Comments on: Despite Spirited Discussion, Few Minds Changed at City’s Budget Workshop https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/ Online News Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:27:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rachel https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96045 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:27:07 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96045 In reply to Steve.

The folks hired to fill these positions will be able to afford the tax increase levied to fund their salaries. Some handsome wages listed here!

]]> By: The Village Idiot https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96034 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 02:36:57 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96034 In reply to Steve.

Great job. Didn’t I hear someone (maybe Preston) say there is a new position in the ethics office for an adminsitrative assistant? Isn’t the ethics officer already housed in the attorney’s office? Why can’t they share an administrative assistant there and save another 30-40 thousand or whatever that is?

]]> By: The Village Idiot https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96033 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 02:27:22 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96033 In reply to Steve.

Why exactly does the utility department need a marketing position? We don’t have a choice on which utility company to use, we have to use either Talquin or the City depending on where we live.

]]> By: News Maven https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96014 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:30:25 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96014 In reply to News Maven.

“Commissioner Miller stated that the full increase was not much of a burden for tax payers…”
Wonder if I can forward my property tax bill to her then? Nancy, can you get your address to me by November? Thanks in advance!

]]> By: News Maven https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96013 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:23:11 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96013 In reply to Charlene Wilson.

FACT: We could fund all the proposed new police officer positions 10-plus times over with the overage generated by excessive utility fees. Zero out the rest of the frills, and BINGO:
NO TAX INCREASE.
Is it legally possible to have a recall campaign against these tax-and-spenders? Like Kalifornia did to replace their Governor?
I did not vote for ANY of these commissioners. Scott seems to be the only sensible one, hope he does not bail for skrewel superintendent.
And if Nancy has a Twitter account, an appropriate avatar for her would be a photo of a deer lit up by headlights.

]]> By: Steve https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96011 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:10:40 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96011 I feel like this is my job to point out where the budget can be adjusted – wait – that is our elected officials job.
I could go on – not even 1/4 of way through entire budget, but I have to work to pay all the taxes and fees charged by the City to live here.

]]> By: Steve https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96010 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:09:11 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96010 $1,200,000

Live Oak Plantation Road/Timberlane School Road
Sidewalks. This project involves the construction of sidewalks on one side of the road on Live Oak Plantation Road and a portion of Timberlane School Road which lies within the City limits.

]]> By: Steve https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96009 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:07:22 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96009 2016 – $ 5 Million (already spent 28 million, $5 million in 2016 and more in future years)
This project involves the construction of a new 1.3 mile extension of FAMU Way from Wahnish Way to Lake Bradford Road and improvements to
existing FAMU Way between Monroe Street and Wahnish Way to achieve the same standard.

]]> By: Steve https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96008 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:03:48 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96008 2016 – $50,000

In October of 2014, the City Commission adopted the Wayfinding Plan, and staff has since worked with the Public Works Department to begin
implementation. While funding for some of the signs was identified at time adoption, a shortfall for Downtown, Southside, and Gateway signs was
noted. Completion of this program is identified as a City Commission priority.

]]> By: Steve https://tallahasseereports.com/2015/07/07/despite-spirted-discussion-few-minds-changed-at-citys-budget-workshop/#comment-96007 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:01:59 +0000 http://tallahasseereports.com/?p=193255#comment-96007 2016 – $400,000

This project is to improve and modernize the Airport Passenger Terminal in the post 9/11 environment to allow for the optimization of airport non-aeronautical revenues from concessions and retail outlets as well as food and beverage and to accommodate growth and provide improved
amenities for passengers in the near term. Potential new vertical circulation and treatments to the second level sterile/non-sterile. This project provides for improvements to the building structure, mechanical equipment, fire safety, electrical, restrooms, doors, baggage handlers and ceiling and floor finishes. It will be based on a Strategic Terminal Master Plan.

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