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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 25, 2025 13.G.1. 25-0370 Children's Services Funding Allocation for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Recommended Action: The County Administrator recommends the Board approve funding for Children's Services agencies at the current 0.1250 millage rate which would generate $3,479,492 in funding for FY 2025/26. This amount provides a 15.2% increase or $458,951 additional dollars when compared to the current year's funding. Attachments: Staff Report Children's Services Funding History Director of Management and Budget Kristin Daniels presented the Children's Services Advisory Committee's (CSAC) funding allocations for fiscal year 2025-2026. She informed the allocation was based on the previous year's taxroll with the millage rate remaining at .1250, which was under the .2500 millage cap. Commissioner Adams, Board liaison to the CSAC, expressed pride in what the CSAC team had accomplished, and spoke of the coming year's focus. Commissioner Moss informed she had reviewed video of the February 11, 2025 CSAC meeting and raised concerns about potential staff retaliation against agencies that questioned certain practices. She requested the County Administrator address these issues to foster an open and inclusive dialogue. Commissioner Adams addressed Commissioner Moss' concerns, explaining the agency in question acknowledged they mistakenly sought funding under the wrong category. She stated it was a misrepresentation to suggest staff had the power to retaliate, as CSAC members were the only ones who had a role in setting requirements and approving funding. Commissioner Adams went on to defend staffs record, suggesting comments were taken out of context, and noted Commissioner Moss had not necessarily been the biggest supporter of CSAC's programs or funding. The Commissioners endorsed improvements made to the CSAC system, and encouraged understanding and support for staffs commitment to CSAC. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Earman, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss H. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation I. Planning and Development Services J. Public Works 13.J.1. 25-0404 Options for Paving of 32nd Avenue in Gifford Neighborhood Indian River County, Florida Page 18