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Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes - Final July 14, 2021 County Administrator Brown recommended an increase of $2.9 million in funding for the Indian River County Sheriffs Office as agreed by the Sheriff. He did note that there was a reduction from the Sheriffs initial request of $3.6 million, and thanked the Sheriff for working with the County in coming to terms on a budget increase that worked within the County's budget. He spoke on the continued funding of the School Resource Officers at 50/50 split with the School District. County Administrator Brown told of the "Big Water Bill" or Senate Bill 712's impact to the Utilities Budget in the amount of $1,482,716. He further explained the County could face enhanced penalties if there was a leak or break in the sewer lines. He added the County would have a dedicated crew working on a truck with a television camera that would explore approximately 500 miles of sewer lines to check for potential sewer leaks or breaks. County Administrator Brown announced the proposed Building Division Permit Fee changes that would provide $278,400 in net revenue increases. He stated the rate for most of the building permits would increase by ten percent (10%). He explained that the State Legislature passed a Bill requiring building permits to be approved within a ten (10) day time period, pointing out that after ten (10) days, the County would be assessed an additional ten percent (10%) penalty per day until the permit was issued. County Administrator Brown continued with impacts to the FY 2021/2022 Budget, noting an increase in the Children's Services funding reflected the 1/8 mill the County had allocated out the of the General Fund. He also mentioned the increase in the retirement rate at a cost of $770,895 countywide, approved by the State in order to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) plan program, which also had an impact on the Constitutional's Budgets. County Administrator Brown spoke of the additional full-time positions that were added to process the increased workload and reported the County was in the third year of the five (5) year deferred maintenance, capital, and renewal and replacement program. He concluded despite the increase in the tax roll, the County continued to maintain the millage at the same rate, pointing out that out of the sixty-seven (67) Counties in the state, Indian River had the third lowest tax rate. Chairman Flescher opened the floor for public comment; there was none. GENERAL FUND 001-101 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Indian River County Florida Page 2