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Transportation Fund •The recommended budget for the Transportation Fund is $21,522,509, reflecting an increase of $2,170, 944 or 11.2% (page 25). Some of the major factors impacting the Transportation Fund budget are presented below: • Increased Retirement Cost — additional $56,081 or 6.3% • Gas Tax revenue totals $2,620,000 - $196,367 or 8.1% increase • Fuel budget - $192,953 or 45.2% increase • Transfers from the General and M.S.T.U. funds, which account for 74.9% of total fund's revenues, are increasing by $2,682,308 or 20.0%. An additional Bucket Truck is being requested in the Traffic Operations division for $186,500. This truck is needed to service the additional traffic signals that have been added to the various County intersections over the past few years. A street sweeper is also being requested in the Stormwater division for $310,000. This vehicle is needed to remove dirt and debris from County roads, which in turn reduces the amount of pollutants carried away in stormwater into the Indian River Lagoon. Emergency Services District Fund The total budget proposed for next fiscal year is $52,044,363, reflecting an increase of $1,538,227 or 3.0% (page 16). A summary of the major impacts on the Emergency Services District (ESD) is provided a s follows: • • Ad valorem tax roll —13.7% increase, generating $5,171,140 in additional revenue, assuming 95% collections and millage decrease • Millage rate — 2.3531, no change from last fiscal year • Additional 1 FT position - $100,060 • Increased Retirement Cost - $749,451 or 12.6% • Inflation Impact on Fuel & Electric — increase of $165,543 or 30.9% • Budgeted ALS charges increasing $989,204 or 15.9% • Capital budget of $2,244,231 The proposed District budget includes the addition of one (1) full-time position for a total cost of $100,060. The addition of a full-time Lieutenant Training Officer will help keep all shift personnel up to date with safety protocols. Although not specifically appropriated, staff has included funding for overall salary and benefit increases, as the County and IAFF are still currently undergoing negotiations. The proposed budget also includes funding for $2,244,231 in budgeted capital outlay including two (2) replacement fire pumpers - $1,320,000, a replacement ambulance - $445,000, and various other equipment. • Proposed Non -Ad Valorem Rate Changes Eight of the following streetlighting districts non -ad valorem rates have been increased, primarily due to the increased electric rates of Florida Power & Light.