City Officials, Council Discuss Budget Today

The Temple Terrace City Council will discuss the 2012-13 budget with city officials in a workshop at 4:30 p.m. today (Sept. 4).

Then, council members will take public comment and an initial vote on the proposed budget and the tentative millage rate at their regular meeting at 6 p.m., according to the meeting agenda.

Both gatherings will take place in the Council Chambers at .

In July, the council approved a tentative millage rate of .

The tentative rate represents a 0.28 mill increase over the .

Under the tentative rate, a homeowner whose house is worth $100,000 would pay $643 in taxes.

The council is scheduled to discuss and take public comment on the proposed 2012-13 budget and millage rate again on Sept. 18 before giving final approval.

Also during tonight’s City Council meeting, council members are scheduled to:

• review a final site plan for Circle K Stores, 5602 E. Fowler Ave.;
• consider a resolution to approve the ballot language for the Nov. 6 municipal election;
• consider a resolution to approve a 35-year agreement between the City of Temple Terrace and the City of Tampa for wastewater sewer collection and treatment; and
• consider an update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

The City Council workshop and meeting will both be  live on Verizon Channel 39 and Bright House Channel 950.