City Budget Hearing

September 15th is the cities Budget hearing. I hope our PBA reps are planning to attend the hearing.

if money/ benefits matter, we should all attend.

"CITIES" ?? How many of them? All of the cities? Or the city's budget? Which one is it? DUMB COP

The problem with Hialeah is the lack of leadership from your union reps. They are the ones who need to organize a structured protest at City Hall. The Budget Hearing would of been a perfect opportunity for you guys to show up and express your disgust for the Mayor's ridiculous proposal. In Davie we had over 50 officers show up to our Budget Hearing and more than 10 spoke on the podium. We gave them a piece of our minds; and it turned out the city is now not laying off Officers. We are also still receiving our contractual raise and this is all attributed to fighting for what is right. Being employed by another department makes me realize the lack of camaraderie that existed amongst us in Hialeah. Most importantly though, the lack of leadership you receive from your so called leaders is second to none.


check out this article
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-davie-t ... 3332.story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-davie-tax-rate-layoffs-090809,0,7073332.story)

"Before an overflow crowd of police and firefighters, many in union shirts, the council spent hours balancing the town's $91.4 million budget and hearing from more than 25 officers, firefighters and residents"

I don't think the link I posted was valid so here is a copy of the article.

Here is the link again:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-davie-tax-rate-layoffs
-090809,0,7073332.story


DAVIE - It took nearly four hours, but the Town Council has agreed to lower taxes and avoid layoffs, while warning of even leaner times ahead.

"If we think this year is tough, next year is going to be brutal," Mayor Judy Paul said Tuesday night, referring to the drop in property values that is expected to continue.

Paul had a way to save the town $2.7 million, but was unable to persuade a majority on the council to back her entire plan. To help save $837,000 in overtime costs, Paul wants to put the town's officers back on a four-day, 10-hour schedule. Another idea rejected by the council would have reduced salaries by up to 20 percent for 46 managers who each make more than $70,000. The savings: $465,000.

Under the proposed budget approved in a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the town set a tentative property tax rate of $5.64, up from $4.95, for every $1,000 of assessed value. Council members say they plan to reduce the tax rate at the town's next budget hearing on Sept. 21.

Paul and Councilwoman Susan Starkey cast dissenting votes, saying they wanted a lower tax rate for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.

The fire assessment fee paid by residents would increase from $104 to $130 under the initial plan, though council members hope to lower that, too.

Before an overflow crowd of police and firefighters, many in union shirts, the council spent hours balancing the town's $91.4 million budget and hearing from more than 25 officers, firefighters and residents.

Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish, a Davie resident, told council members that five homes in her neighborhood were in foreclosure and argued against increasing the town's tax rate by 14.5 percent.

Police Lt. Rich Moore, the department's union treasurer, warned that Davie would be less safe with fewer officers on the road. He criticized previous fiscal blunders by the town, including a costly legal battle against the expansion of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport that Davie lost.

Weeks ago, both the police and fire departments were told the rank and file would face layoffs if they did not give up lucrative raises next year. Both unions voted to keep their pay increase.

The unionized general employees have agreed to a salary freeze to avoid layoffs. Town managers and non-union workers won't get raises either. Late Tuesday, the council vowed not to lay off firefighters or officers despite the earlier warning.

Under their contract, officers will get a 3.7 percent cost of living raise and firefighters are guaranteed a 2.5 percent cost of living raise on Oct. 1. Both firefighters and officers not at the top of their pay grade will receive a 5 percent merit increase as well.

In September 2010, all police officers will receive an additional 5 percent raise, bringing the total to 13.7 percent.

The problem with Hialeah is the lack of leadership from your union reps. They are the ones who need to organize a structured protest at City Hall. The Budget Hearing would of been a perfect opportunity for you guys to show up and express your disgust for the Mayor's ridiculous proposal. In Davie we had over 50 officers show up to our Budget Hearing and more than 10 spoke on the podium. We gave them a piece of our minds; and it turned out the city is now not laying off Officers. We are also still receiving our contractual raise and this is all attributed to fighting for what is right. Being employed by another department makes me realize the lack of camaraderie that existed amongst us in Hialeah. Most importantly though, the lack of leadership you receive from your so called leaders is second to none.


check out this article
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-davie-t ... 3332.story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-davie-tax-rate-layoffs-090809,0,7073332.story)

"Before an overflow crowd of police and firefighters, many in union shirts, the council spent hours balancing the town's $91.4 million budget and hearing from more than 25 officers, firefighters and residents"

ExHialeah, NOTHINGS CHANGED HERE, THE COUNCIL STILL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE MAYOR. THE ONLY WAY TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE CITY IS TO OPEN UP THEIR BOOKS THROUGH PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS. THIS IS STILL THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, THE MAYOR IS THE DICTATOR, THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE POLIT BUREAU. THE ONLY THING THAT MOTIVATES IS GETTING 39'D FOR CORRUPTION. NOTHINGS CHANGED SINCE ITS FOUNDING. :wink: :oops: :cop:

Didn't the city get about $13 million from Obama?

Didn't the city get about $13 million from Obama?

19.4 million in federal funds this year, they did not budget for the contractual merit step/longevity pay raises this fiscal year, and threatening to cut our miniscule salaries. We have postal people with barely enough fuel in their POV'S to get to work. This Mayor is one brave motherphucker, I'll give him that.

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