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EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
<br /> 9:52 a.m.
<br /> Administrator Brown discussed the opening of Fire Station No. 15, and explained that the
<br /> opening day depended on how quickly the relocation and the connection of utilities to the
<br /> modular building takes place. He stated that the goal was to be open sometime in October.
<br /> He continued to detail the breakdown of the Emergency Services District Budget expenses
<br /> and millage history, and answered questions from the Board in the interim.
<br /> Emergency Services District Budget Overview:
<br /> • Total Budget is $34,331,941, a decrease of$2,340,020 or (6.4%)
<br /> • Addition of Fire Rescue Station No. 15, $1.3 million operating costs/year
<br /> • 6.2% increase in the Tax Roll, generating an additional $1.5 million in revenues
<br /> • Replacement Capital Equipment- $1,498,413
<br /> The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
<br /> John O' Connor, President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local
<br /> 2201, requested additions to funding to the budget to repair or replace the Heating,
<br /> Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit in Station No. 11. He presented a recording of
<br /> dispatch relaying information that there were no available Emergency Medical Service
<br /> (EMS) technicians in the county at that particular time, and stated that this type of
<br /> situation happened frequently. He explained the dire need for a medical unit in Station
<br /> Nos. 14 and 15, or in the alternative, the addition of an Alpha-Bravo Unit for some of the
<br /> existing stations. Also discussed was the need for active shooter training, and the ability to
<br /> connect with the Indian River County Sheriffs Department and other law enforcement
<br /> agencies in the County to be better prepared for any situation that may arise.
<br /> Administrator recommendations for Emergency Services District:
<br /> • Salaries - $17,413,679, an increase of$9,293, or 0.1%
<br /> • Benefits - $8,678,480, an increase of$481,695, or 5.9%
<br /> • Operating- $4,666,827, an increase of$165,414, or 3.7%
<br /> • Hydrant Maintenance- $146,477, an increase of$651, or 0.4%
<br /> • Capital - $1,498,413, a decrease of$4,155,284, or(73.5%)
<br /> • Other Uses - $1,914,243, an increase of$1,158,211, or 153.2%
<br /> NON-DEPARTMENTAL
<br /> 10:02 a.m.
<br /> In his PowerPoint Presentation, Administrator Brown gave a breakdown of State Agency
<br /> expenses by department. He explained that the 28% decrease for the Department of
<br /> Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was due to a recent Bill that passed this year to resolve the long
<br /> standing problem between the State Department and Juvenile Justice, in overbilling the
<br /> counties for this expenditure. Commissioner O'Bryan recognized Assistant County
<br /> Attorney Kate Pingolt-Cotner for her hard work in making the list of legislative priorities,
<br /> and to Senator Jack Latvala and Representative Chris Latvala for their sponsorship of the
<br /> various Bills to get the counties to agree to drop their lawsuits regarding the issue.
<br /> Administrator Brown answered questions from the Board as he explained the
<br /> recommendations for each individual department.
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