LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting was held on May 26, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. with Chairman Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Salters, Mr. McGlumphy, Dr. Jones, and Mr. Shevock. Members of Council present were Mr. McGiffin, Mr. Hogan, Mr. Leary, Council President Williams, and Mayor Carey.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Slavin requested that item #3, Recommendations - Phase II of the MAG Study, be deferred until June 8, 2009.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Review and Recommendation - Filling Critical Positions - Payroll Specialist
During their meeting of February 23, 2009, members recommended approval of the Hiring Freeze for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, but to allow the hiring of critical positions through the review and approval of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee and City Council. It was suggested that there be a “standing” agenda item to consider the filling of critical positions and, if there are no positions to consider, the item could be removed.
Mrs. Peggy Teal, Assistant Finance Director, reviewed the permission to recruit and the hiring justification outline to fill the Payroll Specialist position in the Finance Department. She requested that the previous Payroll Specialist, Mr. Turhan Jordan, who resigned from the City of Dover to fulfill commitments to the Army National Guard, be re-hired. She stated that Mr. Jordan has completed his commitment to the Guard and is available for employment.
In response to Dr. Jones, Mrs. Teal explained that, due to the amount of detail and training involved, she felt it was more beneficial for the City and the Finance Department to hire an employee who has already been trained than to recruit a current employee.
Mr. Salters moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to hire Mr. Turhan Jordan for the position of Payroll Specialist. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. Due to time constraints, it was noted that this matter has been placed on the Council agenda for the meeting being held later in the evening.
Downtown Dover BID - Assessment (Tax) Rate for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
In accordance with Appendix D, Article III, Section 9(f) of the Dover Code, City Council must adopt a Business Improvement District (BID) budget and assessment every year. Members were provided the FY 2009-2010 budget showing BID tax revenue and the expenses charged against that revenue, as well as the following tax calculation worksheet with recommended rates:
JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010
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|
ZONE 1 |
ZONE 2 |
ZONE 3 |
TOTAL |
|
Aggregate Assessments |
$31,920,900 |
$58,906,700 |
$29,939,400 |
$120,767,700 |
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Assessment Tax Rate Per $100 Assessment |
0.0822 |
0.0362 |
0.0180 |
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Revenue Raised |
$26,239 |
$21,324 |
$5,389 |
$52,952 |
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% Revenue Raised |
50% |
40% |
10% |
100% |
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Number of Parcels |
123 |
115 |
49 |
287 |
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Average Assessment |
$213 |
$185 |
$110 |
$185 |
It was noted that the revenue percentages by zone have been calculated in accordance with Section 9(e) of Appendix D, Article III of the Dover Code and that the amounts were estimated per the reassessed values
Mr. Salters moved to recommend approval of the Downtown Dover Business Improvement District (BID) - Assessment (Tax) Rate for FY 2009-2010 and adoption of proposed Budget Ordinance #2009-14 (Attachment #1). The motion was seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried.
Mr. Slavin expressed his concern with applying a BID tax at a time when the City is trying to revitalize the downtown area.
Mr. Salters moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried
Meeting Adjourned at 6:09 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy A. Slavin
Chairman
TAS/AC
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Proposed Ordinance #2009-14 - BID Tax