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Resolution to Rescind and Replace R-449-10-06 and R-378-8-06, Resolution of Intent on the Administration of Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage
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Whereas, On October 3, 2006, City Council adopted Resolution R-449-10-06, to amend the adopted policy guidance for the Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage, which were adopted by City Council on August 21, 2006 on Resolution R-378-8-06; and
Whereas, Council Resolution R-449-10-06 adopted a minimum 3% annual increase for each of the subsequent five years of the Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage for The Natural Area Preservation program budget; and
Whereas, The Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage is projected to recognize a decrease in annual revenue; and
Whereas, Resolution R-449-10-06 adopted a Funding Distribution Guideline indicating the mowing and trimming activities in Parks were to be funded by the General Fund; and
Whereas, The consolidated millage would be better addressed by rescinding and replacing the previously adopted guidance for a Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage Administration Policy;
RESOLVED, That City Council rescinds Resolutions R-449-10-06 and R378-8-06; and
RESOLVED, That City Council adopts the policy guidance for the Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage to read as follows:
1. Adoption of the Funding Distribution Guidelines as stipulated in Attachment A;
2. Annual allocation for maintenance is to be between 60% and 80% and capital improvements is to be between 20% and 40% with a total annual allocation being 100%;
3. The Natural Area Preservation Program budget be established at a minimum of $700,000 for first year of the millage budget, and that its budget be reflective of its proportionate share of the increase or decrease in revenue recognized from the Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage proceeds;
4. If future reductions are necessary in the City’s general fund budget, dur...
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