08-10-1987 - Budget Workshop
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Budget Workshop
FY1987-88
August 10, 1987
Mayor Baugh called the budget workshop to order Monday, August 10, 1987
at 6:30 P.M. in the Edgewater Community Center, for the purpose of the
Water and Wastewater budget review for fiscal year 1988.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Earl Baugh
Councilman Louis Rotundo
Councilman Russell Prater
Councilman Neil Asting
Councilman David Mitchum
City Attorney Jose Alvarez
City Clerk Connie Martinez
Chief Lawrence Schumaker
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Also present: Mrs. Karen Rickelman, Finance Officer and Mr. Terry Wadsworth,
Utilities Superintendent.
Mr. Wadsworth began by review of his memo regarding a proposal to revise impact
fee collection method. He answered questions from the Council about this method.
He and Mrs. Rickelman explained this does not change any ordinance, it is a more
precise and fair way of enforcing the ordinance. This method is actually col-
lecting for exactly what is used.
There was a short recess taken to wait for Councilman Mitchum's arrival.
Mayor Baugh called the recessed meeting back to order, and brought Councilman
Mitchum up to date on what was discussed prior to his arrival.
Mr. Wadsworth continued with the major items of his budget.
REVENUES
Water Sales & Sewer Use Sales - It is suggested to raise the rates from $3.60
a month to $4.25 per month. These funds are to be earmarked for major system
improvements. There was discussion about the water line extensions that are
planned.
Water Connection Fees - Is based on 300 new connections in FY 1988.
Sewer Connection Fees - Is based on 120 new sewer connections. There are a
few projects existing that are included in this estimate.
Interest on Investments - A lot less interest earnings is anticipated because
the cash is not available to earn interest on.
Appropriated Retained Earnings This represents earnings from prior years,
there are two expenses that have been budgeted for this year, one being an
elevated tower repair and reconditioning and some costs in proceeding with
the capital improvements proposed project. Mr. Wadsworth answered several
questions regarding the proposed expenses.
EXPENDITURES
Water Plant _ Under the Machinery & Equipment category a storage shed is being
requested for combustible material to be stored in. A radio for one truck.
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Water & Wastewater Budget
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Wastewater There are two line items that particular attention was drawn to:
Repair & Maintenance Services This has included the Flagler Avenue and
South Riverside Drive sewer rehabilitation projects.
Machinery & Equipment - Includes a sludge hauling vehicle, $25,000.
Field Operations
Personal Services - Request one additional employee, to intensify our line
installation program.
Professional Services - Includes design, bidding specifications and permitting
of the proposed 12" fire line to the Florida Shores tower.
Repair & Maintenance Services - Includes reconditioning of the two tanks.
Improvements other than Building - Includes the 12" line for fire protection,
and further line extensions.
Machinery & Equipment - Includes two radios and two small trucks.
Fund 40 - General Expenditures
Mr. Wadsworth reviewed three main categories with the Council; Transfer to
General Fund, Transfer to Debt Service Fund and Transfer to Capital Improve-
ment Fund.
Water & Wastewater Development Funds - The only expenditure from this fund is
for the principal and interest payments due on the Sun Bank loan.
General Comments - Mr. Wadsworth encouraged the Council to consider the rate
increase. There was discussion as to the method of doing this. Mr. Wadsworth
answered several questions from the Council regarding the line extensions and
the proposed number of new fire hydrants. He also was asked questions from
members of the audience about the line extensions.
Councilman Rotundo questioned the Capital Expenditure Request for a future
TV Sewer Line Inspection Truck in the amount of $125,000. This is proposed
to be needed in 1991.
Mr. Wadsworth informed that after doing a couple of repairs to the sewer system
it can be determined whether this will be a justifiable expense and may be
cheaper in the long run. This will be evaluated by 1991 before a decision
has to be made.
Mr. Wadsworth reviewed his equipment requests with the Council, answering
questions about each request, from the Council as well as from the audience.
Council discussed the option of increasing the water rate. It was agreed to
increase the base rate to $4.00 minimum and raise the overage rate to $1.25
per thousand gallons.
Mayor Baugh adjourned this budget workshop. (7:55 P.M.)
Minutes submitted by:
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