08-10-2022 VC BWS-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 10, 2022
Deborah Searcy, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
Chuck Huff, Interim Village Manager
Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present. All Department Directors were present.
Mr. Huff outlined the agenda for the evening, explaining the discussion would include the
proposed Country Club budget, General Fund budget, and a discussion of Taxable Value and
Millage Rate.
FY 2023 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Mr. Huff shared highlights of the FY 2023 budget, including:
• Budget is based on Millage rate of 7.05 (no increase over FY 2022)
• General Fund budget is balanced with:
o $75,000 available in Council Contingency (FPE Union Contract negotiations, etc.)
o $679,800 transfer to General Fund CIP
o $482,550 transfer to Country Club
• Country Club budget is balanced with:
o $382,550 transfer from General Fund for Pool and Tennis operations
o $100,000 transfer from General Fund for Renewal and Replacement
• The budget provides for:
o Capital improvements
o Replacement of essential (capital) equipment and vehicles
o Employee salary and benefit cost increases / pay study implementation
o Minimum wage implementation of $13.50 for part-time employees
o Maintains and enhances the Village's current level of service. Amenities and
quality of life programs remain fully funded in FY 2023.
FY 2023 TOTAL BUDGET SUMMARY
Category
FY 2022 Budget
FY 2023 Budget
% Increase/
$ Increase/
Decrease
Dccrcase
General Fund
$26,628,407
$29,235,910
9.79%
$2,607,503
Country Club
$6,096,069
$7931400
19.99%
$1,218,811
Stormwater
$518,112
$500,000
-3.50%
($18,112)
Utility Fund
Grand Total
$3392429588
$37,0509790
11.46%
$398089202
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Category
FY 2022 Budget
FY 2023 Budget
% Increase/
$ Increase/
--
Budget
Budget
Decrease
Decrease
Personnel
$1800,714
$20,553,094
9.32%
$1,752,380
Operating
$11,431,026
$139141,910
14.97%
$19710,884
Debt Service
$292829736
$2,327,786
1.97%
$459050
Capital Outlay
$728,112
$1,028,000
41.19%
$29908
Grand Total
$3392429588
$3790509790
11.46%
$398089202
Mr. Huff provided an overview of the FY 2023 budget. He noted the line for Operating Budget
included contingency and transfers.
Positions FY 2022 Budget FY 2023 Budget # Increase/
Decrease
Part -Time 109 110 +1
Full -Time 150 154 +4
Total 259 264 +5
FY 2023 COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET SUMMARY
Category
FY 2023
FY 2022
% Increase/
$ Increase/
Budget
Budget
Decrease
Decrease
Golf Fees
$3,30000
$2,510,000
31%
$790,000
Golf Shop revenues
$66800
$462,500
44%
$205,000
Driving Range revenues
$477,600
$375,000
27%
$10200
Membership revenues
$1,139,700
$1,070,500
6%
$695200
Restaurant revenues
$36500
$32800
11%
$37,000
Tennis revenues
$705,480
$596,300
18%
$109,180
Pool revenues
$15300
$11700
31%
$36,000
Interest revenues
$0
$109000
-100%
($10,000)
GF Transfer revenues
$482,550
$378,550
27%
$10400
Appropriated retained earnings
$0
$0
-100%
($227,319)
Miscellaneous
$23,550
$221203
13%
$29650
Total Revenues
$793149880
$690969069
20%
$192189811
Total Expenses
$793149880
$690969069
20%
$192189811
Mr. Huff continued with a breakdown of Country Club revenues and expenses budgeted, breaking
it down by Golf, Tennis, Pool, Admin and Grounds, and Food and Beverage.
Discussion ensued regarding repair and maintenance of facilities. Finance Director Samia Janjua
answered questions and provided clarification as needed.
Mayor Searcy noted potential improvements to the Tennis program. Discussion ensued about the
self -sustainability of the program.
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FY 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET SUMMARY
Category
Ad -Valorem
Taxes
Total Revenue
Public Safety
Leisure Services
Transfers Out
Total Expenses
FY 2023 Budget FY 2022 Budget % Increase/
Decrease
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$ Increase/
Decrease
$19,860,848
$17,615,577
12.75%
$21245,271
$29,235,910
$26,628,407
9.79%
$2,607,503
$11,963,978
$10,517,083
13.76%
$1,446,895
$2,893,594
$2,351,797
23.04%
$541,797
$1,162,350
$1,0389550
11.92%
$123,800
$29,2359910
$2696289407
9.79%
$296079503
Mr. Huff continued with a breakdown of General Fund revenues and expenditures budgeted,
breaking it down by General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Community Development,
Leisure Services, and Debt, Transfers, and Other.
Mayor Searcy asked for clarification on the line item for promotional activities.
Finance Director Samia Janjua reviewed the costs, including an increase in the cost of the
newsletter and ongoing cost-cutting efforts.
Police Chief Jenkins addressed questions regarding the use of drones and associated laws.
Discussion ensued regarding fuel prices and the impact on the Public Works budget, followed by
a discussion of electric vehicles.
Councilmembers discussed staffing levels contemplated within the budget and needs in various
departments.
Vice Mayor Norris asked for clarification on the difference between budgeted and actual in FY
2022.
Mrs. Janjua explained there had been an increase in the number of transfers required. Discussion
continued.
FY 2023 TAXABLE VALUE AND MILLAGE SELECTION
• Millage Rate: $7.05 mils (no increase over FY 2022)
• Gross Taxable Value: $2,965,412,110 ($341,967,249 or 13.04% increase over FY 2022)
• Budgeted Ad Valorem: $19,860,848 ($2,245,271 or 12.75% increase over FY 2022)
Mr. Huff explained staff had proposed a Millage Rate of 7.05 mills and discussed alternate options.
Vice Mayor Norris commented on the increase in budget year over year.
Mr. Huff stated he and staff were working on ways to streamline processes and decrease costs.
Discussion continued on ways to control increasing expenses.
Vice Mayor Norris asked for a higher level of detail in the budget presentation.
Mayor Searcy agreed. Discussion ensued regarding materials to share with Council.
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FY 2023 TAXABLE VALUE AND MILLAGE SELECTION continued
CMr. Huff asked whether Council was prepared to sign off on the Country Club portion of the
proposed budget, noting time constraints associated with being prepared for the snowbird season.
Mayor Searcy asked whether the Golf Advisory Board had been consulted on the Golf budget.
Mr. Huff stated they would be meeting the following week.
Discussion continued regarding potential fee increases in Pool and Golf.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS
Council consensus was in favor of setting the tentative FY 2023 Millage Rate at 7.05.
NEXT BUDGET WORKSHOP
The next Budget Workshop Session will be dependent upon the results of the Golf Advisory Board
meeting on August 15tH
If needed, a meeting will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Jessica Green, MMC, Village Clerk