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Council Election 2020
Council Election
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Esto will hold an election to select council members for seat number Two and Four on Monday, December 7, 2020.
The qualification period begins Monday, November 09, 2020 at 8:00 am and ends on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Qualifying packets, including rules for qualification may be picked up at the Esto Town Hall located at 3312 Second Avenue South; Esto FL., during the qualifying period. Packets are to be returned to the Esto Town Hall.
To qualify, the candidate must reside within the Esto Town limits for the past 6 months, be a legally qualified voter of the Town of Esto and be current in any and all payments due to the Town of Esto. Qualifying packets may be picked up at the Town Hall prior to the qualification period.
Voting for the council seat, if required, will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Esto Town Hall at 3312 Second Avenue South; Esto FL., from 7am until 7pm.
According to Town Resolution No. 17-08, the Town Clerk shall serve as the Supervisor of Registration and the Election Clerk and shall appoint a minimum of three election pollsters and one guard no later than ten days prior to election.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE
The Town of Esto has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy.
Last year’s property tax levy:
A. Initially proposed tax levy………. $11,039.00
B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other assessment changes………. ($258.00)
C. Actual property tax levy………. $10,781.00
This year’s proposed tax levy………. $14,682.00
All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on September 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Esto Town Hall Council Chambers.
A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the budget will be made at this hearing.
BUDGET SUMMARY 2020-2021
BUDGET SUMMARY
TOWN OF ESTO FLORIDA………. FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
THE PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENDITURES FOR THE TOWN OF ESTO ARE 15 PERCENT MORE THAN LAST YEAR’S OPERATING EXPENDITURES.
GENERAL FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUES:
| Ad Valoram Tax – Millage 2.5 | 14,682.00 |
| Esto Community Redevelopment Agency (Ad Valorem) | 850.00 |
| Discretionary Tax | 16,089.00 |
| CST Tax | 560.00 |
| Franchise Fee | 16,000.00 |
| Revenue Sharing | 22,000.00 |
| Sales and use tax | 6,500.00 |
| 1/2 cent sales tax | 8,000.00 |
| Business Tax | 500.00 |
| Park Rental Fee | 3,500.00 |
| Donations to EVFD | 2,300.00 |
| County donation EVFD | 6,000.00 |
| HWY 79 maintenance fee | 8,787.00 |
| LOGT Tax – Average | 4,500.00 |
| Streetlight maintenance fee | 3,564.00 |
| Total Estimated Revenue | 113,832.00 |
| EE Payroll & Taxes | 29,000.00 |
| City Hall / Park Utilities | 11,200.00 |
| DDOT Street Lights | 3,564.00 |
| Property Insurance / Workman’s Comp / Bond | 17,000.00 |
| Legal / Pole Workers | 2,300.00 |
| Accounting Audit | 8,000.00 |
| Mosquito spraying | 1,250.00 |
| Maintenance / Repairs / Fuel | 9,500.00 |
| Office supplies & Accounting Services | 2,568.00 |
| Debt Reserve | 9,000.00 |
| Postage / Legal Ad’s | 700.00 |
| Council Member Fees | 3,900.00 |
| internet -ATT Annual fee | 6,000.00 |
| Esto Volunteer Fire department | 9,000.00 |
| Esto Community Redevelopment Agency (Ad Valorem) | 850.00 |
| Total Projected Expenses | 113,832.00 |
Emergency Council Meeting 8/14/20
There will be an emergency council meeting Friday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. to select the company to fix the broken well pump motor.
Esto Broadband RFQ
CITY OF ESTO Request for Qualifications
Partnership for Delivery of Products and Services
For a Fiber-Optic/ MESH/ PTP/ OMNI-Directional Broadband Network
RFQ 20-01
RFP/Q for Water Chemical and Electrical Building
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS
TOWN OF ESTO
The Town of Esto, Florida, is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or firms interested in providing professional construction services in conjunction with the Town’s project of rebuilding their Water Chemical and Electrical Building.
The project will consist of the construction and replacement of the Chemical and electrical building located at 1025 Commerce Street, Esto FL. 32425 -3556
The building will need to be demolished. All debris will be removed for the site. The old footprint/ foundation that remains will be used to install an ICF concrete wall.
The wall must have #5 rebar epoxied in vertically every 24” for the height of the wall and a single run of #5 rebar every 16” horizontally. 3000 psi concrete to fill the 6” wall, which should be approximately 10 yards of concrete. A center wall will be placed to keep the chlorine separate from the electrical controls. Two door bucks and two top plates for the doors will be installed, two 36” metal doors will be installed. The roof must be a stick framed metal roof attached to the wall via truss straps. The interior and exterior walls must be finished with a synthetic stucco which is chlorine resistant.
Plumbing and electrical chases to be placed in locations agreed upon with water works personal. All plumbing and electrical connections will be the responsibility of the town of Esto.
Professional services required shall be secured in accordance the City’s Procurement Policy. Proposals for the services will be considered on an equal competitive basis. Proposals for construction services will be negotiated after ranking in compliance with the Florida Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, Section 287.055 F.S.
Entities interested in submitting a proposal(s) should contact Ms. Yvonee Hagans, Town Clerk at (850) 263-6521 to request a copy of the Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q). A copy of the RFP/Q may also be requested by sending a letter by mail to the following address: Town of Esto, 3312 2nd Avenue South, Esto, Florida 32425. The letter should request a proposal package which details the proposed project, scope of services required, proposal requirements and the criteria under which proposals will be evaluated. Proposals must be received by 11:00 a.m., March 5th, 2020, to be considered.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities in the proposal process. Any awards resulting from this solicitation will be made to the most responsible firm or firms whose proposal is evaluated and judged to be in the best interest of the Town of Esto.
The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer and certifies that it will not discriminate during the selection process on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, religion, national origin, disability, age or genetics.
Office Assistant Needed
The Town of Esto is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to fill the part-time position of office assistant. Qualified applicants must have general office experience, computer knowledge, and Assyst/central Square software understanding. To apply send an email to [email protected] to request an application. Esto is an equal opportunity, drug free workplace. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday February, 7th 2020.
INVITATION TO BID Water Transmission System Improvements
Water Transmission System Improvements
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