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MINUTES OF THE BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

 

The public budget hearing for the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent District was convened by President McCrorey at 7:30 p.m. on June 14, 2022 at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15510 Hooting Owls Place, Tampa, Florida.

 

Trustees present:  Wendy McCrorey, Dena Galyardt, Barbara Appel, Penny Phillips, Allen McCrorey, Angela Lucero, Anne Blevins

Trustees absent:  None

Public present:  None

 

President McCrorey called the hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. and presented the budget for discussion, comparing estimates for FY22 with projections for FY23.

 

The proposed budget for FY23 includes the special assessment rate of $125 per improved residential property.  There are 256 single family homes in Beacon Meadows, resulting in projected revenue of $32,000. This amount, minus the required 5% ($1,600), plus $45,929 estimated beginning fund balance (i.e., budget carryover), equals total revenues of $76,329.

 

President McCrorey reviewed all budget categories and the backup schedules justifying how projected items are calculated.

 

Budget Transfers (99.01) is the standard amount that has been allocated for a number of years.  In the past, the District’s accountant had confirmed this entry was appropriate.  Reserve for Contingency (99.03), which can be up to 10% of total revenues, is the amount that is estimated to cover three months of regular District expenses.

 

President McCrorey reported that the proposed budget was posted on the District’s website on May 25, 2022, in compliance with Chapter 189.418(4) of the Florida Statutes.  The approved budget will be posted on the same website. 

 

Comments from Trustee Blevins and Trustee Appel resulted in adjustments to the documents for Repair and Maintenance (46.00) and Reserve for Contingency (99.03). Then discussion among Trustees resulted in an agreement that the budget projections for FY23 appeared reasonable and that the special assessment rate should remain at $125 per improved residential property.  Since no members of the public were present, President McCrorey did not open the hearing for public comment.

 

The resolution fixing the special assessment rate for the year 2022 was read.  Trustee Appel made a motion, seconded by Trustee Blevins, to approve the budget, adopt the resolution, and set the special assessment rate at $125.  The motion was approved by a unanimous affirmative vote of 7-0.

 

There being no further business, Trustee Blevins moved to adjourn the hearing.  Trustee Phillips seconded the motion.  The motion was approved by a unanimous affirmative vote of 7-0.  The hearing was adjourned by President McCrorey at 7:48 p.m.

 

Signed _______________________________                    

                                    Secretary

 

Signed _______________________________

                                    President

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RESOLUTION FIXING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE YEAR 2022

 

            Upon the motion by Trustee Appel, seconded by Trustee Phillips, the following Resolution was adopted by a vote of 7-0.

 

            WHEREAS, BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT is a special dependent district duly established and operating pursuant to Ordinance #87-53, as amended; and,

 

            WHEREAS, Ordinance #87-53, as amended, provided that the Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT  has the right, power and authority to levy a special assessment against IMPROVED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY in the district for the purpose of maintaining and improving common property; and,

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT has determined that the assessment for the year 2022 shall be in the amount of $125.00; and,

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT has had a duly advertised public hearing on the 14th day of June 2022; and,

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT has presented the proposed assessment and proposed budget to the residents of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT at the public hearing; and,

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT has heard discussion and comments from the residents.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT, THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE 2022:

 

1. That the above recitation of findings of fact is hereby incorporated into this Resolution.

 

 2. The Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT approves the proposed budget for FY 23.

 

 3. The Board of Trustees of BEACON MEADOWS SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT approves the proposed assessment of $125.00 for 2022.

 

 4. Upon adoption, this Resolution shall be transmitted by the Trustees, along with the approved budget and all other materials required by Hillsborough County, to the Board of County Commissioners for their approval.

 

 

PRESIDENT: ____________________________________________

                                Wendy McCrorey

 

ATTEST:________________________________________________

                                       Penny Phillips, Secretary