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Van Nest (1976-1982) who died unexpectedly in August. The <br />City’s appreciation for all of his work was noted in a plaque <br />which was presented to the family on Dec^?^ber 12, 1988. <br />1988 FINANCIAL REVIEW - The City, as has been traditional, had <br />Its revenues actually exceed its projected revenues by 8.9%. The <br />expenditures for the year were approximately 3.7% under thai. <br />anticipated in the budget. The Cit: *s mill rate continues to be <br />the second lowest in the County and is substantially below that <br />of any other surrounding communities. As not'^i? in the <br />Statistical Index the project growth in tax dollars based on <br />population and consumer price index expectations equal the actual <br />growth in the property tax. This reflects excellent management <br />on the part of the Council while still improving the level of <br />service to the community. 1988 was the first year the City <br />submitted its substantially expanded financial report for the <br />Government Finance Officers Associatio,n Certificate of <br />hievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City was <br />arded th2 certificate for the 1987 Fiscal Year on January 31, <br />i.989. <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOFMENT - Si-’n^ficant elements in this field of <br />City operations ii.clude: <br />- Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2 in May <br />of 1968 following approval of the Metro Council. <br />- Approval of the Reber’s subdivision which included new <br />design elements not previously required by the City. <br />- Processing of 125 zoning applications which are more <br />than double those done in 1985. <br />- Participation in LMCD’s Comprehensive Manag:^Tnent r-lan. <br />- Hiding of a consultant to do background work in <br />preparatioii of potential renewal/redevelopment in tie <br />Navarre area. <br />- The reopening of the Big Island Ve<“ or day <br />use reel04 on ou July 4th. <br />- Updating Ian ,uage t for sec / > r/ontracts for