2024-07-16 Handwritten Minutes JULY 16,2024,COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 , at (0:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue (AVE), Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida (FL) .
The invocation was offered by POthY R4af1 T1DU�-5Iarct 416. 1G h
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by NOa emind(Ph
II. ATTENDANCE taken by City Clerk Lane Gamiotea to establish a quorum:
PRESENT ABSENT (w/or w/o consent?)
Mayor Watford
Vice Mayor Clark V
Council Member Chandler ✓ _
Council Member Jarriel
Council Member McAuley ✓la. ZOOrn
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Staff present were: r 1
City Attorney o City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
City Administrator Gary Ritter Exec. Assistant Jacqueline Boer -
Police Chief Donald Hagan
HR Generalist Heather Prince General Services Director Patty Burne to
Public Works Maintenance Foreman Willie Hall Finance Director India Riedel i
s Contracts Manager Andres Rodriguez
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Requests for any modifications to the agenda.
1. Item VI Public Hearing, change for"Ordinance" to "Resolution" adoption.
2. Add Exhibit 11 for Item VII. A.
3. Item VII.D. correct the motion from September 19, 2023 date to September 17, 2024.
B. Motion to adopt the agenda as published or amended.
Motion by Council Member eNQx‘d :QA ; seconded by Council Member JaAA,k_gi
to adopt the agenda as publishe. am,-need.
VOTE: Chandler 1 Q. , Clark 1 QA. , Jarriel VeCti. , McAuley YQt, , Watford
Motio arrie 71Failed.
C. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda required an Agenda Item Request Form or Comment
Card. There were 0 agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for public participation for
any issues not on the agenda.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Presentation honoring Public Works Maintenance Operator Wade Wheeler for five years of service.
FOP -1-ocre Mayor Watford and Public Works Maintenance Foreman Willie Hall recognized Mr. Wade Wheeler for his
Ph6-o•s years of service. (U,ut. ht5 Du) iViutc, Ic rt° r-ai* h caut.th-htio.
�- He was presented a pen engraved with his name and a framed Longevity Service Certificate, read into the
record as follows: "In recognition of your five years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City,
its citizens, and your fellow employees from May 28, 2019,through May 28, 2024."
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A copy of the certificate and letter were added to the Official Minute file, labeled as Exhibit 12.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED
B. Presentation honoring City Clerk Lane Gamiotea for thirty-five years of service.
Mayor Watford recognized Mrs. Lane Gamiotea for her years of service.
She was presented a monetary award a framed Longevity Service Certificate, read into the record as
follows: "In recognition of your thirty-five years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City, its
citizens, and your fellow employees from July 14, 1989, through July 14, 2024."
A copy of the certificate and letter were added to the Official Minute file, labeled as Exhibit 13.
C. Call the November 5, 2024, General City Election for two City Council Offices by Proclamation (Exhibit 1).
Mayor Watford called for a November 5, 2024, General City Election to be held by reading the following
Proclamation into the record as follows [as presented in Exhibit 1]: "Office of the Mayor. Okeechobee,
Florida, CALLING FOR THE 2024 GENERAL CITY ELECTION. WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the
provisions of the City of Okeechobee Charter, Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 titled Elections, and
Florida State Laws, it is the duty of the Mayor to Proclaim and Call a General City Election at least
90-days prior to the date of holding such an Election. The Proclamation shall specify the Office(s) to
be filled, the cause of the vacancy of such Office(s), and the date of the expiration of the terms of
such Office(s); and WHEREAS, the City Clerk shall publish the Proclamation in the local newspaper
at least twice, once being in the fifth week; and once being in the third week, prior to the week in
which the General City Election will be held; and WHEREAS, qualifications to run for Office(s) in the
General City Election: Candidates must be a City registered voter; must have resided continuously
within the City Limits for at least one (1) year preceding the date of filing to run for Office(s); pay the
required fees and file all required documents with the City Clerk during City Qualifying Week,
beginning at Noon, August 19, 2024, through but not later than Noon, August 23, 2024. NOW,
THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida do hereby
Proclaim and Declare that a GENERAL CITY ELECTION be held on November 5, 2024, by the
qualified electors of the City who have registered to vote by October 7, 2024, for the purpose of
electing Two (2) City Council Members whose terms expire on January 6, 2025. The two (2)
Candidates with the highest votes will serve as City Council Members for four (4) years, beginning
January 6, 2025, and ending January 1, 2029, following such Election and until their successors are
elected and qualified. Voting for said ELECTION shall be held from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on Election
Day at the City Voting Precinct; during EARLY VOTING to be held from OCTOBER 21, through
NOVEMBER 2, 2024, at the Okeechobee County Supervisor of Elections Office during the times to
be established by the Supervisor of Elections; or Vote-by-Mail as provided by State Law."
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for July 2, 2024 (Exhibit 2).
B. Approve the June 2024 Warrant Register (Exhibit 3).
C. Motion to approve the disposal and destruction of obsolete radios (Exhibit 4).
Motion by Council Member JdT ; seconded by Council Member aaJ 1,e to:
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for July 2, 2024 [as presented in Exhibit 2]:
B. Approve the June 2024 Warrant Register [in the amounts: General Fund, $482,125.28: Industrial
Development Grant Fund, $107,812.68; Capital Improvement Projects Fund, $44,982.60: Public Facilities
Improvement Fund, $22,265.96; and Other Grant Capital Fund, $11,138.79; as presented in Exhibit 3]; and
C. Motion to approve the disposal and destruction of obsolete radios [as presented in Exhibit 4]].
VOTE: Chandler YQ�. , Clark r Q(�., , Jarriel /� - McAuley ii)- , Watford �`/
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Motion: Carriedlailed.
VI. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTION AT 0761 P.M.
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-02, providing the Residential Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Services preliminary rates, the Assessed Cost for Services, and the estimated Assessment Rate
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (Exhibit 5).
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED � rr
A. C nued: otion by Council Member ; seconded by Council Member
to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-02, providing the Residential Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Services preliminary rates, the Assessed Cost for Services, and the estimated
Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 [as presented in Exhibit 5].
City Attorney Greg Hyden read the title of proposed Resolution No, 2024-02 as follows: ''A PRELIMINARY
RATE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FL; PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 2.08 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 784 RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES; SETTING FORTH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES
PROVIDED; DETERMINING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSED COST FOR THE UPCOMING FY;
ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE UPCOMING FY; AUTHORIZING
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING
ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
UPDATE THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY NOTICE THEREOF TO
AFFECTED LANDOWNERS IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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VOTE: Chandler Y.pa , Clark VII , Jarriel CC , McAuley /kQ_ , Watford .
Motions arrr /Failed.
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-03, providing the Residential Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Services Rates, continue Imposition of the Assessment and Certifying the Solid Waste
Assessment Roll for FY 2024-25 (Exhibit 6).Motion by Council Member .i0L) 4. ; seconded by Council Member 0.A.O 1C to
adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-03, providing the Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Services Rates, continue Imposition of the Assessment and Certifying the Solid Waste Assessment Roll for
FY 2024-25 [as presented in Exhibit 6].
Attorney Hyden read the title of proposed Resolution No. 2024-03 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FL; RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTINUING IMPOSITION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ASSESSMENT PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 01-08; ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
RATE RESOLUTION AS PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 784 FOR FY 2024-25; APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; AND CERTIFYING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS
AUTHORIZED BY THE FL STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
PUBLIC COMMENT: Narks), •
VOTE: Chandler 'I , Clark y , Jarriel , McAuley / , Watford
Motio . arried/Failed.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING A
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VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-04, revising the Rate Schedule for Commercial Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Servi s for Fisal Year 2024-25 (Exhibit 7).
Motion by Council Member O th (Lk ; seconded by Council Member LI
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VOTE: Chandler yecx, , Clark Y Off.. , Jarriel yift., McAuley Y Qom•,Watford_
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C. Motion to approve the maximum Millage Rate for advertisement for 2024 Tax Notices, Millage Rate of
6.7172 for budget year 2024-2025 (Exhibit 8).
Motion by Council Member al.k,,r ciQr, ; seconded by Council Member to
for 2024 Tax Notices, Millage Rate of 6.7172�for [the]
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budget[FY]2024-25 [as presented in Exhibit 8].
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VOTE: Ch. , Clark I\ O , Jarriel D , McAuley j&- ,Watford eoi- .
Motion: arried/ 'ailed.
D. Motion to approve the budget calendar for FY 2024-25, setting Workshops for August 6, 2024, and August
20, 2024, following the regular City Council Meeting commencing at 5:00 pm. First Budget Hearing for
September 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm during the regular City Council meeting and reschedule the regular City
Council meeting to be held September 19, 202317, 2024, to the same date as the Final Budget Hearing on
September 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Exhibit 9).
Motion by Council Member C `0 .Q1L ; seconded by Council Member ac1 LIC to
approve the budget calendar for FY 2024-25, setting Workshops for August 6, 2024, and August 20, 2024,
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JULY 16,2024,CO NCIL REGULAR EETING
HANDWRITTEN MINUTES BY ' ^ e'. a 'CL'
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 , at VOt P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55
Southeast 3rd Avenue (AVE), Room 200, Ok echobee, Florida (FL)
The invocation was offered by` 33f;f Peak tsoc e,\S
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by (10e9k ditafld t o r
II. ATTENDANCE taken by City Clerk Lane Gamiotea to establish a quorum:
PRESENT ABSENT (w/or w/o consent?)
Mayor Watford ,/
Vice Mayor Clark
Council Member Chandler
Council Member Jarriel ✓
Council Member McAuley •
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Staff present were:
City Attorney Jehri Fumero_ City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
City Administrator Gary Ritter Exec. Assistant Jacqueline Boer
Police Chief Donald Hagan Deputy City Clerk Katie Rogers
HR Generalist Heather Prince General Services Director Patty Burnette
Public Works Maintenance Foreman Willie Hall Finance Director India Riedel
-Ptrb' idFar oberts Contracts Manager Andres Rodriguez
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Requests for any modifications to the agenda.
1. Item VI Public Hearing, change for"Ordinance" to "Resolution" adoption.
2. Add Exhibit 11 for Item VII. A.
3. Item VII.D. correct the motion from September 19, 2023 date to September 17, 2024.
B. Motion to adopt the agenda as published or amended.
Motion by Council Member 2 ' ' c1- ; seconded by Council Member a.rrtCl
to adopt the agenda as published/amended.
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VOTE: ap�ler �j('C� , Clark yak, Jarriel Lk McAuley, Watford e
Motio�: CarrieI/Fasted
C. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda required an Agenda Item Request Form or Comment
Card. There were 6 agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for public participation for
any issues not on the agenda.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Presentation honoring Public Works Maintenance Operator Wade Wheeler for five years of service.
Mayor Watford and Public Works Maintena ce For man Willie Hall recognized Mr. Wade Wheeler for his
years of service. C-C2 �/1�5)i 0 Ctc �'' j c— .7 S
He was presented a pen engraved with his name and a framed Longevity Service Certificate, read into the
record as follows: "In recognition of your five years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City,
its citizens, and your fellow employees from May 28, 2019,through May 28, 2024."
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A copy of the certificate and letter Were added to the Official Minute file, labeled as Exhibit 12.
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IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED
B. Presentation honoring City Clerk Lane Gamiotea for thirty-five years of service.
Mayor Watford recognized Mrs. Lane Gamiotea for her years of service.
She was presented a monetary award a framed Longevity Service Certificate, read into the record as
follows: In recognition of your thirty-five years of service, hard work, and dedication to the City, its
citizens, and your fellow employees from July 14, 1989, through July 14, 2 4."
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C. Call the November 5, 2024, General City Election for two City Council Offices by Proclamation(Exhibil. 1).
Mayor Watford called for a November 5, 2024, General City Election to be held by reading the following
Proclamation into the record as follows [as presented in Exhibit 1]: "Office of the Mayor. Okeechobee,
Florida, CALLING FOR THE 2024 GENERAL CITY ELECTION. WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the
provisions of the City of Okeechobee Charter, Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 titled Elections, and
Florida State Laws, it is the duty of the Mayor to Proclaim and Call a General City Election at least
90-days prior to the date of holding such an Election. The Proclamation shall specify the Office(s)to
be filled, the cause of the vacancy of such Office(s), and the date of the expiration of the terms of
such Office(s); and WHEREAS, the City Clerk shall publish the Proclamation in the local newspaper
at least twice, once being in the fifth week; and once being in the third week, prior to the week in
which the General City Election will be held; and WHEREAS, qualifications to run for Office(s) iin the
General City Election: Candidates must be a City registered voter; must have resided continuously
within the City Limits for at least one (1) year preceding the date of filing to run for Office(s);'pay the
required fees and file all required documents with the City Clerk during City Qualifying Week,
beginning at Noon, August 19, 2024, through but not later than Noon, August 23, 2024. NOW,
THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida do hereby
Proclaim and Declare that a GENERAL CITY ELECTION be held on November 5, 2024, by the
qualified electors of the City who have registered to vote by October 7, 2024, for the purpose of
electing Two (2) City Council Members whose terms expire on January 6, 2025. The two (2)
Candidates with the highest votes will serve as City Council Members for four (4) years, beginning
January 6, 2025, and ending January 1, 2029, following such Election and until their successors are
elected and qualified. Voting for said ELECTION shall be held from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on Election
Day at the City Voting Precinct; during EARLY VOTING to be held from OCTOBER 21, through
NOVEMBER 2, 2024, at the Okeechobee County Supervisor of Elections Office during the times to
be established by the Supervisor of Elections; or Vote-by-Mail as provided by State Law."
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for July 2, 2024 (Exhibit 2).B. Approve the June 2024 Warrant Register (Exhibit 3).
C. Motion to approve the disposal qnd destruction of obsolete radios (Exhibit 4). r
�- ; seconded byCouncil Member Ct•Cti rt to:
Motion by Council Member �,(.i� r � (
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for July 2, 2024 [as presented in Exhibit 21:
B. Approve the June 2024 Warrant Register [in the amounts: General Fund, $482,125.28; Industrial
Development Grant Fund, $107,812.68; Capital Improvement Projects Fund, $44,982.60; Public Facilities
Improvement Fund, $22,265.96; and Other Grant Capital Fund, $11,138.79; as presented in Exhibit 3]; and
C. Motion to approve the disposal and destruction of obsolete radios [as presented in Exhibit 4].
VOTE: Chandler . k , Clark yr'Ct , Jarriel ,i cc o , McAuley ,4 r c'L , Watford .L k .
Motion:Carried/Fai ed.
VI. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTION AT 4 '' P.M.
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-02, providing the Residential Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Services preliminary rates, the Assessed Cost for Services, and the estimated Assessment Rate
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (Exhibit 5). ...7____Hi... ..._
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED 1Ctrik
A. Conti ued: Motion byCouncil Member ; seconded by Council Member
Vte- to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-02, providing the Residential Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Services preliminary rates, the Assessed Cost for Services, and the estimated
Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year(FY) 2024-25 [as resented in Exhibit 5].
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City Attorney Greg Hyden read the title of proposed Resolution No. 2024-02 as follows: "A PRELIMINARY
RATE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FL; PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 2.08 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 784 RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES; SETTING FORTH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES
PROVIDED; DETERMINING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSED COST FOR THE UPCOMING FY;
ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE UPCOMING FY; AUTHORIZING
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING
ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
UPDATE THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY NOTICE THEREOF TO
AFFECTED LANDOWNERS IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE,"
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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VOTE: Chandler Z�� - , Clark ye. , Jarriel yCc, , McAuley yeti , Watford yetiMotion: arri' iled. I
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-03, providing the Residential Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Services Rates, continue Imposition of the Assessment and Certifying the Solid Waste
Assessment Roll for FY 2024-25 (Exhibit 6).
Motion by Council Member vlf; ,fx ; seconded by Council Member (�`�6i to
adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-03, providing the Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Services Rates, continue Imposition of the Assessment and Certifying the Solid Waste Assessment Roll for
FY 2024-25 [as presented in Exhibit 6].
Attorney Hyden read the title of proposed Resolution No. 2024-03 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FL; RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTINUING IMPOSITION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ASSESSMENT PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION NO. 01-08; ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
RATE RESOLUTION AS PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 784 FOR FY 2024-25; APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; AND CERTIFYING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS
AUTHORIZED BY THE FL STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.'
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VOTE: Chandler , Clark • - , Jarriel , McAuley w Watford. c' .
Motion: Carried/Failed.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6 95 P.M.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of raising the helicopter in Veteran's Park.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-04, revising the Rate Schedule for Commercial Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Sery ces for Fi al Year 2024-25 (Exhibit7). /'
Motion byCouncil Member :fit -P[ ; seconded by Council Member Vi�tinth to
adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-04, revising the Rate Schedule for Commercial Solid Waste Collection
and Disposal Services for FY 2024-25 [as presented in Exhibit 7].
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Motion: Carried/Fa ied.
C. Motion to approve the maximum Millage Rate for advertisement for 2024 Tax Notices,,Millage Rate of
6,7172 for budget year 2024- 25 (Exhibit 8).
Motion by Council Member Q l.e.- ; seconded by Council Member klitt:4a-e y to
approve the maximum Millage Rate for advertisement for 2024 Tax Notices, Millage Rate of 6.7172 for [the]
budget[FY]2024-25 [as presented in Exhibit 8]. Varil' /. `Pas56c/de/J.
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D. Motion to approve the budget calendar for FY 2024-25, setting Workshops for August 6, 2024, and August
20, 2024, following the regular City Council Meeting commencing at 5:00 pm. First Budget Hearing for
September 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm during the regular City Council meeting and reschedule the regular City
Council meeting to be held September 19, 202317, 2024, to the same date as the Final Budget Hearing on
September 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Exhibit 9).
Motion by Council Member VI10 \1J\M, ; seconded by Council Member .,kD to
approve the budget calendar for FY 2024-25, setting Workshops for August 6, 2024, and August 20, 2024,
following the regular City Council Meeting commencing at 5:00 PM; First Budget [Public] Hearing for
September 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM, during the regular City Council meeting; and reschedule the regular City
Council meeting to be held September 17, 2024, to the same date as the Final Budget [Public] Hearing on
September 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM [as presented in Exhibit 9]. >`\ -.-
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VOTE: Chandler v61 , Clark 1 N , Jarriel Vec , McAuley ,Watford C\ .
Motion: Carried/Failed.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
E. Discussion of the sale of fireworks in the City (Exhibit 10).
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VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
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