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INDEX TO MINUTES OF FIRST BUDGET HEARING
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
1.CALL TO ORDER........................................................................................ 1
2.INVOCATION ............................................................................................... 1
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE...................................................................... 1
4.BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOSEPH A. BAIRD ....................................................................................... 1
5.AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND AD VALOREM BUDGET ............... 2
1.GF ..........................................................................................................2
ENERAL UND
2.MSTU(M.S.T.U). .........................................................3
UNICIPAL ERVICE AXING NIT
3.TF .............................................................................................3
RANSPORTATION UND
4.ESD ...............................................................................4
MERGENCY ERVICES ISTRICT
5.ESLAB .......................................4
NVIRONMENTALLY ENSITIVE AND CQUISITION OND
6.A ................................................................................................................5
GGREGATE
6.SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON-AD
VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) ........................................................... 5
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7.ADOPTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES
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8.NON-AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS ............................................ 7
9.TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING ........................... 8
10.ADJOURN ...................................................................................................... 9
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September 15, 2004
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Special
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Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25 Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on
Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at 5:01 a.m. Present were Arthur R. Neuberger, Vice Chairman;
and Commissioners Fran B. Adams, Thomas S. Lowther, and Kenneth R. Macht. Chairman
Caroline D. Ginn was out of town due to family illness. Also present were Joseph Baird, County
Administrator; William G. Collins II, County Attorney; Kimberly Massung, Executive Aide to the
Board; Jason E. Brown, Budget Manager; and Patricia Ridgely, Deputy Clerk.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Neuberger called the meeting to order.
2. INVOCATION
Public Works Director James Davis delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Neuberger led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JOSEPH A. BAIRD
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County Administrator Baird announced that the proposed budget for FY 2004-2005 is
$243,120,611, a decrease from the current fiscal year by $52,587,895 or about 17.8%. The
primary reason is that capital projects are down by about $59 million. We have about a $6.7
million increase in operating expenses, most of which is attributable to 25 new fulltime positions
along with step and COLA raises, health insurance increases and workers’ compensation.
(CLERK’S NOTE: FOR COMPLETE BUDGET MESSAGE,
SEE BACKUP FROM JULY 21, 2004 BUDGET WORKSHOP.)
5. AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND AD VALOREM BUDGET
1.GF
ENERAL UND
County Administrator Baird announced the proposed general fund millage and budget as
well as the percentage changes and reasons for those changes.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be
heard in this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
millage of 3.6233, as recommended by staff.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
budget of $68,253,049, as recommended by staff.
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2.MSTU(M.S.T.U).
UNICIPAL ERVICE AXING NIT
County Administrator Baird announced the proposed millage rate and budget as well as the
percentage changes and reasons for those changes.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be
heard in this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
millage of 1.5330, as recommended by staff.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board, unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
budget of $25,033.652, as recommended by staff.
3.TF
RANSPORTATION UND
County Administrator Baird explained there is no millage for this fund and announced the
proposed budget and explained the reasons for the increase.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone else wished to be
heard regarding this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
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Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
budget of $13,598,548, as recommended by staff.
4.ESD
MERGENCY ERVICES ISTRICT
County Administrator Baird announced the proposed millage rate and the proposed budget
and reason for the decrease in this budget.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone else wished to be
heard regarding this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Neuberger, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
millage of 1.9836, as recommended by staff.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Neuberger, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
budget of $21,998,581, as recommended by staff.
5.ESLAB
NVIRONMENTALLY ENSITIVE AND CQUISITION OND
County Administrator Baird announced the proposed millage rate and proposed budget.
In response to Vice Chairman Neuberger, Budget Manager Jason E. Brown advised that
the millage rate would not increase more than about 0.4 mills for the proposed additional bond
issue. It will not impact the FY 2004-2005 budget, but will impact the FY 2005-2006 budget.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone else wished to be
heard regarding this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
millage of 0.2106, as recommended by staff.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
budget of $2,448,027, as recommended by staff.
6.A
GGREGATE
Administrator Baird advised that the aggregate millage is 6.0885% and no action by the
Board was necessary. He noted that tax bills will decrease under the Board of County
Commissioners’ section.
6. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON-AD
VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT)
Administrator Baird announced the proposed charges for FY 2004-05 for the Solid Waste
Disposal District and the proposed budget and explained the reasons for changes.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be
heard in this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
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2004-05 charges for the Solid Waste Disposal District at
$46.86 per Residential Waste Generation Unit (RGU)
($74.98 House); $31.89 per Commercial Waste Generation
Unit (CGU); and $20.02 Readiness-to-Use Fee.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
budget of $10,772,233, as recommended by staff.
7. ADOPTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT
CHARGES
Budget Manager Jason E. Brown read the charges into the record and advised the rates are
the same as the current year.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be
heard in this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
non-ad valorem assessment charges as follows:
1. Vero Lake Estates M.S.B.U. $19.00
2. East Gifford Stormwater M.S.B.U. $15.00
Street Lighting Districts
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3. Gifford Streetlighting District $21.00
4. Laurelwood Streetlighting District $18.00
5. Rockridge Streetlighting District $13.00
6. Vero Highlands Streetlighting District $22.00
7. Porpoise Point Streetlighting District $15.00
8. Laurel Court Streetlighting District $25.00
9. Tierra Linda Streetlighting District $24.00
10. Vero Shores Streetlighting District $21.00
11. Ixora Park Streetlighting District $19.00
12. Royal Poinciana Streetlighting District $28.00
13. Roseland Road Streetlighting District $ 2.00
14. Whispering Pines Streetlighting District $19.00
15. Moorings Streetlighting District $15.00
16. Walker’s Glen Streetlighting District $25.00
17. Glendale Lakes Streetlighting District $34.00
18. Floralton Beach Streetlighting District $27.00
8. NON-AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS
County Administrator Baird announced the budgets as listed below.
Vice Chairman Neuberger opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be
heard in this matter. There were none and he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Chairman Ginn absent) adopted the proposed tentative
2004-05 budgets as follows:
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1. Housing Authority $ 177,772
2. Special Revenue Funds $25,611,674
3. Other Debt Service Fund $ 1,247,403
4. Capital Projects $18,334,093
5. Enterprise Funds $38,143,657
6. Internal Service Funds $17,551,922
9.TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
County Administrator Baird announced that the Final Budget Hearing would be held at
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5:01 P.M. on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at the County Administration Building, 1840 25
Street, Vero Beach, Florida.
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10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board
adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
ATTEST:
______________________________ _____________________________
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Arthur R. Neuberger, Vice Chairman
Minutes Approved: _________________
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