Tidbits for September 2002

Town of Shalimar

Tidbits -- September 2002

Notes from the Mayor -

First and foremost I would like to congratulate our Town of Shalimar Commissioner, Elaine Tucker, for her election victory for this district (district 2). Elaine has served you well as Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem. She will be missed on the town commission but she will be able to do more for our cities from the County Commission.

Soon, you'll notice construction on Clifford Drive to mitigate the flooding problem in that area. Also, we have received another State Grant to upgrade facilities in Cherokee Park. Anyone at town hall can provide you the details on both these projects. In closing, please don't hesitate to email me (combs@arc.net) or give a call (217-5180) if you have a personal concern or you would just like to praise one of our outstanding employees.

Please check out our web site (www.shalimarflorida.org) for:

The current month’s meeting agendas
Minutes from Town Commission and Planning and Zoning Meetings
House Watch forms (accessible from the Police page)
Marquee Submission forms (found on the FAQ page)
A list of Shalimar businesses
A list of contractors licensed to do business in the town (when a contractor applies for a town license, we file copies of all of their current insurance information and licenses for your convenience.)
Contact information for your commissioners and the town hall staff
Information about the Town of Shalimar including budget information, the history of the town, demographics, etc.
Much more

Notes from Commissioner Tucker -

To all the residents of Shalimar - I want to THANK YOU for supporting me and working with me to make Shalimar the best Town in Okaloosa County! I am proud of what we have accomplished, proud of our outstanding Town staff and police department, and proud to have served as your Commissioner. As of November 12^th I will no longer be a Shalimar Commissioner but I am not going away - on November 19^th I will be sworn in as Okaloosa County Commissioner District 2. I look forward to serving you on the Board of County Commissioners - please stay in touch!

Notes from Commissioner Henderson -

The Town would like to personally thank our community businesses that contributed either monetarily or goods and services to the Emerald Coast Poker Run and their associated charitable organizations.

Bill Roberts Insurance Agency	ERA American Realty
Big Apple Bagels	Albertson’s
Tropical Smoothie

We are indeed fortunate to have these businesses in our community. Please continue to support them.

Notes from the Police Department -

Hello from the Police Department. I wanted to let everyone in town know that it is against Shalimar ordinance to park your vehicle on the roadside. It is also against Florida State Law to park your vehicle on a sidewalk. If you need excess parking for a special event, please inform our office.

A “Click it or Ticket” campaign just ended and the Shalimar Police Department issued a lot of citations for people not buckling their safety belts.

2002-2003 Budget

GENERAL FUND

TOTAL FUNDS

INCOME:

Ad Valorem

185,000

185,000

Local Option Gas Tax

5,000

5,000

Franchise Fees

21,500

21,500

Utility Taxes

48,000

48,000

Communication Revenue

30,000

30,000

Licenses & Permits

10,000

10,000

Interfund Transfer

65,000

65,000

Intergovernmental Revenues

54,000

54,000

Mun. Share Occ. License

600

600

Cert/Copy/Record Search

100

100

Fines & Forfeitures

30,000

30,000

Interest Earnings

6,000

6,000

Other Miscellaneous

2,000

2,000

TOTAL REVENUE

467,200

467,200

EXPENDITURES:

Executive

2,000

2,000

Financial & Administration

68,100

68,100

Municipal Code Book

200

200

Legal Fees

6,000

6,000

Other Government Services

35,560

35,560

Law Enforcement

156,340

156,340

Physical Environment

86,300

86,300

Transportation

58,700

58,700

Park & Rec. Improvement

40,000

40,000

CONTINGENCY

14,000

14,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

467,200

467,200

& CONTINGENCY

Flood and Hurricane Info

Handicapped and elderly persons seeking shelters and who are need of transportation should call Okaloosa Coordinated Transport at 833-9168 as soon as it has been announced that shelters have opened. Please remember to take your medications with you.

Listen to your local radio for the latest information. The Official Emergency Alert Stations in our area are 1260 AM, 99.5 FM, 96.5 FM and 105.5 FM.

If you have Internet access, you can track the storm by visiting the Okaloosa County web site (www.co.okaloosa.fl.us) and then click on “Learn More” under “Public Safety”.

Please check your property insurance coverage for flood and wind damages. Flood and wind coverage often requires a separate policy or are subject to different deductibles.

Reminder: Shalimar Ordinance 97-05 states that no person shall throw or place any debris in any drainage ditches, drainage easements, catch basins or any part of the storm water management system. This includes yard trash, earthen fill and all trash/litter. Please notify Town Hall if you observe any illegal dumping in our storm water drainage systems — let’s stay high and dry!!!

	GENERAL FUND	TOTAL FUNDS
INCOME:
Ad Valorem	185,000	185,000
Local Option Gas Tax	5,000	5,000
Franchise Fees	21,500	21,500
Utility Taxes	48,000	48,000
Communication Revenue	30,000	30,000
Licenses & Permits	10,000	10,000
Interfund Transfer	65,000	65,000
Intergovernmental Revenues	54,000	54,000
Mun. Share Occ. License	600	600
Cert/Copy/Record Search	100	100
Fines & Forfeitures	30,000	30,000
Interest Earnings	6,000	6,000
Other Miscellaneous	2,000	2,000
TOTAL REVENUE	467,200	467,200

EXPENDITURES:
Executive	2,000	2,000
Financial & Administration	68,100	68,100
Municipal Code Book	200	200
Legal Fees	6,000	6,000
Other Government Services	35,560	35,560
Law Enforcement	156,340	156,340
Physical Environment	86,300	86,300
Transportation	58,700	58,700
Park & Rec. Improvement	40,000	40,000
CONTINGENCY	14,000	14,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	467,200	467,200
& CONTINGENCY

	Flood and Hurricane Info
Handicapped and elderly persons seeking shelters and who are need of transportation should call Okaloosa Coordinated Transport at 833-9168 as soon as it has been announced that shelters have opened. Please remember to take your medications with you. Listen to your local radio for the latest information. The Official Emergency Alert Stations in our area are 1260 AM, 99.5 FM, 96.5 FM and 105.5 FM. If you have Internet access, you can track the storm by visiting the Okaloosa County web site (www.co.okaloosa.fl.us) and then click on “Learn More” under “Public Safety”. Please check your property insurance coverage for flood and wind damages. Flood and wind coverage often requires a separate policy or are subject to different deductibles. Reminder: Shalimar Ordinance 97-05 states that no person shall throw or place any debris in any drainage ditches, drainage easements, catch basins or any part of the storm water management system. This includes yard trash, earthen fill and all trash/litter. Please notify Town Hall if you observe any illegal dumping in our storm water drainage systems — let’s stay high and dry!!!