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09-06-2016 - Regular = Cit of Edgewater 104 N.Riverside Drive City b Edgewater,FL 32132 tDGIYATEl?J Z Meeting Minutes City Council Michael Ignasiak,Mayor Christine Power,District 1 Gigi Bennington,District 2 Dan Blazi,District 3 Gary T.Conroy,District 4 Tuesday,September 6,2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER,ROLL CALL,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE,INVOCATION Present: 5- Mayor Mike Ignasiak,Councilwoman Christine Power,Councilwoman Gigi Bennington, Councilman Dan Blazi,and Councilman Gary Conroy Also Present: 3- City Manager Tracey Barlow,City Clerk/Paralegal Robin Matusick,and City Attorney Aaron Wolfe 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-None at this time 3. PRESENTATIONS!PROCLAMATIONS/PLAQUESICERTIFICATES/DONATIONS None at this time. a. AR-2016-2033 Presentation-Economic Development Update by Samantha Bishop This Presentation was received and filed. 3.a. Proclamations Presented Outside Chambers-None at this time 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS Leo Towsley, 2828 Unity Tree: Thanked the Council for the pilot program getting the side streets in Florida Shores paved; wants to know how his neighbor was able to build a planter 3 feet high by 4 feet wide of concrete block, all the way up to his fence? He was told if he touched it or messed with it, he would be arrested for vandalism; the drainage that goes through, how was the neighbor able to get a permit, if he had the proper surveys and engineering and the size of this wall and water run-off it's caused a mess; he put in a culvert that is draining all the water from my property and his, which he's killed all of the grass, even on my side, put the culvert through the wall, right over the top, dumping into my underground retention area, so soot is pouring down in it, it was checked by the city engineer and he saw no problem with it. Mayor Ignasiak informed Mr. Towsley that he has three minutes. Mr. Towsely continued: On the corner, on the southwest side of the building he put up, is 8 inches over on the neighbor's property, how was he able to get a permit and inspections when he put the border in on the neighbor's property? That's four neighbor's he encroached on. Mayor Ignasiak was informing Mr. Towsley that he was over his time, Councilman Conroy asked if a City of Edgewater Page I Printed on 11/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 consensus of the City Council, Mayor Ignasiak informed Councilman Conroy he was out of order, Councilman Conroy stated point of order, then told the Mayor then asked the City Attorney that when he raises Point of Order, the Mayor has to rule on it, the Mayor called for order, Mr. Towsley continued talking Mayor Ignasiak asked to please come to order, Mayor Ignasiak requested if the gentleman does not sit that he be removed from the Chamber, he stated he was looking for consensus from the council, he would poll the Council, one at a time, starting with Councilwoman Power. Mayor Ignasiak asked Councilwoman Power if she agreed that Mr. Towsley was out of order? She responded that she would like the Mayor to be able to finish his thought without Councilman Conroy lumping in, the Mayor stated that they could come back to that, but right now he was looking to have Mr. Towsley removed if he refuses to sit down. Mr. Towsley sat down, Councilman Conroy asked the Mayor if he was going to poll the Council? Mayor Ignasiak replied that he didn't need to. Mr. Towsley approached the podium and requested the poll be taken as Councilman Conroy also requested it. Mayor Ignasiak asked Councilwoman Power if she agreed or disagreed, Mr. Towsley continued, asking if Council wanted to hear what was going on down there, that it was a mess, Councilwoman Power informed Mr. Towsley that he was past his three minutes, Mr. Towsley asked what she had to hide? Mayor Ignasiak then asked for a yes or no, Councilwoman Power then said yes. Mayor Ignasiak asked Councilwoman Bennington, who responded yes, Councilman Blazi was asked, who responded that this could be added as an agenda item, Mr. Towsley responded no, that this needs to be taken care of now, Councilman Blazi then responded yes. Mayor Ignasiak then asked Councilman Conroy for consensus, he responded that he'd like to clam his answer after the Mayor told him he needed a yay or nay. Mayor Ignasiak responded that he would take that as a nay. Mayor Ignasiak then told security to remove Mr. Towsley. Councilman Conroy then asked why, because Mr. Towsley was complying. Mayor Ignasiak informed him that there was a right way and a wrong way and he did it the wrong way. Eric Rainbird, 2225 Fern Palm Drive, discussed: wanted to report that everything is moving forward with Kook. He suggested a trade training program with the kids. They would like to have a carnival/festival/teen night at the stage in front of the Y.M.C.A., with some vendors, maybe get the fire truck out there, police, the tank, have a dunk tank. He has a couple of bands lined up if it gets approved. He'd like to get it approved for Saturday, November 5, which would have been Morgan's 19th birthday. He'd like to get a main sponsor and call it Rock for a Reason, bring attention to their cause. Mayor Ignasiak responded that his cause has always been for good reason, that Kook support the youth out in the community, the Mayor directed him to the City Manager and the Special Events Coordinator to work something out to accommodate this event. City Manager Barlow instructed him to get with fill and he would pencil in the date for November 5. 5. APPROVAL OR CHANGESIMODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA None at this time. 6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilwoman Power reported: had spoken with Deb Denys about the Boys and Girls Club getting priced out by the Methodist Church, discussed the Hawk's Park building, she'd like to do a title search, Whistle Stop Park as a possibility, or Rotary Park, the church is charging them $1400/month for rent instead of $200-$400, there was discussion about possibilities for buildings and a title search of Hawk's Park building; City Manager Barlow suggested Robin to get with the City Attorney to see City of Edgewater Page 2 Printed an 11/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 who owns it and what our options are. After discussion, Council members concurred to find out who owns the Hawk's Park building. Councilwoman Power reported: suggested that since she has been on the School Scholarship Committee for 3 1/2 years now, she would like to change to a different board, now that she has more time to commit to meetings, she asked Councilman Conroy if he would like to trade the TPO for the School Scholarship Committee Board, Councilman Conroy agreed and suggested taking Team Volusia and TPO, Councilwoman Power agreed; also received the email concerning Mr. Conroy looking in to how Brenda DeWees was hired, would like to know what the purpose was? Mayor Ignasiak brought up that there is no provision inside our Charter, nor precedent before which prevents Council members contacting the City Attorney, he suggested that after the election, with new Council, we may want to change that and that Councilman Conroy did nothing wrong; Councilman Conroy responded that city employees had brought it to his attention, and he was obligated to find out about it. Councilwoman Bennington asserted that if employees have issues, they should use the proper channels. Councilwoman Power voiced she felt it could have been done without it costing the taxpayers money. Councilman Conroy responded he didn't know it cost us, discussion followed about the cost of asking the City Attorney questions. Councilman Blazi reported: addressed when it comes to Councilman Conroy, he has an ax to grind with the City Manager and when Councilman Conroy can't directly attack the City Manager, he is lookingfor some kind ofdiscrepancy, he isn't doingwhat is in the City's best interest, nor is he doing 13' due diligence. Councilman Conroy doesn't believe what City Manager Barlow has to say, and anytime anyone has a difference of opinion, Councilman Conroy goes on the attack, was personally attacked, in a letter of complaint, signed by him, in the public record, alleging Councilman Blazi was against the Brotherhood for the FOP Lodge, that he be kicked out of the Lodge, because of his political opinion on the Dias. Councilman Blazi stated he has been quietly enduring this for the last year, that people may think they are still friends, but that is not the case, not since a year ago when he went against Councilman Conroy on one of his issues. The personalization is clouding judgement. Councilman Blazi asked that things be presented in a business manner, for the business of the city, for the citizens of this city, be truthful and say that the platform for Councilman Conroy is to get rid of the City Manager. Now, he has all the opportunity to retort, slam him in Social Media, but it doesn't change the fact that your actions speak louder than your words. Councilman Conroy asked the Mayor, when he tries to retort, you allow him to attack me, because last month you said I wasn't reporting but making personal attacks, why don't you tell him that Mayor, this is not a report Mayor, he's out of order. Mayor Ignasiak reported he was stopping. Councilwoman Power made a motion that Councilman Conroy be given a warning at this time. Mayor Ignasiak asked a warning of censor or what? Councilman Conroy said he had called for point of order and the Mayor is supposed to answer him, and he doesn't, and he doesn't know how to run a meeting. Councilman Blazi responded: with all due respect, he was going to stop; Mayor Ignasiak responded there is a motion of censor on the floor, there is a second. Councilman Conroy responded there is no such thing. Mayor Ignasiak declared there is a nay and three yays, Councilman Conroy interjected that he didn't vote, Mayor Ignasiak responded that he didn't get a vote, because he was being censored, that he is being found out of order, Mayor Ignasiak announced it passed. Councilman Blazi continued that the meeting rules should be respected, when it comes to issues involving the city. City of Edgewater Page 3 Printed ay 11/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 Councilman Conroy delivered to each Councilmember and the Mayor a bottle of "Moxy". Mayor Ignasiak asked it was an alcoholic beverage, Councilwoman Power responded no. Councilman Conroy stated everyone has moxy tonight. Councilman Conroy reported: we have an obligation on this council, that do things that are not popular and if you just want to sit up here and go through the motions and make funny jokes and snicker and have a little "Girl Scout" meeting, Councilwoman Power responded she took offense to that, Mayor Ignasiak said let him finish. Councilman Conroy then addressed City Attorney Wolfe, when a Councilman under Roberts Rules of Order, calls for Point of Order, tell me what happens, what is the process? City Attorney Wolfe responded he wasn't sure what he was referring to. Councilman Conroy said he had it, he held up a book; Roberts Rules of Order, Mayor Ignasiak responded that Roberts Rules of Order is a guideline, not a mandate for a city meeting, Councilman Conroy stated if our policy doesn't address it, then we revert to Robert's Rules of Order, is that not correct? Mayor Ignasiak answered that the Charter takes place first, then our regular procedures and rules seconds and third Robert's Rules as a guideline, this has been explained to you before, when you tried to bring Robert's Rules of Order at a council meeting and strictly apply it, as a matter of fact, we got a legal opinion from the City Attorney, articulating that. Councilman Conroy asked what it said, Mayor Ignasiak responded you didn't read it, that's obvious, that book is just a guideline, an aid. Councilman Conroy replied that if the policy doesn't address it, or the Charter, then Robert's Rules of Order is the defining instrument: Mayor Ignasiak answered no it is not a defining instrument. Councilwoman Power commented that she was looking at the Executive Procedures that we adopted in January, under Public participation meeting decorum, 1. Edgewater City Council meeting is a formal government meeting, that are conducted to transact public business, in conducting the public's business, the City Council is committed to the principles of civility, honor and dignity. Individuals appearing before the City Council are requested to observe the same principles when making comments on items and issues presented to City Council for their consideration. Edgewater City Council shall use Robert's Rules of Order as supplementary guidelines when conducting meetings when not in conflict with any Charter provisions, Ordinance, Resolution or other procedure established by the City Council. Council Conroy asked so you back me, what I'm saying? Councilwoman Power said no, it's supplementary. Councilman Conroy said all he wanted when he says point of order is the courtesy to say, what's your point of order, sir? He stated but it's ignored, ignored, ignored. He stated that he knew the City Manager and the Mayor are meeting over in New Smyrna and the Mayor has said he's going to take care of him, he knows all about it, all of the conversation, he already had a phone call about it, the Mayor said don't worry about Conroy, I'll take care of him, and it happened. So he has preconceived how he's going to shut me down all the time, and that's really sad. Councilwoman Power intervened and said sometimes he talks over the mayor instead of waiting. Councilman Conroy said the guy has a great point but because he isn't eloquent, he just a working man, he needed a little more time to explain himself and he wouldn't have gotten so upset and now he's ejected from a meeting? Councilwoman Power replied it wouldn't have gotten to that point if you had let the Mayor finish what he was saying, and that she hadn't seen any pictures or anything. Councilwoman Power said once you raise your voice to make yourself heard over somebody else, that's not having a discussion anymore. Councilman Conroy agreed and said you're making a good point. Councilman Conroy stated that him and the City Manager don't agree on some things, he is accountable. Mayor Ignasiak reported: There were alot of positive things that happened over the last month, City of Edgewater Page 4 Printed ox 11/2212016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 attended the Elks Club, he was presented a check for school supplies and backpacks and wanted to thank all of the officers, the Elks is a great organization, their charter is helping kids and the needy; the backpack stuffing event, great to see everyone there helping; the outpouring from the community was fabulous, also the 30th Street Cafe, with Dennis Dolbow, had their own which was a success; YMCA, the line was out the door and around the building, fabulous showing from the community; the county Roundtable, the issue on Drones, the FAA gave a presentation on the new FAA Federal regulations; City Health Fair at the YMCA, many companies from the community; Edgewater Public Schools had a uniform giveaway to families with limited incomes; project overview on Volusia County organized by Deb Denys at the Brannon Center, projects highlighted were the West Park Ave road improvements, expanding the lanes three, East Coast Rail to Trail updates, behind Rotary Park up to the College campus, and finally the 10th Street widening project; Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Edgewater Dance School; Open House for the Edgewater Fitness Club, located in the Belmont Plaza; Eagles Air 4242, given a check for the Backpack Fundraiser, thanked them for helping the community; Edgewater Landings, gave a presentation to a veteran, and listened to the Economic presentation,good things happening for Edgewater. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to adopt the Consent Agenda as a whole. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy a. AR-2016-1954 RFP- 16-ES-011 -Residential Recycling Services b. AR-2016-1969 SunGard Public Sector Inc.Agreement Renewal c. AR-2016-2021 Addendum #1 for the Agreements for Emergency Debris Hauling and Disposal (RFP 16-ES-012). d. AR-2016-2029 Fully Insured lines of coverage Insurance Premiums for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 e. AR-2016-2034 Awarding of Co-Op bid to listed chemical suppliers at the Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS,ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. 2016-0-41 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-41: Repealing Chapter 3 (Advertising Signs)from the Code of Ordinances. City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-41 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, to City of Edgewater Page 5 Printed on I/'22%2 r116 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 approve Ordinance No. 2016-0-41. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy b. 2016-0-42 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-42: Rajesh Ailani, owner, requesting annexation of 7.34±acres of land located at 190 Godfrey Road City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-42 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to adopt Ordinance No.2016-0-42.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy c. 2016-0-43 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-43: Rajesh Ailani, owner, requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 7.34± acres of land located at 190 Godfrey Road as Medium Density Residential City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-43 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve Ordinance No.2016-0-43.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power.Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy d. 2016-0-44 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-44: Rajesh Ailani, owner, requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 7.34± acres of land located at 190 Godfrey Road as R-3 (Single Family Residential) City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-44 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve Ordinance No.2016-0-44.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington.Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy City of Edgewater Page 6 Printed on 11/22,2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 e. 2016-0-38 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2016-0-38: The City of Edgewater requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element (CIE) and the Capital Improvement Program(CIP). City Attorney Wolfe read Ordinance No. 2016-0-38 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bennington, second by Councilwoman Power, to adopt Ordinance No.2016-0-38.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power.Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy f. 2016-R-186 Final Edgewater I & S 2005 Voted Debt Service Millage Rate for the Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Assistant City Manager McKinney made a staffpresentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, we approve the tentative voted debt service millage rate of 0.0509 for the Animal Shelter for the fiscal year 2016-2017(2016-R-26).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: • Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy g, 2016-R-187 Tentative Voted Debt Service Millage Rate for Go For Parks for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Assistant City Manager McKinney made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilman Blazi, that we approve the tentative voted debt service millage rate of S0.20 for the Go For Parks for fiscal year 2016-2017(2016-R-27).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy h. 2016-R-188 Tentative Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Assistant City Manager McKinney made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Power, second by Councilwoman Bennington, that we approve the tentative operating millage rate for Edgewater of S6.70 for fiscal year 2016-2017(2016-R-28). The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: City of Edgewater Page 7 Printed on 11/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy 2016-R-189 Tentative Budget providing for appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Assistant City Manager McKinney made a staff presentation. Council and staff discussed, reduction of medical costs, Parks and Recreation telephone number in the phone book, increase of base entry level pay, and salary study for the plant operators. Mayor Ignasiak opened the public hearing. Carol Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Drive, asked if insurance would be taken out of the $10.00 an hour for those employees receiving this increase? Mrs. Stoughton also discussed: looking into salaries of garbage workers compared to firefighter's salaries; past police officers lifetime benefits; and paying the attorney$100,000.00 to defend the fireman that had a fight at the fire house. City Manager Barlow responded by stating that every full time employee has health insurance paid for by the City. Eric Rainbird, 2225 Fern Palm Drive, discussed $10.00 an hour is nothing, garbage men may make less than a firefighter, but they also are not going in a burning building, being taught CPR; and we need to financially retain our people because they will just go elsewhere. Mayor Ignasiak closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, that we approve the tenative budget providing for appropriations in the amount of 47,934,607 for fiscal year 2016-2017(2016-R-29).The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilwoman Bennington,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy j. 2016-R-31 Resolution No. 2016-R-31 - Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Financial Assistance. City Attorney Wolfe read Resolution No. 2016-R-31 into the record. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Bennington left the meeting at approximately 7:48 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilman Conroy, to approve Resolution No.2016-R-31.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy Excused: 1- Councilwoman Bennington City of Edgewater Page8 Printed on 1122,2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 9. BOARD APPOINTMENTS-None at this time 10. OTHER BUSINESS a. AR-2016-1997 Acceptance of Volusia County Resolution 2016-107 Providing Funding to the City of Edgewater for the Dale Avenue to 10th Street Trail City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, to approve AR-2016-1997.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy Excused: 1 - Councilwoman Bennington b. AR-2016-2025 IP Video Surveillance System(16-GS-014-IP Video Surveillance System) City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, approve AR-2016-2025 IP Video Surveillance System. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy Excused: 1 - Councilwoman Bennington c. AR-2016-2026 Team Volusia Development Corporation,Inc.Agreement Renewal City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, we approve AR-2016-2026 renewing our agreement with Team Volusia. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak.Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy Excused: 1 - Councilwoman Bennington d. AR-2013-R-12 Extending Resolution No. 2013-R-12; the policy to temporarily waive fees for annexation of residential and non-residential property City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. City of Edgewater Page 9 Printed on 11/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, we approve AR-2013-R-12.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy Excused: 1- Councilwoman Bennington e. AR-2016-2031 Ratification of the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. City Manager Barlow made a staff presentation. Mayor Ignasiak opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Blazi, second by Councilwoman Power, we approve AR-2016-2031 Ratification of the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 4- Mayor Ignasiak,Councilwoman Power,Councilman Blazi and Councilman Conroy Excused: 1- Councilwoman Bennington 11. OFFICER REPORTS a. City Clerk City Clerk Robin Matusick reported: The Volusia League of Cities Dinner coming up Thursday, September 22; Volunteers Dinner,please respond by September 15. b. City Attorney City Attorney Aaron Wolfe discussed the foreclosure of Code Enforcement Liens for 107 New Hampshire: has been delayed, formal notice was sent to the owner's two children to appoint the curator; the 20 day object period passed, and they failed to raise any objections; a propose order was submitted, the Probate judge ordered a curator and letters of curatorship, once the curator is appointed the foreclosure complaint will be filed, naming the curator as our defendant in the case; a draft of the foreclosure complaint is ready, as soon as the judge enters the order, it will be ready to go; Mr. Wolfe also discussed an update on the Police Officer health insurance claims; at the August Council meeting, there was a vote to send the Chris DeRosa claim out to arbitration; Mr. DeRosa made contact and informed us that he was not going to hire an attorney, he would be proceeding pro se; a list and eight resumes of arbitrators in Florida was sent to him, Mr. DeRosa will look over the available arbitrators and let Mr. Wolfe know his discission; contact was made September 6th with Mr. DeRosa, he had been ill and needed more time for a discission; the first step is to select an arbitrator and then get the process going, Mr. DeRosa wants the arbitrator to review written submissions by each side and decide the case in that manner, which is something he could do himself without an attorney, if that's how he chooses to go forward. Councilman Conroy asked who was going to pay for the arbitrator? Mr. Wolfe responded it would City of Edgewater Page 10 Printed on I I/22,2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6,2016 have to be the City. Councilman Conroy asked how much, Mr. Wolfe responded it depended on how much time it took the arbitrator, it's an hourly rate. Mr. Wolfe summarized Mr. Westfall's claim, he sent a letter to the Council on August 8, in his letter he makes reference to some documents that Mr. Wolfe doesn't have, Mr. Wolfe asked Mr. Westfall to send him the documents listed in paragraph two of the letter, he would like to review the documents that were referenced in his letter. If he did, he could review the documents and give his opinion at the next Council meeting in a couple of weeks. Discussion followed concerning Mr. Westjall and getting his item on the next agenda,September 19. Mr. Wolfe addressed Mr. Gamell's claim: he had spoken to Mr. Gamell's Worker's compensation attorneys, to find out what their position is and what documents they had, there was an agreement in the Worker's Compensation case; The agreement stated the City would pay lifetime Health Insurance benefits; Mr. Wolfe asked the compensation attorneys what documents they were relying on? The attorney's responded, a Settlement Agreement and Release that was signed in the Worker's Compensation case back in 2013. Discussion followed concerning the Settlement Agreement and Release. Mr. Wolfe reported Mr. McElroy's claim, there is no new information to report at this time. Councilman Conroy asked how much the City Attorney billed the City, Mr. Wolfe responded $216 per hour, he then asked if that was standard Mr. Wolfe replied it is for a part time City Attorney, it's common to have a straight hourly rate. Discussion followed, concerning lawsuits and costs of attorney. Councilman Conroy asked to have a breakdown of Mr. Wolfe's billing on a monthly or quarterly basis, Mr. Wolfe sends a monthly bill, there will be a copy put in Councilman Conroy's mailbox. Mayor Ignasiak responded that the CityAttorney and the CityManager do not make decisions on settling of lawsuits, that is done by the Council, those awards and decisions to close were done by the sitting Council at the time, not by the City Attorney or City Manager. c. City Manager Councilman Blazi left the meeting approximately 8:35 p.m. City Manager Barlow discussed: Six charter amendments on the November 8 ballot, State of the City, September 17 is the Backyard BBQ event, VOTRAN wants to build two bus shelters, one on Hwy 442 and one on Ridgewood Ave, then give them to the City of Edgewater to maintain, would like a different design, the current bus shelter doesn't really fit into the Ridgewood Quarter, discussion followed concerning where the bus stop shelters would be, how the CRA might affect the design of the shelter; when appointing the City Clerk February 1st, the language in the agreement said she would forego her raise at this fiscal year, the 3%, the Council concurred that she should get the 3% increase also. Councilman Conroy asked City Manager Barlow when was the City going to work on the next batch of septic tanks? Discussion on current situation, working on Palm Breeze Drive next, working on getting grants. Councilman Conroy received some phone calls from residents that some of their neighbors received full new driveways, Mr. Barlow explained that those driveways were paid for by City of Edgewater Page 11 Printed on 11122/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2016 the homeowners, except for one, the contractor had cracked the owner's driveway, so the contractor had to replace it. Councilman Conroy asked about the status of the sidewalks on 30th Street and Roberts Rd, Assistant City Manager John McKinney responded that the sidewalks on 30th Street were approved in the 2017 Budget using CDBG Funds, it goes to the county for approval on Thursday, there is also $25,000 in the 2017 Budget for sidewalk repairs. Councilman Conroy asked about 3012 Travelers Palm if we were still working on it, or if we had given up and let the bank do whatever, City Manager Barlow responded no, the City is still working on it, there are still daily fines, he has asked Mr. Lariscy to keep the pressure on the bank Councilman Conroy wanted to clam a city policy concerning Worker's Compensation, if you're out of work, you still get paid the same, Mr. Barlow clarified that the policy had been changed, due to workers getting paid more for being home than going back to work. Councilman Conroy wanted to go on record about the Fire Marshal carrying a firearm in the city, the city is in a bad position liability, whether he is a Reserve Police Officer or not, but he's not wearing his protective gear, he's not wearing a balistic vest, which is mandatory by the Police Department, he shouldn't be wearing a firearm in the city if he is working as a fireman. Mr. Barlow responded that he is very similar to a Detective, it's been extremely beneficial to have him in that capacity. Discussion followed 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS Carol Ann Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Drive, questioned the date when the Fire Department altercation took place involving the knives, having to hire an attorney, and paying involved parties medical bills; Mayor Ignasiak commented it happened before him, but it's a matter of public record. Councilman Conroy responded 2014. Ms. Stougton then asked if these employees are still working for the fire department? She wanted to thank Mr. Conroy for investigating. She asked what the city's debt is right now, Mr. McKinney responded with the current budget, the outstanding debt is • $21,548,147, the general fund is $1,569,273, the enterprise fund is $19,978,874, and the debt has been reduced by half since Mr. Barlow became city manager 81/2 years ago. She wanted the council to consider putting out for bid, the City Attorney. Sandy Bushnell, 310 S Riverside Dr discussed:cracks in the brand new sidewalks. Lany Westfall, 143 W Ocean Ave, stated: he had paperwork concerning the health benefit agreement, and also give Councilman Blazi a letter. 13. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Ignasiak adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Jordan Church, Records Clerk FATTEST:: '- PP/ROVED• A-‘ . • 76 - Robin Matusicic Ctly Clerk/Paralegal Mike Ignasiak,May r City of Edgemaer Page 12 Printed on 11/x12016 • I +tm Lc. -��raternal Order Police ° k -_- of Alag. 7 Volusia County Jim White Lodge 40 ' A.v / P. O. Box 943 \ ep /1 - New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170-0943 �"'� _ August 1, 2016 Daniel M. Blazi 220 Oak Branch Dr Edgewater, FL 32141 Enclosed is a letter describing how you brought dishonor to FOP Lodge 40 and its Brothers and Sisters by your actions at a Edgewater City Council meeting in February and then most recently at the July council meeting where you voted to take health benefits from several officers and even made a second to the motion. You can have a hearing before the Lodge Disciplinary Committee if you desire. You have ten days to respond to this letter. The Disciplinary Committee meets at 6:30 PM in the evening. If I do not hear from you, then the Committee will meet and advise you of the results. You can be suspended or expelled from the Lodge as a result of your actions. It is the duty of every FOP member to promote harmony and social welfare among its members and at all times to aid and assist a worthy Brother or Sister in distress. 0j(--)5 * CITY OF EDGEWATER RECEIVED David O'Bryan AUG 0 3 2016 Disciplinary Committee Chairman CITY CLERK 6 -ems 6 , 6( az � June 9,2016 Brother Blazi, I believe you have violated the by-laws of our Order.I believe by your actions you have brought discredit to our Order and asking for an investigation to be conducted as to what if any actions should be taken against you. For the past year members of our Lodge have shared with us they have been subject to working under a draconian leadership at the Edgewater Police Department. They had informed us of several instances of retaliation and hostile work conditions. At the February meeting of the Edgewater City Council members of the Lodge attended the meeting to ask the City Council to look into these allegations. Several members were contacted by Edgewater Police Officers prior to the meeting.The members were asked not to attend because some Edgewater Police Officers were in support of the Chief of Police.At the meeting it was as if the Mayor,other Councilmen and city staff were forewarned.I later learned YOU had met with Edgewater Officers and made them aware of the Lodge members attendance at the City Council meeting. As you know a motion to have an impartial investigation of the Edgewater Police Department failed. Subsequently at the next Edgewater City Council meeting in March YOU went on a long-winded diatribe saying you had been wrong to vote for an investigation into the Edgewater Police Department. You went to apologize to the Chief of Police.You continued by chastising those officers(our Lodge brothers)for complaining,claiming it was only their opinion and could not produce facts. ilig oy aew •u -sident n ' onrtate Lodge 40 flrn AUG 0 3 2016 CITY CLERK `- NOTmY pts '-STATE OF FLORIDA . _._ Canter MGM* • Expire 11/3/2017 (A-cm F - fo, . i . Tonight Council shall set the Tentative Millage Rates and the Tentative FY2017 Budget as noticed in the Proposed Property Taxes TRIM (Truth in Millage) Notice that the Volusia County Property Appraiser sent to all property owners' incompliance with F.S. 200.065(2) setting the maximum millage, the taxing authority must publicly announce the Tentative Edgewater I & S 2005, Edgewater I & S 2016 and Edgewater Operating levy's and the Tentative FY2017 Budget. Item 1 - EDGEWATER I & S 2005 • City of Edgewater is the taxing authority • Current year taxable value for operating purposes $751,889,548 • This millage rate is to cover the Voter Approved Limited General Obligation for the animal shelter, and • $0.0509 is the staff recommended millage rate. This rate covers the Principal and Interest for the required voter approved debt service for FY2017. • Resolution does not need to be read into the record this evening Motion Requested— Motion to Approve Tentative Edgewater I & S 2005 Millage Rate at $0.0509 Item 2 -EDGEWATER I & S 2016 • City of Edgewater is the taxing authority • Current year taxable value for operating purposes $751,889,548 • This millage rate is to cover the Voter Approved Limited General Obligation for the Go For Parks, and • $0.2000 is the staff recommended millage rate. This rate covers the Principal and Interest for the required voter approved debt service for FY2017. • Resolution does not need to be read into the record this evening Motion Requested— Motion to Approve Tentative Edgewater I & S 2016 Millage Rate at $0.2000 Item 3 -EDGEWATER OPERATING • City of Edgewater is the taxing authority • Current year taxable value for operating purposes is $751,899,548 • $6.3333 is the rolled-back rate, • $6.70 is the staff recommended millage rate. This increase covers the increased cost of operations and maintenance of the General Fund and the requested Capital Improvement Projects • Staff recommended millage represents a 5.79% increase over the rolled- back rate, and • Resolution does not need to be read into the record this evening Motion Requested— Motion to Approve Tentative Edgewater Operating Millage at$6.70 Item 4 -EDGEWATER FY2017 OPERATING BUDGET Reference • This budget includes operation cost for FY 2016 —2017 • $9,233,709 • Staff has already ordered all light duty vehicles as authorized by Council at the August 1 Council meeting • Health insurance Premium increase of 13.3% or$313,928 • Salary increases of 3%for all employees and the final year of the Director/ Deputy Director Step plan • Staff has identified 8 employees that fall below $10 per hour. We have discussed with the IUOE General Employee Collective Bargaining Unit that we would like to increase the base pay to a minimum of$10.00 per hour. With the 3% increase this would be an additional 14 cents added to these eight individuals pay plus six other employees that have compression as a result of this adjusted. Total budgetary impact on salaries only is $4,076.80 annually • City of Edgewater is the taxing authority • The FY2017 budget includes the General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital, Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. • Per the City Charter we budget at the Fund Level • The City Wide FY2017 operating and capital budgets for all funds is $47,934,607 • Resolution does not need to be read into the record this evening Motion Requested — Motion to Approve Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 of$47,934,607 2�•,� 1 IQ CITY CLERK REPORT—September 6,2016 ITEM #11.a. 1) You were emailed an invitation for the Volusia League of Cities Dinner hosted by the City of Ormond Beach on Thursday, September 22"d at the Oceanside Country Club starting at 6:00 pm. So far, from Council I only have the Mayor attending? (Mayor&John) Conroy-No 1) Blazi -No? 2) You were also mailed the invitation for our Volunteer's Dinner that the City is hosting for all our volunteers at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 15th at the Edgewater Fire Association Hall. So far we only have 2 (Mayor& Gigi) attending. Conroy-No Blazi -No? (Clerk/Council/Clerk Reports/09-06-2016) > exm # ll INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE GqyATERit FOR THE CITY OF EDGEWATER NOVEMBER 8, 2016 CHARTER BALLOT LANGUAGE • BUILDING HEIGHT FLOOR ELEVATION • REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRANSITION TO EVEN NUMBERED YEAR ELECTION SCHEDULE 4 COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMPENSATION INCREASE AND REMOVAL OF COUNCIL AUTHORITY TO ADJUST COMPENSATION • CHARTER LIMITATIONS ON BORROWING ESTABLISHING RESERVES AT A MINIMUM OF 15 PERCENT OF ALL OPERATING FUNDS • ADDITIONAL FORFEITURE OF OFFICE CHARTER PROVISIONS In accordance with the Charter for the City of Edgewater, the Charter shall be reviewed every 5-years. Any changes to the Charter must also go before the registered voters of the City in order for such amendments to be approved or denied. The City Council appoints a citizen committee to evaluate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding any recommended amendments. The City Council will then review and approve or amend the recommendations before they are placed on the ballot. Included are the proposed amendments to the Charter that will be presented to the citizens on the November 8, 2016 General Election Ballot. Each amendment is presented separately and will require a majority approval for any amendment to be effective. Also included in this informational brochure are discussion areas outlining reasons as to why the five appointed Citizen Charter Review Committee considered and presented each proposed amendment to the City Council. This brochure is intended only to provide information regarding the Charter amendment language for the November 8, 2016 ballot. It also includes discussion areas to help further explain discussions and rationale regarding such proposed amendments. This brochure is NOT intended to encourage and/or persuade any registered voter how to vote during the November 8, 2016 election. BALLOT SUMMARY #1 DISCUSSION: Currently. the Charter prohibits any residential building structure east of the centerline of Ridgewood Ave./US 1 to be built over 35 feet tall. The problem with the present language is that the point of measurement is the crown of the road of the nearest adjacent roadway. Many areas east of Ridgewood Ave./US I which have naturally occurring elevated properties significantly higher than the "crown of the road" and would prohibit even a two story residential home and possibly even a single story home in some cases. It was felt by amending the measurement point it would still serve the original intent without reasonably affecting the intended use of the property or intent of the original initiative. The current City Charter building height restriction measures the building height from the crown of the roadway elevation to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, the deck line of a mansard roof, or the mean height level between eaves and ridge for hip, gable and gambrel roofs. This proposed Charter Amendment would measure the building height from the finished floor elevation of the building to the highest point of the roof. BUILDING HEIGHT FLOOR ELEVATION Should the City Charter be amended so that the building height is measured from the finished floor elevation of the building to the highest point of the roof? Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to measure building height from the finished floor elevation of the building to the highest point of the roof. No. Against amending the Charter to measure building height from the finished floor elevation of the building to the highest point of the roof. BALLOT SUMMARY#2 DISCUSSION: This is just simply cleanup of the Charter to remove obsolete language from when the City transitioned to even year elections in 2008. The amendment would remove language that is referencing historical actions that have already occurred and have no influence on future actions. The current City Charter contains procedures for transition to the even-numbered year election schedule as established by Florida law. As the City has completed its transition to the even-numbered year election schedule, the procedures are obsolete. This proposed Charter Amendment would remove the obsolete transition provisions. REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRANSITION TO EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR ELECTION SCHEDULE Should the City Charter be amended to remove the obsolete provisions related to transition to the even- numbered year election schedule? Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to remove the obsolete provisions related to transition to the even-numbered year election schedule. No. Against amending the Charter to remove the obsolete provisions related to transition to the even- numbered year election schedule. 4. BALLOT SUMMARY #3 DISCUSSION: The Charter Review Committee had staff compile research to assess where our City Council salary was in comparison to neighboring cities within the County. As the City of Edgewater is essentially a median community in relationship to size and complexity of the other neighboring communities, it was suggested that the salary also become a median salary. The intent of increasing the salary to the countywide average was also to ensure that we continue to attract qualified candidates that will lead the community into the future. The current Charter sets annual compensation for council members at$6,900.00 and the mayor at $8,600.00 and authorizes the city council to adjust the annual salary for the mayor and council members by ordinance. This proposed Amendment would increase annual compensation for council members to $9,974.00 and the mayor to$13,365 and removes city council authority to adjust the annual salary for the mayor and council members by ordinance. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMPENSATION INCREASE AND REMOVAL OF COUNCIL AUTHORITY TO ADJUST COMPENSATION Should the City Charter be amended to increase council and mayor compensation and remove council authority to adjust its compensation by ordinance? Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to increase council and mayor compensation and remove council authority to adjust its compensation by ordinance. No. Against amending the Charter to to increase council and mayor compensation and remove council authority to adjust its compensation by ordinance. BALLOT SUMMARY #4 DISCUSSION: Presently the limitation on borrowing is determined by our current taxable value which has fluctuated 49% over the past 5 years. This makes it difficult to project what our short term debt capacity is year to year. The recommend change tags our total annual debt service at ten (10) percentage of our General Fund revenues, to include all revenue lines and not just the taxable value. This change will strengthen our long term financial outlook for issuing debt for the General Fund as our revenues have been stable over the past five (5) years. This charter amendment does not apply to Enterprise Funds. The current Charter provides the City shall not incur additional debt of more than 0.75 percent of net taxable value during any forward moving five-year period unless approved by the voters. This proposed Amendment provides the City may issue General Fund Debt by majority vote of City Council provided the aggregate total amount of annual debt service does not exceed 10% of General Fund operating revenues unless such debt is approved by the voters. CHARTER LIMITATIONS ON BORROWING Should the City Charter limitations on borrowing be amended? Yes. In favor of amending the Charter limitations on borrowing. No. Against amending the Charter limitations on borrowing. BALLOT SUMMARY #5 DISCUSSION: Presently there is no requirement for any operating fund other than the General Fund to maintain reserves. This Charter amendment would require all operating funds to maintain reserves at a minimum of fifteen (1 5) percent. This change will strengthen our long-term financial outlook across all operating funds. The amendment would also remove the 25 percent maximum allowing future City Councils to reserve greater than 25 percent in the reserves if they shall determine it is necessary for future strategic planning purposes. The current City Charter requires the City to maintain reserves at a minimum of 15 percent with a maximum of 25 percent of the general fund. This proposed Charter Amendment would require the City to maintain reserves at a minimum of 15 percent of all operating funds. ESTABLISHING RESERVES AT A MINIMUM OF 15 PERCENT OF ALL OPERATING FUNDS Should the City Charter be amended to require the City to maintain reserves at a minimum of 15 percent of all operating funds? Yes. In favor of amending the Charter to require the City to maintain reserves at a minimum of 15 percent of all operating funds. No. Against amending the Charter to require the City to maintain reserves at a minimum of 15 percent of all operating funds. BALLOT SUMMARY#6 DISCUSSION: This amendment would essentially add additional clarification for when a member of City Council would be required to forfeit office. The additional forfeiture requirements are based on convictions of criminal behavior. The Charter provides for forfeiture of City Council office in certain enumerated situations. This Amendment would add forfeiture provisions for convictions, guilty or nolo contendere pleas to a crime punishable as a felony or a first degree misdemeanor arising directly out of official conduct or duties. ADDITIONAL FORFEITURE OF OFFICE CHARTER PROVISIONS Should the City Charter be amended to add the proposed provisions related to forfeiture of office? Yes. In favor of amending the Charter provisions regarding forfeiture of office. No. Against amending the Charter provisions regarding forfeiture of office. 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New Port Ormond Volusia Level of Education Edgewater Smyrna Orange Beach County Beach High School 90.8 91.3 89.8 93.6 87.6 Graduate Some College 28.5 22.4 23.3 26.8 24.38 Associate Degree 9.5 10.8 9.7 8.9 9.6 Bachelor Degree 10.7 18 15.7 17.8 13.2 Advanced Degree 5.7 11.1 7.8 13 7.6 a- 11 3 9/6/2016 Quality of Life Rails to Trails • Blue Way Community • Fishing • Boating • IntraCoastal Waterway to yr,✓ � I • Dog Park • City Community Events ' ! , .4r, U Florida Paddling Trails 1 r / B1uelray Community I. • 150 Acres of Parks l- 1 What is Happening — Currently • Housing market picking up • Extending Utilities out SR 442 to West of 1-95 • Steady Annexation of Residences and Businesses • Widening of Park Avenue Planned for Next 3 Years • More Right-of Way Landscaping • Extension of Biking Trail via Daytona State College South Campus on 10th St. to Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach 1�1 4 • 9/6/2016 POWERFUL CAREERS INE4ERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAIN TO BECOME A LINEWORKER • -yWhat is Happening Northwest Lineman Center r T...n1-E&Fd..tion EDGEWATER,FL EsiE41FISCAL IlRMOR.AMOWN https://lineman.edu/florida-campus/ 11101611.0111.1111,MUMS El I 1112 �,.. 1-888-LINE WORM What is Happening dm imamn '"1004 STEP UP ANIS t l .E s ,— .. 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IY ...MYA�/w• 5 9/6/2016 WIIIIIMMIMMII" Jmgiwmr--__-,-,--------- What is Happening 41 t7r r `` 4sire%. 4V -NI, : . .. 4.4. te'-' lbw s 114-: Al 4 ''''-- `.:1 ' ti NT1R1%L • Who's Hiring BOSTON -- --�- WHALER.� I'he Unsinkable Legend r _ _ , t oill ii_pAkt L V V" ll�+t Everglades 6 9/6/2016 What is Happening - Going Forward • Business Attraction and Retention • Working with Team Volusia, CEO Business Alliance and Volusia County Economic Development to Attract Manufacturing Businesses • Retail Strategies is working to Attract Retail Businesses — 3 Fast Food Retailers Currently Reviewing Site Plans 1L1 What is Happening — Into the Future • GO 4 Parks Bond passed Voter Referendum $3.5M • City Charter Amendments • City Council District 2 and District 4 Election • Economic Development Marketing Partnership with New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill • CRA has a little bit of$$ • City Tax Abatement Incentive 1- 11 7 • 9/6/2016 Budget Overview • Citywide Total Budget - $44,424,971 General Fund - $13,685.000 Enterprise Funds - $20,613,253 Other Funds - $10.126,718 • Capital Projects - $6,947,756 • City Wide Debt $23,017,790 Governmental Funds $1,955,420 Enterprise Funds $21,062.370 • Proposed Budget based on millage of$6.70 (no increase in millage rate for third year) l EDC.F.WATER 1 IWIIIIIIMMIIIII"lIlallillMMIIIIfr Citywide Budget ss .000 wjx°aoo ■cuv wuae Budget ■City Debt Ili 1111111i I sb0.000,000 SO 514000,000 2016 2015 2014 7013 2012 2011 2010 2009 WC8 200; 201b 2DO6 2004 I 11 8 9/6/2016 General Fund revenues Unassigned Debt Proceeds_ PILOT.PILOFF_ _% Licetsses&Permits.. 6 �16cellancous_ .. to Fines&Forfeitures___. 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Charges For Services lel general Funk expenditures Grounds City CouncilCity Clerk Leisure Services Finance "i0 1' Maintenance I% l 2"0 6"b Community 3% Development 5% Personnel Streets Animal Control 30/ City Manager 1% Code 3% I% • Police 29% Fire .-dal Events City Attorney J Economic Development a i—"4) 1% 190 9 9/6/2016 Tax Roll "Net Cnge" ,01 22.41 20 14.14 14.99 9.78 10 � 6.12 793 180 0 1 ._ .. _� 3.86 2004 2006 2006 2007 2006 I I I 1 2013 2014 2015 2016 11. 45.8 •::.92 •EDGEWATE$1 Taxable Value SI 19m S1J10m 5981 m 11609m 5622 m 1653m 666.5m $613 m ■Taxable V41,11 m SS92m ■AQ Valorem nr, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2005 3006 �EDGEWATER 10 9/6/2016 Taxable Value by Property Class Vacant Tangible Personal Piopray 6.3% 6.5% (8.0) (6.0) Agricultural 0.2% Centrally Assessed 0.4% Industrial 6.2% (4.0) Institutional 0.4% Residential 683% I (75.0) !- t EDG WATER 1 X2015 Property -Tax - School Volusia Edgewater Other Board County $504.55 Taxes $722.34 $543.24 24.91% $255.23 35.66% 26.82% 12.60% y 2017 TOTAL TAX BILL $2,025.35 2015 - $1,937.17 $88.19 Edgewater Difference$23.85 2004- $2,831.06 s- Total Difference ($805.71) 11:1=11 11 9/6/2016 Thank You! Contact: (3 86) 424-2400 • City Manager Tracey Barlow - Ext. 1201 ➢ Asst. City Manager — John McKinney - Ext 1202 • Economic Development/Redevelopment Coordinator - Samantha Bishop - Ext 1330 ➢ www.cityofedgewater.org I— lTEMErapl 12