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2 ~ `~* Page 2 Council Minutes December 7, 1995 operating budget of 51,134,690. The city proposed to levy 5549,081 for 1996 including ad valorem property tax revenue and fiscal disparities tax revenue. Administrator Hoyt said a 5.4% increase in overall property taxes is budgeted for 1996, with an actual ad valorem levy increase of 3.2% Hoyt also pointed out the city's share is 1 1 % of the total property tax statement. She stated that the city's tax rate actually fell slightly but since property taxes are tied to market value, its property taxes will increase for 1996. Mayor-Elect Gehrz asked for questions or comments from the council. Councilmember Hustad asked if the city's fine revenue went up. He was told it was up by 521,000 over last year. Mayor-Elect Gehrz opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor-Elect Gehrz immediately closed the public hearing. The levy will be scheduled for adoption on December 20, 1995. HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES City Accountant, Joe Rigdon explained that, on an annual basis, the city assesses delinquent utility fees to the property tax rolls. The proposed assessment includes the actual amount due, the standard 10% penalty fee, 3% administrative fee, and a 8% assessment rate. Mayor-Elect Gehrz opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. There being no one wishing to be heard on this subject, the public hearing was immediately closed. Councilmember Jacobs moved adoption of Resolution 95-32 levying special assessments for delinquent utility charges. The motion passed unanimously. POLICY AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE REVISED FALCON HEIGHTS/LAUDERDALE FIRE AGREEMENT Administrator Hoyt explained that the revised fire agreement more accurately identifies how the city charges for services, specifically HAZMAT services. There are also some additional changes that clarify the language. Councilmember Hustad moved to approve the revised agreement and motion passed unanimously.