HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-2024 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
August 12, 2024 MINUTES 6:00 PM
-CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Johnson called the workshop to order at 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of City Hall.
City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner Firstnel
and Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: Acting City Manager Shadrix, Finance Director Roberts, Assistant Finance Direct
Lawitzke, Chief Accountant Meruena, and City Clerk Sibbitt
FISCAL YEAR 202412025 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Finance Director Roberts informed the City Commission on the handouts provided, which outlined
the line items for contractual services and equipment maintenance contracts for each department,
should they have any questions. She also gave a brief summary of the updates to this year's budget
book, highlighting the differences from last year's version. Finally, she announced the millage rate, the
percentage increase over the rollback rate, and provided the ad valorem revenue figures.
DISCUSSION
Acting City Manager Shadrix informed the City Commission that the landscape is evolving and that
discussions will take place over the next week regarding public safety and other employee expenses.
He mentioned that plans are in place to address these concerns once the City Commission provides
direction. He stated that this year's budget covers the essentials, ensuring the City's finances are
balanced, and noted that he has already spoken with several members of the City Commission on their
requests for FY 24/25.
Mayor Johnson opened the floor for questions from the City Commission.
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Acting City Manager Shadrix commented that he did receive a request from Commissioner Oliver
regarding a program he wanted to discuss. Commissioner Oliver shared he wanted to propose a
free-swimming program for children with disabes and children between the ages of 1 -10 years old.
He shared it would require about $35,000 to be budgeted. Brief discussion ensued on whether this was
a program the City could undertake at this time. Parks and Recreation Director Johnson addressed
this request and explained the issues they may encounter due to time slot availability for swim lessons
and staffing.
Mayor Johnson shared that the next Budget Workshop is not needed; therefore, the next budget
meeting is the Tentative Budget Public Hearing scheduled for September 11 th. He further thanked all
the employees and acknowledged Acting City Manager Shadrix in his new role.
City Commission Budget'lTorkshop
August 12, 2024
Attest:
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
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