Agenda For: September 6, 2017 1st Budget Hearing 5:01 p.m. District 1 District 2 District 3 Mayor District 4 District 5 District 6 Jim Gray Tony Ortiz Robert F. Stuart Buddy Dyer Patty Sheehan Regina I. Hill Samuel B. Ings WELCOME! We are very glad you have joined us for today's Council meeting. If you wish to speak to the City Council, please fill out an Appearance Request form.  The form is found in the City Clerk's Office, or just outside Council Chambers, or at the dais in Chambers.  Please give your completed form to the City Clerk.  When you are recognized to speak, state your name and address and speak directly into the microphone.  The Council is pleased to hear relevant comments; however a 5 minute limit is set by the City Code.  Large groups are asked to name a spokesperson.  Please note that no ringing electronic devices are allowed in Council Chambers.  Thank you for participating in your City government and making Orlando truly "The City Beautiful." OPENING (1) Moment of Silence (2) Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Buddy Dyer (3) Call to Order (4) Determination of Quorum (1) 1st Budget Hearing (5:01 p.m.) – Adopting Proposed Millage Rate and Tentative Budget of the City of Orlando for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 (2) 1st Budget Hearing (5:01 p.m.) – Adopting Proposed Millage Rate and Tentative Budget of the Downtown Development Board (DDB) for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 (3) 1st Budget Hearing (5:01 p.m.) – Adopting Proposed Millage Rate and Tentative Budget of the Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District (DSNID) for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 (4) Board of Directors - 1st Budget Hearing (5:01 p.m.) – Adopting Proposed Millage Rate and Tentative Budget of the Downtown South Neighborhood Improvement District (DSNID) for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 NOTICE With respect to items for acceptance or information, City Council action is neither required nor necessary, and City Council approval (or disapproval) is not to be implied. APPEALS Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and, for this purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Orlando is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accomodations, including equal access to communications, will be provided upon request.  Requests for reasonable accomodations, with regard to equal access to communications, should be directed to the City of Orlando ADA coordinator at 407.246.2057. "Enhance the quality of life in the City by delivering public services in a knowledgeable, responsive and financially responsible manner."