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EXISTING CONDITIONS The existing conditions section describes the county's revenues and expenditures from an historical as well as from a current perspective. As shown in Table _13.1, sources of funds are first described by categories such as local, state and federal revenues. Then the revenues are described in the overall general format that the county's financial reports are prepared, which is shown in Table 13.2. Tables 13.3 and 13.4 provide further breakdowns of revenue sources which are specifically earmarked for traffic circulation, potable water, sanitary sewer and solid waste related expenditures. Also, a historical and current description of the county's overall general expenditures is provided. As shown in Table 13.5, these expenditures are described in categories according to the financial reporting method mandated by the state. The last part of the existing conditions section describes the county's existing debt as shown in Table 13.7. Both the public education district and health systems are countywide; however, the county does not have jurisdiction over these systems. The Indian River County School Board has jurisdiction over the public education system and the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitation has jurisdiction over the county's public health system. There are two hospitals located in the county. One is owned and operated by a private corporation the other is a public hospital governed by the established Indian River County Hospital District. The geographic service area and location of the major system components for the public education and public health systems are identified in Figure 13.1 of this element. Also, these public facilities are discussed in further detail in the Land Use Element of this plan. Financial Resources One of the most important functions of the Capital Improvements Element is the development of an inventory of the major sources of revenue available to the county. These revenue sources determine the county's capability to fund needed capital improvements. The revenue sources are categorized into three main areas. They are local, state and federal revenue sources. Table 13.1 lists the county's local, state and federal revenue sources by the three main categories. Alse; Table 13.1.1 indicates the amount of revenue and the percentage of total revenue for FY 198991-9892 for each revenue source. Also.. the financial resources of the county are categorized according to the county's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports