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Board of County Commissioners <br />Budget Workshop - Final July 12, 2017 <br />The Board commended the Fire District for their outstanding efforts in controlling <br />and limiting the damage from the multiple brush fires, and with serving the <br />community. Administrator Brown continued to detail the breakdown of the <br />Emergency Services District Budget expenses and millage history, and answered <br />questions from the Board in the interim. <br />Emergency Services District Budget Overview: <br />• Total Budget is $37,491,634, an increase of $68,296 or 0.2% <br />• Addition of Fire Rescue Station #14, $1.9 million operating costs/year <br />• 7.8% increase in the Tax Roll, generating an additional $2,051,603 in revenues <br />• ALS Ambulance Fee - an increase of $250,000 <br />• Replacement Capital Equipment - $2,001,480 <br />• Nineteen additional positions budgeted -17 for Station #14, a Fire Inspector, and <br />an Assistant Fire Chief <br />The Chairman opened the floor for public comments. <br />John O'Connor, President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), <br />Local 2201, spoke in support of adding an additional ambulance for Fire Station <br />#15, and provided a comparison of response times from the last several years. He <br />expressed concerns over the loss of several key members in his department and <br />supported the Board's decision to add an additional Fire Inspector and Assistant <br />Fire Chief. He made the requested additional support for an investment in training <br />opportunities and for the implementation of a positive recruiting program. He <br />pointed out the success of the Explorer's Program at the Sheriffs Department and <br />expressed support of the Sheriffs Department and his budget needs. <br />John O'Connor, with the assistance of Emergency Services Director and Fire Chief <br />John King, answered the Board's questions about response times, the three tiers <br />involved with inspection fees and waivers, and the search for a permanent location <br />for Fire Stations #7 and #14. <br />The Chairman called for a recess at 10:55 a.m., and reconvened at 11:09 a.m., with <br />all members present. <br />NON -DEPARTMENTAL STATE AGENCIES <br />001-106 NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST, INC. <br />001-106 STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT <br />001-110 TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL <br />001-110 IR LAGOON NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM COUNCIL <br />Indian River County Florida <br />Page 10 <br />