SEPTEMBER 2018
Town Manager’s Message Between Labor Day and the High Holy Days, September is a big month for the Town of Surfside. It is also when Town Commission convenes to adopt the Town budget for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019), which begins October 1, 2018 and ends September 30, 2019. However, what some residents may not realize is that budget preparations begin as early as March. This allows for the Mayor and Commission to focus on short-term and longterm strategies, and hear from residents about matters most important to our community. For FY 2019, Surfside residents can look forward to an adjusted millage rate, resulting in tax savings for property owners. The Town administration continues to enhance service levels and quality of life for our residents. Additionally, the budget plan includes the replacement of aging vehicles and equipment, plus funding for Capital Improvement Projects. Surfside is fortunate to be experiencing a period of great economic strength and is in a strong financial position. Nevertheless, our main objective in FY 2019 is to increase our healthy reserves for long-range financial planning and future needs. Save the dates for our budget hearing meetings, starting at 5:01 pm in the Town Hall Commission Chambers on September 12 and 26, 2018. There will also be an important presentation of a unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (P3) proposal at a Special Town Commission Meeting on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6 pm (see page 3). We remain committed to delivering a high level of service to the Surfside community. - Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager
Surfside Scholar Recognized by Commission
At their August 2018 meeting, the Town Commission recognized and congratulated the 2018 Town of Surfside Higher Education Scholarship winner Jorge Cortes and his family. A resident of Surfside since 2004, Jorge attended Ruth K. Broad K-8 Center and Christopher Columbus High School, where he graduated in the top 15 percent of students and volunteered for 348 service hours. He will attend Florida International University.
(L-R) Commissioner Michael Karukin, Jorge Cortes Sr., Michaelangelo Cortes, Ileana Cortes, scholarship awardee Jorge Cortes, Jr., Commissioner Tina Paul, Vice Mayor Daniel Gielchinsky, Commissioner Barry Cohen, Town Attorney Kathryn Mehaffey,Town Manager Guillermo Olmedillo.
HURRICANE AND FLOOD INFORMATION
GO TO THE TOWN WEBSITE LINK:
www.townofsurfsidefl.gov/how-do-i/hurricane-and-flood-information