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WORKSHOP MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JUNE 23, 2021 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Frank D'Ambra at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
Present were:
Mayor Frank D'Ambra III, Vice Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Bruce Prince, Council
Member Laurie Brandon, and Council Member Molly Young.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Review and Discuss the FY2021-2022 Annual Budget
Village Manager Jeremy Allen presented a slide show for Council on the upcoming 2021-
2022 budget. The presentation included the following information as it related to the
budget:
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
o Funds would be released to the states in May 2022, with disbursement
within 30 days of receiving funding or request an extension with justification
for request.
o The Village was slated to receive $2.58 million dollars
• Strategic Framework: Focus, Avoid, Enhance and Partner
• ARPA funds were eligible to be used towards: Covid-19 or its economic impacts,
revenue lost due to Covid-19, premium pay for essential workers, investments in
water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
• Prioritizing funds for long term sustainability
• Estimated revenue loss
• Recommended use of funds
Types of Funds: general, water utility, stormwater utility and refuse/recycling
• Restricted Funds: capital improvement, building, special law enforcement
• Highlights of the current fiscal year
• Fund Balance Policy: unassigned fund balance and history
• 2021-2022 Proposed Budget: budget summary, general fund, revenues,
expenditures, summary by department, millage rate history, other funds
• 2021/2022 Budget Calendar
Council discussed the police vehicle replacement program, code compliance for Jupiter
Inlet Colony, storm water reserves, water fee changes, long term goals, cardiac
monitors, water rate percentage increases, returns on investments, Remembrance Park
grant, Tequesta Fest, water price increases, business liaison position, financial
sustainability, redevelopment, and annexation,
Mr. Thomas Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, commented on the proposed budget and felt
that the undesignated fund balance was low at 17%; he urged a minimum 25% goal.
Additionally, he believed the county surtax would be paused soon and urged the Village
to reevaluate. Lastly, Mr. Bradford did not find value in Tequesta Fest.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM.
MOTION: Council Member Prince made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member
Brandon seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not
verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the
Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.