07-12-1993 Budget Workshop MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 12, 1993
The Budget Workshop meeting of the Miami Shores Village
Council was held on July 12, 1993, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall commencing at 7:00 p.m. with the following
members present:
Present:
Also present:
Mayor Heffernan
Steven J. Johnson
Robert Cook
Richard Fernandez
Michael Boyle
Tom Benton
William F. Fann
Scott W. Davis
Patricia Varney
Mr. Benton reviewed his budget message for FY94. He stated that
the proposed millage rate is 8.622 with $303,528 equal to 1
mill. He also stated that the Council has a balanced budget and
that If they Increase spending In one area they must cut equally
In another area or raise the millage rate. Mr. Boyle spoke
about funding of a 34th officer for the Police Department at a
cost of approximately $40,000.
ITEM *1 DISCUSSION OF THE BUDGET OF THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:
LIBRARY
Mr. Cook proposed that the Council match dollar for dollar
contributions to the Library and Increase the Village's portion
to $9,000 for computer related equipment and software. Mr.
Johnson stated that he doesn't have a problem with a 1:1 match
that it would be a good Investment. Mr. Boyle stated that he
was concerned with there being a need for the equipment. Mr.
Fernandez stated that he has no problem with the hardware
purchase but that he was concerned with software purchase.
Mayor Heffernan stated that he needs a proposal before the funds
are allocated. Ms. Esper stated that it was not in the budget
because she had planned to come back next year to request
funding for additional computer equipment. The consensus of
Council was to add an additional $3,000 to the Library budget
for computers.
RECREATION
Mr. Fernandez spoke about the Tot Lot and stated that the
Village needs more equipment. He proposed to allocate the
original figure of $11,117 to fully fund additional equipment
for the Tot Lot. Mr. Johnson asked If the Tot Lot can be
expanded. Mr. Varney replied that it would Impinge on Field 107
If the Tot Lot was expanded. Mayor Heffernan stated that the
additional equipment does not have to be purchased all at once.
He said that It can be done In stages. Mr. Fernandez suggested
eliminating the hot shower to offset part of the cost of fully
funding the equipment purchase.
Mr. Brian Gart: Must spend the full amount to get
decent equipment. He also spoke
about replacement of the pool.
Mr. Tom McDermott: Spoke about the RR crossing and
building permits at the Club.
Mr. Varney reviewed which programs are administered by Village
employees and which are administered by independent contractors.
The consensus of council was to eliminate the hot shower In the
amount of $2,100 and to add $8,617 to purchase the Tot Lot
equipment originally requested.
FINANCE
The consensus of Council after discussing various line Items was
to make no changes In the Finance Department's budget.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Mr. Fernandez stated that he was concerned with possible
additional legal needs with the Cushman School lease. He spoke
about the figures of $10,000 to $30,000 as an amount that might
be needed. Mr. Cook spoke about the contingency fund. Mayor
Heffernan stated that the funds are In the contingency fund and
that no additional funds should be added to the budget. The
consensus of Council was to make no changes.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
Ms. Ginny Solberg made a presentation regarding funding for
elderly care provided through the N. Miami Foundation. The
consensus of Council was to make no changes in the non -
departmental budget.
ITEM *2 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
By:
Scott W. Davis
Village Clerk
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Mayor