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Patricia A. AroxM.D. <br />Ea <br />Chief Medical Examiner <br />Adrienne E. Sauder, M.D. <br />Associate Medical Examiner <br />Z0401F <br />(jy�Raman Baldzizhar, M.D. <br />itl Associate Medical Examiner <br />May 30, 2024 <br />Ms. Kristin Daniels, CGFO <br />Director of Management & Budget <br />Indian River County Board of County Commissioners <br />1801 271h Street <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365 <br />Dear Ms. Daniels: <br />Enclosed is the Office of the Medical Examiner, District 19 fiscal year 2024-2025 budget <br />proposal for approval by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners. <br />The overall request before applying the credit of unused funds is $4,549,033.00, an <br />increase of 9.83%. <br />The adjusted budget request after deducting the credit of unused funds is an increase of <br />0.99% for Indian River County. The percentage increase is due to employee salary <br />adjustments, which are necessary not only for employee retention, but also to be <br />comparable to other district salaries. Increasing insurance and toxicology rates, along with <br />operating costs are other factors adding to the increase. <br />I appreciate your patience during the amendment of this year's budget. The changes <br />reflected in the amended budget include updated Florida Retirement System rates, health <br />insurance costs, Workman's Compensation, and life insurance. It has been a privilege to <br />serve as the Chief Medical Examiner for District 19. 1 look forward to continuing to serve our <br />families, and seeing what the future holds for our office. <br />Most Sincerely, <br />i0tricia 06ica, M.D. <br />District Chief Medical Examiner <br />2500 South 35th Street — Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5573 <br />(772) 464-7378 • Fax (772) 464-2409 <br />SERVING... INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN, OKEECHOBEE AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES <br />159 <br />