2020-08-26 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2020 Council had concerns regarding auditing of the use of the funds and accountability, concerns for a non-profit hospital requesting assistance versus usage and their location within a different County, working with those that are the most valuable partners of the City. Administrator Statz stated that public safety services have experienced potentially the most COVID-19 expenditures due to staffing, cleaning, etc. and is probably the most clear. Discussion took place regarding the County’s business grant program and its potential for being over funded, EDA’s desire to assist local businesses and COVID expenditures associated with the proposed remodeling of City Hall and Council Chambers. Council had concerns for residents meeting their needs and potential for assisting local food shelves, etc. Administrator Statz stated that partners on the listing approached the City requesting funding however, the City could reach out the local food shelves, YMCA, etc. to obtain their thoughts and understanding the regulations of the funding. 2. General Fund Budget Administrator Statz reminded Council that their deadline for a preliminary budget was September, once that is set it cannot be increased. He stated that some line items have been modified since last reviewed as the Centennial Lakes Police Department adopted their 2021 Budget with an $11,000 deduction in the City’s obligation due to citizen good behavior. He stated that the EDA is requesting $22,800 due to the blue sign program, continuation of CenterStage, purchase of banners and streetscaping. Discussions took place regarding building permit forecasts, future development, the City Hall project, proposed 1.14% increase, debt services, preference of no increase in property taxes for residents due to COVID-19, possibility of residential default on property tax collection, $50,000 contingency/Capital Outlay Fund, importance of paying off debt, discussions of salaries, and Staff/Council’s desire to have a balanced budget with no increases to taxes. Discussion ensued regarding use of the County’s Assessor versus hiring an outside Assessor and whether that would save money. Administrator Statz stated that the City several years ago went out for contractor’s to save money and believe that they are saving money compared to utilizing the County’s Assessor. Discussion also ensued regarding the use of a dedicated Engineer, going out for Requests for Proposals and use of multiple engineers versus a rotational 3-5 year contract for services. Mayor Love thanked Staff for their work and presentation. III. RECESS Mayor Love called a five (5) minutes recess at 6:29 p.m. and adjourned the Work Session. Page 2 of 8