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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 12, 2012 there was no dispute regarding what had to be done, they just did not perform as promised. Council Member King withdrew his request. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve the consent agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. VI. AWARDS /PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES None. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2013 Budget & Levy a. Res. #12 -021 — Approving Proposed 2013 Budget & Preliminary Tax Levy Finance Director Jeziorski reviewed fund balances forecasted through the end of the year, anticipated fund balances for the upcoming year, the levy remaining the same for 2013 and the process for forwarding the preliminary budget information to the County for preliminary tax statements being forwarded to taxpayers in November. Administrator Larson stated that at the last work session discussions ensued regarding equipment, equipment purchases and replacement of same along with capital outlay items such as a new roof on the Public Works Building and Fire Hall, replacement of carpeting at City Hall, etc. Administrator Larson stated that these items had been taken into account within the budgeting process and that sufficient money is budgeted for 2013, but the same amount should continue each year. Director Jeziorski stated that equipment purchases /replacement and capital outlay long term planning had not been adequately funded in past years. Council Members felt that this was very encouraging and would avoid significant budget increases due to major equipment replacements. Director Jeziorski stated that the City meets the legal requirements for reserve amounts. Lengthy discussion was had regarding Market Value Homestead Credit and Local Government Aid programs. Council Members requested additional information to be provided by Director Jeziorski at their December budget hearing such as percentage of Page 3 of 7 3