CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORKSHOP BUDGET
Special MeetingPalm Coast, FL · August 30, 2022
Minutes
City of Palm Coast City Hall
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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, August 30, 2022 9:00 AM CITY HALL
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 a.m.
B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
C ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Kaley Cook called the roll. Vice Mayor Branquinho appeared
virtually.
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:
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(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.
(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.
Mayor Alfin provided the rules and procedures of public comment. Mayor Alfin
also provided the purpose of Council Workshops.
Jeffrey Seib spoke about the Comprehensive Plan and potential revision of the
plan. Presented two procedures to increase public information and input in the
process.
E PRESENTATIONS
1 PRESENTATION – FINAL PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ALL APPROPRIATED
FUNDS
Helena Alves, Finance Director, presented the topic to Council.
Topics presented included Budget Presentations, Departmental Goals,
Departmental Challenges, General Fund Revenues and Expenditures, General
Fund Positions, and General Fund Expenditures Summary.
Various department directors presented their department budgets to Council.
2 RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FLEET
REPLACEMENT/PURCHASE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED PURCHASE
ORDERS FOR FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS APPROVED IN THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
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Kevin Brinkley, Public Works Coordinator, presented the topic to Council.
Mr. Brinkley informed Council of a change from the agenda packet to note that
the replacement assets are at 43 vehicles/equipment items, 4 fire items, and the
purchase of 27 new assets.
Mayor Alfin spoke about his review of the budget and shared thoughts and goals
for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Mayor Alfin discussed his vote in favor of staff
recommendation at 4.61 mills and shared the 3-legged stool theory of the
budgeting process. Three pillars: Revenue/Ad Valorem, Expenses/Operations,
Quality of Life. Mayor Alfin asked Council to stand beside him for smart
managed growth.
Council held additional discussion regarding individuals on fixed incomes, the
potential of a rollback rate, the current level of service and sacrifice that may be
required to roll back the rate, and the implications of asking staff to do more with
less.
Mayor Alfin asked if Council has specific questions for staff.
Council Member Fanelli asked about fund balance contingency, is the budgeted
amount enough?
Ms. Alves provided an explanation.
Mayor Alfin requested a summary of County funded projects and commented on
reserve contingency, the increase in the City Manager’s budget, and asked Ms.
Bevan to comment on the budget process.
Ms. Bevan thanked staff for working with each of the Council Members and for
their efforts on the various budgets.
F PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Remainder of Public Comments is limited to three (3) minutes each.
Amy Listowski thanked Council for a beautiful City. Ms. Listowski also spoke on
the budget discussion and keeping the millage rate the same. Ms. Listowski.
spoke about various tax increases and shared citizens are hurting.
Gene Dowd thanked various City departments and staff. It is the job of the City
Manager and Directors to make recommendations to Council. Mr. Dowd shared
an endorsement for the City Manager and Directors.
G DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Alfin shared about turbulence in the Atlantic and emphasized preparation.
Vice Mayor Branquinho spoke about an email from James Manfre regarding the
possibility of hiring inhouse legal counsel. Asked Mayor Alfin to elaborate on the
discussion.
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There were no additional comments from Council.
H DISCUSSION BY CITY ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were none.
I DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were none.
J ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Kaley Cook, Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda
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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, August 30, 2022 9:00 AM CITY HALL
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,
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there may be discussion by the City Council.
(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 – FINAL PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ALL APPROPRIATED FUNDS
2 RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FLEET
REPLACEMENT/PURCHASE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS APPROVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
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
J ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date : August 30, 2022
Department FINANCIAL SERVICES Amount
Division Account
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Subject PRESENTATION – FINAL PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ALL APPROPRIATED
FUNDS
Presenter : Helena Alves, Finance Director
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 the Fiscal Year 2022, October through
March.
On May 3, 2022, City Council approved and adopted the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for the
Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
At the May 24, 2022, Workshop, staff presented to City Council on the fund accounting and
revenue source restrictions to prepare for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
On June 14, 2022, City Council was presented an overview of the process for adopting the
Property Tax and TRIM rate in preparation to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 TRIM rate in
September.
Local governments must conform to the maximum millage limitation requirements as outlined in
Section 200.065(5), F.S. Within 35 days of the certification of value, the City of Palm Coast
must inform the property appraiser of the current year’s proposed millage rate and the first
budget hearing date and location which will be advertised on the Notice of Proposed Property
Taxes (TRIM notice) that the property appraiser mails.
At the workshop on July 12, 2022, Financial Services staff presented City Council with a
presentation of the proposed General Fund budget for FY 2023. As discussed, staff is
proposing a maximum millage rate of 4.6100 mills, which is a 14.85 % increase from the rolled-
back rate of 4.0138 mills, and the first budget hearing to be held at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday,
September 8, 2022, at the Palm Coast City Hall Community Wing, located at 160 Lake Ave,
Palm Coast.
On July 19, 2022, the Proposed Millage Rate & Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023 was
presented to City Council.
On July 26, 2022, City Council reviewed the Proprietary Funds Budget.
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On August 9, 2022, City Council reviewed the City Council the Capital, Internal Services,
Special Revenue Funds, & Proposed Budget for All Remaining Funds for Fiscal Year 2023.
Financial Services Director, Helena Alves, and Budget & Procurement Manager, Gwen
Ragsdale, will be presenting to City Council the Final Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year
2023.
Recommended Action :
FOR PRESENTATION
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Agenda Item
Agenda Date: 8/30/2022
Department PUBLIC WORKS Amount $6,495,828
Division FLEET Account 65010071-064000 and
# 65010071-064000-46001
Subject RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FLEET
REPLACEMENT/PURCHASE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED PURCHASE
ORDERS FOR FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS APPROVED IN THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
Presenter: Matt Mancill, Director of Public Works
Background :
This item is for standard operations.
As a part of the annual budget process, an assessment of all fleet assets is conducted. All
vehicles and equipment that have met or exceeded the original estimated useful life are
inspected by the Fleet Maintenance Division. This year we inspected 181 vehicles/equipment
items that have met this criterion. After inspection, any fleet vehicles and equipment
determined to need replacement are included in the fleet replacement schedule for the
forthcoming budget year. In addition to replacement vehicles and equipment, new fleet vehicles
and equipment are also included in the Fleet Fund budget for the upcoming year. Our
recommendation contained in this resolution is for the replacement of 46 vehicles/equipment
items, 4 Fire items, and the purchase of 30 new assets as outlined in the exhibits below.
To properly execute this process at the best value to our citizens, we propose several
purchasing methods, including piggybacking existing state and national contracts, sole source
agreements, and the collection of competitive bids. We have outlined our proposed methods
below.
Staff is requesting approval to piggyback the following contracts for fleet purchases:
Florida Sheriffs Association Contract: The Florida Sheriffs Association, in partnership with
the Florida Association of Counties, offers statewide purchasing contracts on various vehicles
and equipment. By utilizing this contract, City staff can take advantage of year-end pricing,
which remains in effect for the September 30, 2022, contract and the September 30, 2023,
contract.
Each year, staff works with vendors to maximize the cost savings from locking-in year-end
pricing. We also work to promptly issue purchase orders for the purchase of vehicles and
equipment, which may experience a longer lead time for delivery due to high demand.
Florida State Contract: This state term contract provides agriculture and lawn equipment,
including all-terrain vehicles; utility vehicles; walk-behind and stand-on lawn mowers; riding lawn
and garden tractors; handheld and walk-behind lawn equipment; utility tractors; row-crop
tractors; agricultural/specialty tractors; large lawn, agricultural, and small forestry equipment;
golf carts and golf specialty vehicles; golf and turf mowers; golf and sports specialty equipment
and accessories; large commercial/production forestry equipment; flat/utility axle trailers; and
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specialty trailers. Prices include packing, handling, freight, distribution, and delivery charges.
Sourcewell: Cooperative purchasing is "Procurement conducted by, or on behalf of, one or
more Public Procurement Units," as defined by the American Bar Association Model
Procurement Code for State and Local Governments. Sourcewell's analysts streamline the
procurement process by developing RFPs and IFBs for national, competitive solicitations that
meet or exceed local requirements. Their rigorous process is continually refined to best meet
the needs of participating agencies and allows them to offer exceptional products from
nationally acclaimed suppliers.
Orange County Contract: for the provision of equipment, supplies, repair, and maintenance
services related to the purchase of firefighting apparatuses.
National IPA is now OMNIA Partners: This is a cooperative purchasing organization that
reduces procurement costs by leveraging the volume of participating agencies nationwide. All
NIPA-OMNIA agreements are competitively solicited, publicly awarded, and administered by a
public agency/governmental entity.
Piggybacking existing competitively bid contracts is advantageous because the Dept. can
immediately leverage the competitively awarded contract prices without the need to go out for a
time-consuming formal bid, wait for the bids to come back, and abstract the bids. Using these
contracts, we can save a significant amount of time compared to the typically lengthy process
while leveraging the best value of a competitively awarded agreement.
Item N11-23 is going out for competitive bid, the numbers will remain close. We are still working
on three more quotes, we will meet the budget numbers and have the quotes before September
21, 2022.
The Fleet Fund budget is set to be approved by City Council as part of the FY 2023 Budget on
September 21, 2022. Staff is seeking City Council's approval immediately following the adoption
of the FY 2023 budget for purchasing fleet vehicles and equipment as approved in the Fiscal
Year 2023 Budget for the Fleet Fund.
Attached to the Resolution is Exhibit A – The Fiscal Year 2023 Fleet Vehicles and Equipment
Purchases and Exhibit B – The fiscal Year 2023 available and approved Piggyback Contracts to
be used for the purchase of fleet vehicles and equipment as approved in the Fiscal Year 2023
budget.
New Equipment/Replacement Equipment
TOTAL BUDGET FY 2023 ………………………….$6,495,828
Current Expenditures/Encumbered…………………….$ 0
Current Work Order/Contract …………………………..$6,208,439
Balance…………………………………………………..$ 287,389
Recommended Action :
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FLEET
REPLACEMENT/PURCHASE PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS APPROVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
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