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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 2010 2011 BUDGET request from the Nielsen's not be received, the Rezoning and CUP request should be denied. The Nielsen's could not be present at this evening's meeting. Ms. Boss introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-12-289 — CONTINUING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE NIELSEN REZONING AND CUP REQUEST FOR 3075 SPRUCE STREET UNTIL THE JANUARY 26, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING, WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE REZONING AND CUP REQUESTS ARE DENIED IFA LETTER REQUESTING TABLING IS NOT RECEIVED FROM THE NIELSEN'S The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Blesener opened the public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2011 Budget and Certification of 2011 Levy. The Finance Director presented the 2011 Budget noting that the proposed Gross Levy amount is $2,660,453, up from $2,559,623 in 2010 for a 3.94% Gross Levy increase. Fiscal disparities reductions results in a Net Levy amount of $2,285,336 for 2011, which is a 3.24% Net Levy increase over 2010. The Director noted that when the preliminary levy was certified in September, the increase was proposed at 5.6 %. However, in subsequent budget workshops, the City Council reduced that amount to the 3.24% proposed this evening. However, Truth In Taxation Notices received by property owners reflect the 5.6% increase. The Director also noted that the increase in the levy from 2010 is the result of the addition of fire truck replacement costs in the City's Capital Improvement Fund. This increase is planned to be an on -going addition to the Capital Improvement Fund. The Director then provided a highlight of 2011 General Fund revenues, noting that revenues are projected to be up by 8.96 %, property tax revenues are projected to be the same for 2010, Local Government Aid (LGA) revenues are projected to be $324,955 up from $196,527 in 2010, construction - related permit and license revenue is projected to be up by $51,430, and levy limits are still in place for 2011. The Director then reviewed I.,GA unallotment history since 2008, noting LGA amounts certified by the State, State unallotment actions, and actual 13 3