A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1992-93 PROPOSED BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 22, 1992

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, September 22, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Michael J. Bakich, Chairman; Don Bailey; Richard Swartz; C. W. "Chick" Gregg; and Catherine Hanson. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Peter F. Wahl, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; Barbara Lehman, Deputy Clerk in charge of County Finance and Internal Audits; and Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk.

BUDGETS

Commr. Bakich called to order the final public hearing on the final budget adoption Fiscal Year 1992-93. At this time, he turned the meeting over the Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager.

Mr. Wahl stated that the Board members had been presented with a revised budget book, and directed the Board's attention to Page 1. He stated that staff has gone back through the budget and reduced the General Fund millage, pursuant to Board action to the rollback rate of 4.864; Ambulance District at .222 mills (rollback); and Greater Hills Municipal Service Taxing Unit at 4.000 mills (.086 below rollback). Mr. Wahl directed the Board's attention to Page 16, and explained the action that staff has taken to produce a balanced budget, in the amount of $39,998,800.00, in the General Fund Appropriation. The Board's attention was then directed to Page 3, which presented the process for the public hearing, once it has heard from the public. Mr. Wahl informed the Board that he has requested that Ms. Le Koranteng, Personnel Manager, to read the resolutions that have been incorporated in the budget book before the Board.

Commr. Bakich opened the meeting for public comment.



No one present wished to appear before the Board to discuss the proposed budget.

Commr. Swartz introduced Ms. Wendy Breeden, Library Coordinator.

At 5:34, the Chairman closed the public portion of the meeting, after noticing no one present wishing to speak before the Board, and with no comments being made from staff.

Ms. Koranteng read, in its entirety, the proposed resolution regarding the adoption of a final millage rate for Lake County for Fiscal Year 1992-1993.

On a motion by Commr. Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved and adopted a countywide final millage rate of 4.864.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously the Board approved and adopted a final millage rate of 4.000 mills for "Greater Hills Municipal Service Taxing Unit".

Ms. Koranteng read, in its entirety, the proposed resolution regarding the adoption of a final millage rate for the North Lake County Ambulance District for Fiscal Year 1992-1993.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved Resolution 1992-186 adopting the millage rate of 0.222 mills for the North Lake County Ambulance District.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and adopted Resolution 1992-187 adopting a final millage rate for Lake County for Fiscal Year 1992-1993 (4.864), and a final millage rate for the "Greater Hills Municipal Service Taxing Unit" (4.000).

On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and adopted Resolution No. 1992-188 adopting a final budget for Lake County for Fiscal Year 1992-1993, in the amount of $108,718,885.00.



There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.



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G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN



ATTEST:







JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK



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