Town Council

1. ROLL CALL, SILENT PRAYER, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. 3. STAFF PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET. a. Staff presentation of the draft fiscal year 2025/26 budget. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 6. ADJOURNMENT. TOWN OF LANTANA Town Hall 500 Greynolds Circle Lantana, FL 33462 Workshop Meeting June 9, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. First Public Budget Workshop For information regarding the procedures for public participation during a Town Council meeting, please refer to the end of this agenda. *THIS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE FOR LISTENING PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR DETAILS. Karen Lythgoe, Mayor ____ Kem Mason, Vice Mayor ____ Christopher Castle, Vice Mayor Pro Tem ____ Jesse Rivero, Councilmember ____ Mark Zeitler, Councilmember ____ LANTANA STAFF: Brian K. Raducci, ICMA-CM, Town Manager; R. Max Lohman, Town Attorney; and Kathleen Dominguez, CMC, Town Clerk Listen to the Town Council Meeting: Visit https://www.lantana.org/TownAgendas and click "View Event" next to the meeting date for the live broadcast. The link will be available when the meeting starts. The recording will be available on-demand after the meeting in the Past Events section. 06-09-25 Town Council Agenda

PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Any citizen is entitled to be heard on an official agenda item when the Town Council calls for public comment OR any matter not on the agenda under the “Public Comments” section. Citizens desiring to address the Town Council shall step up to the microphone at the podium, state their name and address in an audible voice for the record, and, unless the Chair grants additional time, shall limit their address to three (3) minutes. Citizens who wish to address the Council MUST complete a blue public comment card and present it to the Town Clerk before the item is discussed and wait for the Mayor to announce when it is their turn to speak. Likewise, if the public wishes to speak on a matter on the consent agenda, they must complete a blue card and present it to the Town Clerk before the start of the meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format (large print) upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with three (3) workings days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting Kathleen Dominguez, Town Clerk at Lantana Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle, Lantana, Florida, (561) 540-5000. 06-09-25 Town Council Agenda

TOWN OF LANTANA Agenda Item Summary AGENDA ITEM No.: 3a PREPARED BY: Maria Rios, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager MEETING DATE: June 9, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Staff presentation of the draft fiscal year 2025/26 budget. ISSUE/BACKGROUND: ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Budget Workshop #1 FY 2025-26.pdf

Town Hall Council Chambers 06/09/2025 – 5:30 p.m. Town of Lantana FY 2025/26 Budget Workshop #1

Budget Preparation 04/11/2025 - Town Council Visioning Session 06/09/2025 - Budget Workshop #1 07/14/2025 Budget Workshop #2 Set Proposed Millage Rate 08/11/2025 - Set Solid Waste NAV Special Assessment 09/08/2025 1 Public Budget Hearing 09/17/2025 - 2 Public Budget Hearing Adoption of Budget st nd

World Unrest A Challenging Labor Market 2.3% Inflation Rate Economic Uncertainty Russian/Ukrainian War, Israel/Palestine War, Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict, etc. Town continues to experience challenges in finding qualified individuals. Inflation is cooling, but people do not appear optimistic after three (3) years of very high prices (e.g., groceries). Uncertainty of how & when Tariff policies will be added, expanded, or eliminated.

Maintain Infrastructure. Continue Beautification Projects. Responsible Development. How to Attract/Retain Valuable Employees. Continue to Attract Businesses (i.e., along Ocean Ave). Promote Community Engagement. Continue to Support the Library. Resume Dune Restoration Project. Install ADA Accessible Ramp (Lantana Beach). Enhance Public Safety with state-of-the-art Technology.

Redevelopment of Ocean Ave Properties Three (3) councilmembers would consider building heights up to five (5) stories for the right project, while two (2) others would prefer a max of four (4) stories. Each potential project would need to be independently evaluated. Property Addresses: 201, 211, 225, & 235 E Ocean Ave Acreage: .24, .40, .40, & .22 acres, respectively for an aggregate total of 1.26 acres. Owners: Love Lantana Point LLC, Steve Handelsman/Marsha Stocker

Lantana Beach Improvement Project Replace sections of the main boardwalk & install the ADA accessible ramp. Work with CPZ Architects, Inc. to develop a comprehensive 7.19-acre conceptual site plan that can be constructed in phases to: Gather public input from stakeholders through public charrettes, staff input, the Master Plan Committee, & the Town Council. Maximize site utilization in a cost-effective & consistent manner. Minimize disruption to parking, the playground, the beach & businesses. Allow the Town sufficient time to secure the necessary funding.

Potential Sale of Town-Owned Vacant Parcels Staff to proceed with seeking public input regarding a potential amendment to Section 10(h) of the Town Charter, to inform voters & assess support for a special election (mail ballot only) on the matter. Property Addresses: 206, 210 & 302 N Lake Dr Acreage: .26, .17 & .16 acres, respectively for an aggregate total of .59

Potential Rental of Town-Owned Property > than five (5) years Staff to proceed with seeking public input regarding a potential amendment to Section 10(i) of the Town Charter, following the same approach as outlined for Section 10(h). It was further agreed that if sufficient public support is identified, a special election (via mail ballot only) would be held to consider this amendment as a separate ballot question at a later date.

Rebranding Project No RFP/RFQ required – Minimal costs expected. Goal: Complete within the current fiscal year. Scope includes: New Town logo Tagline Official color palette Logo usage guidelines The current effort of the "Rebranding Project" is a scaled-down version of what was originally presented during the Visioning Session on 04/11/2025.

Permanent Speed Bumps - Speed Table Pilot Program A more permanent speed bump “table” was considered during the April Visioning Session. Our traffic engineer Kimley-Horn is currently working with Palm Beach County (PBC) Traffic Division/Fire Rescue to ensure that the specs of the proposed speed table meet all of their requirements. We want to ensure that the new speed tables still have the same impact in terms of slowing traffic down while providing a smoother transition from the existing asphalt to the speed tables. To test that theory we are planning on conducting a pilot program for the four (4) speed bumps on S Lake between S Oak & E Ocean Ave. Projected cost: $3k - $4k per speed table.

Certified taxable value for FY 2024/25 budget $1.938B Estimated taxable value for FY 2025/26 budget (includes $11.1M in new construction) $2.061B $ increase in taxable value $123.5M % increase in taxable value 6.37%

No Increase in Millage Rate (millage rate remains the same as the prior year at 3.7500). Property Tax revenue (assuming a millage rate of 3.7500 & a 95% collection rate) is approximately $7.343M. Property tax revenue projected to increase $390k or 5.6% when using the same millage rate as the prior year. Rolled-back millage rate approximates 3.5448.

Total revenue projections are $18.06M, a decrease of $1.2M as compared to the FY 2024/25 adopted budget: $390k increase in property taxes. $0k no change in electricity franchise taxes & fees. $25k increase in metered parking. $63k increase in interest income. $1.6M decrease from a one-time grant budget in FY 2025. Non ad-valorem special assessment Solid waste collection $347.28 annual curbside (2% increase to the property owner). $185.88 annual containerized (1% increase to the property owner).

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) budgeted at 4%, (actual March CPI = 2.5%). The Merit Plan is budgeted with a: 0-5% range for General Employees based on their annual evaluation, & a 0-5% range for Sworn Officers pursuant to their career development program. Retirement costs for General Employees are projected at 7% of base wages with a matching program of up to 2%, for a total cost of $573k (for all funds). Pension costs for Sworn Officers are projected at 45.63% of wages, for a total cost of $1.3M with the State anticipated to provide $210k. Health & dental insurance premiums are projected to increase 24% for a total cost of $2.3M (for all funds). Continuation of the Tuition Reimbursement & Certification/License Incentive Programs with a budget of $18k across all funds.

Departmental Changes Police Department: Adding one (+0.73 FTE) part-time Administrative Assistant (approx. gross cost $42k). Library: Adding one (+1 FTE) Youth Librarian (approx. gross cost $91k). Public Services: Reclassify one (1) Water Plant Operator to a Lead Water Plant Operator (approx. gross cost $14k). Development Services: Business Development Specialist remains unfunded (partnering with our Town’s Liaison from the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce).

% of Budget by Category: Personnel 70% Operating 25% Capital 5% ($1.26M) Debt 0% (Town has no debt) Current Budget Status: Nearly Balanced after considering The use of $175k worth of Building Permit Fund Balance Reserves. The use of $324k worth of Capital Carryover.

Wednesday before Thanksgiving (11/26/2025) Employee Holiday Party (TBD) Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 12/24/2025) New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 12/31/2025) Good Friday (04/03/2026) July 3 (Friday, 07/03/2026)rd

Operating revenues projected to increase $552k. Rate adjustment = May CPI estimate of 2% (per Ordinance). Total revenues decreasing $1.7M primarily due to non- reoccurring grant proceeds. Same benefits provided to General Employees as in the General Fund. Includes “potential” new capital requests of $2.3M. % of Budget by Category: Personnel 28%, Operating 50%, Capital 22% & Debt 0%. Current Budget Status: Nearly Balanced.

The Town’s Contract & Grants Administrator aggressively pursues grant opportunities to improve & enhance the delivery of our services. In addition, she works closely with: External Grant Writer Ryan Ruskay from RMPK Funding - secured $2.3M in grant funding. Lobbyist Mat Forrest from Ballard Partners - secured $1.2M in State Appropriations. Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s Office - secured $2.2M in Federal Appropriations 05/30/2025, her staff submitted a $1.5M appropriations request (inclusive of a $300k match) to the House Appropriations Committee for our WTP Control Panel Upgrade Project.

On 03/11/2025, the Executive Director of the PBC League of Cities, informed us that the Infrastructure Surtax had generated $2.7B in revenue, & as a result, the County would officially sunset the Program. The Town will continue to receive $346k in revenue distributions through 12/2025. $70k to construct Classroom in the Emergency Operations Center at the Police Department. $500k in paving projects. Current Budget Status: Fund is balanced using $224k of Fund Balance.

Assessment Rate: Based on Equivalent Residential Units (ERU) at $6.00 per ERU per month. Current revenue projected at $502k. Annual Maintenance Costs = $502k. Budget Status: In Balance.

The Town received more than $6.3M in ARPA funds which has been completely committed for various operating & capital needs. These funds were required to be obligated by 12/31/2024 & must be expended by 12/31/2026. Additional information may be found in the monthly Town Manager Reports.

07/01/2025 – receive certified taxable values from the Property Appraiser. Incorporate any additional Town Council direction into the budget. Prepare for the 07/14/2025 Budget Workshop #2. 07/14/2025 Town Council Meeting – set proposed millage rate & date/time of the 1 Public Budget Hearing. 08/11/2025 - Set Solid Waste NAV Special Assessment. 09/08/2025 1 Public Budget Hearing. 09/17/2025 - 2 Public Budget Hearing Adoption of Budget. st nd st

Town of Lantana Thank you for your continued support!