Council adopted Ordinance 2018-2140 restricting tobacco retailers' sale of smoking devices, and previewed a proposed 8.9 mill rate for FY 2018-2019.
15 items on the agenda · 11 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.
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[00:00:17] Present. [00:00:18] City Attorney Driscoll. [00:00:19] Here. [00:00:20] I ask that you all stand and join me in a pledge of allegiance and remain standing for [00:00:21] a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad. [00:00:26] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for [00:00:32] which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
The council observed a moment of silence as a procedural item.
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[00:00:43] Thank you. [00:00:44] You may be seated.
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Approval of June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
approvedCouncil approved the minutes from the June 19, 2018 regular meeting.
- motion:Approve the minutes of the June 19, 2018 regular meeting. (passed)
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[00:00:49] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the June 19th meeting. [00:00:57] Move approval. [00:00:58] Second. [00:00:59] We have a motion and a second. [00:01:01] Any discussion? [00:01:02] Hearing none. [00:01:03] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:05] Aye. [00:01:06] Opposed? [00:01:07] Like sign.
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Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month & 50th Anniversary of the Parks and Recreation Department
approvedMayor Rob Marlow read a proclamation designating July 2018 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of New Port Richey and recognizing the 50th anniversary of the city's Parks and Recreation Department. The proclamation also announced a 'prize patrol' that will surprise park patrons during July with recreational items.
- motion:Proclaim July 2018 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognize the 50th anniversary of the New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department. (passed)
City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation DepartmentFlorida Recreation and Park AssociationNational Recreation Park AssociationCaseyElaineFreddyRobRob Marlow50th Anniversary of the Parks and Recreation DepartmentParks and Recreation MonthPrize Patrol▶ Jump to 1:08 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:01:08] Motion passes. [00:01:09] Next, we have a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. [00:01:14] And Elaine, if you and your horde would join me at the podium. [00:01:21] It scared me. [00:01:31] Well, Freddy and Rob. [00:01:43] He currency meal. [00:01:50] He's gonna give you some. [00:01:51] We're gonna take it away from me. [00:01:54] Whereas parks and recreation programs enhance our quality of life by contributing to a healthy lifestyle, [00:01:59] creating a sense of community, improving health and fitness, and providing safe places for people to play. [00:02:05] And whereas park and recreation programs increase economic development, preserve our heritage, [00:02:10] promote tourism, and reduce crime. [00:02:12] And whereas parks and recreation programs strengthen family unity, encourage social interaction, [00:02:18] enhance creativity, and promote diversity. [00:02:21] Whereas our parks develop a respect for nature, provide for environmental conservation of our natural treasures, [00:02:28] and protect Florida's future. [00:02:31] And whereas the National Recreation Park Association and the Florida Recreation and Park Association [00:02:36] designated July as Recreation and Parks Month. [00:02:40] And whereas 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Parks and Rec Department in the City of New Port Richey. [00:02:47] And whereas to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month and the 50th anniversary of the City of New Port Richey [00:02:53] Parks and Recreation Department, a prize patrol has been created. [00:02:59] And whereas the prize patrol will surprise patrons using city parks during the month of July [00:03:04] with items they can use in our parks, such as fishing poles, footballs, soccer balls, and more. [00:03:10] Now, therefore, I, Rob Marlow, Mayor of the City of New Port Richey, do hereby proclaim the month of July 2018 [00:03:16] as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of New Port Richey. [00:03:20] And I urge all citizens of the City to acquaint themselves with the various parks and recreation facilities [00:03:25] and what they have to offer, and further extend our deepest congratulations to the Parks and Recreation Department [00:03:31] on celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Parks and Recreation Department. [00:03:35] Elaine? [00:03:36] Thank you. [00:03:37] Thank you. [00:03:42] Alright, how do you want the, like, okay everybody get around where you can see Casey. [00:03:52] Come on up. [00:03:53] Don't, you can't hide behind the podium. [00:03:55] Should we move from the podium, or? [00:03:58] The podium will move from us. [00:04:00] Everybody got their footballs and everything? [00:04:02] I have ten of these. [00:04:03] Alright. [00:04:07] Boys. [00:04:21] Is that good? [00:04:22] That's perfect. [00:04:23] Am I blocking anyone? [00:04:24] Get in the middle between there and there. [00:04:26] Yeah, somebody get perfect. [00:04:28] Let's get you all in there. [00:04:30] Thank you for being so patient. [00:04:34] Thank you. [00:04:35] Thank you. [00:04:36] Thank you. [00:04:37] Thank you. [00:04:40] You got to throw one of them out there to somebody in the audience now. [00:04:43] Come on. [00:04:44] Who can do it? [00:04:46] Dodgeball back up towards us. [00:04:58] There she is. [00:04:59] Alright, we'll see you on the basketball courts, ma'am. [00:05:05] Thank you.
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- 6Vox Pop for Items Not Listed on the Agenda or Listed on Consent Agenda▶ 5:09
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes - May 2018
approvedon consentThe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from May 2018 were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes from May 2018. (passed)
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[00:18:37] and we'll go to the consent agenda for approval. [00:18:43] Second. [00:18:44] We have a motion and a second. [00:18:45] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:18:48] Aye. [00:18:49] Opposed, like sign. [00:18:50] Motion passes.
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Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes - May 2018
approvedon consentThe Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes from May 2018 were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda, including the May 2018 Cultural Affairs Committee Minutes. (passed)
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[00:18:37] and we'll go to the consent agenda for approval. [00:18:43] Second. [00:18:44] We have a motion and a second. [00:18:45] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:18:48] Aye. [00:18:49] Opposed, like sign. [00:18:50] Motion passes.
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Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval
approvedon consentThe consent agenda, including purchases/payments for City Council approval, was approved by voice vote.
- motion:Motion to approve the consent agenda. (passed)
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[00:18:37] and we'll go to the consent agenda for approval. [00:18:43] Second. [00:18:44] We have a motion and a second. [00:18:45] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:18:48] Aye. [00:18:49] Opposed, like sign. [00:18:50] Motion passes.
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Second Reading - Ordinance No. 2018-2140: Amendments to Chapter 14 Relating to Drug Paraphernalia
approvedCouncil adopted Ordinance 2018-2140 on second reading, amending Chapter 14 to add a new Article 6 regulating tobacco retailers' sale of smoking devices, requiring warning signs at retail entrances and out-of-view displays from minors. Adoption takes effect 90 days out to allow notification to affected retailers.
Ord. Ordinance No. 2018-2140
- motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2018-2140 amending Chapter 14 regarding sale of smoking devices/drug paraphernalia on second reading. (passed)
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[00:18:51] Next is second reading of ordinance 2018-2140. [00:18:55] Ordinance 2018-2140, an ordinance [00:18:57] of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:18:59] providing for amendment of chapter 14 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances pertaining [00:19:03] to miscellaneous offenses, providing for a new article 6 [00:19:07] thereof pertaining to sale of smoking devices, [00:19:09] providing definitions of terms, providing display requirements, [00:19:13] providing for signs, providing penalties for violation hereof, [00:19:16] providing for enforcement, providing for conflicts, [00:19:19] severability, and an effective date. [00:19:22] This is a public reading of this ordinance. [00:19:25] Ms. Manch, do you want to? [00:19:26] Sure, Mr. Mayor. [00:19:27] As I indicated to you at the first reading, [00:19:30] the purpose of this ordinance is to regulate tobacco retailers [00:19:36] as it relates to selling smoking devices. [00:19:39] Specifically, the ordinance states [00:19:42] that we must post warnings at the entrance [00:19:45] to retail establishments, and the displays [00:19:50] must be stored in a place that's outside of view of a minor. [00:19:55] If you determine that it's appropriate to approve [00:19:58] this ordinance, we are recommending [00:20:01] that its adoption be 90 days from its effective date [00:20:08] so that we have an opportunity to notify all of our retailers [00:20:14] that sell smoking devices. [00:20:17] Thank you. [00:20:17] We'll open it up for public comment. [00:20:21] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to council. [00:20:24] Move for approval. [00:20:25] Second. [00:20:25] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:20:27] Nothing. [00:20:28] To the second. [00:20:29] No. [00:20:29] Councilman Altman. [00:20:30] No, sir. [00:20:31] Deputy Mayor. [00:20:31] No comments, thank you. [00:20:32] Likewise. [00:20:33] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, [00:20:35] please signify by saying aye. [00:20:37] Aye. [00:20:37] Aye. [00:20:38] Opposed, like sign. [00:20:39] Motion passes.
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2015 Downtown Landscape Improvements Project Close Out – Consideration for Approval
approvedCouncil approved the closeout of the 2015 Downtown Landscape Improvements Project, including a deductive change order of $1,106.80 and a final pay request of $53,209.97. Final project cost was $357,958.45, funded through stormwater utility fees and Penny for Pasco dollars. A councilmember requested replacement of dead plants near the retention area landscape fence.
- motion:Approve the deductive change order of $1,106.80 and the final pay request of $53,209.97 for the 2015 Downtown Landscape Improvements Project closeout. (passed)
Grand BoulevardAltmanMs. MannsMurphyRobert2015 Downtown Landscape Improvements ProjectCIPPenny for PascoStormwater Utility Fee▶ Jump to 20:43 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:20:43] Next is the 2015 downtown landscape improvements [00:20:46] project closeout. [00:20:47] Ms. Manns. [00:20:48] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:20:50] As indicated, the purpose of the agenda item [00:20:53] is to close out our downtown landscape project. [00:20:56] We additionally, as part of the closeout, [00:21:00] are recommending a deductive change order [00:21:03] and asking your approval on a pay request. [00:21:05] Robert, do you have some detail related to this agenda [00:21:08] item for the council? [00:21:09] Sure, as you're aware, this project [00:21:11] included the removal and transplant [00:21:14] of the tray kilns in the downtown area [00:21:16] over to the railroad right of way, [00:21:19] multi-use path off of Grand Boulevard [00:21:22] on the southern end of the city limits. [00:21:24] It also included the removal and replacement [00:21:28] of landscaping in several of the parking [00:21:30] lots in the downtown area, the medians and islands, [00:21:34] as well as replacement of landscaping and repair [00:21:38] irrigation systems in the city hall and library complex. [00:21:46] The deductive change order that we have here [00:21:48] is in the amount of $1,106.80. [00:21:53] And the final pay request is $53,209.97. [00:22:00] The final cost for the project was $357,958.45 [00:22:07] with the CIP calling out funding sources [00:22:10] of the stormwater utility fee that was, [00:22:13] dollars were used to put the railing up [00:22:15] around the retention fence, as well as a lot [00:22:19] of the landscaping and irrigation amenities [00:22:22] that were added, and then the rest of it [00:22:24] was called out for penny for pasco dollars. [00:22:27] We would recommend that you approve [00:22:29] the deductive change order and the final pay request. [00:22:33] Thank you. [00:22:34] Open this item up for public comment. [00:22:37] Seeing no one, come forward, bring it back to council. [00:22:40] Move for approval. [00:22:40] Second. [00:22:41] To the maker. [00:22:42] Got a lot of compliments on it. [00:22:44] Second. [00:22:45] I agree. [00:22:46] There are some plants that I don't [00:22:47] know if it was due to the drought or the kind of closer [00:22:50] freezing temperature we had that did die. [00:22:52] One area that sticks out in my mind is the area [00:22:54] you were just referring to with the landscape fence [00:22:59] around the retention area, that little beach [00:23:01] under the city. [00:23:02] There's some dead plants in there, [00:23:03] a lot of overgrowth already. [00:23:05] Are we able to maybe replace those? [00:23:07] We will. [00:23:08] Perfect. [00:23:09] Awesome. [00:23:09] Thank you. [00:23:10] Thank you. [00:23:10] Councilman Altman? [00:23:13] Councilman Murphy? [00:23:15] In that case, all those in favor, [00:23:16] please signify by saying aye. [00:23:18] Aye. [00:23:18] Opposed, like sign. [00:23:20] Motion passes.
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Presentation of Budget Process, Estimated Revenues, and Proposed Millage Rate
discussedFinance Director Crystal Feist presented the FY 2018-2019 budget process overview, including the budget calendar, revenue estimates, and a proposed millage rate of 8.9 mills (down from 8.995). Property values increased 7.31%, yielding approximately $4.8 million in ad valorem revenue. Council discussed concerns about red light cameras, internet sales tax, water/sewer transfers, and CRA revenues; this was a presentation with no formal vote.
- direction:Staff to present a proposed tentative millage rate of 8.9 mills and continue the budget process through scheduled work sessions and public hearings. (none)
Crystal FeistDebbie MannsMike Joiner3% COLA proposed7.31% property value increase8.66% CRA property value increaseCDBG program ($750,000 federal funding)CRA budgetCapital Improvement Plan (CIP)Chapter 175 and 185 pension fundsFRS rate increasesFY 2018-2019 budgetPasco County TRIM noticePavement Management PlanPenny for PascoProposed millage rate 8.9 millsPublic hearings: September 5, September 25Red light camera programWork sessions: July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7▶ Jump to 23:21 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[00:23:21] Next is a presentation on the budget process, [00:23:24] estimated revenues, and proposed millage rate. [00:23:27] Ms. Manns. [00:23:28] Yes, sir. [00:23:29] Mr. Mayor. [00:23:31] It's that time of year again, and we [00:23:34] have initiated our budget process. [00:23:36] In that respect, Mrs. Feist will present to you [00:23:41] this evening the work that we have completed to date [00:23:46] and then what we have planned for you for the upcoming months [00:23:52] until such time as you're prepared to approve [00:23:55] the budget. [00:23:56] Mrs. Feist. [00:23:58] Good evening. [00:24:05] As the city manager already mentioned, [00:24:08] this upcoming budget season is already [00:24:10] upon us for fiscal year 2018-2019. [00:24:15] The purpose of tonight's presentation [00:24:33] is to accomplish the following. [00:24:36] I'll give you an overview of the entire budget process. [00:24:40] We'll look at a big picture for the budget [00:24:43] and go over some high-level items that [00:24:46] impact our upcoming budget. [00:24:49] We'll touch on some revenue sources, what's [00:24:54] considered major revenue sources for the city. [00:24:58] And then I'll provide you with the schedule [00:25:00] for the upcoming work sessions and public hearings. [00:25:07] The budget season began in April, [00:25:09] where each department was given a budget preparation [00:25:12] manual and workbook. [00:25:15] And these workbooks are used to identify [00:25:18] any additional staffing or operational needs [00:25:22] that each department may have and would like to request [00:25:26] of the city manager. [00:25:29] We also conducted some kickoff meetings, [00:25:32] which were held individually with each department [00:25:35] on an as-needed basis. [00:25:38] On the budget direction, as I recall, [00:25:41] was that the department had submit a budget to us [00:25:46] representing no more than a 3% increase or flat. [00:25:52] Right. [00:25:55] In May, these workbooks were completed and returned back [00:26:00] to finance. [00:26:01] And at that point, I did a review [00:26:06] and followed up with each department, [00:26:09] if needed, to get some clarification on certain items. [00:26:13] And again, that was on an as-needed basis. [00:26:17] This past month, each department did [00:26:19] present a preliminary budget to the city manager, [00:26:24] where they did request, at that time, [00:26:30] any additional staffing or operational needs [00:26:33] that they may feel that they need for the upcoming budget. [00:26:38] In June, we also received the preliminary taxable values [00:26:41] from the county. [00:26:43] And those values were used to calculate and come up [00:26:47] with an estimated ad valorem revenue amount for us [00:26:53] to use in the upcoming budget. [00:26:57] This month, we expect to receive, actually, [00:27:00] any day now, the final taxable values [00:27:03] from the county appraiser. [00:27:06] You're receiving a budget overview tonight, [00:27:10] which will include an estimate of revenues. [00:27:15] We will also conduct quite a few work sessions [00:27:18] to review the proposed budget and individual department [00:27:21] budgets. [00:27:23] And we will conduct a CRA meeting [00:27:26] to review the CRA budget as well. [00:27:28] Before you go on, I think it's important to note, Crystal, [00:27:31] that in our preliminary discussions with the property [00:27:36] tax appraiser, he's indicated almost a 7.5% growth [00:27:41] rate for the city. [00:27:43] In its final conclusion, though, Mr. Joiner [00:27:47] has indicated that he thinks we'll come in closer to 8% [00:27:49] this year, so a good year. [00:27:55] In August, a resolution will be presented to you [00:27:57] to establish our tentative millage rate, which [00:28:01] is to be included on the Pasco County trim notice. [00:28:05] And we will also conduct another work session [00:28:08] on the second proposed budget, which [00:28:11] would include any changes to the first proposed [00:28:15] or any changes suggested as a result of previous work [00:28:20] sessions. [00:28:24] In September, we will hold two public hearings. [00:28:29] One will be on the tentative budget, [00:28:31] and then a second one will be to finalize the operating [00:28:35] budget for the upcoming year. [00:28:37] We will also hold a separate CRA meeting [00:28:40] to approve that budget as well. [00:28:43] And then at the end of the month, [00:28:45] after the budget is finalized and adopted by city council, [00:28:49] we'll distribute those adopted budgets to each department. [00:28:53] And Crystal, we need to talk about the capital budget [00:28:56] as well. [00:28:56] I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that to you. [00:28:58] That'll be part of the operating budget? [00:29:01] That will be part of the work session in August, [00:29:05] when we go over the second proposed budget. [00:29:07] We'll also include a presentation [00:29:10] on the capital improvement plan as well. [00:29:19] The next few slides, I will cover some opportunities [00:29:24] and challenges for budget growth. [00:29:25] And we have, over the past year, [00:29:32] we've seen pretty positive economic outlook. [00:29:38] We've experienced a slight growth in population, [00:29:41] which is a driving factor for certain revenue [00:29:46] sources for the city, including state revenue and charges [00:29:50] for services. [00:29:51] So as our population increases and people move to the city, [00:29:57] we can always expect at least a slight. [00:30:00] increase in some of those revenue sources. [00:30:07] We've also, as the city manager has already mentioned, [00:30:11] we have experienced an increase in property values. [00:30:14] It was 7.31% to be exact, which is directly, [00:30:25] there is a direct correlation between our community support [00:30:28] and the actions of our residents and neighborhoods [00:30:32] and cleaning up the neighborhoods and getting our properties [00:30:34] and making them more valuable. [00:30:38] And then also by our city staff and the commitment [00:30:41] to enforce code enforcement and to help clean up [00:30:45] our neighborhoods and streets. [00:30:53] Overall, we do expect a reduced amount of pension costs [00:30:57] that the city has to contribute to the police [00:31:00] and fire pension plan. [00:31:02] Historically, we've just always had increased contributions [00:31:09] to those plans, but in the upcoming year, [00:31:13] we do expect a 17.9% reduction in the amount [00:31:18] that the city has to contribute to the police pension plan. [00:31:21] And for the fire pension plan, we actually, [00:31:25] our contribution, our required contribution amount [00:31:28] will be covered by some of the prior year [00:31:30] excess contributions that were made. [00:31:32] So that will help the city pretty significantly [00:31:38] on reducing some of our general fund costs. [00:31:44] Another positive is that we do not anticipate [00:31:50] any increases in our health and insurance costs either [00:31:53] for the year, so that will be another positive as well. [00:31:58] I have to, at this point, I'll interject the fact [00:32:02] that we've enjoyed very good support from the police [00:32:05] and the fire union. [00:32:07] When I entered the scene four years ago, [00:32:11] we were paying almost 45% of payroll to pension costs. [00:32:18] They have voluntarily agreed through their collective [00:32:22] bargaining agreements to pay a higher percentage [00:32:24] of the premium costs, and they both have also agreed [00:32:31] to allow the city to capture Chapter 175 and 185 funds [00:32:36] to be applied to reduce our overall contribution. [00:32:41] So I have to thank both of those groups. [00:32:47] Move forward to some challenges that we face [00:32:51] in this upcoming budget. [00:32:53] We will have to incorporate a slight increase [00:32:56] in FRS rates, 0.34% for our regular employees, [00:33:01] 1.35% for senior management, [00:33:04] and 0.8% for our drop employees. [00:33:08] Collectively, though, it's not a huge increase [00:33:12] in costs for the city, which is different [00:33:17] from the previous years. [00:33:18] We have seen larger increases in previous years. [00:33:23] We do anticipate a 10% increase in our general liability, [00:33:27] property, and flood insurance costs, [00:33:29] so that is something that we will have [00:33:30] to incorporate as well. [00:33:33] And we will also attempt to include an increase [00:33:39] of 3% for our COLA, a COLA increase for our employees. [00:33:43] Last year, we were able to implement a 2% increase, [00:33:49] and this year, in order to be in line [00:33:53] with some of our other surrounding cities [00:33:55] and governmental entities, [00:33:56] we will try to raise that up to 3%. [00:34:01] I'll add, with the exception of department heads [00:34:04] who will continue to be on a pay-for-performance-based [00:34:07] merit system. [00:34:12] Okay, the next few slides will go over [00:34:16] some of our city's major revenue sources. [00:34:20] We'll hit quite a few of those by category. [00:34:25] I do apologize for the size of this slide. [00:34:29] I was hoping that we'd be able to make even, [00:34:31] it's PowerPoint, it's not a PDF. [00:34:39] Okay. [00:34:47] So this graph does cover our anticipated [00:34:55] property tax revenue, our ad valorem revenue [00:34:57] for the upcoming year. [00:34:59] We are projecting an increase in taxable values [00:35:04] of 7.31%, and when calculated out, [00:35:08] that gives us a proposed ad valorem revenue [00:35:12] of about $4.8 million, which is higher than last year, [00:35:19] even with a proposed 8.90000 mills. [00:35:25] Last year, the city's millage rate was 8.995, [00:35:32] and we are proposing to you tonight an 8.9 mills, [00:35:38] which we're reducing at about 1%. [00:35:41] So even with a reduction of a 1% millage rate, [00:35:45] the increase in values of 7.31% still allows us [00:35:50] to have an increase in overall ad valorem revenue [00:35:53] for the upcoming year. [00:35:58] This graph here provides you with 10 years [00:36:03] of historical information of what our rates [00:36:06] have been historically over the past 10 years. [00:36:09] You'll see that the lowest is 6.6274 mills in 2009, [00:36:16] and the highest being 9.5799 mills in 2013. [00:36:23] I do want to point out that for the past four years, [00:36:27] the city has worked to consistently lower the millage rate, [00:36:32] and so we want to continue that with the proposed rate [00:36:37] for next year as well. [00:36:39] This slide provides you with our estimate [00:36:47] for state revenues. [00:36:50] The types of state revenues that we do receive [00:36:53] include communication sales tax, state revenue sharing, [00:36:58] mobile home licenses, alcohol beverage licenses, [00:37:02] half-cent sales tax, and rebate on municipal vehicles. [00:37:07] As of today, the state has not released their final estimates [00:37:13] for this revenue, so what I did, I just used, [00:37:16] I estimated it based on historical trends. [00:37:24] And we can expect about $2.5 million [00:37:28] compared to $2.4 million last year. [00:37:32] As soon as the state does release those final amounts, [00:37:36] I will update that in the budget proposed to you. [00:37:44] Next is licenses and permits, [00:37:46] which includes residential rental permits, [00:37:49] building permits, electric franchise fees, [00:37:53] garbage haul franchise fees, and development review fees. [00:37:58] In total, we estimate to receive about 1.6 million [00:38:01] compared to the 1.5 million last year, [00:38:06] which is about a 3% increase, [00:38:07] so not much of an increase expected, [00:38:10] but, you know, a gradual increase. [00:38:15] Next is charges for services, which includes zoning, [00:38:21] the magistrate, off-duty services, street lighting, [00:38:25] library services, and the recreation and aquatics center. [00:38:30] Compared to last year, we expect about a 5% increase [00:38:38] going from $888,000 to $940,000, [00:38:43] and the increase here is mainly driven [00:38:45] by the increase in off-duty services [00:38:49] that the city provides, and we're planning [00:38:52] for a fully functioning and expanded [00:38:54] recreation and aquatics center, [00:38:56] so we do expect increased membership [00:38:59] and sales there as well. [00:39:01] The off-duty pay, just so you know, [00:39:03] relates specifically to police services. [00:39:09] The next category is fines and forfeitures, [00:39:13] which includes court fines, red light camera fines, [00:39:17] code enforcement, and the impound lot. [00:39:20] In total, we expect about a 4% increase [00:39:24] going from $2.1 million last year [00:39:27] to approximately $2.2 million this year, [00:39:31] and this is, the increase is mainly due [00:39:33] to the continued efforts of our code enforcement program. [00:39:41] The next category is special assessments, [00:39:45] which includes our stormwater assessment, [00:39:48] street lighting assessment, and pavement management plan. [00:39:52] We are budgeting only a slightly increase here [00:39:55] compared to last year, simply because [00:40:00] the rates we're proposing are the same as last year, [00:40:03] so we are not proposing an increase in rates, [00:40:06] nor do we expect new properties [00:40:09] to be assessed compared to last year, [00:40:11] so we do expect it to be stagnant compared to last year. [00:40:17] Next is PENNY for PASCO, again, [00:40:23] this is the final amount from the state. [00:40:28] What I've done here is estimated [00:40:30] based on historical trends, so we can expect [00:40:33] approximately about $2.5, $2.6 million [00:40:37] compared to the $2.4 million we received last year. [00:40:43] Again, as soon as we get the final numbers [00:40:46] from the state, I'll incorporate that [00:40:48] into the proposed budget you receive. [00:40:53] Next is ad valorem for the CRA. [00:40:57] This ad valorem is provided by the county, [00:41:02] and the fiscal year 19 estimate [00:41:06] is based on the county's operating millage, [00:41:08] rate of 7.6076. [00:41:11] The county has not increased this millage [00:41:14] in a number of years, so we do expect it [00:41:16] to stay the same for this upcoming fiscal year. [00:41:24] Last year, the CRA received approximately $841,000, [00:41:30] and this year we expect it to actually increase [00:41:33] to about $1.1 million, and this increase [00:41:37] is due to the 8.66% increase in property values [00:41:43] within our CRA, so as those property values increase, [00:41:47] so does the ad valorem that the CRA receives [00:41:50] from the county, and also the transfer [00:41:54] that the CRA receives from the general fund as well. [00:41:57] That will increase as well, due to the increase [00:41:59] in property values. [00:42:04] Next is our water and sewer services. [00:42:08] We're anticipating receiving about $15.1 million [00:42:13] compared to $14.5 million last year, [00:42:17] and this is driven by a 4% increase in rates, [00:42:21] which is an annual increase, and we also hope [00:42:30] to acquire some smaller surrounding utility systems [00:42:34] to increase the revenue in this area as well. [00:42:43] Next is our local option gas tax, [00:42:46] which is expected to be about $807,000 this year [00:42:52] compared to $775,000 last year, [00:42:57] and this is, again, only the local option gas tax, [00:43:02] which is housed in our street improvement fund [00:43:07] along with our pavement management program. [00:43:10] The revenues are the assessments revenue [00:43:13] from our pavement management plan. [00:43:21] New to the budget this year, as we compare it to last year, [00:43:26] you will see, once you receive your proposed budget, [00:43:31] an increase in CDBG revenue. [00:43:35] We do plan to incorporate a new CDBG program, [00:43:39] which we hope to receive $750,000 [00:43:45] in direct federal funding. [00:43:46] If all of this is completed and goes through, [00:43:50] then we will incorporate the use of those funds [00:43:54] in the upcoming budget as well. [00:43:57] As I have already mentioned, [00:43:59] I will update the state revenues once provided by the state, [00:44:04] and we also plan to balance our budget [00:44:09] without the use of any reserves [00:44:11] or prior year fund balance. [00:44:13] So the work sessions and the department budgets [00:44:16] that will be presented to you, [00:44:23] the total expenditures across all departments, [00:44:26] we will make sure that it falls [00:44:29] within the estimated revenues proposed to you as well. [00:44:35] All right, so the next steps along this budget process [00:44:39] is to conduct our work sessions. [00:44:42] So the first work session will be July 17th, [00:44:46] where the city manager, the city council, [00:44:50] and city clerk's budgets will be presented to you [00:44:52] along with the economic development department [00:44:55] and human resources. [00:45:00] Following on July 24th, we will continue with presentations from the Police Department, [00:45:07] Development Department, Library, Technology Solutions, and Finance. [00:45:13] On July 31st will be our final department work session where you'll receive presentations [00:45:21] from Public Works, Fire, and Parks and Recreation. [00:45:29] Also on July 31st, we'll hold a regular meeting where you will approve the certification of [00:45:35] taxable values and tentative millage rate. [00:45:38] We will also have a separate CRA meeting to review the proposed budget. [00:45:44] August 7th, we'll have our review of the second proposed budget and CIP program, and we'll [00:45:51] go over any changes from the first proposed budgets that come out of those previous work [00:45:57] sessions. [00:46:00] On September 5th, we'll hold our first public hearing on the budget and CIP where we will [00:46:07] receive any public input and suggestions and incorporate those into the final budget. [00:46:19] On September 25th, we'll hold our second public hearing on the budget and CIP, and at that [00:46:26] time we hope to approve and finalize the budget and adopt it at that time, and then [00:46:33] also hold a separate CRA meeting where we can approve and adopt the CRA budget. [00:46:41] And that is it. [00:46:42] And I apologize for the size of that PowerPoint. [00:46:45] I will provide this to the City Manager so that she can distribute so you can have a [00:46:51] list of all of those dates, you know, for the work sessions and public hearings. [00:46:56] Thank you very much. [00:46:57] Any comment from the public? [00:46:58] I'm going to bring it back for any questions or comments. [00:47:02] Councilman? [00:47:03] Councilman? [00:47:04] Deputy Mayor? [00:47:05] Yeah, I do. [00:47:06] Oh, okay. [00:47:07] Go ahead. [00:47:08] First question, do you know the dollar, could you provide the dollar amount of the value [00:47:16] that was provided to you in the taxable value from the county? [00:47:24] You've given us percentage increases, et cetera. [00:47:26] Yes, we have. [00:47:27] Do you know it? [00:47:28] I don't know the exact amount. [00:47:30] Close number? [00:47:31] Five hundred and seventy-three. [00:47:34] Something like that? [00:47:35] Yeah. [00:47:36] Okay. [00:47:37] Good. [00:47:38] I wanted to, I'll make a small comment about that just from the history of some years back [00:47:42] and the way it's affected the CRA. [00:47:45] Secondly, I know that you indicated there were various state revenue sources. [00:47:50] My recollection has been that the communication services, the taxes have, were in a diminishing [00:47:57] factor because so many people are dropping away from their landlines and just using cell [00:48:02] phones. [00:48:03] But I also noticed a Supreme Court ruling, I think, on sales tax of Internet sales, and [00:48:13] I'd be curious to find out if that law, which is now going to require all residents to, [00:48:20] wherever something is delivered, to pay the sales tax in Florida on a purchase you buy [00:48:24] online, if that, you know, if that's being incorporated. [00:48:28] But that was good news, I think, in the paper that I heard just a week or two ago, that [00:48:33] they supported the ability of us to collect sales taxes. [00:48:38] And I think that's maybe an important, especially with the shift of everybody buying so much [00:48:43] stuff online, and that, it seemed to me, if we lost that one, we would potentially find [00:48:49] ourselves with diminishing revenues there, so that's good news. [00:48:55] I also have a personal position, and I don't know what the rest of the City Council will [00:49:01] be, but you indicated the red light camera fines as a component of that, and my personal [00:49:07] position is that we need to wean ourselves or drastically reduce our red light cameras. [00:49:15] So that's my position, it's been for a long time, it hadn't been in the majority opinion [00:49:19] before, I don't know where it sits. [00:49:22] But the value back to the City for the cost to the residents, particularly for the rolling [00:49:30] right turns, I mean, if you were to say we're not, you know, we're not going to do rolling [00:49:34] right turns anymore, you'd probably lose over half of your revenue. [00:49:38] So it's coming from some relatively innocuous turns that may not follow the law, but to [00:49:46] an individual driving up Main Street and making a right, seeing left turns in front of them, [00:49:50] knowing the coast is completely clear, and getting out there, they're getting nailed [00:49:55] for 150 or whatever those tickets are. [00:49:58] I think it is a cause of great concern to a lot of people who have gotten caught. [00:50:03] So I did ask for and receive some sort of review of all of that, and it all jumbles [00:50:10] up to me when we look at the cost of the magistrate, which gets a bill to the individuals when [00:50:16] they go to the magistrate, and how much money we give and back. [00:50:21] But I would personally like to see an in-depth analysis that incorporates the cost of that [00:50:26] program, including personnel costs, including the entire cost. [00:50:33] If it's just a break-even position, or perhaps we have the ability to get our own camera, [00:50:39] now that the lawsuit's been settled, and do our own thing, but I don't like the idea of [00:50:44] sending literally millions of dollars out of the state for us to make, or out of our [00:50:49] city, for us to make $50,000 or $100,000 or $200,000 in revenue. [00:50:56] The rest of the activities that have been going on are, have really been paying off [00:51:01] for the city, and the police have gotten a lot of good equipment as a result of all the [00:51:06] impound lots and all the other initiatives that I've seen have happened. [00:51:12] But that particular one is one I'll be talking about, just to let you know. [00:51:20] Also on the water and sewer revenue, the volume of that, the size of that budget in [00:51:30] comparison to the city's cumulative budget of all its funds, it nearly makes up half [00:51:35] of this city. [00:51:37] There have always been transfer calculations, so that all the activity in your department, [00:51:43] the billing and collection, and the use of City Hall here, there have been calculations [00:51:49] which have allowed for the general fund to survive through a time when it hasn't seen [00:51:55] increased revenues. [00:51:57] And so I'm just going to go back to the beginning, and then I'll be finished with my comments [00:52:05] at this early stage, which goes back to this $573 million. [00:52:14] So just, I went back and referenced an old financial statement, the comprehensive report [00:52:22] in 2014 that I was a part of, and in that report we indicated, did sort of a review [00:52:29] of the CRA, and just to get it on the record, and for my colleague here who's new and this [00:52:37] whole CRA thing is complicated, it's kind of like accounting, it's a tough one to understand [00:52:42] the transfers of the dollars. [00:52:44] But in the year 2002, when the whole city had a CRA established, the base property values [00:52:51] were $367 million. [00:52:55] By 2008, those base values were $780 million. [00:53:01] So we went from $367 million to $780 million. [00:53:09] And had this huge tax increment, which was, which gave the city the fuel to do the three [00:53:16] big bonds, to build the rec center, to buy lots, to really get heavy into the redevelopment [00:53:22] activity. [00:53:23] And I think a lot of those things are starting to pay off now. [00:53:26] But point being, in 2008, that $780 million was down to $436 million. [00:53:35] And so when we did the financial report in 2014, the CRA had an increment, which was [00:53:43] just less than 20% of what it was during the good years. [00:53:52] So you borrow a lot of money, and then you lose your job, kind of, you know, if it was [00:53:57] in terms of a mortgage. [00:53:58] You have the big mortgage, we lost the job. [00:54:01] That put the city into the financial bind it was in at the time. [00:54:05] And Mayor, you recall this well during that time period. [00:54:14] The solve force at the time was the transfer from the utilities to pay off one-third of [00:54:20] the debt, and the city's general fund to have and hold that debt internally, so to speak, [00:54:28] or intergovernmentally with the CRA. [00:54:32] And then we even at that time gave a couple of years of letting the CRA breathe without [00:54:38] having to pay any of that debt back to the general fund. [00:54:41] So the general fund has this big receivable from the CRA, and it has now begun, I'm sure [00:54:46] in your budget, you're going to show payments back to the general fund from the CRA as a [00:54:52] repayment of debt. [00:54:54] So I'm assuming that that's going to occur, or there will be a CRA budget that says, hey, [00:55:00] we still need a few more years. [00:55:02] But point being is that there's this big receivable that the city's general fund has, and that [00:55:08] the CRA has the ability over time to pay back. [00:55:14] And so that's where I'm going to be trying to look at that sort of interplay between [00:55:18] those two activities. [00:55:21] So we can keep the CRA moving forward and continue to embark on the capital improvements [00:55:29] that are needed, and a lot in the private sector to, whether they're public works projects, [00:55:37] drainage projects, road projects, whatever they are, things that will help us to keep [00:55:41] that property value going. [00:55:43] Because all of that property value increase that you mentioned, Debbie, that increment [00:55:50] is all going to the CRA. [00:55:52] So the property value to the general fund is exactly the same, maybe changes a little [00:56:00] bit for some small portions outside the city's district. [00:56:03] But all that value of the property millage, that money is all going to the CRA, just bringing [00:56:09] with it a lot of money from the county. [00:56:12] So it is a complicated revenue calculation, and I just point that out because the typical [00:56:22] budget report says, here's our revenue we get from the CRA. [00:56:27] But when you reflect the revenue coming in from the Avalon taxes, it really is not a [00:56:34] general fund revenue, it's a CRA revenue. [00:56:38] And so the real discussion I think we need to have is how much money do we need to transfer, [00:56:44] and how well can we begin to, and what is going to be the payback. [00:56:48] So I think that I'm anticipating we'll have a good discussion about that as well as whatever [00:56:56] we do with the CRA. [00:56:57] But from my standpoint, those two are intertwined. [00:57:01] I mean, the city is the mortgage holder, the CRA has the debt, and that mortgage, the [00:57:09] city has to determine how it can rely on getting that money back. [00:57:14] And the only way it'll get it back is if the CRA is successful in continuing to grow the [00:57:20] tax base and the population and all that. [00:57:22] So I got in it real deep, I appreciate you all giving me the time to kind of revisit [00:57:27] it in my head. [00:57:28] When I see this stuff, it brings back memories, and I think it's going to be a good exercise [00:57:36] for me to go back through this again. [00:57:38] It brings back nightmares in my case of going through some of those lean years that were [00:57:42] pretty nasty. [00:57:44] I had just a couple of comments. [00:57:49] The internet sales thing is a mixed blessing. [00:57:51] As a retailer who sometimes sells out of state, historically we haven't had to care about [00:57:58] anything that was out of state from a sales tax standpoint, which is a good thing because [00:58:02] there are over 4,000 different taxing authorities all with their individual rates and collection [00:58:07] processes and things that they tax or don't tax, making it almost impossible for a small [00:58:14] retailer to navigate that. [00:58:21] There is some discussion, and I think the one that went to the Supreme Court, and don't [00:58:26] hold me to the exact number, but if somebody did less than $100,000 or $200,000 worth of [00:58:32] sales in the state, then they just said, don't worry about it. [00:58:37] So basically the devil's in the details. [00:58:40] If ultimately it results in a better collection of sales tax nationwide, we certainly can [00:58:46] expect to get our share of that, and I think that's what you're alluding to is a good thing. [00:58:55] The red light cameras, I think I'm the only council member in recent history that's actually [00:59:02] been hit by a red light runner, so I have a little different perspective. [00:59:05] Two of us now. [00:59:06] It was New Port Richey that got me. [00:59:08] Somebody in New Port Richey. [00:59:09] You got hit by a car? [00:59:11] I got hit with a fine. [00:59:13] Oh, well. [00:59:14] No, no. [00:59:15] I got hit by the car that ran the red light. [00:59:20] That's a little different. [00:59:22] So I have a bit of a different perspective, but I concur with your thought on the right [00:59:28] turn. [00:59:29] You know, if somebody just sort of slides around the corner, I'm not sure that they [00:59:32] need to pay $158, but that's a discussion for probably another evening. [00:59:39] Deputy Mayor. [00:59:40] Chief Bogart, unless it says you can turn right on red, you're pretty sure, like, it's [00:59:46] against the law to do rolling right turns, right? [00:59:50] No. [00:59:52] Actually, the law, a little bit, contradicts itself. [00:59:54] If an officer sees someone do a right on red and they don't stop, the officer can cite [00:59:59] them. [01:00:00] With the red light camera program, it's kind of a unique bit of wording in there that the [01:00:08] right turn, I think the words are safe and prudent. [01:00:10] Careful and prudent. [01:00:11] Careful and prudent. [01:00:12] That if they're careful and prudent, however, I would take an issue and would love to show [01:00:17] you the process we use to evaluate whether or not that rolling red light person gets [01:00:24] a ticket. [01:00:25] At some of these intersections, it's very dangerous the way people are doing it. [01:00:31] Two Fridays ago, my wife was at Main and 19, at the same intersection Councilman Altman [01:00:35] was referring to, where we do make a lot of money on rolling on the right. [01:00:39] She came to a full right turn, it was about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, US-19 was very [01:00:43] busy. [01:00:44] It was a green light north-south, and the guy behind her rear-ended her, because he [01:00:49] was so used to doing rolling right turns. [01:00:51] She didn't know where to go, she stopped like she was supposed to. [01:00:55] My two children were in the car, the guy was an idiot, came out and started yelling [01:00:58] at her, verbally, raising his voice, just throwing his arms in the air. [01:01:03] The girls that were working at Boost Mobile came out and said, are you all right, do you [01:01:07] want us to call the police? [01:01:08] He was just a real jerk about it. [01:01:11] So I understand that we're not trying to take advantage of people for doing rolling right [01:01:15] turns, but there's a reason behind why we do ticket if you're not, quote, prudent, and [01:01:22] in my opinion, that's one of them. [01:01:23] So he was so used to doing rolling right turns, there was nowhere for him to go, he wasn't [01:01:27] assuming my wife was going to stop and rear-ended her, and it was a horrible end to a horrible [01:01:31] week for us. [01:01:32] But on top of that, Ms. Manns, thank you for your renegotiating with the CDBG grant funding, [01:01:39] gained an additional $750,000 for us for this budget year, so thank you very much for your [01:01:43] hard work there, and I'm not going to delve in deep and go off on any kind of semi-intelligent [01:01:51] conversation that I can muster up today regarding the budget, other than I attribute the increase [01:01:58] in our ad valorem and our property values to more than just the upturn on the economy. [01:02:03] I think we've been making some very, very positive changes in our city that are finally [01:02:08] starting to pay off. [01:02:09] I know Councilman Phillips, if you're watching, the last three years, he kept saying, why [01:02:14] are we not going up higher and higher and higher than we are, and I agreed with him [01:02:17] every year. [01:02:18] I think we're finally starting to see a return on our investment, and it's very, very encouraging [01:02:23] to see that, so I'm very, very happy about that. [01:02:25] But other than that, I'll wait until we have our open discussions, and I'm glad to have [01:02:32] our two new Councilmembers on board, one with very, very great experience with accounting [01:02:37] and budgeting, so it'll be good, and we'll, you know, figure it all out and do what's [01:02:44] best for the city and go from there. [01:02:46] Very good. [01:02:47] Thank you, Crystal, for the hard work you put in on this, and I understand congratulations [01:02:54] are going to be in order in the fairly near future when you get the audit out of the way, [01:02:59] so homestretch. [01:03:00] Yes. [01:03:01] Keep at it. [01:03:02] Ms. Manns, I guess the next thing we've got is our three-minute report on the Police Department.
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Three Minute Report: Police Department
Police Chief Bogart reported on implemented foot patrols in the park and downtown, upcoming Marine Patrol enforcement of no-wake zones on the river for the July 4th holiday, near-completion of a new police boat lift pending closed-circuit camera installation, and preparations for active shooter and on-campus drills before the new school year. Council members praised the visible improvements from the foot patrols.
Pasco County Sheriff's OfficeWest Pasco Historical CenterBrianChief BogartMr. LankfordMs. ManceActive shooter drillsJuly 4th no-wake enforcementMarine PatrolPolice boat liftThree Minute Report: Police Department▶ Jump to 1:03:07 in the videoShow transcriptHide transcript
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[01:03:08] We do, and we're going to allow Chief Bogart to deliver that address this evening. [01:03:14] Chief Bogart. [01:03:16] And I will make this quick. [01:03:21] If you aren't already aware, and this is partly for the public's benefit, is to mention to [01:03:26] you that I've implemented some foot patrols in the park and downtown on a regular basis, [01:03:32] as much as our staffing and workload permit, and I'm pushing it to get officers there as [01:03:38] often as we can, and you've probably seen that over the last several weeks. [01:03:46] This weekend, obviously, we're coming up on July 4th, or this week, so our Marine Patrol [01:03:53] will be out in the river patrolling at least for five days straight for the no-wake, promoting [01:04:03] safe boating, and also being alert to boating under the influence situation. [01:04:10] So I encourage people to be out there to be safe and have a good time, but pay attention [01:04:17] to those no-wake signs. [01:04:19] That is a problem along the river, and I've instructed our Marine people to stay in the [01:04:23] river. [01:04:24] I know the Sheriff's Office and the State Marine Units will be out in the Gulf, but [01:04:30] our focus is going to be in our river. [01:04:34] And on that topic of the boat, I mean, everyone has seen our new boat lift that is substantially [01:04:40] done. [01:04:41] However, there's one piece missing before you'll see our boat sitting there, and that [01:04:45] is the closed-circuit camera system. [01:04:49] The risk of vandalism to that boat is high, and so once that camera system is installed, [01:04:56] which should be within the next week or two, depending on, you know, I'm working with Brian [01:05:00] trying to get that coordinated. [01:05:02] Once that happens, that boat will be there, and then it'll be a lot more convenient for [01:05:06] our officers, who are Marine-certified, to park their patrol car, jump in the boat, hit [01:05:13] that river, and enforce some of those things that I know you, council members, have received [01:05:18] quite a few complaints about. [01:05:20] So we'll be doing that. [01:05:21] And also, we're getting, you know, we're coming up on the new school season, and I'm just [01:05:28] not to be an alarmist, but I just want to reassure people that we are preparing to do [01:05:33] our active shooter drills and our emergency on-campus drills over the next few weeks. [01:05:39] So with that, I conclude my report, unless you have questions. [01:05:43] Any questions for the Chief? [01:05:45] Just a comment. [01:05:46] Thank you, Chief Bogart and Ms. Mance. [01:05:49] I take a walk through our park at least twice a week, and I drive by on a very, very regular [01:05:55] basis, and I cannot tell you the dramatic difference. [01:05:59] Mr. Lankford probably attests to this. [01:06:00] He's at the West Pasco Historical Center there quite a bit. [01:06:05] The difference it's made with keeping the undesirables out of our park and downtown [01:06:10] area having that patrol, it's been, to me, absolutely night and day. [01:06:15] I know the families that go to enjoy our park are so very thankful. [01:06:19] The Wednesday after I made the plea at the council meeting, I sent Ms. Mance some photos. [01:06:26] I walked along the river, and every garbage can along the river had at least one, in most [01:06:33] cases much more than one, empty beer can in the garbage can. [01:06:37] So the vagrants that were hanging out in the park were drinking and sometimes doing worse [01:06:41] than that. [01:06:42] So the patrols that you all have done and having that presence in the park, to me, has [01:06:47] just been, the payoff has just been tenfold. [01:06:50] Just the visual difference is amazing. [01:06:52] So thank you. [01:06:53] Now, I just want to say about the whole no-wake thing, people don't really comprehend how [01:07:00] mad property owners get if you're speeding down the canal or the river. [01:07:08] My 90-year-old grandfather, if he saw you speeding down the river, he'd run outside [01:07:12] and cuss you like a sailor, and he's been known to even throw the lawn chair at you. [01:07:16] So they get irate, and I've seen people get in fights over it. [01:07:19] So it's definitely needed, for sure, and people need to understand that. [01:07:26] Thank you. [01:07:29] In that case, let's go to communications and reports.
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