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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08132008cm of ~~~~~ _:. __ -- - HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008 - 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Coy called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Neglia. 3. There was a moment of silence. 4. Vice Mayor Neglia read the Civility Pledge. We will be respectful of one another even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks. 5. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Andrea Coy Vice-Mayor Sal Neglia Council Member AI Paternoster Council Member Dale Simchick Council Member Eugene Wolff Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Airport Director, Joe Griffin Finance Director, Ken Killgore Growth Management Director, Rebecca Grohall Growth Management Manager, Jan King Human Resources Director, Debra Krueger Parks Supervisor, Chris McCarthy Police Chief, James Davis Police Lieutenant, Greg Witt Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Two 6. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Modifications and additions require unanimous vote of City Council members Mr. Wolff asked to add a presentation on a Sebastian River High School Performing Arts program as item 7E. Voice vote on the modification carried 5-0. 7. PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Presentations of proclamations, certificates and awards, and brief timely announcements by Council and Staff. No public input or action under this heading. 08.016 A. Employee of the Second Quarter 2008 -Officer Bill Jursik Mayor Coy presented a plaque and bond to Officer Bill Jursik, Police School Resource Officer, and congratulated him for the very important work he does for the school children of Sebastian. Officer Jursik thanked Council for letting him be a part of the team and thanked Chief Davis, Lieutenant Witt and Human Resources Director Debra Krueger for the support they give him. 08.091 B. David Glassman -Eagle Scout Project Presentation 1-3 Davis Glassman, Life Scout, Troop 599, reported on a plan for his Eagle Scout project, to add a 9/11 memorial to the Veteran's Memorial in Riverview Park. The City Manager said he had acted as a member of the Eagle Scout selection committee, and that David approached him with his idea. He said it will fit in well to commemorate 9/11 victims. He said David will be conducting a fundraising drive once his idea is approved by his board. Mayor Coy said the VFW and American Legion are planning a commemoration of Patriot Day on September 11, 2008. Council thanked David for his idea and noted, for the benefit of the public that, once approved, David would need funding. 08.092 C. Municipal Lobbying Presentation -Garrett Pomichter of Eligere Strategies 5-11 (requested by Council Member Simchick) Garrett Pomichter, Eligere Strategies, introduced Legislative Affairs Director, Matt Dupree and provided materials on HB 949, which would have defunded ad valorem taxes, to demonstrate the importance of lobbying efforts. Mr. Dupree cited the lobbying approach of Eligere Strategies which represents and protects small communities and monitors action on unfunded State mandates. He said their fee for small cities is $15,000 plus pre-approved expenses and a shared fee for issues affecting multiple cities. Ms. Simchick asked the City Manager whether this would be administrative or legislative. The City Manager said this is something that should be brought up during the budget process next week. Ms. Simchick asked that the agency's fees be made available. 2 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Three Mr. Dupree responded to questions from Council relative to reduced costs when representing multiple agencies, its policy to notify the City on bills being considered which would affect the City, potential involvement in available strategic partnerships, and their policy of encouraging elected officials to participate during appropriate times in Tallahassee, with sufficient ammunition and supporting documents, and bringing other individuals who can participate in the process. In response to Mr. Paternoster, the City Manager said it would be appropriate to open up an RFP process if Council decides to go this way. 08.093 D. Economic Development Plan -Beth Mitchell, Executive Director, Sebastian 13-44 River Area Chamber of Commerce Beth Mitchell, Executive Director, Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief overview with a timeline of creation of the proposed Economic Development Plan, including the establishment of the Economic Development Task Force as endorsed by resolution of the City Council. She cited the work of the Task Force whose meetings were attended by the City Manager, Growth Management Director and Airport Director. She said the report in front of Council was the result of the work of the Task Force, noting the proposed plan is also available on the City's website and at the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Mitchell introduced Task Force members Don Wright, Bill Bodon, Dan Richards, Walter Geiger, John Conway, Harry Marshall, and Joe Griffin, and listed their credentials which are also included in the agenda packet. Don Wright presented and reviewed the proposed Economic Development Plan (included as a permanent record in the August 13, 2008 agenda packet), and displayed certain provisions of the report on the overhead. Mr. Neglia noted Council had the plan in front of them and recommended a workshop. Mr. Wright said he would go through the points quickly for the benefit of the public. He introduced John Conway who discussed issues relating to available vacant commercial lands and a plan to ultimately build a database that a site selection company can utilize. He exhibited charts, which also appear on circle pages 32-34 of the packet, representing the number and percentage of vacant commercial parcels by size and by zone, and the number and percentage of vacant industrial parcels by size. He said the work on the ISBA should continue. Beth Mitchell concluded the presentation and said they were available for questions. Mayor Coy said since this was under Proclamations, Council cannot take action except to discuss how to move forward. 3 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Four City Council members thanked the Task Force for their efforts and discussed certain provisions of the recommended plan. City Council directed the City Manager to schedule a workshop on the proposed Economic Development Plan as presented to give them an opportunity to discuss any changes they would like to see and to get a plan moving forward. E. Sebastian River High School Performing Arts -Damien Gilliams (added) Mr. Wolff asked Mr. Gilliams to come to the podium. Mr. Gilliams provided information regarding the planned Cambridge University Shakespeare Henry V performance at SRHS Performing Art Center on September 3, 2008, which will benefit the SRHS International Baccalaurete Program (see attached). He said tickets will be sold at local banks and asked for this to appear on Channel 25. Brief Announcements None. Mayor Coy called recess at 8:40 pm and reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m. All members were present. 8. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of City Council so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide input on a consent agenda item, he/she should request a Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start of the meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recognized. 45-57 59-68 08.082 69-80 08.022 81-112 A. Approval of Minutes - 7/16/08 Special Meeting B. Approval of Minutes - 7/23/08 Regular Meeting C. Resolution No. R-08-10 -Final Plat for Rohm Commercial {Growth Management Transmittal, R-08-10, Plat Under Separate Cover, Clerk of Court Approval of Form of Plat) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ROHM COMMERCIAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. D. Resolution No. R-08-13 -Third Sessnd Quarter Budget Amendment (Finance Transmittal, R-08-13, Memo, Status Reports, Schedule, Accomplishments) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AS PROVIDED FOR IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 08.094 113-115 08.095 117 E. Site Selection for Pelican Fountain at Riverview Park (Parks Transmittal, Map) F. General Fund Early Retirement Incentive Buy-Out Option (HR Transmittal) Mr. Neglia removed item E for discussion. 4 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Five MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Mr. Neglia to approve items A, B, C, D and F of the consent agenda. Result of the roll call was as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None 5-0 Item E -Fountain Site Selection Mr. Neglia said he had pulled the item to recommend site 3 or an alternate site near the clock due to his concern about using the concrete pad because of possible interference with other functions such as the Christmas tree, the Clambake festival, and the problem with falling leaves. The City Manager noted it was Parks and Recreation Committee recommendation for site 1, the concrete pad, and staff concurred but that he would leave it to the discretion of Council. Discussion took place on the pros and cons of each site, and maintenance that would be required for the fountain if it were located under trees. Cindy Falco, Parks and Recreation Committee, addressed the location, citing that lengthy research was done to come up with a focal point for the park where people could come and sit. Jim Sunnycalb, said the location was very important to create a focal point, suggested the area where you walk into the park, with a plaque in memory of Pete Harris, and not on the concrete pad where people dance during festivals. Further discussion took place on location, maintenance concerns with falling leaves and plumbing considerations. Damien Gilliams said site 2 is the best site to draw people to the area and site 1 will create a maintenance problem. MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Ms. Simchick to take Parks and Recreation recommendation for site 1 passed on a voice vote of 3-2 (Coy, Neglia -nay) The City Manager agreed with placing a plaque on the fountain in honor of Pete Harris. There was no objection. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS City committee reports and Council Member regional committee reports. No public input or action except for City committee member nominations and appointments under this heading. None. Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Six 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 08.054 A. Second Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 0-08-07 -Specified 119-123 Commercial Signage (Growth Management Transmittal, 0-08-07) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, ENACTING TEMPORARY RELIEF MEASURES FOR SPECIFIED COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, SUNSET AND EFFECTIVE DATE. (PJ ad 8/3/08) Mayor Coy opened the public hearing at 9:06 p.m. and the City Attorney read Ordinance No.0-08-07 by title, and the City Manager said this is the second reading for adoption. Cindy Falco, Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian, asked that the provisions be as simple as possible and in lay terms so that business owners can understand them and get the exposure they need, citing 512 businesses which are hidden. Mayor Coy closed the public hearing. Mr. Paternoster asked what the word "however" in paragraph 8 was intended for, and the City Attorney said it should be deleted. Discussion took place on liability issues with placement of signs in right-of-way and the City Attorney discussed liability issues and explained the City can permit signs in right-of-way but regulatory agencies for a particular road such as the County or State may not allow them. Mr. Paternoster requested a photograph be taken before signs are taken down by Code Enforcement, and that a narrative be written explaining the rule to people when they come in for permits. Mayor Coy said she had received complaints about signs on 512 for a business and asked if they were legal under the Code. The Growth Management Director responded and said if it is Council's direction staff will take care of it. Mr. Wolff suggested decals be issued to affix to signs to show they have been paid to assist Code Enforcement. The Growth Management Director responded that staff will use the same procedure as in place for other signs which seems to work. MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Mr. Neglia to adopt Ordinance No. 0-08- 07 (the City Attorney will remove the word "however.). Result of the roll call was as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Passed 5-0. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None 6 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Seven 12. PUBLIC INPUT Public Input for each individual is five minutes, however, it can be extended or terminated by a majority vote of Council members present. Kenneth DeLow, expressed concern for new management of the Senior Center which seems to be discouraging people from coming, are cutting back on food and coffee, and taking away the band they have enjoyed listening to for a very long time He said the seniors need a place to go to occupy their minds. Mr. Wolff asked if there was a Christmas dinner this year and Mr. DeLow said there was not. Ann O'Brien, Sebastian, said she has been going to the senior center for four years, and now she is being told she can only go three days per week because buses are full when in fact the number of people is decreasing. She said the people at the center are very nasty, that she had been thrown out when trying to listen to "Cowboy Pete" as she had been able to do in the past because only daycare people can watch them. She said all the games, coffee urns and Publix donation of food have been taken away and people cannot stay much longer after they finish their lunch. She said the people don't know who to go to with this. Hattie Sidenspinner, said there had been $30,000 donated to the center and they do not know what happened to it, that seniors are taxpayers and should be treated right. She said without the center they really are like in jail. James Hale said his mom goes to the senior center, that promises made have not been fulfilled and what they had has been taken away, that seniors are not allowed to listen to the bands in the front room, and asked Council to take care of the seniors like they do the children of Sebastian. Cindy Falco said she went to Vero Beach and talked to the agency about this, and was told the $30,000 donation from the Clambake was earmarked for the building and $4,000 from Home Depot used for A/C and not for programs. She said she was told they need apart- time employee, and that they want to do more daycare which is $55 per day. She asked what we can do to help the seniors such as fundraising. Ms. Falco noted the Chamber of Commerce was against LoPresti coming in and said there was an incentive in foregoing impact fees if you want to buy a building, but asked what if you wanted to rent a building. Following discussion on the matter, suggestions regarding volunteers, advice by the City Attorney that the Senior Resources Center has its own Board of Directors and is not an agency under the County Commission, it was the consensus of City Council to direct the City Manager to send letters to Karen Diegl and the County Commission, providing them with DVD copies of the meeting to hear the people's concerns. Bill Bodon, 614 South Easy Street, Sebastian, asked what was the cost of a human life, and recommended adding a minimum of three police officers at a cost of $19.50 per hour. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, Sebastian, asked why we cannot take care of senior citizens; City employees built a recessed box on his property without permission and left rebar on the grass which a mower ran over, and was advised to file a complaint with the City Attorney; thanked Ms. Simchick for getting lobbyist on the agenda, said the Economic Task 7 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Eight Force item was great; said it is a good time for a citizens academy and they could go to the senior center, wanted to see the City check book on the Internet, and election time is coming. Ms. Simchick asked if Mr. Gilliams can identify the employees who were on the property and asked him to call her with their names and she will contact the City Manager. She asked the City Manager to follow up and report to her. The City Attorney said his office does handle risk management for the City and that was the correct advice to give. The City Manager said the box was in the right-of-way and if it was brought to his attention he would have handled it in this way and will look into it further. MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Mr. Neglia to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. carried on a voice vote of 5-0. Richard Gillmor, 744 Kroegel Avenue, Sebastian, said the Economic Development Plan was excellent and he agreed with Mr. Neglia's suggestion to workshop it and Mr. Wolff's suggestion to work on it right away. Jim Sunnycalb, thanked the City Manager for the Pete Harris plaque approval, asked for fire ant killer near the early voting site; that Easy Street Park is working and suggested catch and release for now until the fish stock is up, said the park has come alive and people of all ages are enjoying it, noting people would like lights around the park. City Council discussion took place on the pros and cons of lights in Easy Street Park, with input from the City Manager that the cost would be approximately $30,000 and if directed he could begin the bidding process. Following the advice of the City Attorney that Council was getting away from its adopted procedures, the City Manager said he would place Easy Street lights on a Council agenda. 13. NEW BUSINESS 08.096 A. Waive Competitive Bid Procedures and Authorize Renewal and Application of the 125-146 Following Agreements: Group Health Insurance Through BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Through Florida Combined Life Insurance Company (HR Transmittal, Renewal Evaluation, Rate Page Addendum, Renewal Letter, Booklet) The Human Resources Director recommended staying with the current programs for cost savings. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, Sebastian, said it is great to see that agents are making three percent, and recommended this go out to bid. Council discussion took place on insurance programs, and the City Manager gave a lengthy explanation and justification for extending the agreements which were bid out just two years ago based on the adversities of being in a small and expensive market area, the possibilities of combining with other agencies in the future, and the complexities of bidding insurance policies. 8 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Nine In response to Ms. Simchick, the City Manager said only dependent care coverage will be raised due to the increase but individual coverage will be covered by the City. The Human Resources Director said dependent coverage will increase $16 per month. Ms. Simchick said this is too much for a family and it should not be passed on to employees. Mr. Paternoster asked what the overall annual cost would be and the City Manager said he would come back with the figures for the budget workshop on August 20th. The City Manager requested approval of the item and said the funding source for dependent coverage can be discussed at the budget workshop. MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Ms. Simchick to approve group health, life and the long term disability renewal policy. Result of the roll call was as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Passed 5-0 08.097 B. Authorize Renewal of General/Professional and Automobile Liability and Property 147-150 and Workers' Compensation Insurance Contract with Florida League of Cities for Additional One Year Term (HR Transmittal, Tab) MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Mr. Neglia to approve. Result of the roll call was as follows: Ayes: All Nays: None Passed 5-0 Because time ran out, Mayor Coy adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:30 p.m. The following items will be carried forward to the next Regular Meeting. 08.014 C. Set New Bi-Annual Goals for Charter Officers As Required by Resolution R-07-31 151-155 (City Clerk Transmittal, R-07-31, January Goals) 14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS 08.098 A. Political Campaign Sign Consideration 15. CITY MANAGER MATTERS 16. CITY CLERK MATTERS 17. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mr. Neglia B. Mr. Paternoster C. Ms. Simchick D. Mr. Wolff E. Mayor Coy 9 Regular City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Page Ten Approved at t August 27`", 200 egu/ar City Council meeting. J / Andrea Coy, Mayor ATTES ' Sally A. Maio, M C -City Clerk 10 Cambriciae University's CAST I3rin~s Shakespeare's /~erlry rto Sebastian Diver Fii~h School's performing ,arts center September 3'~~ 7:3o p.m~ Be prepared to witness a tale of conspiracy and betrayal, of royalty and treachery, of romance and conquests as this dynamic and dramatic production makes you question where heroism ends and immorality begins. All proceeds will benefit the SRHS International Baccalaureate (IBj Program. In addition to the evening performance, CAST will present a series of workshops for local drama students throughout the day at SRHS. What is the International Baccalaureate (/B) Program? The IB Program is a rigorous college preparatory program based on international educational standards of excellence. SRHS IB students competed with over 30,000 students across the globe and surpassed the world-wide average with 85.7 percent of IB Diploma candidates earning the IB Diploma in 2008 compared to the 78 percent world average. The SRHS IB Program has produced a Rhodes Scholar and each year and IB graduates from SRHS have been accepted at the most prestigious universities in the country, including Harvard, Duke, Vanderbilt, Dartmouth, Colgate, and the University of Florida, as well as all of the U.S. Military Academies. IB Graduates have earned millions of dollars in scholarships over the past ten years. Students in the IB Program also earn college credit for successful performance on IB assessments, often achieving sophomore status when they enter college. Support of this major fundraiser will not only give local citizens a rare opportunity to enjoy authentic Shakespearean theatre, it will also provide funding for the curricular enhancements needed to operate this world- class program at SRHS. "We beseech yo u to support our world-class IB Program at Sebastian River High School !" SRHS is the only high school on the Cambridge troupe's ZO-city U.S. tour, which will include stops at colleges such as MIT, and venues such as the Broward Civic Center in Fort Lauderdale. The Cambridge troupe is under the patronage of Academy Award winning actress Dame Judi Dench. It has roots in the ADC Theatre -the oldest student theatre in the UK -which gave rise to such theatrical talents as John Cleese (Monty Python, Shrek, and the upcoming Pink Panther), Sir Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings, X- Men), and Sam Mendes (Oscar-winning director, American Beauty), to name a few. Please attend a very special performance by this "band of brothers" (and sisters) on September 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the SRHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets: $30.00 "Dress Circle" preferred seating with post performance reception $20.00 Adult General Admission. $10.00 Students All proceeds will benefit the IB Programs at SRHS, which serve over 300 students. Please go to www.srhsib.com or contact Donna Olson, IB Coordinator, for additional ticket information at 564-4225. Sponsorship & Ticket Information Promote excellence in education! Be a sponsor of this extraordinary event! Receive recognition in all PR materials, press releases, IB newsletters, and the Henry V playbill . Bronze Sponsorships - $500 (includes 10 "Dress Circle" tickets with reception after the performance, and reserved parking.) Silver Sponsorships - $750 (includes 15 "Dress Circle" tickets with reception after the performance, and reserved parking.) Platinum Sponsorships- $1,000 (includes 20 "Dress Circle" tickets with reception after the performance, and reserved parking. Return the Sponsorship form with your check to Donna Olson, IB Coordinator, 9001 Shark Blvd, Sebastian, FL, 32958 by August 20v' if you would like to be a major sponsor for this special event. Checks should be made payable to SHRS IB Program . Cambridge University CAST Performance of Henry V Sponsorship Form (All proceeds to benefit SRHS IB Program) Company/Organization Address: Contact Person: Phone #: 'Circle Type of Sponsorship: Bronze Silver Platinum Amount Paid: Check # Check one: Request tickets to be mailed Will pick up tickets at SRHS on Sept 3ra Return the ticket request form with your check to Donna Olson, IB Coordinator, Sebastian River High School, 9001 Shark Blvd, Sebastian, FL, 32958 by August 22nd if you would like your tickets mailed to you. Checks should be made payable to SRHS IB Program. Seating ~ saris ~! ~, 6~ F, A~-~' ~~ !~' D ! 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Cambridge University CAST Performance of Henry V Ticket Order Form (All proceeds to benefit SRHS IB Program) Name Address: Phone #: Number & type of tickets desired: Student- $10.00; Adult - $20.00; Dress Circle- $30.00 Student # Adult # Dress Circle # Amount Paid• Check # Check one: Request tickets to be mailed III pick up tickets at SRHS on Sept 3rd Return this ticket request form with your check to Donna Olson, IB Coordinator, 9001 Shark Blvd, Sebastian, Fl, 32958 by August ZZnd if you would like your tickets mailed to you. Checks should be made payable to SRHS IB Program . Please go to www.srhsib.com or contact Donna Olson, !B Coordinator, for additional ticket information at 564-4225. ~, u.~c~~r" tl ~~ Z~~ ~~ ~6 ;~~~,~~~~s .~ ~ , ~ o I r+~~r~~~-,P~,~~~ -- ~,. ,,~ ~~ .,. :~ a ~- .~ iz y~~ ~. t ~ "` ~~In r' yrBw+rl http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/SectionsB ills/floorvote.aspx?VoteL.. Bill Number: 0949 Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Reading #: 3 Barcode #: Amend. #: Sequence: 856 In the Chair: Rubio Floor Actions: Passage Presented to City Council by Matt Dupree of Eligere Strategies Y Adams N Cusack Y Hays Y Altman - Davis, D. Y Heller Y Ambler Y Domino Y Holder N Anderson Y Dorworth Y Homan Y Attkisson Y Evers Y Hooper Y Aubuchon N Fields Y Hudson N Ausley N Fitzgerald Y Hukill Y Bean Y Flores N Jenne N 8endross-Mindingall Y Ford Y Jordan Y Bogdanoff Y Frishe Y Kelly Y Bowen Y Galvano Y Kendrick N Boyd Y Garcia, L. Y Kiar N Brandenburg Y Garcia, R. Y Kravitz N Braynon Y Gardiner Y Kreegel N Brise N Gelber N Kriseman Y Brown N Gibbons Y Legg N Bucher N Gibson, A. Y Llorente N Bullard Y Gibson, H. N Long Y Cannon Y Glorioso Y Lopez-Canters Y Carroll Y Gonzalez N Machek N Chestnut Y Grant Y Mayfield Y Coley Y Grimsley Y McBurney Y Cretul Y Harrell Y McKeel Y Culp Y Hasner N Meadows Y Murzin N Sands Y Needelman Y Sansom Y Nehr Y Sasso Y Nelson Y Saunders Y Patronis Y Schenck Y Patterson Y Schultz Y Pickens N Schwartz Y Planas Y Scionti - Poppell N Seiler N Porch Y Simmons Y Precourt N Skidmore Y Proctor Y Snyder N Randolph N Soto Y Reagan N Taylor N Reed N Thompson, G. N Richardson Y Thompson, N. Y Richter N Thurston Y Rivera Y Traviesa Y Robaina -Troutman N Roberson N Vana Y Ross N Waldman N Rouson Y Weatherford Y Rubio Y Williams N Sachs Y Zapata Total Yeas: 79 Total Nays: 38 Total Missed: 3 Total Votes: 117 Vote After Roll Call: I Yeas Poppell Troutman 04/23/2008 11:41:01 AM 05/01/2008 11:36:54 AM Florida House of Representatives -Floor Vote Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. 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Copyright ©2003-2004 1 of 2 8/13/2008 3:56 PM F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HJR 949 2008 1 House Joint Resolution 2 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section 9 of 3 Article VII of the State Constitution to impose a maximum 4 limit on combined property taxes on real property, provide 5 an exception, and provide for distribution of tax revenues 6 by general law. 7 8 Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of >ilorida: 9 10 That the following amendment to Section 9 of Article VII of 11 the State Constitution is agreed to and shall be submitted to 12 the electors of this state for approval or rejection at the next 13 general election or at an earlier special election specifically 14 authorised by law for that purpose: 15 ARTICLE VII 16 FINANCE AND TAXATION 17 SECTION 9. Local taxes.-- 18 (a) Counties, school districts, and municipalities shall, 19 and special districts may, be authorized by law to levy ad 20 valorem taxes and may be authorized by general law to levy other 21 taxes, for their respective purposes, except ad valorem taxes on 22 intangible personal property and taxes prohibited by this 23 constitution. 24 (b) Ad valorem taxes, exclusive of taxes levied for the 25 payment of bonds and taxes levied for periods not longer than 26 two years when authorized by vote of the electors who are the 27 owners of freeholds therein not wholly exempt from taxation, 28 shall not be levied in excess of the following millages upon the Page 1 of 3 CODING: Words strislEe~- are deletions; words underlined are additions, hjr0949-00 F L O R I D A H O U 5 E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HJR 949 2008 29 assessed value of real estate and tangible personal property: 30 for all county purposes, ten mills; for all municipal purposes, 31 ten mills; for all school purposes, ten mills; for water 32 management purposes for the northwest portion of the state lying 33 west of the line between ranges two and three east, 0.05 mill; 34 for water management purposes for the remaining portions of the 35 state, 1.0 mill; and for all other special districts a millage 36 authorized by law approved by vote of the electors who are 37 owners of freeholds therein not wholly exempt from taxation. A 38 county furnishing municipal services may, to the extent 39 authorized by law, levy additional taxes within the limits fixed 40 for municipal purposes. 41 (c) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this 42 constitution, the maximum amount of all ad valorem taxes 43 collected by counties, school districts, municipalities, and 44 special districts on any parcel of real property shall not, when 45 combined, exceed 1.35 percent of the parcel's highest taxable 46 value. The term "taxable value" refers to the value of real 47 property to which millage rates are applied. The Legislature 48 shall provide by general law for the distribution of tax 49 revenues derived from parcels for which the combined ad valorem 50 tax levies exceed 1.35 percent of the parcel's highest taxable 51 value. This subsection does nvt apply to ad valorem taxes Levied 52 for the payment of bonds issued pursuant to section 12 of this 53 article or levied for periods not longer than two years when 54 authorized by a vote of the electors. 55 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following statement be 56 placed on the ballot: Page 2 of 3 CODING: Words straskee are deletions; words underlined are additions. hjr0949-UO - 4 ~ ~ F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HJR 949 2008 57 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 58 ARTICLE VII, SECTION 9 59 MAXIMUM AD VALOREM TAX LIMITATION; VOTER-APPROVED 60 EXCEPTION.--Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to 61 provide that the total combined property taxes on any parcel of 62 real property shall not exceed 1.35 percent of the highest 63 taxable value of the property, apply the property tax limit to 64 all property taxes except property taxes approved by voters, and 65 provide for distribution of revenue from parcels that have 66 reached the 1.35-percent limit by general law. Preserves Save 67 Our Homes, the homestead exemption, and any other exemptions. Page 3 of 3 CODING: Words str+sl~er+ are deletions; words underlined are additions. hjr0949-00