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Customers of our utility system expect uninterrupted water and sewer service and preventativ maintenance is a key factor in delivering this reliability. Funding for system repair and replacement (R R) has been increased by $449,000 to $5,135,000 annually. In August 2017, staff will be reviewing responses to an RFP to implement an AMI meter program. This is a Tong -term investment in technology to remotely read meters and to improve customer service. GIS/Computer Services Fund The total proposed budget for the GIS/Computer Services Fund is $1,688,029, reflecting a decrease of $94,445 or 5.3%. No new positions were funded in the FY2017/18 budget. Departmental contributions were "right -sized" in FY2017/18 to fund this operation, due to the impact of updating Microsoft licensing fees mid -year in FY2017. Prospective View Indian River County continues to grow as our lower population density, natural amenities and small town feel appeal to both retirees and families relocating from higher costs areas in South Florida. Maintaining this appeal and being vigilant in managing this growth is a challenge that we all share. • Our low tax rates are one component of the economic advantages of residing or operating a business in Indian River County. One of the immediate challenges lying ahead is the referendum that would provide an additional $25,000 homestead exemption on non -school taxes. Assuming passage of this referendum, the estimated impact on county tax revenues is potentially $3 million. We need to begin planning for the impact of this referendum as we move forward. The preceding is intended to provide the Board with a general overview of the most significant changes in the proposed budget. A more detailed explanation will be provided during the workshop sessions. Res. - tfully submi Jas. n E.: own Cou ty A• ministrator 16