2008-26898 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26898
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORMANDY SHORES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING
THE FINAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR {FY) 2008/09.
WHEREAS, for the purpose of providing security services within the Normandy Shores
neighborhood area, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 93-2881 on October
20, 1993, which authorized the creation of the Normandy Shores Local Government
Neighborhood Improvement District (District); and
WHEREAS for the purpose of providing security services within the District, a final budget
has been developed to fund projected FY 2008/09 operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2008, pursuant to Section 200.065 of the Florida Statutes,
a public hearing was held before the Mayor and City Commission, acting as the Board, to discuss
the operating millage rate and operating budget for the District for FY 2008/09.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE NORMANDY SHORES LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, that the Board hereby adopts the final operating budget for the District for FY 2008/09
as summarized herein and listed below:
Revenues
Ad Valorem Tax
City's General Fund
$ 98,981
53,297
Total $ 152,278
Expenses
Security Service
Maintenance
$ 138,902
13,376
Total $ 152,278
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 2008.
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Secretary to the District
Matti Herrera Bower
Robert Parcher
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution adopting the final operating budget for the Normandy Shores Local Government
Neighborhood Improvement District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008/09.
Ke Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase resident ratings of public safety services; Maintain crime rates at or below national trends
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Safety across the City (preventing crime, drugs, gangs, speeding cars) was ranked number one by
residents as one of the most important areas affecting their quality of life and it was also mentioned as one
of the changes that would make Miami Beach a better place to live, work, play, or visit. Safety during the
day appeared as a key driver for resident's perceptions of Miami Beach as a place to live and overall
quality of life. Also, crime prevention was ranked number four by residents as one of the most important
areas that the Cit can address with re ards to ublic safet .
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors for the Normandy
Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District, approve the final operating budget for the
District for FY 2008/09 in the amount of $152,278?
The operating expenditures to provide security services at the current service level to this district is
$152,278, a 25% decrease from the FY 2007/08 amount of $203,833. In FY 2007/08, the budget included
a $46,649 one-time repayment to the City for a property tax collection shortfall that occurred in FY 2006107.
The FY 2007108 budget would have been $157,184 net of the one-time repayment. Therefore, the FY
2008/09 budget reflects a decrease of $4,906 or 3.1 percent from the FY 2007/08 budget for operations
reflecting a savings in operating costs. The tentative ad valorem millage recommended by the
Administration is 0.7227 mills to provide the current level of security required by this district. This tax levy
will generate proceeds of $98,981.The difference between the revenues which will be generated from ad-
valorem tax proceeds and the total budgetary requirement of the district must be supplemented by a
contribution from the General Fund in the amount of $53,297 or 35% of the total operating budget. The
General Fund has funded this difference for each of the fifteen years since the District was established.
The amount provided by the General Fund for this purpose in FY 2007/08 was $55,013.
Board Recommendation
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Accour
Funds: 1 $ 98,981 Normandy Sh
District
2 53,297 General Fund
Total $ 152,278
Financial Impact Summary:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2008
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORMANDY SHORES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADOPTING
THE FINAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2008/09.
Adopt the Resolution which establishes the final operating budget for the District for FY 2008/09
in the amount of $152,278.
BACKGROUND
The Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District, a dependent
taxing district of its principal, the City of Miami Beach, was established in 1994 to provide
continual 24-hour security to this gated community; FY 2008/09 represents its fifteenth year of
operation.
It was established by Ordinance 93-2881, and has the authority "to levy an ad-valorem tax on real
and personal property of up to two mills, provided that no parcel of property will be assessed
more than $500 annually for such improvements". During FY 1998/99 the amount of annual
funding to be provided by the City and the dependent status of the District were issues discussed
by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee. A determination was reached that the City
would fund 35% of the annual cost of the operation of the community gate guard. This cost will
eventually be funded from the golf course operation of the Normandy Shores Golf Course. It was
further agreed that the City would continue to supplement the District at current levels until both
issues were resolved. On August 29, 2002, the Administration met with the Normandy Shores
Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District representatives and agreed to eliminate
the $500 capon the highest valued home in the District. The enabling legislation was adopted by
the Commission on September 25, 2002. This ensures that the City's contribution from the
General Fund remains at 35% of the operating budget of the District.
PROCEDURE
The operating millage and budget for this dependent special taxing district must be adopted in
accordance with Florida Statutes. This procedure requires that this Resolution be considered
immediately after the final millage for Normandy Shores District has been adopted (See
accompanying Agenda Item R7B1 for details).
FY 2008/09 Normandy Shores Budget
September 17, 2008
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ANALYSIS
The final operating budget for the District is as follows:
Revenues
Ad Valorem Tax $ 98,981
City's General Fund 53,297
Total $ 152,278
Expenses
Security Service $ 138,902
Maintenance 13,376
Total $ 152,278
On September 8, 2008, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the tentative operating budget
for the District in the amount of $152,278 and an operating millage of 0.7227. This tax levy will
generate proceeds of $98,981. The total operating expenditures to provide the current service
level to this district is $152,278 for FY 2008/09. The City of Miami Beach General Fund is
required to provide 35% of the total operating expenditures ($53,297), and the City has funded
the 35% for each of the fifteen years since the District was established. The amount provided by
the General Fund for this purpose in FY 2007/08 was $55,013. The $152,278 in FY 2008/09
represents a $51,555 decrease (25%) from the FY 2007/08 budget of $203,833. In FY 2007/08,
the budget included a $46,649 one-time repayment to the City for a property tax collection
shortfall that occurred in FY 2006/07. The FY 2007/08 budget would have been $157,184 net of
the one-time repayment. Therefore, the FY 2008109 budget reflects a decrease of $4,906 or 3.1
percent from the FY 2007/08 budget for operations reflecting a savings in operating costs.
CONCLUSION
The City Commission, acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors of the Normandy Shores
Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District, should adopt the attached Resolution
which establishes the final operating budget.
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