City of Gainesville - File #: 140040.

• File #: 140040.
• Version: 5
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Filed
• File created: 6/3/2014
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 10/8/2014
• Title: Telephone Town Hall Meeting (NB) Hold a Telephone Town Hall Meeting on October 8, 2014 to discuss the Transportation Sales Surtax Referendum.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/8/2014	5	City Commission	Discussed
8/21/2014	4	City Commission	Approved as Amended	Pass
7/17/2014	2	City Commission	Approved as Recommended
6/19/2014	1	City Commission	Continued	Pass

Title

Telephone Town Hall Meeting (NB)

Hold a Telephone Town Hall Meeting on October 8, 2014 to discuss the Transportation Sales Surtax Referendum.

Explanation

As part of the City of Gainesville FY 15/16 Biennial Budget Calendar, the City Commission approved a series of public meetings to gather feedback from residents on the City's strategic priorities. The first Town Hall Meeting was held on February 10, 2014 at the Senior Recreation Center and roundtable discussions enabled participants to discuss the City's highest priority initiatives. To reach out to a greater number of residents, the City is hosting a Town Hall Meeting, where approximately 27,000 residential home phone numbers will be dialed, inviting citizens to participate. The call will be limited to one hour.

Fiscal Note      

The cost of a Telephone Town Hall meeting is approximately $4,500 for a one-hour call and is available in the FY2015 Operating Budget.

Recommendation

The City Commission host a Telephone Town Hall Meeting.