HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-2024 MinutesOCOEE CITY COMMISSION
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
September 18, 2024 MINUTES 6:00 PM
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of City Hall. The invocation was led by Mayor Johnson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag. City Clerk Sibbitt called the roll and declared a quorum present.
Present: Mayor Johnson, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Wilsen, Commissioner
Firstner, Commissioner Oliver
Also Present: Acting City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Griffith, City Clerk Sibbitt, Finance
Director Roberts, Assistant Finance Director Lawitzke, and Chief Accountant Meruena
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This is an advertised public hearing to adopt a final millage rate and finalize the budget for the
City of Ocoee for the fiscal year 24-25 commencing October 1, 2024 and ending September
30, 2025. The City Commission has previously approved a tentative millage rate of 4.950 mills,
which represents an 4.36% increase in millage over the roll -back rate of 4.743 mills. The
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by the City Commission at this Final Budget Public Hearing tonight. I now ask the Director of
Finance to make a brief presentation.
Mayor Johnson opened the floor for public comments. No speaker reservation forms were
received; therefore, the public hearing was closed.
Comments by Commissioners:
Commissioner Oliver raised a question about the police impact fees. Finance Director
Roberts answered his question, stating that it is a projection over the course of a year.
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D. Announcement by Finance Director
As there were no amendments, refer to Finance Director Roberts briefing under Item B.
September 18, 2024
City Attorney Griffith announced the name of the taxing authority is the City of Ocoee. The
rolled -back millage rate is 4.743 mills, The percentage by which the proposed millage rate
exceeds the rolled -back rate is 4.36%. The millage rate proposed by the Ordinance is 4.950
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therefore,public hearing was closed.
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ayor Johnson opened the floor for public comments. No speaker reservation forms were
received; therefore, the public hearing was closed.
September 18, 2024
Comments by Commissioners:
Mayor Johnson noted that in his 37 years, this was the first time he had seen no citizens attend
a Final Budget Hearing. He expressed that he viewed this as a positive sign.
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The Mayor and Commissioners thanked and commended City staff on their hard work and for
making this budget a seamless process.
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Attest:
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
City of Ocoee
Rusty Jo ayor