HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2022 VC B WS-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 10, 2022
Deborah Searcy, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
Chuck Huff, Interim Village Manager
Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present. All Department Directors were present.
Mr. Huff outlined the agenda for the evening, explaining the discussion would include the
proposed Country Club budget, General Fund budget, and a discussion of Taxable Value and
Millage Rate.
FY 2023 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Mr. Huff shared highlights of the FY 2023 budget, including:
• Budget is based on Millage rate of 7.05 (no increase over FY 2022)
• General Fund budget is balanced with:
o $75,000 available in Council Contingency (FPE Union Contract negotiations, etc.)
o $679,800 transfer to General Fund CIP
o $482,550 transfer to Country Club
• Country Club budget is balanced with:
o $382,550 transfer from General Fund for Pool and Tennis operations
o $100,000 transfer from General Fund for Renewal and Replacement
• The budget provides for:
o Capital improvements
o Replacement of essential (capital) equipment and vehicles
o Employee salary and benefit cost increases / pay study implementation
o Minimum wage implementation of $13.50 for part-time employees
o Maintains and enhances the Village's current level of service. Amenities and
quality of life programs remain fully funded in FY 2023.
FY 2023 TOTAL BUDGET SUMMARY
Category FY 2022 Budget FY 2023 Budget % Increase/ $ Increase/
(Decrease) (Decrease)
General Fund $26,628,407 $29,235,910 9.79% $2,607,503
Country Club $6,096,069 $7,314,880 19.99% $1,218,811
Stormwater $518,112 $500,000 -3.50%
Utility Fund ($18,112)
Grand Total $33,242,588 $37,050,790 11.46% $3,808,202
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Category
FY 2022 Budget FY 2023 Budget
Personnel $18,800,714
Operating $11,431,026
Debt Service $2,282,736
Capital Outlay $728,112
Grand Total $33,242,588
$20,553,094
$13,141,910
$2,327,786
$1,028,000
$37,050,790
% Increase/
(Decrease)
9.32%
14.97%
1.97%
41.19%
11.46%
$ Increase/
(Decrease)
$1,752,380
$1,710,884
$45,050
$299,888
$3,808,202
Mr. Huff provided an overview of the FY 2023 budget. He noted the line for Operating Budget
included contingency and transfers.
Positions
Part -Time
Full -Time
Total
FY 2022 Budget FY 2023 Budget
109
150
259
110
154
264
FY 2023 COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET SUMMARY
Category
Golf Fees
Golf Shop revenues
Driving Range revenues
Membership revenues
Restaurant revenues
Tennis revenues
Pool revenues
Interest revenues
GF Transfer revenues
Appropriated retained earnings
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
FY 2023
Budget
$3,300,000
$668,000
$477,600
$1,139,700
$365,000
$705,480
$153,000
$0
$482,550
$0
$23,550
$7,314,880
Total Expenses $7,314,880
FY 2022
Budget
$2,510,000
$462,500
$375,000
$1,070,500
$328,000
$596,300
$117,000
$10,000
$378,550
$0
$22,203
$6,096,069
$6,096,069
# Increase/
(Decrease)
+1
+4
+5
% Increase/ $ Increase/
(Decrease) (Decrease)
31% $790,000
44% $205,000
27% $102,600
6% $69,200
11% $37,000
18% $109,180
31% $36,000
- 100% ($10,000)
27% $104,000
- 100% ($227,319)
13% $2,650
20% $1,218,811
20% $1,218,811
Mr. Huff continued with a breakdown of Country Club revenues and expenses budgeted, breaking
it down by Golf, Tennis, Pool, Admin and Grounds, and Food and Beverage.
Discussion ensued regarding repair and maintenance of facilities. Finance Director Samia Janjua
answered questions and provided clarification as needed.
Mayor Searcy noted potential improvements to the Tennis program. Discussion ensued about the
self-sustainability of the program.
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FY 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET SUMMARY
Category FY 2023 Budget FY 2022 Budget % Increase/ $ Increase/
(Decrease) (Decrease)
Ad -Valorem
Taxes $19,860,848 $17,615,577 12.75% $2,245,271
Total Revenue $29,235,910 $26,628,407 9.79% $2,607,503
Public Safety $11,963,978 $10,517,083 13.76% $1,446,895
Leisure Services $2,893,594 $2,351,797 23.04% $541,797
Transfers Out $1,162,350 $1,038,550 11.92% $123,800
Total Expenses $29,235,910 $26,628,407 9.79% $2,607,503
Mr. Huff continued with a breakdown of General Fund revenues and expenditures budgeted,
breaking it down by General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Community Development,
Leisure Services, and Debt, Transfers, and Other.
Mayor Searcy asked for clarification on the line item for promotional activities.
Finance Director Samia Janjua reviewed the costs, including an increase in the cost of the
newsletter and ongoing cost-cutting efforts.
Police Chief Jenkins addressed questions regarding the use of drones and associated laws.
Discussion ensued regarding fuel prices and the impact on the Public Works budget, followed by
a discussion of electric vehicles.
Councilmembers discussed staffing levels contemplated within the budget and needs in various
departments.
Vice Mayor Norris asked for clarification on the difference between budgeted and actual in FY
2022.
Mrs. Janjua explained there had been an increase in the number of transfers required. Discussion
continued.
FY 2023 TAXABLE VALUE AND MILLAGE SELECTION
• Millage Rate: $7.05 mils (no increase over FY 2022)
• Gross Taxable Value: $2,965,412,110 ($341,967,249 or 13.04% increase over FY 2022)
• Budgeted Ad Valorem: $19,860,848 ($2,245,271 or 12.75% increase over FY 2022)
Mr. Huff explained staff had proposed a Millage Rate of 7.05 mills and discussed alternate options.
Vice Mayor Norris commented on the increase in budget year over year.
Mr. Huff stated he and staff were working on ways to streamline processes and decrease costs.
Discussion continued on ways to control increasing expenses.
Vice Mayor Norris asked for a higher level of detail in the budget presentation.
Mayor Searcy agreed. Discussion ensued regarding materials to share with Council.
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FY 2023 TAXABLE VALUE AND MILLAGE SELECTION continued
Mr. Huff asked whether Council was prepared to sign off on the Country Club portion of the
proposed budget, noting time constraints associated with being prepared for the snowbird season.
Mayor Searcy asked whether the Golf Advisory Board had been consulted on the Golf budget.
Mr. Huff stated they would be meeting the following week.
Discussion continued regarding potential fee increases in Pool and Golf.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS
Council consensus was in favor of setting the tentative FY 2023 Millage Rate at 7.05.
NEXT BUDGET WORKSHOP
The next Budget Workshop Session will be dependent upon the results of the Golf Advisory Board
meeting on August 15tn
If needed, a meeting will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Jessica Green, MMC, Village Clerk