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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVI
SATURDAY, APRIL 3 2004 AT 9:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS-NOVI CIVIC CENTER-45175 W. TEN MILE ROAD
248-347-0460
A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Mayor Csordas, Mayor Pro Tem Landry, Council Members Capello, Gatt, Lorenzo, Nagy and Paul

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments, and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING – 2004-2005 CITY OF NOVI BUDGET

1. Overview/City Manager Highlights:

a. Keeping the City Property tax millage rate the same

b. Continuing past practices regarding Rainy Day funds

c. Judgment Trust Fund

d. Public Safety

e. Continuing basic service levels

f. Lessening the impact of growing Health Insurance Costs

2. Budget Program Categories: (categories to be discussed over the three scheduled budget meetings – Council discussion regarding the spending plan priorities)

a. Public Safety

b. Roads

c. City Services

d. Parks, Recreation & Forestry

e. Environment

f. Growth Management & Development

g. Capital Improvements Program

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments, and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

ADJOURNMENT – 12 p.m.

SCHEDULED BUDGET MEETING DATES

Saturday – April 24, 2004 – 9-noon

Wednesday – May 5, 2004 – 7-9 p.m.