Agenda 02-27-12
The City of Boynton Beach
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2012@ 6:00 P.M.
LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM A
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Announcement of Committee Member resignation
3. Approval of February 13, 2012 Minutes (Copy attached) - Kindly review in advance of the meetinQ
4. Review Commission Agenda Item requesting the Commission to amend the Ordinance creating the
Committee (Copy attached)
. Select its own Chair & Vice-Chair
. Update Member qualifications for consistency with the Committee Appointment Application
5. Citizen Survey discussion (Copy attached) to include possible extension beyond February 29.
. 136 electronic attempts
. 25 hardcopy responses will be entered next week
6. Update by Committee members regarding progress to date of their Assignment Areas (Updated list of
Assignment Areas attached)
Discuss due dates for Committee members to submit their individual Recommendations for full
Committee review and voting prior to presentation to the City Commission. (Copy of Recommendation
Form is attached)
. Committee vote was taken at the March 28 meeting last year
. Recommendations were submitted to the City Commission at the April 5, 2011 meeting
7. Discuss date to request Joint Workshop with City Commission. (Thur., May 12 last year)
8. Review recommended changes to Utility Meter Services fee schedule. (Copy attached)
9. Adjournment
Meeting dates March to June 2012 scheduled for second and fourth Mondays of each month:
. March 12 & 26
. April 9 & 23
. May 14 (28 is Memorial Day)
. Jun 11 & 25
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 6, 2012
D OPENINGS D PUBLIC HEARING
D OTHER D CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
D ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS D UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NATURE OF D D
AGENDA ITEM ADMINISTRATIVE NEW BUSINESS
D CONSENT AGENDA ~ LEGAL
D BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $1 00,000 D FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CODE COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL
D SETTLEMENTS
REQUESTED ACTION BY CITY COMMISSION: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 12-0_ - FIRST
READING - Amending (a) responsibility for appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair and (b)
qualifications of regular members of the Financial Advisory Committee
EXPLANATION OF REQUESTS:
(a) The Financial Advisory Committee unanimously voted at its February 13, 2012
meeting (Minutes attached) to ask the City Commission to consider an amendment to
the current Ordinance allowing the Committee to elect its own Chair and Vice-Chair.
2-243 (e) (2) Privileges, Duties and Responsibilities.
(2) The reqular members of the Financial Advisory Committee G+ty
Commission shall vote to appoint a chair, who shall preside over the meetings of
the Financial Advisory Committee, and also vote to appoint a vice-chair who shall
serve in the absence of the chair.
The Committee members noted and it was confirmed by the City Clerk that the
Financial Advisory Committee is the only Committee or Advisory Board whose members
could not elect its own Chair and Vice-Chair.
(b) Staff liaison members to the Financial Advisory Committee further recommend an
amendment to the current Ordinance to better clarify regular member qualifications. The
expanded clarification is currently in place on the Committee Application (Attached).
Sec. 2-243. Committee appointments and membership.
(a) All members shall be residents of or own property in the city, own a
business within the city or be an officer, director or manager of a business
located within the city. No member of the Committee shall serve on any other city
board or committee.
(b) (1) At least five of the regular members on the Committee shall have
one of the following qualifications:
a. Certified public accountant;
b. Accounting professional;
c. Fin3nce profession31; Auditinq;
d. Certified financial planner;
e. Investment advisor;
f. Insurance professional (property/casualty or health);
g. Business owner/manager;
h. MBA or MPA degree (with high levels of accountability /
responsibilities with budget and organizational oversight).
I. Bankinq
J. Pension Plan Manaqement
k. Financial Planninq & Manaqement
(2) The remaining four members may be at large.
How WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? The proposed amendments would,
(a) In the view of the Financial Advisory Committee, help them more effectively
serve the City by expeditiously electing members as Chair and Vice-Chair who
are willing to serve in the respective capacities and avoiding any extended
vacancies.
(b) Clarify the very general term of "Finance professional" into the added categories
and provide consistency with the Financial Advisory Committee Appointment
Application form.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ALTERNATIVES: Leave the Code as is.
MINUTES OF THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 AT 6:00 P.M.
AT THE BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY, ROOM (lA"
208 S. SEACREST BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT
Don Scantlan, Chair
Dennis Dougherty
George Feldman
Jeffrey Fisher
David Katz
Terry Lonergan
Barry Atwood, Finance Director
Lori LaVerriere, Interim City Manager
ABSENT
William Shulman
1. Call to Order
Chair Scantlan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Recording Secretary called the roll. A quorum was present.
Chair Scantlan added items 2B and 2C, discussion of the Commission's desire for Vice
Chair, and in reference to his resignation, Mr. Feldman's assignments.
Motion
Ms. Lonergan moved to approve the agenda as amended. Mr. Katz seconded the
motion that unanimously passed.
2. Announcement of Committee Member resignation
Mr. Feldman had sent a letter of resignation to former Mayor Jose Rodriguez, which
was not submitted to the Clerk's office. Board Representative Barry Atwood contacted
Mr. Feldman and requested he resubmit it.
2.B. Due to Mr. Feldman's vacancy on the Board, Chair Scantlan inquired if anyone
wanted to volunteer to cover his assignments. After brief discussion, Mr. Dougherty
agreed to handle Item 27, Revenue Streams from Other Cities.
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2.C. The City Commission selected William Shulman to serve as Vice Chair. They
requested Chair Scantlan take the announcement back to the Committee and advise
the Committee that he was their choice because of his qualifications. The members
noted the Financial Advisory Committee was the only Committee whose members could
not elect its own Chair and Vice Chair.
Motion
Mr. Katz moved the Committee ask the City Commission to amend the Ordinance so
someone can volunteer for the position of Chair and Vice Chair. Mr. Dougherty
seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
Ms. laVerriere agreed to place this item on the March 6th City Commission agenda.
It was noted the Chair and Vice Chair only run the meetings and no special
qualifications were needed for those positions. It was further noted that when the
members were asked if they were interested in volunteering to serve as Vice Chair, Mr.
Shulman did not volunteer.
3. Approval of January 9, 2012 Minutes
The following changes were made to the January minutes:
Page 5, Item 8, fourth paragraph, "She was advised Qy Mr. Majors indioated he would
never close a park because there was a per capita requirement. Each community that
had a park changed -it so it met specific criteria for tAem the community it served."
Motion
Mr. Katz moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Lonergan seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
4. Overview of the City's Economic Development Program - Nancy Byrne,
Interim Director of Development
Ms. Byrne distributed a handout and reviewed the Economic Development Program.
Staff created the handout for the October 18, 2011 City Commission meeting, following
the format the City used in the past with its Sustainability effort. A core staff team and
key departments presented the program to the City Manager, Community
Redevelopment Agency Director, and a Chamber representative. There was a 21 item
implementation list, which was has grown to 50 items due to meetings with the County
Economic Development Office, the Business Development Board, the Chamber of
Commerce, and other key stakeholders. The City Commission approved the document
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and staff began implementing the short-term goals. The first quarter update was
provided in the back of the document.
Ms. Byrne discussed Business Tax Receipts. The Governor wanted to repeal the
Business Tax; however, the initiative failed. It was likely it would resurface again next
year and if repealed, it would be a loss of revenue to the City.
The Economic Analysis was being expedited. This was a comparison with other cities
to determine how to offset the purpose of Business Tax. In Boynton Beach, Business
Tax ensures the right uses were located in the correct zoning districts. Often there was
a prescreening process before the lease was signed and the individual began
operations. Each site was inspected by a Commercial/Fire Inspector so unpermitted
activity could be detected. It provided a safety function.
Boynton Beach was considering instituting a "Certificate of Use" in place of Business
Tax. It would be a much lower fee, and whatever was paid in salaries would be
recouped. From an economic development standpoint, several surrounding
municipalities had a flat tax or lower fee structure. The statute requires the fees to be
supported by a study, and they are only allowed to do one study. Additionally, the fee
could be increased by 5% every two years.
If the Business Tax remained intact, the Palm Beach County League of Cities would
send a delegation to Tallahassee to request they be allowed to conduct a new study.
Industries have changed over the last 20 years and many businesses coming to the City
did not fall into the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes the City used. The
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes are now used and staff
was struggling with the structure. Staff also did not think the fee structure was equitable
compared to surrounding cities.
Since the study was based on now obsolete SIC Codes, another study should be
undertaken. From an economic development perspective, staff would want to review it
as it would likely reduce revenues.
Last year, the Development Department, with the support of the Financial Advisory
Committee, sought a 5% increase in Business Tax Receipts which was denied, and Ms.
Byrne expressed they would be happy to request the increase again this year. The
Certificate of Use was not a revenue producer and Business Tax Receipts were
anticipated to proyide $1.8 million this year, which would not be received next year
should the initiative pass. Business Tax was presently at 84% of its anticipated revenue
and the first quarter was not yet over. There was a lot of business turnover and
additional revenue was anticipated.
The Development Department planned to offer incentives to help move small
businesses into the City. Much of the groundwork for the basis was being done. As to
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closing the $4 million shortfall for 2012/2013, the Build ing Department was already at
64% of its projected revenue and it was anticipated it would close a good portion of that
gap. If they stayed on track, the Department should accumulate $750,000 to $1,000,000
over their projected revenue.
The Development Department was undertaking a long-range plan and setting the
framework for a program. Currently, the most controversial issue affecting the
commercial tax base was the moratorium and staff was conducting an exhaustive study.
Not-for profit activity in the City was stopped as they detract from the tax base. The City
Commission would decide at the next meeting, whether they would allow the church out
of the moratorium and into the mall. The Church provided economic data about what
they would supply in income from parishioners. It was noted the church was a mega
church which was not the norm.
Staff was researching how to put good incentives in place to keep those uses out of
industrial areas. As part of an economic development program, staff would hold a
stakeholders meeting regarding how to attract complementary businesses and identify
competition. Ms. Byrne noted Sports Authority and Dicks Sporting Goods were side-by-
side, and Wal-Mart and Target were nearly back to back. There was only so much that
the market could support as they were not pulling in the extra market share. This year,
staff sought to duplicate grant programs offered by the CRA since their programs were
successful. Two programs in particular were often requested which were the Interior
Renovation and the Fagade Grant. Staff will request a small amount of money since
there was not a lot of money in the program but Ms. Byrne wanted to show its success
and there was a demand for it. The goal was job creation.
To-date, Planning and Zoning was at 50% of their projected revenue. A report for the
bond company, using a conservative view on the permits that were active, reflected $78
million in construction occurred since 2010. The Development Department was very
busy and there were a lot of rental properties coming into the City.
Ms. LaVerriere suggested Ms. Byrne attend the FAC meetings once or twice per year
and give an update. Mr. Fisher also expressed an interest in attending the economic
development quarterly meeting that would be held. Ms. Byrne explained there was a lot
of data from the County showing development was improving.
5. Citizen Survey discussion
A copy of the online survey was distributed to the members and Chair Scantlan
requested the members take the survey. As of last Thursday, there were 38 surveys
taken; however, only 20 were completed.
Ms. Lonergan explained her job regarding the survey was to contact the Homeowner
and Condominium Associations. She commented there were 78 email addresses of
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said associations of which 16 addresses did not reach the recipients. The emails
attached a flyer and hard copy of the survey to provide for their residents or newsletter.
She did not receive any responses through her personal email.
There had been prior discussion of including the surveys at Starbucks and other
locations. The survey was sent to the Sun-Sentinel, the Palm Beach Post, was on
Facebook, and on all the social media. The online survey on the website was through
Survey Monkey and a suggestion was made to place the survey at all City facilities. Mr.
Atwood would send a copy of the flyer to all department heads.
Ms. Lonergan agreed to share the invalid email addresses with Ms. LaVerriere who
would forward them to the Police Department.
6. Update by Committee members regarding progress to date of their Study
and Assignment Areas
Ms. Lonergan recalled there was previous discussion the City Attorney would attend the
meeting and give a general overview about his office, how he came about, and was
paid. It was thought the Attorney was a typical department entity that was funded. Ms.
LaVerriere provided the background for the City's legal department and how the use of
an in-house attorney would not be beneficial to the City. Presently, the City has access
to other attorneys through the currently retained law firm. Additionally, Risk
Management uses various attorneys for special litigation. An inquiry was made how
Risk Management obtains its attorneys, which Ms. LaVerriere agreed to research;
however, after further discussion, there was agreement to remove this item.
Ms. Lonergan also had items 34, 35, and 36, dealing with Pension plans for Police, Fire
and General Employees respectively. She commented she has no background on
pensions and requested direction on how to proceed. It was explained the task was
really to compile information. It was not so much of a study as it was a comparison of
benefits. Chair Scantlan viewed the matter as a Human Resource issue as part of a
benefit plan.
Mr. Katz explained he had met with all the Unions and was reaching out to them as he
has had relationships with them for 20 years. The goal was to close the shortfall. When
asked if he would be willing to take on the items, Mr. Katz responded he would be
willing to continue negotiation with the Union representatives in relation to the pension,
their contribution, and how it affects the general fund.
Mr. Dougherty gave an update on the School House Children's Museum item. After
contacting several individuals, conducting preliminary research, obtaining financial
information and making contact with other local museums, he saw City funding
continuing this year and weaning them from the funding. Ms. LaVerriere explained that
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was the Museum's expectation as well. Chair Scantlan explained if all the information
was obtained, Mr. Dougherty should complete the form and submit it to the Committee.
Item 20A Impact of New Legislation/League of Cities was also one of Mr. Dougherty's
assignments. He advised he was obtaining a lot of information as the League apprises
its municipalities of pending legislation and had been on the League's website. He
sought direction because he did not see any deliverables. It was explained the
recommendation for this item could be to explain how new legislation would impact the
City's budget and/or the recommendation could be to become more active and engage
more in pending legislation. Ms. LaVerriere commented a lot of legislation coming from
Tallahassee regarding municipalities was very harsh and the City could adopt a
resolution or ordinance when needed.
Item 2, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Analysis pertained to the General Fund.
Mr. Atwood explained currently there was no general fund money going into the CIP
and it was clarified this task did not pertain to the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan.
Mr. Dougherty was directed to Mr. Atwood, Jeff Livergood and Tony Davidson for
further information. A Statement of Need for each project was needed.
Mr. Fisher was assigned to Item 21, the Analysis of Residential versus Commercial Tax
Base. He explained the form he received last week was based on population. He
inquired how current the information was and Ms. LaVerriere agreed to update the
information. Chair Scantlan explained the scope of work encompassed what could be
done to close the budget gap. He would like to see a larger scope taken on the project
and explained it could be defined how to improve and close the gap.
Mr. Dougherty had reviewed the paperless billing that was instituted last year. He
inquired if there was a way for individuals to pay through their bank account. Mr. Atwood
explained there was but he noted obtaining a software vendor to handle the City's Utility
billing was expensive. The second phase of the item was City staff would research the
software. Mr. Atwood pointed out the City retained Penn Credit to pursue unpaid bills
all the way back to 2009.
In regard to Utilities, some cities charge a tampering fee for tampering with the meters
Utility workers read. The Utility Department conducted a comprehensive analysis of
what other cities have in place. It was suggested this item may be brought before the
Committee to review.
There was very brief discussion about the upcoming meeting dates scheduled for the
second and fourth Mondays of the month from February 27 through to June 25th.
There was agreement not to meet on May 28th due to the Memorial Day weekend. The
Financial Advisory Committee planned to have all their recommendations completed by
May 14th. Ms. LaVerriere suggested May 30th, 31st, or June 1 st for a joint workshop.
Accordingly, there was agreement for the Financial Advisory Committee to return to
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meeting once a month June contingent on the City Commission requesting further
information.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Katz moved to adjourn. Ms. Lonergan
seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42
p.m.
Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
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BUDGET SURVEY - CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
1. I agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 97.8% 133
No 2.9% 4
answered question 136
skipped question 0
2. I agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 66.7% 2
No 66.7% 2
answered question 3
skipped question 133
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3. We will begin by collecting some general information. Please choose an answer that
best describes you:
Response
Percent
Response
Count
I maintain a residence AND own or
operate a business in Boynton
Beach.
16.9%
22
I maintain a residence in
Boynton Beach BUT do not own
or operate a business there.
73.8%
96
I own or operate a business in
Boynton Beach BUT do not
maintain a residence there.
4.6%
6
I neither maintain a residence nor
own a business in Boynton Beach.
4.6%
6
answered question 130
skipped question 6
4. How many years have you maintained a residence in Boynton Beach?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than 5 years 0.0% 0
5 to 10 years 26.1% 6
11 to 15 years 13.0% 3
16 to 20 years 26.1% 6
More than 20 years 34.8% 8
answered question 23
skipped question 113
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5. How many years has your business been in operation?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than 5 years 39.1% 9
5 to 10 years 17.4% 4
11 to 15 years 8.7% 2
16 to 20 years 13.0% 3
More than 20 years 21.7% 5
answered question 23
skipped question 113
6. How many years have you maintained a residence in Boynton Beach?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than 5 years 22.1% 21
5 to 10 years 25.3% 24
11 to 15 years 16.8% 16
16 to 20 years 15.8% 15
More than 20 years 20.0% 19
answered question 95
skipped question 41
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7. How many years has your business been in operation?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than 5 years 16.7%
5 to 10 years 33.3% 2
11 to 15 years 0.0% 0
16 to 20 years 0.0% 0
More than 20 years 50.0% 3
answered question 6
skipped question 130
8. Please select your City District and Commissioner representing your residence or
business. If you maintain a residence AND are also a business owner, check the District of
your residence.
Response
Percent
Response
Count
District 1 - Vice Mayor Orlove.
Located generally west of 1-95 and
south of Old Boynton Rd.
23.2%
22
District 2 - Commissioner Hay.
Located generally east of 1-95 and
north of Boynton Beach Blvd.
14.7%
14
District 3 - Commissioner
Holzman. Located generally east of
1-95 and south of Boynton Beach
Blvd.
29.5%
28
District 4 - Commissioner Ross.
Located generally west of 1-95
and north of Old Boynton Rd.
32.6%
31
answered question
95
skipped question
41
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9. What is your age?
Response Response
Percent Count
18-24 3.2% 3
25-44 32.6% 31
45-64 45.3% 43
65+ 18.9% 18
answered question 95
skipped question 41
10. What is your annual family income?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than $30,000 7.4% 7
$30,000-$49,999 18.9% 18
$50,000-$74,999 18.9% 18
$75,000-$99,999 20.0% 19
$100,000+ 16.8% 16
Rather not say 17.9% 17
answered question 95
skipped question 41
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11. The following information is optional. However, by providing this information, it will
assist the Financial Advisory Committee to sort and analyze responses.
Response Response
Percent Count
Your Name:
86.5% 32
Business Name:
27.0% 10
Address:
78.4% 29
Address 2:
16.2% 6
City/Town: 83.8% 31
State:
89.2% 33
ZIP:
94.6% 35
answered question 37
skipped question 99
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12. How important were the following factors in influencing you either as a resident or busine~
owner to move to or remain in Boynton Beach?
Extremely Very Important Moderately Un important Rating Respc
important important important Average COl
City amenities (e.g., parks, 21.8% 23.0%
beach, recreation programs, 28.7% 21.8%(19) 4.6% (4) 3.36
library) (19) (20) (25)
23.5% 45.9% 20.0%
City services 8.2% (7) 2.4% (2) 3.80
(20) (39) (17)
19.8% 36.0%
Cultural factors 3.5% (3) 22.1% (19) 18.6% (16) 2.67
(17) (31 )
31.8% 23.5% 18.8%
Employment 12.9%(11) 12.9%(11) 3.48
(27) (20) (16)
18.8% 35.3% 32.9%
Housing choices 4.7% (4) 8.2% (7) 3.52
(16) (30) (28)
26.4% 40.2% 24.1%
Location 5.7% (5) 3.4% (3) 3.80
(23) (35) (21 )
55.2% 24.1% 16.1%
Public safety 3.4% (3) 1.1% (1) 4.29
(48) (21 ) (14)
22.4% 18.8% 17.6%
Schools 12.9%(11) 28.2% (24) 2.94
(19) (16) (15)
Other:
answered question
skipped question
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13. To eliminate the General Fund deficit of $3 M and balance the budget for next year, are
you in favor of:
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Eliminating or cutting services
36.6%
30
Raising property taxes and other
fees
19.5%
16
Combination of eliminating
services and raising property
taxes and other fees
43.9%
36
answered question
82
skipped question
54
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14. To maintain the current property tax rate and other fees, which General Fund services
would you eliminate or cut? (Indicate all that you would recommend)
Police - Reduce Police coverage
Response Response
Percent Count
22.5% 16
40.8% 29
59.2% 42
59.2% 42
47.9% 34
8.5% 6
Fire - Close a fire station
Recreation - Close one or more
recreation centers
Parks - Close one or more parks
Library - Reduce Library hours
Public Works - Eliminate street
lighting
Public Works - Eliminate median
landscaping
53.5%
38
Public Works - Eliminate street
maintenance
12.7%
9
Other:
26
answered question
71
skipped question
65
15. Relating to Police coverage/response time, would you rather:
Increase property taxes, or
Response Response
Percent Count
54.9% 45
45.1% 37
answered question 82
skipped question 54
Reduce coverage and see a
possible decrease in response time
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16. The City's Fire Rescue Assessment is a non ad valorem fee (i.e., not based on property
value). Are you in favor of an increase in the Fire Assessment to enable Fire Rescue to
maintain its current quality levels of emergency response times and level of service?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 42.7% 35
No 57.3% 47
answered question 82
skipped question 54
17. How much do you agree or disagree that the following taxes and/or user fees should be
raised to the extent to which the City is able in order to maintain the City's high level of
services? (Franchise fees are fees that the City charges utility companies for the use of
City streets and right-of-ways. The utility company (electric, telephone, cable, and water) is
allowed to pass the cost on to the customer.)
Neither
Strong Iy Agree Agree nor Disagree Strong Iy Response
Agree Disagree Count
Disagree
Franchise Fees 25.6% (21) 36.6% (30) 17.1% (14) 13.4%(11) 7.3% (6) 82
Business Tax Receipt (Formerly 18.5% (15) 43.2% (35) 13.6%(11) 13.6%(11) 11.1%(9) 81
known as Occupational License)
Fines (e.g., Code Compliance 39.5% (32) 44.4% (36) 8.6% (7) 6.2% (5) 1.2% (1) 81
violations)
Rentals (i.e., of City facilities by 33.3% (26) 44.9% (35) 10.3% (8) 5.1% (4) 6.4% (5) 78
the public)
User Fees (e.g., beach,boat 30.4% (24) 35.4% (28) 12.7% (10) 11.4%(9) 10.1% (8) 79
dock decals; Tennis Center)
answered question 82
skipped question 54
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18. Would you agree to annual increases of the revenues in the previous question if they
were limited to cost of living increases for the South Florida region as published by the
federal government?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 65.9% 54
No 34.1% 28
answered question 82
skipped question 54
19. What specific suggestions would you have to close the City's projected $3 million
General Fund budget gap for next fiscal year?
Response
Count
51
answered question 51
skipped question 85
20. Do you support the City continuing to provide annual financial support of approximately
$200,000 annually to The Schoolhouse Children's Museum & Learning Center?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 37.8% 31
No 62.2% 51
answered question 82
skipped question 54
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21. If the City is unsuccessful in attracting a developer to renovate, occupy and maintain the
Old High School, do you support the City borrowing funds to renovate the building? If so, this
could result in a property tax rate increase from the current rate of 7.1941 to a range of
7.3500 to 7.5000 (resulting in an annual tax increase on a home with a $100,000 taxable
value of approximately $15 to $30 annually) in order to repay the borrowed funds.
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 20.7% 17
No 79.3% 65
answered question 82
skipped question 54
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Recommendation from
Boynton Beach financial Advisory Committee
Subject/Topic:
Reviewed By:
Recommendation (Specific Action Recommended):
Pros of Recommendation:
Cons of Recommendation:
References (Staff, Documents, and Public):
Impact on 2011/12 Budget:
Impact on Out Year Budgets:
Impact on Citizens:
Impact on City Staff:
Committee Vote Result: For: _ Against: _
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Financial Advisory Committee - Issues for Study and Assignment Areas
Item
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Issue
Department Contact Area
Initial Res onsible
Assignment By FAC
As of 2/13/12
20 D Ernployee Car Allowances & Take Horne Cars City Manager Finance David Katz
20 E Ernployee Cell Phone Allowances & City Cell Phone Costs City Manager Finance David Katz
36A All Pension Plans - Ernployee Contribution Finance Finance David Katz
34 Police Pension Plan - InterCity Cornparison of Benefits Finance Union Reps David Katz
35 Fire Pension Plan - InterCity Cornparison of Benefits Finance Union Reps David Katz
36 General Pension Plan - InterCity Cornparison of Benefits Finance Union Reps David Katz
2 Capitallrnprovernent Plan !CIP) Analysis Finance Public Works / Utilities Dennis Douahertv
19 School House Museurn (Cost/Benefit) City Manager Library Dennis Dougherty
20A Irnpact of New Legislation / League of Cities City Manager Assistant City Manager Dennis Dougherty
23 Business Fees/Assessrnents - Cornparison to Other Cities Finance Developrnent-Business Tax Dennis Dougherty
24 Ad Valorern Tax - Historical "Roll Back" Analysus Finance Finance Dennis Douahertv
31 Public Safety Cornrnunications Hub City Manager Police Dennis Dougherty
1 City Services Survey City Manaaer City Manaaer Don Scantlan
5 Franchise Solid Waste Services City Manaaer Public Works Don Scantlan
6 Make/Buy Other City Services City Manager TBD Don Scantlan
14 County/City Services Redundancies City Manaaer TBD Don Scantlan
17 Paperless Billina Finance Utilities Don Scantlan
21 Analysis of Residential vs. Cornrnercial Tax Base Finance Finance - County Property Appraiser Jeff Fisher
27 Revenue Strearns Generated by Other Cities City Manaaer Finance Jeff Fisher
28 Local Sales Tax City Manaaer Finance Jeff Fisher
29 Fee for Services With Other Cities City Manager Finance Jeff Fisher
34 Police Pension Plan - InterCity Cornparison of Benefits Finance Hurnan Resources Terry Lonergan
35 Fire Pension Plan - InterCity Cornparison of Benefits Finance Hurnan Resources Terry Lonergan
36 General Pension Plan - InterCity Cornparison of Benefits Finance Hurnan Resources Terry Lonergan
8 City Park Usage Analysis City Manager Recreation Terry Lonergan
16 Municipal Election Costs City Manager City Clerk Terry Lonergan
10 Property / Casualty Insurance Costs City Manager Risk Managernent
11 Public Works Services City Manager Public Works
12 Utilities Services & SalelTransfer to County City Manager Utilities
13 Developrnent Services City Manager Developrnent
15 Close/Consolidate City Facilities City Manager Public Works / Utilities
20 C Debt & Debt Service FAC Code Finance
22 Business License Tax - Cornpetitive Analysis Finance Developrnent-Business Tax
30 Public Safety Fund (Proforrna) Revenues vs. Exp. City Manager Finance
32 Police Services City Manager Police
33 Fire Services City Manager Fire
37 Cornpensation Package Analysis City Manager Hurnan Resources
38 Other Staff Benefits (Non Cornpensation) City Manager Hurnan Resources
39 Overtirne Pay Policies City Manager Hurnan Resources
40 Salaries City Manager Hurnan Resources
41 Ernployee Leave Benefit Analysis City Manager Hurnan Resources
42 Unpaid Furlough Systern City Manager Hurnan Resources
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