07-18-2002 MINUTES
COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 18, 2002 9:30 AM
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
by Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Present were Commissioners Jay R. Beskin, Ken Cohen,
Manny Grossman, Harry Holzberg, Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Arthur Berger,
Mayor Perlow, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka, and City
Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
2. OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET: Mr. Soroka gave a
powerpoint presentation showing an overview of the financial performance of the City
over the last six years. He then reviewed the proposed 2002/03 budget document, as
follows:
A. GENERAL FUND, including Revenues, General Government
Departments (City Commission, City Manager, Finance Support Services, Legal,
City Clerk), Public Safety Department, Community Development Department,
Community Services Department, Non-Departmental and Capital Outlay.
A motion for approval of the General Fund Budget Revenues was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Cohen and
unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the City Commission budget was offered by Commissioner
Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the City Manager budget was offered by Commissioner
Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Finance Support Services budget was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Grossman and
unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Legal Department budget was offered by Commissioner
Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Cohen and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the City Clerk budget was offered by Commissioner Rogers-
Libert, seconded by Commissioner Beskin and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Public Safety budget was offered by Commissioner
Holzberg, seconded by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Community Development Department budget was
offered by Commissioner Holzberg, seconded by Commissioner Rogers-Libert
and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Community Services Department budget was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Grossman and
unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Non-Departmental budget was offered by Commissioner
Rogers-Libert, seconded by Vice Mayor Berger and unanimously passed.
A motion to approve the Capital Outlay budget was offered by Commissioner
Rogers-Libert, seconded by Vice Mayor Berger, and unanimously passed.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A PROPOSED MILLAGE
RATE FOR THE 2002/03 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE DATE,
TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUGET; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution, which establishes a millage rate for the
2002/03 fiscal year of 2.227 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value, was offered
by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg,
unanimously passed and Resolution No. 2002-42 was adopted. Mayor Perlow
announced the first budget public hearing for September 3, 2002 at 5:45 p.m.
C. POLICE EDUCATION FUND: A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Holzberg and
unanimously passed.
D. STREET MAINTENANCE FUND: A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Vice Mayor Berger and unanimously
passed.
E. POLICE CAPITAL OUTLAY IMPACT FEE FUND: A motion for approval
was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Beskin
and unanimously passed.
F. PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND: A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Cohen and
unanimously passed.
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G. DEBT SERVICE FUND: A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, and
unanimously passed.
H. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND: A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Commissioner Grossman, and
unanimously passed.
I. STORMWATER UTILITY FUND: A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Rogers~Libert, seconded by Vice Mayor Berger and unanimously
passed.
J. POLICE OFF-DUTY SERVICES FUND: A motion for approval was offered
by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by Vice Mayor Berger and
unanimously passed.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES: SECOND READING:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 200'1-13, WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2001/2002 FISCAL
YEAR BY REVISING THE 2001/2002 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and seconded
by Commissioner Holzberg. Mayor Pedow opened the public hearing. There
being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval
passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 2002-18 was enacted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$13,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY TO FINANCE AND/OR
REIMBURSE COSTS RELATING TO THE SITE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A K-5 CHARTER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE COMPLETION OF A COMMUNITY
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RECREATION CENTER AND TO PAY COSTS AND EXPENSES
OF ISSUING SUCH OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR A COVENANT
TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE LEGALLY AVAILABLE
NON-AD VALOREM FUNDS EACH YEAR TO PAY THE
PRINCIPAL OF, REDEMPTION PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST
ON THE OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE
HOLDERS OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and seconded
by Commissioner Cohen. Mayor Perlow opened the public hearing. The
following individual addressed the Commission: Dr. Eric Albin, 3733 NE 209th
Terrace. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The
motion for approval passed unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No.
2002-19 was enacted.
4. RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Wolpin read the following resolutions by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CHANGE OF CONTROL OF
TCl TKR OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO AT&T COMCAST.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CHANGE OF CONTROL OF
DISTRICT CABLEVlSlON LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, TO AT&T
COMCAST.
The following individuals addressed the Commission: Ila Feid, Esq.,
Leibowitz & Associates, the City's cable counsel; Susan Bisno, and Mike
Tanck on behalf of AT&T; and Dr. Albin.
A motion for approval of item 4A was offered by Commissioner Cohen,
seconded by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, unanimously passed and
Resolution No. 2002-43 was adopted.
A motion for approval of item 4B was offered by Commissioner Cohen,
seconded by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, unanimously passed and
Resolution No. 2002-44 was adopted.
C. Mr. Woipin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF NOT
EXCEEDING $13,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT FROM
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THE FLORIDA INTERGOVERNMENTAL FINANCE COMMISSION
LOAN PROGRAM TO FINANCE AND/OR REFINANCE CERTAIN
CAPITAL PROJECTS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE LOAN AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE
OR MORE NOTES NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT TO EVIDENCE THE OBLIGATION OF THE CITY
TO REPAY THE LOANS; PROVIDING FOR THE TERM AND
REPAYMENT PROVISIONS THEREOF; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and
seconded by Commissioner Holzberg. The motion for approval passed
unanimously and Resolution No. 2002-45 was adopted. Due to the
unavailability of the final drafts of the subject documents prior to the
meeting, Commission to review in detail and provide individual comments
to the City Manager on or before Monday, July 22, 2002.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
After motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the
T lerk
Approved by the Commission on September 3, 2002.
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