Edgewater: Edgewater, FL City Council - Budget Workshop - Government Funds - Jul 18, 2022
Summary. The Edgewater, FL City Council held a budget workshop on July 18, 2022, to review the proposed FY 2023 governmental funds budget. Finance Director Bridget presented a comprehensive budget proposal based on a 6.7 millage rate (unchanged from current rate) and introduction of a $50 residential fire assessment fee. The total citywide balanced budget was proposed at $62,924,136, with the general fund portion at $22,521,007.91. Key discussions focused on staffing additions including six firefighter positions (three EMTs and three driver engineers) totaling $378,741, while excluding requests for four additional police officers pending grant applications. The budget includes $867,382 in general fund capital outlay and $1,557,739 in capital projects. Council members raised questions about impact fees, reserve fund levels (32% for general fund), and the relationship between the fire assessment fee and millage rates. The workshop concluded with plans to set the maximum millage rate at the July 25 meeting, pending completion of union contract negotiations.
Agenda Items
1. FY 2023 Governmental Funds Budget Presentation
Comprehensive review of proposed budget based on 6.7 millage rate and $50 fire assessment fee
- Budget based on 6.7 millage rate (unchanged from current)
- $50 residential fire assessment fee proposed
- 17.78% increase in preliminary taxable value to $1,486,723,625
- Property taxes make up 40-60% of general fund funding
- Net revenue change less than $200,000 despite various increases and decreases
2. Staffing Requests and Additions
Discussion of proposed new positions and unfunded staffing requests
- Three firefighter EMTs included for full year at $219,480
- Three driver engineers included for half year at $121,261
- Code enforcement supervisor for half year at $38,000
- Four police officers requested but not funded pending grant application
- Multiple other positions requested but not included totaling $890,529
3. Capital Outlay and Projects
Review of capital equipment and project funding
- $867,382 in general fund capital outlay including ambulance, bucket truck, patrol vehicles
- $1,557,739 in capital projects including paving, animal shelter expansion, playground replacement
- $3,043,000 in unfunded capital project requests
- Discussion of impact fee restrictions and available balances
4. Fund Balances and Reserves
Analysis of reserve levels across all city funds
- General fund unassigned balance of $6,900,000 representing 32% of operating budget
- Water/sewer fund at 49% reserves, solid waste at 36%
- Stormwater fund showing 160% but designated for capital projects
- Various special revenue funds with restricted uses detailed
Motions & Votes
Motion to adjourn
Moved by Unidentified council member
Not stated
Action Items
Provide breakdown of what would need to be cut if millage reduced to 6.2
Assigned to Finance Director Bridget · Due July 25 meeting
Present fee schedule review, especially development services fees
Assigned to Staff · Due August 1 agenda
Provide reserve percentages for other city funds
Assigned to Finance Director Bridget · Due August meeting
Complete union contract negotiations
Assigned to City management · Due End of week (July 22)
Set proposed millage rate for TRIM notice advertising
Assigned to City Council · Due July 25 meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The Edgewater, FL City Council held a budget workshop on July 18, 2022, to review the proposed FY 2023 governmental funds budget. Finance Director Bridget presented a comprehensive budget proposal based on a 6.7 millage rate (unchanged from current rate) and introduction of a $50 residential fire assessment fee. The total citywide balanced budget was proposed at $62,924,136, with the general fund portion at $22,521,007.91. Key discussions focused on staffing additions including six firefighter positions (three EMTs and three driver engineers) totaling $378,741, while excluding requests for four additional police officers pending grant applications. The budget includes $867,382 in general fund capital outlay and $1,557,739 in capital projects. Council members raised questions about impact fees, reserve fund levels (32% for general fund), and the relationship between the fire assessment fee and millage rates. The workshop concluded with plans to set the maximum millage rate at the July 25 meeting, pending completion of union contract negotiations.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 4 agenda items: FY 2023 Governmental Funds Budget Presentation; Staffing Requests and Additions; Capital Outlay and Projects; Fund Balances and Reserves.
How many motions were voted on?
1 motion were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
5 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
11 members were recorded as present: Mayor Thomas, Councilwoman Power, Councilwoman Bennington, Councilwoman Dalbo, Councilman Powers, City Manager Irby, City Clerk Slotnick, Finance Director Bridget, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Parks Director.
Where can I watch the full recording?
The full video recording is available on YouTube or embedded at the top of this page.
What county is Edgewater in?
Edgewater is located in Volusia County, Florida. Browse other Volusia County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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