Agenda

City of Brooksville JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 201 HOWELL AVENUE BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601-2041 (352) 540-3810
David Bailey Vice Mayor		Thomas Bronson Council Member


Christa Tanner Council Member		Casey Thieryung Council Member

	Blake Bell MAYOR
“The City of Brooksville's mission is to provide superior municipal services in a reliable, efficient, fiscal and socially effective manner, making Brooksville a desirable City to live, work, and visit.”

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
FINAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

VOSE LAW FIRM, LLP
CITY ATTORNEY

CHARLENE F. KUHN
INTERIM CITY MANAGER

JENNIFER J. BATTISTA, CMC
CITY CLERK

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
FINAL PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON III COUNCIL CHAMBERS
201 HOWELL AVENUE
BROOKSVILLE, FL. 34601
6:30 P.M.
September 18, 2023

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA
(Limited to City Council and Interim City Manager)

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC HEARING - PRESENTATION OF BUDGET FOR FY2024 STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2023

1. Public Announcement - Ad Valorem Tax Rate (TRIM Notice)The proposed ad valorem rate for the Fiscal Year 2024 was advertised to be a maximum of 5.9000 mils. This millage rate would be an 8.18% increase over the current year’s rolled-back rate of 5.4539 mils. After reviewing revenue projections and proposed expenditure levels for the 2024 Fiscal Year, the General Fund budget is balanced at a tentative rate of 5.9000 mils, which is 8.18% more than the current year’s rolled-back rate. This millage rate would be an 8.18% increase over the current year’s rolled–back rate of 5.4539. This means 5.9000 mils is to be levied to fund the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.

Because the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget has been balanced utilizing the ad valorem tax millage of 5.9000 there is an increase in ad valorem tax revenues of 8.18%.

Consideration of the FY 2024 Budget
Review tentative budget and points of discussion.
Presentation: Interim City Manager and Finance Director Click to View

PUBLIC INPUT
The public's opportunity to speak or ask any questions regarding the FY2024 millage rate or budget.

Resolution No. 2023-24 - Fiscal Year 2024 Final Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Consideration of resolution levying a General Fund Ad Valorem Millage Rate of 5.9000 mils.
Presentation: Interim City Manager and Finance Director
Recommendation: Approval of Resolution No. 2023-24 upon roll call vote Click to View

Second and Final Reading - Budget Ordinance No. 970 - Recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Consideration of Second and Final Reading of budget ordinance effective October 1, 2023. (Fist Reading held September 6, 2023)
Presentation: Interim City Manager and Finance Director
Recommendation: Approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 970 upon roll call vote Click to View

ADJOURN AS COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
(See separate agenda)

Motion was made by Thieryung and seconded by Tanner to adjourn as Council and convene as the CRA. Motion carried 5-0.

ADJOURN AS CRA AND RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL

Citizen Input [limited To 3 Minutes Per Speaker]

Response by Interim City Manager, Staff or Council

Items by City Attorney

Items by Interim City Manager

Items by Council

Adjournment

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