2023.03.21_TC_Agenda_Special
Town of Highland Beach
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Published: 05.26.2021 / Updated 05.13.2022 / Revised 11/29/2022
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Town Commission Special Meeting Agenda March 21, 2023
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 AT 1:30 PM
TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
3614 S. OCEAN BOULEVARD
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 33487
Town Commission
Douglas Hillman Mayor
Natasha Moore Vice Mayor
Evalyn David Commissioner
John Shoemaker Commissioner
David Stern Commissioner
Marshall Labadie Town Manager
Lanelda Gaskins Town Clerk
Glen J. Torcivia Town Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
5. DECLARING THE GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
A. Resolution No. 2023-006
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
declaring the results of the Municipal General Election held on March 14, 2023;
providing for an effective date; and for other purposes.
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Town Commission Special Meeting Agenda March 21, 2023
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6. DECLARING THE GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
A. Resolution No. 2023-007
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
declaring an unopposed candidate elected to office and providing for an effective
date.
7. COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING OFFICIALS
John Shoemaker
David Stern
8. SWEARING IN AND SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Judith Goldberg
Don Peters
9. FINANCIAL FORECAST MODEL
A. Preview of Five-Year Financial Forecast Model
10. DISCUSSION ON FILING THE VACANT MAYOR-COMMISSIONER SEAT UNTIL
THE NEXT REGULAR GENERAL ELECTION OF MARCH 19, 2024, PER SECTION
1.06(11) OF THE TOWN'S CHARTER
11. ANNOUCEMENTS
March 28, 2023 – 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting
12. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith Goldberg
Commissioner Don Peters
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore
13. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Any person, firm or corporation decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend or participate in this
meeting should contact Town Hall 561-278-4548 within a reasonable time prior to this meeting in order to request such
assistance.
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Public Comments
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Public Comments
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Town Commission
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Barbara James
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From:Barbara Blanid James
To:Lanelda Gaskins
Cc:Marshall Labadie; Evalyn David; Natasha Moore
Subject:CLARIFICATION: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR
Date:Friday, March 17, 2023 3:50:04 PM
CLARIFICATION --- In re-reading my letter, please realize that I do not
suggest that John Shoemaker be placed in the Mayor-Chair. I expect that
Natasha will be occupying that. My suggestion is that "an" empty seat be
filled by him.
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Barbara Blanid James <bocablanid@yahoo.com>
To: Lanelda Gaskins <lgaskins@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; Evalyn David <edavid@highlandbeach.us>;
Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 03:40:55 PM EDT
Subject: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR
Dear Lanelda,
Will you kindly include the following letter as Public Comments during either
the March 21st or March 28th commission meetings. I do not know whether
my concept has been considered, and thus I am writing to express it at this
time.
Our loss to the Town is just so HUGE. May our commission remember and
follow the concept, behavior and relationships to and with each other, that
our Mayor, Doug Hillman successfully revamped on a very necessary basis.
To you all, my heart hurts as we say our farewell to the best of the best - - I
can only assume you each feel even worse.
Thank you - Barbara James,
PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE
APPROPRIATE COMMISSION MEETING:
Dear Commission Members -
We are all mourning the loss of a truly capable and wise Mayor. Doug
Hillman stood in a class seldom seen on this Commission. My heartfelt
condolences to you as you adjust to his absence in your lives and in our
Town.
My thoughts went to the necessity to sit the right person in the newly empty
chair - needing a fifth member on our Town Commission. With the heavy
duty projects hitting "home", and having been slotted in over the past two+
years, it is my recommendation that the Commission think strongly and
consider reenlisting former Commissioner John Shoemaker to fill that seat
while we catch our breath. His three years of having been on the
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Commission is extremely valuable at this exact point in the Town's work
ahead. The Fire Department, The Fire House, The A1A work by FDOT and
other projects in the works. As of this weeks elections, we have only two
existing Commissioners. Natasha Moore and Evalyn David. John has spent
three full years - he has followed and been a part of the roots of all of these
topics. It would be a shame to lose his knowledge and leave it up to three
new Commissioners (two newly elected and one to be appointed) to learn the
facts in a very abbreviated fashion. I believe we have a win-win opportunity;
John Shoemaker can fill in many gaps that could come up. He is (I believe)
fairly free to jump in for whatever time the Town appoints him.
Please mull this over, if you haven't actually already considered it. I think
Doug would have thought of this too; bless his heart - may he rest in
peace as our Town carries on without him.
Sincerely, Barbara James
Resident since 2001
Barbara Blanid James
3201 S Ocean Blvd PH-1
Highland Beach, Fl 33487
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John Shoemaker
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From:John Shoemaker
To:Lanelda Gaskins
Cc:Marshall Labadie; Evalyn David; Natasha Moore
Subject:Re: CLARIFICATION: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR
Date:Friday, March 17, 2023 5:13:19 PM
All,
Please know that I did not seek this endorsement although I am amazed at what she wrote -
especially since I do not even know this woman! I Never met her!
Of course, I am ready to serve if you like. I am still in shock over both the election results and
Doug’s passing. Incredible.
John Shoemaker
President of the Clarendon Condominium Association
My Website: https://www.john-shoemaker.com/
Click here to learn about our Veterans: https://highlandbeach.us/veteranheroes/
On Friday, March 17, 2023, 3:50 PM, Barbara Blanid James <bocablanid@yahoo.com> wrote:
CLARIFICATION --- In re-reading my letter, please realize that I do
not suggest that John Shoemaker be placed in the Mayor-Chair. I
expect that Natasha will be occupying that. My suggestion is that
"an" empty seat be filled by him.
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Barbara Blanid James <bocablanid@yahoo.com>
To: Lanelda Gaskins <lgaskins@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; Evalyn David
<edavid@highlandbeach.us>; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 03:40:55 PM EDT
Subject: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR
Dear Lanelda,
Will you kindly include the following letter as Public Comments
during either the March 21st or March 28th commission meetings.
I do not know whether my concept has been considered, and thus I
am writing to express it at this time.
Our loss to the Town is just so HUGE. May our commission
remember and follow the concept, behavior and relationships to
and with each other, that our Mayor, Doug Hillman successfully
revamped on a very necessary basis. To you all, my heart hurts as
we say our farewell to the best of the best - - I can only assume
you each feel even worse.
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Thank you - Barbara James,
PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS PUBLIC COMMENT AT
THE APPROPRIATE COMMISSION MEETING:
Dear Commission Members -
We are all mourning the loss of a truly capable and wise Mayor.
Doug Hillman stood in a class seldom seen on this Commission.
My heartfelt condolences to you as you adjust to his absence in
your lives and in our Town.
My thoughts went to the necessity to sit the right person in the
newly empty chair - needing a fifth member on our Town
Commission. With the heavy duty projects hitting "home", and
having been slotted in over the past two+ years, it is my
recommendation that the Commission think strongly and consider
reenlisting former Commissioner John Shoemaker to fill that seat
while we catch our breath. His three years of having been on the
Commission is extremely valuable at this exact point in the Town's
work ahead. The Fire Department, The Fire House, The A1A work
by FDOT and other projects in the works. As of this weeks
elections, we have only two existing Commissioners. Natasha
Moore and Evalyn David. John has spent three full years - he has
followed and been a part of the roots of all of these topics. It would
be a shame to lose his knowledge and leave it up to three new
Commissioners (two newly elected and one to be appointed) to
learn the facts in a very abbreviated fashion. I believe we have a
win-win opportunity; John Shoemaker can fill in many gaps that
could come up. He is (I believe) fairly free to jump in for whatever
time the Town appoints him.
Please mull this over, if you haven't actually already considered it.
I think Doug would have thought of this too; bless his heart -
may he rest in peace as our Town carries on without him.
Sincerely, Barbara James
Resident since 2001
Barbara Blanid James
3201 S Ocean Blvd PH-1
Highland Beach, Fl 33487
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Ron Reame
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From:Marshall Labadie
To:Lanelda Gaskins
Subject:FW: Endorsement
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:04:21 AM
For meeting....
Sincerely,
Marshall Labadie
Town Manager
Town of Highland Beach
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
(561) 278-4548 Office
(561) 265-3582 Fax
www.highlandbeach.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Reame <rreame@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 10:35 AM
To: evalyn-david@comcast.net; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; John Shoemaker <shoerfid@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Endorsement
Hello All,
Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to attend tomorrows meeting. I have my grandkid's in town.
I continue to endorse JS for the Commission and I'm also available to assist in any way that I can.
Thanks
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Reame
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 4:31 PM
To: 'evalyn-david@comcast.net' <evalyn-david@comcast.net>; 'nmoore@highlandbeach.us'
<nmoore@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>
Subject: FW: Endorsement
I would like to recommend and endorse John Shoemaker for the Town Commission for Highland Beach.
I consider him to be among the most knowledgeable and experienced and reputable persons in our community.
John would then continue to be a valued asset for our Town.
Ron Reame
Dalton Place
Boca Highlands
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Sent from my iPhone
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Fred Rosen
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From:Fred M. Rosen
To:nmore@highlandbeach.com
Subject:Upcoming meeting
Date:Sunday, March 19, 2023 8:04:21 PM
Natasha, please let me wish you nothing but success taking over as mayor under such difficult circumstances. I have
no doubt that you will the expertise and much success in your new position.
With the passing of Doug and the election of two newcomers to the commission, I would like to recommend John,
who has had experience on this commission for the past few years, to be nominated for the appointment of Vice
Mayor.
Considering half the commission will be new to the job until your former position is filled, I strongly feel that
someone with the needed experience is not only the best option for this position, but would be a prudent decision
under these difficult circumstances.
Thank you
Fred Rosen
732-614-1743
4740 South Ocean Blvd.
Unit 1015
Highland Beach Florida 33487
email
fredrosen@icloud.com
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Elyse Riesa
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From:Marshall Labadie
To:Lanelda Gaskins
Subject:FW: Additional commissioner
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:04:52 AM
For meeting….
Sincerely,
Marshall Labadie
Town Manager
Town of Highland Beach
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
(561) 278-4548 Office
(561) 265-3582 Fax
www.highlandbeach.us
From: Elyse Riesa <eriesa@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 8:33 PM
To: Evalyn David <edavid@highlandbeach.us>; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; peg <peggygossettpr@gmail.com>
Subject: Additional commissioner
Ofcourse like everyone else I was saddened to hear the news about Doug.
I also felt it important to let you know I have spoken with many candidates that ran or intended to
run for office in this last election.
With regard to John Shoemaker I had no concerns if folks voted him in . The fact that he lost the
election , however, would put unnecessary pressure on the current commission to appoint him after
losing his election. It would have very bad optics to our residents.( Btw Don Peters seemed like a
good team player that will serve the town well . )
With regard to David Goldberg , I did get to meet him and discuss his candidacy when he was
running against Doug.
Please know what he wrote to you was false. He personally told me he told Doug to resign and
become "mayor emeritus " which doesn't exist. He wanted no competition. He was not a team
player . He was an intimidator. Please do not consider him in any role .
I believe David Stern would be a great asset to the town if you were to choose him or another
candidate that has not run for office. Maybe even wait a week to get your thoughts together . It's so
important you remain a cohesive team without being bullied by anyone. I wish you and the new
commissioners well.
My Best Regards
Elyse Riesa
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Town Commission
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Jeffrey Kleiman
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From:Jeffrey
To:Natasha Moore; Evalyn David; Donald Peters; judy@judithgoldberg.com; jgoldberg@judithgoldberg.com; Lanelda
Gaskins
Cc:Marshall Labadie; John Shoemaker; jahalpern@comcast.net
Subject:Next Mayor
Date:Monday, March 20, 2023 9:24:07 PM
Public Comment for March 21st Commission Meeting.
Vice Mayor, Commissioners,
What should the process be before our Commission appoints a candidate to a vacant
Commission seat, especially the Mayor's seat?
Would giving our residents a couple of weeks' notice and a chance to comment before making
an appointment be the correct thing to do?
Former commissioner Shoemaker would like a seat on our Commission. John Shoemaker and
every eligible resident who may want a seat on our Commission, as Mayor, Vice Mayor, or
Commissioner, should be allowed to apply and be heard at a public meeting.
Vice Mayor Moore would be my pick for Mayor. However, I would never want anyone
appointed to our Commission without our residents afforded ample time to voice their
opinions.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Kleiman
3907 S Ocean Blvd.
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Peggy Brown
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From:Peggy Brown
To:Natasha Moore
Cc:Lanelda Gaskins; Evalyn David
Subject:John Shoemaker for appointment as Vice Mayor
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:21:30 AM
Good morning Natasha,
I am unable to attend today’s meeting.
I support you, Natasha, be appointed as Mayor of Highland Beach and
John Shoemaker be appointed as Vice Mayor of Highland Beach
Please note I do not support the Committee to Save Highland Beach and they do not speak for me.
Thank you,
Peggy Brown
4319 Tranquility Drive
Sent from my iPad
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Town Commission
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Robin Furlin
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From:richard furlin
To:Natasha Moore
Cc:Lanelda Gaskins
Subject:John Shoemaker Nomination
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10:12:40 AM
Ms. Moore,
It is my pleasure to submit the nomination of
John Shoemaker for the Vice Mayor of Highland
Beach position.
I cannot recommend anyone more honorable and
dedicated to Highland Beach with more integrity
and commitment to excellence.
I have known and worked extensively with John
in his position as President of the Clarendon. His
attention to detail and caring for the owners is
indeed rare and we at Clarendon have benefited
and will continue to benefit from his dedication.
Highland Beach needs someone who will strive
to improve our community in the future and
continue the excellent performance of the town
council in the past and hopefully with his
participation more accomplishments in the future.
Sincerely,
Rich Furlin
3407 S. Ocean Blvd. Apt. 4A
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8327416238
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Town Commission
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Ron Brown
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From:rdbrown1@aol.com
To:Natasha Moore
Cc:Lanelda Gaskins; Evalyn David
Subject:Recommend John Shoemaker be appointed interim Vice Mayor & Natasha Moore be appointed Mayor
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:09:33 AM
Good morning Natasha,
I am unable to attend today's Commission meeting.
I would like to make an input that I support Natasha Moore to be appointed interim Mayor of Highland
Beach and I support John Shoemaker to be appointed interim Vice Mayor of Highland Beach.
I would also like to say that the Committee to Save Highland Beach does not speak for me. I have my
own voice.
Thank you,
Ron Brown, Pres., Bel Lido Property Owners Association
4319 Tranquility Drive
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Rose Zammataro
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From:Rose Zammataro
To:Lanelda Gaskins
Cc:nmore@highlandbeach.com
Subject:appointment of Vice Mayor
Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:08:45 AM
Hi Laneida, I don't know if you remember me but this is Rose Zammataro I was
running for commissioner a few years back. I am still working and so not interested in
running for any position at the moment. However because I have been resident of
Highland Beach for over 40 years am very much interested in the people that are
going to run for office. I would like with this e mail show that I and my whole family
who own the 4 apartments at 4324 South Ocean blv. would like to support Natasha
Moore for Mayor and John Shoemaker for Vice Mayor. By the way we still have poor
attendance in any election of course I was there voting for John but not many others
that I know would like to see him in the administration. Thanks
Rose Zammataro
561-441-2430
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Barry Donaldson
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21 March 2023
Barry Donaldson
3700 S. Ocean Blvd 1608
Highland Beach, FL 33487
To The Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Highland Beach:
RE: Commission Vacancies
The town is still reeling from the sudden loss of Doug Hillman. He was not only Mayor of
our small barrier island community, but was also a good friend to many of us who live
here. His is a terrible loss at both a personal and public level.
Yet, it is comforting we have an active and seasoned Vice-Mayor to step into the role
as Mayor, and I endorse Natasha Moore to be confirmed in that position. Her work on
the Water and Sewage Rates, financial insights on the Fire and Rescue Building and
promotion of the community-building signage contest outreach to residents are just a
few of her many commendable actions.
The Commission will be left with consideration of completing the filling of the resulting
vacancy with a new member. I can offer no better candidate than John Shoemaker.
Like Mayor Moore, John has gone far beyond his role as Commissioner to seek out and
highlight the many stories of military veterans in our community, as well as
enthusiastically supporting and expanding the community-building holiday food-truck
gatherings at Town Hall. He has worked hard to build a solid working consensus with his
fellow Commissioners on key issues of vital importance to the Town.
As the Town enters a critical period in the run-up to groundbreaking for the Fire-Rescue
Station, personnel expansion to staff the new services, audit of Delray Beach finances
related to the "true-up" cost controversy, formation of a new budget and approaching
RRR FDOT and County Milani Park projects, the continuity of his beneficial insight is
much needed.
John recently lost a very close election to newly-elected Commissioner Peters, garnering
47% of the vote, a substantial show of support from voters in Highland Beach. Please
listen to the voters.
The community needs John, and I am hopeful the Commission will fully realize the benefits
of bringing him to the Commission and work with you on the many important tasks you
will be facing in the coming year.
Thank you,
Barry Donaldson
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Resolution No. 2023-006
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
declaring the results of the Municipal General Election held on March 14, 2023;
providing for an effective date; and for other purposes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 14, 2023; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, on the 14th day of March, 2023, the Election Clerks and Inspectors subscribed
their oaths and performed their duties in said Election in accordance with the law; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach Canvassing Board members have certified the
results of the Municipal Election as follows:
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS: 3,888
APPROXIMATE TOTAL RECORDED BALLOTS CAST: 850
COMMISSIONER (Three-Year Term Ending March 2026)
Don Peters (winner) - 453 votes
John Shoemaker - 394 votes
COMMISSIONER (Unexpired Term Ending March 2024)
Maggie Chappelear - 257 votes
Judith M. Goldberg (winner) - 434 votes
Peter Kosovsky - 159 votes
WHEREAS, the Highland Beach Canvassing Board members have duly canvassed the
returns of the described election and have certified the foregoing as true and correct tabulations of
the total recorded and absentee votes cast; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission wishes to formally adopt and declare the voting
results of the Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission deems approval of this Resolution to be in the best
interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents and citizens of the Town of Highland
Beach and the public at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing recitals above are hereby confirmed as being true and
correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the Town Commission accepts the official results of the Municipal
Election held on March 14, 2023, as described above.
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Section 3. That the official results shall be entered and recorded in the minutes of the
Town Commission.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
DONE AND ADOPTED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, this
21st day of March 2023.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Vice Mayor
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
Lanelda Gaskins, MMC
Town Clerk
Glen J. Torcivia, Town Attorney
Town of Highland Beach
VOTES: YES NO
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore
Commissioner Evalyn David
Commissioner John Shoemaker
Commissioner David Stern
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Additional Information for Item 5.A. - Resolution No. 2023-006
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Additional Information for Item 5.A. - Resolution No. 2023-006
March 21, 2023 Town Commission Special Meeting
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Resolution No. 2023-007
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
declaring an unopposed candidate elected to office and providing for an effective date.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING AN UNOPPOSED
CANDIDATE ELECTED TO OFFICE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach’s (the Town’s) General Election was scheduled
for March 14, 2023 in accordance with the law and Town Charter; and
WHEREAS, the candidate qualifying period for the Town’s General Election commenced
November 08, 2022 at noon and ended on November 22, 2022 at noon, with one candidate
qualifying for the office of Commissioner; and
WHERAS, according to Section 101.151 (7), Florida Statutes, except for justices or judges
seeking retention, the names of unopposed candidates shall not appear on the general election
ballot. Each unopposed candidate shall be deemed to have voted for himself or herself; and
WHEREAS, in these circumstances the Election Code authorizes the governing body to
declare the unopposed candidate elected to office; and
WHEREAS, no candidate for the office of Commissioner appeared on the ballot in the
March 08, 2022 election; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission deems approval of this Resolution to be in the best
interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents and citizens of the Town of Highland
Beach and the public at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein
by this reference.
Section 2. Election Results. The Town Commission hereby declares that each
unopposed candidate is elected to the office of Mayor-Commissioner, and, as such, hereby finds
and declares that Douglas Hillman has been elected to the office of Mayor-Commissioner for a
three-year term beginning March 21, 2023 and ending March of 2026.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become in full force and effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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Resolution No. 2023-007
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DONE AND ADOPTED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, this
21st day of March 2023.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Vice Mayor
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
Lanelda Gaskins, MMC
Town Clerk
Glen J. Torcivia, Town Attorney
Town of Highland Beach
VOTES: YES NO
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore
Commissioner Evalyn David
Commissioner John Shoemaker
Commissioner David Stern
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Preview of Five Year Financial Forecast Model
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Town of Highland Beach
5-Year Budget Forecast
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5-Year General Fund Budget with Millage Rate Stabilization
•Goal:is to establish a 5-year General Fund Budget (Target) based on a set of assumptions which include:
•Expenditures (Salaries, Operations & Capital) (Appropriations):
•Salaries, Wages & Related
•Operating Expenses
•Capital Outlay
•Debt Service
•Other Revenue Assumptions (Account for approximately 25% of GF Revenues)
•Franchise Fees, Sales & Use Tax, Inter-Governmental (Florida) ~ 10%
•Charges for Service, Rents & Leases, Fines & Forfeitures, Misc. Revenues ~ 5%
•Grants, Intra-Governmental (Depts), Other & Reserves ~ 10%
•Property Value Growth Assumptions
Revenues
Appropriations
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Expenditures (Appropriations) –Salaries, Wages & Related
•Salaries, Wages & Related include the following (Historically account for 32% of General Fund expenditures):
•Salaries, Wages, Education Incentive, Overtime & Shift Differential ~ Used 5% Annual Increase as baseline*
•* Adjusted for estimated Collective Bargaining Agreements
•FICA Taxes ~ Used 8%(SS 6.2%, Medicare 1.45%) of Taxable Wages
•Retirement Contributions –Florida Retirement System (FRS) –Positions range from 13-35% of base pay ~ Used 2-4% annual increases
•Health Insurance & Workers’ Compensation –Kept benefits backage the same ~ Used declining scale starting at 15% and ending at 11%
Operating Categories Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
HEALTH INSURANCE 15%15%13%11%11%
WC INSURANCE 15%15%13%11%11%
Forecast Year
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Expenditures (Appropriations) –Operating
•Operating Expenditures include the following (Historically account for approximately 54% of General Fund expenditures)
•Delray Fire & Rescue accounted for approximately 38% of General Fund expenditures
Operating Categories Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
PROFESSIONAL FEES 12%12%10%8%8%
TRAVEL 7%7%6%6%5%
COMMUNICATIONS & IT 10%10%8%8%7%
OPERATING SUPPLIES 7%7%6%6%5%
MISC 6%6%5%5%5%
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12%12%10%9%9%
TRAINING 7%7%6%6%5%
INSURANCE 15%15%13%13%10%
FUEL 8%8%7%7%6%
LEASES AND RENT 5%5%5%5%5%
REPAIRS AND MAINT 10%10%8%6%6%
UTILITIES 10%10%8%6%6%
Forecast Year
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Expenditures (Appropriations) -Capital
•Evaluated a 5-year average of Capital Expenditures
•Indexed Cost up to ourDiscretionary Sales Tax Fund
•Indexed annual cost by 5% per year over the forecast period
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Department 5 Yr Avg
Annual %
Incr Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Town Commission 791$ 5%1,000$ 1,050$ 1,103$ 1,158$ 1,216$
Town Manager 9,579 5%12,000 12,600 13,230 13,892 14,586
Town Clerk 1,234 5%3,000 3,150 3,308 3,473 3,647
Finance 8,356 5%8,000 8,400 8,820 9,261 9,724
Public Works 15,168 5%35,000 36,750 38,588 40,517 42,543
Post Office - 5%2,000 2,100 2,205 2,315 2,431
Shared Services 714 5%35,000 36,750 38,588 40,517 42,543
Police 27,402 5%50,000 52,500 55,125 57,881 60,775
Fire - 5%100,000 105,000 110,250 115,763 121,551
Library 22,995 5%30,000 31,500 33,075 34,729 36,465
86,238$ 276,000$ 289,800$ 304,290$ 319,505$ 335,480$
Forecast
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Expenditures (Appropriations) Fire Rescue Project
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Category Estimate
Architects 310,109$
Kaufman Lynn 8,585,531
Equipment/Other 1,604,360
10,500,000$ ($10 Million Ad Valorem limit plus $500K Grant Funds)
•Project Cost based on latest estimates from Kaufman Lynn
•Evaluating the Fire Rescue Project in term of Net Present Value (NPV), staff estimates that the project will provide a positive NPV within 6 years at a discount rate of 5%
•How did we determine the Estimated Net Annual Benefits?
5%
Line
No FY Year
Investment cost
of Project
Estimated net
annual benefits
Discount
Factor PV of Benefits
1 0 10,500,000$
2 2024 1
3 2025 2 1,441,712$ 0.9070 1,307,676$
4 2026 3 1,706,556$ 0.8638 1,474,188$
5 2027 4 2,018,301$ 0.8227 1,660,461$
6 2028 5 2,363,112$ 0.7835 1,851,560$ 6 years
7 2029 6 2,742,297$ 0.7462 2,046,344$
8 2030 7 3,164,822$ 0.7107 2,249,180$
9 Total 10,500,000$ 13,436,800$ 10,589,408$
10 NPV = 10,589,408$ -10,500,000$ =89,408$
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH FIRE RESCUE NPV PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
Caring cost of Delray Contract + HB Labor not included
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Expenditures (Appropriations) Fire Rescue Project continued
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Line
No Year Delray Contract $Δ %Δ
11 2019 4,223,795$
12 2020 4,439,684$ 215,889$ 5%
13 2021 4,657,148$ 217,464$ 5%
14 2022 5,149,096$ 491,948$ 11%
15 2023 5,553,068$ 403,972$ 8%
16 Avg:7.1%
17 + Inflation Est:1.5%
[3]
Budget Forecast
[1]
EMS
Transport
Fees [2]
Estimated
net annual
benefits
18 2024 6,630,885$ 1,077,817$ 19%8,487,381$ 85,000$ (1,771,496)$
19 2025 7,201,443$ 570,558$ 9%5,847,281$ 87,550$ 1,441,712$
20 2026 7,821,095$ 619,652$ 9%6,204,715$ 90,177$ 1,706,556$
21 2027 8,494,066$ 672,971$ 9%6,568,647$ 92,882$ 2,018,301$
22 2028 9,224,943$ 730,877$ 9%6,957,499$ 95,668$ 2,363,112$
23 2029 10,018,708$ 793,765$ 9%7,374,949$ 98,538$ 2,742,297$
24 2030 10,880,773$ 862,065$ 9%7,817,446$ 101,494$ 3,164,822$
[1]Assumed 6% growth in Budgeted forecast expenditures after year 1
[2]Assumed 3% increase in EMS Transport Fees
[3]Delray contract increased by estimated $600K for additional positions in new contract
•We simply compared our estimated Fire Rescue Budget vs the current Delray Contract
•Keep in mind that the Delray contract was set to increase by $600K when they decided to add additional staff in future years. (See line 18)
•In addition, staff are of the opinion that EMS Transport Fees were understated, so we assumed a conservative amount for EMS Transport Fees
•In addition, we determined that Delray was staffing our fire department with the most expensive staff. Typically, 3-9% higher plus Delray 5% overhead charge AND 5% profit.
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Expenditures (Appropriations) Fire Rescue Project Loan
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•$5M ConstructionLOC/Loan
•During Construction,considered a LOC
•After Construction,considered a loan
•Fixed P&I payments onMarch & September
•Matures 3/30/2032
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Expenditures (Appropriations) Fire Rescue Project continued
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•Our estimated five-year Fire Rescue Department forecast includes all Personal, Operating, Additional Capital and Debt Service.
•After the Stable Year (2024-25) we estimate that cost will grow by 6% annually
FIRE RESCUE 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
PERSONAL SERVICES 482,303$ 3,974,978$ 4,251,325$ 4,538,922$ 4,835,160$ 5,153,081$
OPERATING EXPENSES 5,706,067 4,287,941 686,630 751,218 813,398 878,542
CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,200,000 100,000 105,000 110,250 115,763 121,551
DEBT SERVICE - 124,462 804,326 804,326 804,326 804,326
Sub-Total 7,388,370$ 8,487,381$ 5,847,281$ 6,204,716$ 6,568,647$ 6,957,500$
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH FIRE RESCUE FIVE YEAR FORECAST with 10% OT
10%50%8%TOHB
Position Earnings OT Benefit Employer Tax Total Positions Avg
FF/PARAMEDIC 1,121,895$ 112,190 617,042$ 98,727$ 1,949,854$ 15 129,990$
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY INSPECTOR 115,000 - 57,500 9,200 181,700 1 181,700
D/E PARAMEDIC 502,914 50,291 276,603 44,256 874,065 6 145,677
CAPTAIN 301,749 30,175 165,962 26,554 524,440 3 174,813
CHIEF 159,000 - 79,500 12,720 251,220 1 251,220
EMS TRAINER 115,000 - 57,500 9,200 181,700 1 181,700
Total 2,315,558$ 192,656 1,254,107$ 200,657$ 3,962,978$ 27
% of Total 58%5%32%5%
Town of Highland Beach Year 1 estimate
•Our estimated labor cost is competitive within the industry and includes additional position includes 10% allowance for Overtime
•Debt Service is $804,326 per year. The $5M loan will mature on March 30, 2032
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Expenditures (Appropriations) Summarized
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
PERSONAL SERVICES 3,436,347$ 3,621,679$ 3,701,251$ 3,726,294$ 3,948,588$
OPERATING EXPENSES 5,611,527 5,858,248 6,121,078 6,534,531 7,557,725
CAPITAL OUTLAY 286,451 137,601 99,726 69,172 212,117
DEBT SERVICE - - - - 52,624
9,334,325 9,617,528 9,922,054 10,329,997 11,771,053
- - - - -
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 1,417,542 2,085,886 1,482,004 1,477,669 1,094,436
Expenditures 10,751,867$ 11,703,414$ 11,404,058$ 11,807,666$ 12,865,490$
Actuals as of September 30, Amended Budget
2023 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
5,574,028$ 9,455,667$ 10,188,612$ 10,957,729$ 11,728,342$ 12,557,803$
7,691,452 6,567,944 3,205,301 3,491,556 3,772,857 4,064,684
1,257,500 274,000 287,700 302,085 317,189 333,049
- 124,462 804,326 804,326 804,326 804,326
14,522,980 16,422,073 14,485,938 15,555,696 16,622,713 17,759,861
- - - - - -
1,000,519 508,128 57,784 59,229 60,710 62,227
15,523,499$ 16,930,201$ 14,543,722$ 15,614,925$ 16,683,423$ 17,822,088$
Forecast at Year End
Amended Budget
2023 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
36%56%70%70%70%70%
50%39%22%22%23%23%
8%2%2%2%2%2%
0%1%6%5%5%5%
6%3%0%0%0%0%
100%100%100%100%100%100%
Forecast at Year End
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
PERSONAL SERVICES 32%31%32%32%31%
OPERATING EXPENSES 52%50%54%55%59%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 3%1%1%1%2%
DEBT SERVICE 0%0%0%0%0%
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 13%18%13%13%9%
Total 100%100%100%100%100%
Actuals as of September 30,
Notice the switch from FY2022 and FY2023 through the five-year forecast and how cost switch from Operating Expenses (Delray Contract) to Personal Expenses as we develop our own Fire Rescue Department.
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Other Revenues
•Historically, Other Revenues account for 24% of total General Fund Revenues which include:
•Franchise Tax/Fees
•Sales & Use Tax
•Inter-Governmental Tax
•Charges for Service
•Investment Earnings
•Fines & Forfeitures
•Rents and Leases
•Grants
•Miscellaneous
•Intra-Governmental (Depts)
Needed to evaluate Other Revenues as an offset to Expenditures to determine Ad Valorem/Reserve need.
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Other Revenues continued
Other Revenue Categories Method Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
LOCAL OPTIONAL GAS TAX Historic Growth Rate 1.3%1.3%1.3%1.3%1.3%
FRANCHISE FEES-FPL Historic Growth Rate, reduced in later years 13.8%12.8%11.8%10.8%9.8%
FRANCHISE FEES-FPU Historic Growth Rate 1.6%1.6%1.6%1.6%1.6%
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TAX Historic reduction -3.0%-3.0%-3.0%-3.0%-3.0%
STATE REVENUE SHARING PROCEEDS Historic Growth less 1% each year 8.2%7.2%6.2%5.2%4.2%
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES Zero Growth 0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
LOCAL GOVT HALF-CENT SALES TAX Historic Growth Rate, reduced in later years 6.7%6.7%6.7%5.7%4.7%
MOTOR FUEL TAX REBATE Historic Growth Rate, reduced in later years 16.4%16.4%16.4%15.4%14.4%
FDOT- STREETLIGHT SUBSIDY Historic Growth Rate 1.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%
SHARE COUNTY OCCUPATIONAL LIC.Historic Growth Rate, reduced in later years 9.0%9.0%9.0%8.0%7.0%
GARBAGE/SOLID WASTE REVENUE Historic Growth Rate 4.6%4.6%4.6%4.6%4.6%
RENT- U.S. POSTAL STATION Historic Growth Rate 0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
LEASE-SPRINT PCS Historic Growth Rate 6.9%6.9%6.9%6.9%6.9%
ADMINISTRATIVE REIMBUSEMENTS $550 from Water & $350 from BF reduced annually 900,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$ 700,000$ 700,000$
Forecast Year
•Evaluated the Historical Growth Rate from 2018-2022 and applied a conservative forecast assumption.
•Administrative Reimbursements gradually decrease as other funds continue to strengthen and stand on their own.
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Other Revenues Summarized
•FY2023 –FY2024 Forecast assumes drawing from Reserves (as Other Revenue) for Fire Rescue project
•FY2025 New Fire Rescue Department Fully functioning
•FY2023-FY2028 Increased CPI Levels.
•FY2026-FY2028 Budget Grows at 7% inflation
•FY2025-FY2028 Town maintains 75% ratio of Property Tax to Total Revenue
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Timeout Let's Review where we are in the process
•Step 1. We needed to forecast what expenditures are forecasted to be in the future. We reviewed historical actuals from 2018-2022 and indexed the cost based on anticipated increases.
•Step 2. We looked at Other Revenue to offset the forecasted expenditures in Step 1. We reviewed historical actuals from 2018-2022 and indexed the revenue based on a conservative growth rate
•Formula: Expenditures –Other Revenue = Ad Valorem/Reserve Need
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Actuals Forecast
Amended Budget
2023 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
5,574,028$ 9,455,667$ 10,188,612$ 10,957,729$ 11,728,342$ 12,557,803$
7,691,452 6,567,944 3,205,301 3,491,556 3,772,857 4,064,684
1,257,500 274,000 287,700 302,085 317,189 333,049
- 124,462 804,326 804,326 804,326 804,326
14,522,980 16,422,073 14,485,938 15,555,696 16,622,713 17,759,861
- - - - - -
1,000,519 508,128 57,784 59,229 60,710 62,227
15,523,499$ 16,930,201$ 14,543,722$ 15,614,925$ 16,683,423$ 17,822,088$
Forecast at Year End
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Other Revenues 2,925,028 2,706,720 2,754,984 2,655,617 3,251,268
Actuals as of September 30, Amended Budget
2023 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
3,258,179 3,481,998 3,553,519 3,732,586 3,812,441 3,990,221
Forecast at Year End
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
PERSONAL SERVICES 3,436,347$ 3,621,679$ 3,701,251$ 3,726,294$ 3,948,588$
OPERATING EXPENSES 5,611,527 5,858,248 6,121,078 6,534,531 7,557,725
CAPITAL OUTLAY 286,451 137,601 99,726 69,172 212,117
DEBT SERVICE - - - - 52,624
9,334,325 9,617,528 9,922,054 10,329,997 11,771,053
- - - - -
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 1,417,542 2,085,886 1,482,004 1,477,669 1,094,436
Expenditures 10,751,867$ 11,703,414$ 11,404,058$ 11,807,666$ 12,865,490$
Actuals as of September 30,
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Ad Valorem Estimate 8,608,075$ 8,925,673$ 9,556,811$ 9,738,626$ 9,623,432$
From/(To) Reserve (781,236) 71,021 (907,736) (586,577) (9,210)
to Balance 7,826,838$ 8,996,694$ 8,649,075$ 9,152,049$ 9,614,222$
Actuals as of September 30, Amended Budget
2023 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
10,774,296$ 11,502,204$ 11,789,758$ 12,084,502$ 12,386,615$ 12,696,280$
1,491,024 1,945,999 (799,555) (202,163) 484,367 1,135,587
12,265,320$ 13,448,203$ 10,990,203$ 11,882,339$ 12,870,982$ 13,831,867$
Forecast at Year End
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Wait!! Isn’t Ad Valorem based on Property Values??
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Property Values
2019 for FY2020 2019 for FY2020 2020 for FY2021 2021 for FY2022 2022 for FY2023
Property Taxable Values 2,483,303,248$ 2,602,348,266$ 2,662,827,187$ 2,749,928,821$ 3,126,018,114$
$ Incr in Values 119,045,018$ 60,478,921$ 87,101,634$ 376,089,293$
% Incr in Values 4.79%2.32%3.27%13.68%
Operating Millage 3.1204 3.2294 3.2294 3.2294 3.2294
Debt Millage 0.5986 0.5703 0.5584 0.393 0.3581
Total Millage 3.719 3.7997 3.7878 3.6224 3.5875
Taxes Levied
Operating 7,748,899$ 8,404,023$ 8,599,334$ 8,880,621$ 10,095,163$
Debt 1,486,505$ 1,484,119$ 1,486,923$ 1,080,727$ 1,119,427$
Total Levied 9,235,405$ 9,888,143$ 10,086,257$ 9,961,348$ 11,214,591$
Collection rate 97%97%97%97%96%
Actuals as of •The increase in property values since 2019 ranged from 2.32% (FY2021) to as high as 13.68% (FY2023)
•Operating Millage has remained constant at 3.2294 mills
•Debt Service Millage has continued to decrease based on Debt Service Requirements and Increases in Water Rates
•Required to budget based on 96% collection rate for Ad Valorem
•Goal: Maintain a constant overall Millage Rate of 3.5875 mills throughout the next 5 years.
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Property Value Growth Assumption
2023 for FY2024 2024 for FY2025 2025 for FY2026 2026 for FY2027 2027 for FY2028
Property Taxable Values 3,339,780,364$ 3,423,274,873$ 3,508,856,745$ 3,596,578,163$ 3,686,492,617$
$ Incr in Values 213,762,250$ 83,494,509$ 85,581,872$ 87,721,419$ 89,914,454$
% Incr in Values 6.84%2.50%2.50%2.50%2.50%
Operating Millage 3.4081 3.3431 3.3491 3.3549 3.3606
Debt Millage 0.1794 0.2444 0.2384 0.2326 0.2269
Total Millage 3.5875 3.5875 3.5875 3.5875 3.5875
Taxes Levied
Operating 11,382,199$ 11,444,500$ 11,751,525$ 12,066,225$ 12,388,793$
Debt 599,263$ 836,499$ 836,499$ 836,499$ 836,499$
Total Levied 11,981,462$ 12,280,998$ 12,588,023$ 12,902,724$ 13,225,292$
Collection rate 96%96%96%96%96%
To Revenue 11,502,204$ 11,789,758$ 12,084,502$ 12,386,615$ 12,696,280$
FORECAST FOR
•Budget Forecast assumes the following Property Value Growth Rates:
•FY2024 6.84%(Half of PY)
•FY2025 –FY2028 2.50%
•Goal of maintaining millage rate @ 3.5875 appears reasonable if:
•Property values grow at a conservative rate of 2.50% after 2024
•General Fund Expenditures grow no more than 7% annually
•Maintain millage rate during high property growth periods to use reserves during low growth periods
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Estimated Fund Balance
•Budget forecast anticipates utilizing all $4M of Fire Rescue Reserves by the end of FY2024
•Fund Balance dips during Fire Rescue transition period (FY2023-FY2024)
•Maintain Millage at 3.5875 slowly increase reserves
•FY2027-FY2028 need to use reserves to balance budget as Inflation > property value increase
•Beyond FY2028 need to re-establish millage target
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2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Description 2023 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Pct Alloc
Beginning Balance 10,596,788$ 9,034,264$ 7,080,198$ 7,870,557$ 8,062,592$ 8,062,592$
Projected
Increase/(Decrease)(1,562,524) (1,954,066) 790,359 192,035 - -
Ending Balance 9,034,264 7,080,198 7,870,557 8,062,592 8,062,592 8,062,592
Restriction
Budget Stabilization 2,425,338 2,742,486 2,419,152 2,597,801 2,280,507 1,818,139 23%
Disaster Recovery 2,425,338 2,742,486 2,419,152 2,597,801 2,280,507 1,818,139 23%
Debt Service 145,281 124,462 804,326 804,326 804,326 804,326 10%
Fire Rescue 2,437,476 - - - - -
Total Restricted 7,433,432 5,609,434 5,642,629 5,999,928 5,365,340 4,440,603
% Restricted 82%79%72%74%67%55%
Total Unrestricted 1,600,832 1,470,764 2,227,928 2,062,664 2,697,252 3,621,989 45%
% Unrestricted 18%21%28%26%33%45%
Total Restr/Unrestr 9,034,264$ 7,080,198$ 7,870,557$ 8,062,592$ 8,062,592$ 8,062,592$ 100%
General Fund Balance
Reserve Pledge of $4M from Reserves
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Summary -Conclusion
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•Property Values Grown at 2.5% or Better per year after 2024
•Other Revenues Continue tomaintaina25%of TotalGeneralFundRevenues
•Overall annual General Fund Budget Increases by 7% or less
Our current forecast indicates that:
•We can maintain a Millage of 3.5875 per year
•And maintain healthy reserves levels through FY2028
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Questions
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