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discussion followed and the Board was not in favor of the privatization of the libraries; <br /> however, they felt the libraries were adequately staffed. <br /> MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.) <br /> 9:25 a.m. <br /> M.S.T.U. Budget Overview: <br /> • Total Fund Budget is $26,624,870, an increase of$632,525, or 2.4% <br /> • Staff recommended keeping the Millage Rate the same as current 1.0733, 5.6% above <br /> rollback <br /> • The Ad Valorem taxroll went up 7.1%, an increase of$561,000 in additional revenues <br /> • Transfers Out- increased by $266,977 <br /> • Franchise Fees decreased $165,000, or (1.8)% <br /> • Intergenerational Facility- $150,000 operating costs <br /> • One additional Full-time position—Senior Planner <br /> • Funding for Vero Beach City Electric issue -$50,000 <br /> I <br /> A discussion ensued regarding a total fee structure for rentals, and partnering with non- <br /> profits on programs at the Intergenerational Facility. <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan brought up the lack of shade at the North County Aquatic Pool <br /> and recommended four additional sections of shading. <br /> Administrator Baird said the County could fund the additional shading through the <br /> Optional Sales Tax in the current budget year or out of reserves for the 2015/16 Fiscal <br /> Year. <br /> i <br /> It was recommended funding the additional shading out of the 2014/2015 Optional Sales <br /> Tax as a one-time Capital improvement and would bring it back as a budget amendment at <br /> the August 18, 2015 Board Meeting. A discussion ensued on shade at recreational facilities. <br /> TRANSPORTATION FUND <br /> 9:35 a.m. <br /> Transportation Fund Budget Overview: <br /> • Total Budget is $14,310,369, a decrease of$468,300, or (3.2)% <br /> • Salary increases - $268,903 salaries and benefits <br /> • Staffing increase—3 full-time positions, a $148,280 increase <br /> •Replacement Capital - $492,052 <br /> Chairman Davis asked if there were comments from the public; there were none. <br /> I <br /> NON-DEPARTMENTAL <br /> t <br /> STATE AGENCIES <br /> I <br /> 9:40 a.m. <br /> Administrator recommendations for State Agencies: <br /> •New Horizons - $281,541, an increase of$2,787 <br /> • State Health Department- $561,247, an increase of$26,726 <br /> •Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council- $60,611, an increase of$2,448 <br /> 2015/2016 Budget Workshop Page 4 <br /> July 15, 2015 <br />