incorrectly, so the fund has to be paid back for those funds.
Town Manager Reade further explained how the Town received the public improvement funds
and the need for the reimbursement. Commissioner Linden stated that the misallocation should
have been caught earlier. Commissioner Thomas asked about the operating expenditure of
$102,000.00 in regards to the Streets & Roads budget. Finance Director Gould explained that this
amount represents the last of the design work for the oval-about. Commissioner Thomas also
asked about the electrical expense and if that was for the light poles. Finance Director Gould
confirmed that to be correct. Commissioner Thomas also asked about a maintenance item.
Finance Director Gould explained that this was the maintenance fee that the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) pays to the Town for US 1. Commissioner Thomas asked who monitors
the Geographical Information System (GIS) and how many licenses the Town has. Public Works
Director Morales stated that the Town has two main licenses and six users. Commissioner Thomas
asked about a vehicle lease amount of $44,200.00. Finance Director Gould stated that was a pickup
truck. Commissioner Linden suggested that for next year, the proposed budget include details to
avoid them having to ask questions. Finance Director Gould pointed out to the Commission that
they had been using the one-cent sales tax for sidewalk repairs, but those funds will end in
December and they have not put any monies aside for sidewalk repairs in Town except within the
CRA. The Commission discussed the award for property of the month recipients and agreed that
they would like to increase the award amount. Town Manager Reade stated they would bring that
back before them for discussion. Commissioner O’Rourke questioned the CRA Bond. Finance
Director Gould explained the Bank of America loans that were taken in 2008, which will be paid
early. CRA Administrator Allison Justice explained the need for a Financial Consultant in the
CRA. She explained that the Financial Consultant assisted in creating the CRA budget as well as
the Annual Report. Board Member Linden questioned outsourcing the CRA landscape, since they
were so unpleased by the previous vendor. Executive Director Reade explained that a cost analysis
of contractual services versus bringing services in-house was expected. Board Member Linden
questioned the holiday lights contract. CRA Administrator Justice stated that this was the last year
of the three-year contract with Brandano Design. This service would need to go back out for bid
next year. Finance Director Gould explained that as funding becomes available, staff would begin
working through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Commissioner Thomas asked questions
regarding the need to store Town permanent records. Town Clerk Mendez explained state law and
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the specifics necessary for the appropriate storage of Town permanent records. Public Works
Director Morales explained that the trailer was in bad condition and moving of the permanent
records would be sooner rather than later due to termite damage. Commissioner O’Rourke
suggested adding a new town bus to the CIP. Commissioner Thomas expressed security concerns
during the meeting. Public Works Director Morales stated that the Town’s consultant would be at
a future Commission meeting to present chamber layout options. Finance Director Gould
explained that they have included funding to cover potential claim payout and training for the
Human Resources department. Mayor Michaud and Town Manager Reade thanked staff for all
their efforts in the budget process.
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.
-Michael Steinhauer provided his comments via exhibit B.
-Pablo Perhacs provided his comments via exhibit C.
-Sue Lafontaine provided her comments via exhibit D.
-Mary Beth Taylor provided her comments via exhibit E.
TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Linden questioned when he could voice his concerns with budget items. Town
Manager Reade explained that during the workshops was the appropriate opportunity to ask
questions and suggest changes to the budget.
Town Clerk Mendez stated the schedule for Monday, September 8, 2025 Special Called CRA
and First Public Budget Hearing.
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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
26
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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Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Agenda
Lake Park Town Commission, Florida
Commission Budget Workshop
Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403
Thursday September 04, 2025 6pm
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.
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT:
1. FY 2026 Budget Workshop (#3) – Proposed General Fund, Special Revenue, Capital
Projects Funds Expenditures, CRA Revenue & Expenditures & 5 Year Capital
Improvement Plan
2.
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:
ADJOURNMENT:
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