City Council Special Budget Workshop
Special MeetingPalm Coast, FL · May 24, 2022
Minutes
City Hall
City of Palm Coast 160 Lake Avenue
Minutes Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoastgov.com
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Mayor David Alfin
Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho
Council Member Ed Danko
Council Member John Fanelli III
Council Member Nick Klufas
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9:00 AM COMMUNITY WING
City Staff
Denise Bevan, City Manager
Neysa Borkert, City Attorney
Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk
Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-
3713.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a reasonable
accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least
48 hours prior to the meeting.
City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.
It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while meeting is in session.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will
need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter 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.
A CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alfin called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C ROLL CALL
City Clerk Virginia Smith called the roll. VM Branquinho is excused.
D PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And
pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the
agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public, there
may be discussion by the City Council.
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(3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) direct all comments to the Mayor;
(b) make their comments concise and to the point;
(c) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City
Council;
(e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City
Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the
identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude
his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the
meeting. Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public
comment portions of the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting.
Cathy Fining-opposes sidewalks along Cimmaron Drive. Suggested the main
problem is speeding. The Sheriff has not given out many tickets. At the
crosswalks, put in nice pavers to slow drivers. Slow the traffic down.
Cathy Heighter-issue debris left in front of houses. She doesn't believe Code
enforcement is doing anything about it. When we complain we have to provide
our name and address. I do not feel comfortable doing that-puts us in danger.
Senior housing issues. There is a need to do something about affordable
housing for our senior residents.
E PRESENTATIONS
1 PRESENTATION - FLAGLER COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
Council concurrence to change the order of the agenda to have item 2 heard
first.
This item was heard after item 2.
Honorable James Gardner presented to City Council. Mr. Gardner provided a
handout to Council, which is attached to these minutes.
2 PRESENTATION - FLAGLER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
With Council concurrence, this item was heard first by Council.
Honorable Ms. Johnston presented to Council, Ms. Johnston's PowerPoint is
attached to these minutes. She also introduced her staff that came with her,
Finance-Rae Nesio and Renee Flynt. Ms. Johnston provided an overview and
hints, tips, history, etc.
3 PRESENTATION - OVERVIEW OF FUND ACCOUNTING AND REVENUE
RESTRICTIONS
Ms. Helena Alves and Ms. Gwen Ragsdale presented to Council on this item.
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4 PRESENTATION - PUBLIC WORKS OVERVIEW
Mr. Matthew Mancill and Mr. Kevin Brinkley presented to Council on this item.
5 PRESENTATION - UTILITY OVERVIEW
Mr. Steve Flanagan and Mr. Peter Roussell presented to Council on this item.
6 PRESENTATION - STORMWATER & ENGINEERING OVERVIEW
Mr. Carl Cote and Mr. Don Schrager presented to Council on this item.
F PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
Gene Dowd-last week there was a meeting at the Community Center about
sidewalks, at the end the citizen's had nothing but good things to say about Carl
and Matt. Today: what a great presentation by all.
G DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
CM Danko-request at an agenda for Council to consider moving, at least until
November, to shift of our business meetings to the evening hours for the benefit
of CM Fanelli having to take vacation time to attend our meetings.
CM Klufas-asked for clarification-to move only the business meetings to the
evenings or workshops too.
Mayor Alfin requested CM Danko to discuss this issue with the City Manager.
CM Fanelli-announced school is out on Thursday. Please watch out for children
playing.
H DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Nothing at this time.
I DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Nothing at this time.
J ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Virginia A. Smith, MMC
City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Palm Coast City Hall
160 Lake Avenue
Agenda Palm Coast, FL 32164
www.palmcoastgov.com
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Mayor David Alfin
Vice Mayor Eddie Branquinho
Council Member Ed Danko
Council Member John Fanelli III
Council Member Nick Klufas
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9:00 AM COMMUNITY WING
City Staff
Denise Bevan, City Manager
Neysa Borkert, City Attorney
Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk
• Public Participation shall be in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes.
• Other matters of concern may be discussed as determined by City Council.
• If you wish to obtain more information regarding the City Council’s agenda, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 386-986-
3713.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing a reasonable
accommodation to participate in any of these proceedings or meeting should contact the City Clerk at 386-986-3713, at least
48 hours prior to the meeting.
• City Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/PalmCoastGovTV/live.
• It is proper meeting etiquette to silence all electronic devices, including cell phones while Council is in session.
• Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will
need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to hire a court reporter 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.
A CALL TO ORDER
B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C ROLL CALL
D PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation shall be held in accordance with Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes. And
pursuant to the City Council’s Meeting Policies and Procedures:
(1) Each speaker shall at the podium, provide their name and may speak for up to 3 minutes.
(2) The Public may provide comments to the City Council relative to matters not on the
agenda at the times indicated in this Agenda. Following any comments from the public,
there may be discussion by the City Council.
City of Palm Coast Created on 5/20/22
(3) When addressing the City Council on specific, enumerated Agenda items, speakers shall:
(a) direct all comments to the Mayor;
(b) make their comments concise and to the point;
(c) not speak more than once on the same subject;
(d) not, by speech or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the City
Council;
(e) obey the orders of the Mayor or the City Council; and
(f) not make any irrelevant, impertinent or slanderous comments while addressing the City
Council; which pursuant to Council rules, shall be considered disorderly.
(4) Any person who becomes disorderly or who fails to confine his or her comments to the
identified subject or business, shall be cautioned by the Mayor and thereafter must conclude
his or her remarks on the subject within the remaining designated time limit.
Any speaker failing to comply, as cautioned, shall be barred from making any additional
comments during the meeting and may be removed, as necessary, for the remainder of the
meeting.
Members of the public may make comments during the public comment portion of the
meeting. Please be advised that public comment will only be permitted during the public
comment portions of the agenda at the times indicated by the Chair during the meeting.
E PRESENTATIONS
1 PRESENTATION - FLAGLER COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
2 PRESENTATION - FLAGLER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
3 PRESENTATION - OVERVIEW OF FUND ACCOUNTING AND REVENUE RESTRICTIONS
4 PRESENTATION - PUBLIC WORKS OVERVIEW
5 PRESENTATION - UTILITY OVERVIEW
6 PRESENTATION - STORMWATER & ENGINEERING OVERVIEW
F PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
G DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
H DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
I DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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J ADJOURNMENT
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City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date : May 24, 2022
Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount
Division Account
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Subject PRESENTATION - FLAGLER COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
Presenter : Jay Gardner, Property Appraiser
Background :
The Flagler County Property Appraiser, Jay Gardner, will provide an overview to assist City
Council during the upcoming budget preparations.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION ONLY
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date : May 24, 2022
Department CITY ADMINISTRATION Amount
Division Account
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Subject PRESENTATION - FLAGLER COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
Presenter : Suzanne Johnston, Tax Collector
Background :
The Flagler County Tax Collector, Suzanne Johnston, will provide an overview to assist City
Council during the upcoming budget preparations.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION ONLY
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date : May 24, 2022
Department FINANCIAL SERVICES Amount
Division Account
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Subject PRESENTATION - OVERVIEW OF FUND ACCOUNTING AND REVENUE
RESTRICTIONS
Presenter : Helena Alves, Finance Director and Gwen Ragsdale, Budget and Procurement
Manager
Background :
On September 22, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-136, approving the Fiscal Year
2022 Budget, in the amount of $248,635,694.
At the April 26, 2022 Special Budget Workshop, City Council was presented with the Year to
Date Budget results for operating departments for Fiscal Year 2022, October through March.
Financial Services Director, Helena Alves, and Budget & Procurement Manager, Gwen
Ragsdale, will be presenting to City Council on fund accounting and revenue source restrictions
to prepare for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION ONLY
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date : May 24, 2022
Department PUBLIC WORKS Amount
Division STREETS & DRAINAGE Account
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Subject PRESENTATION - PUBLIC WORKS OVERVIEW
Presenter : Matthew Mancill, Public Works Director
Background :
Staff will present City Council with the Public Works department overview to assist Council
during the upcoming budget preparations. This overview will detail current operational
effectiveness, successful Public Works service provisions, and future opportunities.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION ONLY
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date: May 24, 2022
Department UTILITY Amount
Division Account
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Subject PRESENTATION - UTILITY OVERVIEW
Presenter : Steve Flanagan, Utility Director and Pete Roussell, Deputy Utility Director
Background :
Staff will present to City Council an overview of potential budget challenges along with cost
escalation examples to assist the Council for the upcoming budget session. The presentation
will include examples of Safe and Reliable services, Data Driven Metrics, Succession Planning
and more.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION ONLY
City of Palm Coast, Florida
Agenda Item
Agenda Date: May 24, 2022
Department CONSTRUCTION Amount
MANAGEMENT &
ENGINEERING
Division STORMWATER Account
Subject PRESENTATION - STORMWATER & ENGINEERING OVERVIEW
Presenter: Carl Cote, Stormwater & Engineering Director, and Don Schrager, Stormwater
Operations Manager
Background :
Staff will present City Council with an overview of the Stormwater & Engineering Department to
assist Council during the upcoming budget preparations. This overview will detail current
operational effectiveness, challenges, and future opportunities.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION ONLY
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