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positions and requests the reclassification of one position as follows: one Systems Architecture Analyst (existing). one Senior Network Support Analyst (existing — seeking reclassification to infon-nation Systems Application Manager), two Desktop Support Technician (existing), and two System Support Analyst (existing). In addition, this request includes: hardware, software, network maintenance and repair necessary to maintain operations of the court. The statutory two dollar surcharge paid to the clerk of the circuit courts pursuant to 528.24(12)(e)l ., Florida Statutes to fund court related technology should fiord the majority of this budget item. It is important to note that the Judicial Branch in it Legislative Budget Request (LBP), did ask for approximately 25 million to support, refresh and expand technology. That portion of the Branch's request was not approved. E. Separate County Expenses: Pursuant to Article V of the State Constitution and section 29.008. Florida Statutes. These items are county specific. This budget request includes $75;000.00 for wiring for technology improvements in .Indian River. Martin and Okeechobee Counties. and $40,000.00 for wiring in St. Lucie County. F. Local Options: Article V of the State Constitution and sections 29.008, 938.19, and 939.185, Florida Statutes allows for the courts to request local options for funding that are necessary for the courts to operate effectively and efficiently. Funding for these local options is not requested from general revenue. Teen Court/Juvenile Diversion: The 19`x' Judicial Circuit is sun setting its operation of Teen Court/Juvenile Diversion in the four counties. There are entities in each county that have already taking over service delivery on new cases, or have expressed interest in taking over the services. Accordingly, there is no budget request for this category. Mediation: This budget requests the continuation of funds to support mediation and compensate mediators for small claims mediations. This request asks for funds from the mediation trust firnd established prior to Article V, revision 7, and for those funds to apply to the 18/19 budget according to the detail attached. 3. Drug Court and Mental Health Court: This budget submission includes a request to continue use of Court Innovations and/or other finds collected pursuant to section 939.185, Florida Statutes, or other fines and fees to continue funding two case manager positions to support problem solving court functions throughout the circuit. Funds collected pursuant to §939.185(l)(a)1., "shall be allocated to fund innovations to supplement state finding for the elements of the state courts system identified in s. 29.004 and county funding for local requirements under s. 29.008(2)(a)2." In addition, we are .requesting an additional case manager position pursuant to s. 29.008(2)(a)2., Florida Statutes to assist our judges in managing our Specialty Courts (Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Dependency Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans' Court) throughout the circuit. During this past year, along with Okeechobee County and our court partners we initiated a Mental Health/Veterans Court in Okeechobee County. This year the Judicial Branch's LBR requested additional case management positions and resources. This state budget item was not approved. 4. Trial Court Law Clerk: This budget submission includes a request to continue use of Court Innovations fund money from Martin County, Okeechobee County and St. Lucie Page 2 of 3 57 r