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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER............................................................................................... 1
2. INVOCATION..................................................................................................... 1
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE................................................................................ 1
4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES CHANDLER2
5.A AD VALOREM FUNDS - AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND AD VALOREM
BUDGET - GENERAL FUND - MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT
(M.S.T.U.) - TRANSPORTATION FUND - EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT - ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ACQUISITION BOND2
5.A.1. GENERAL FUND..................................................................................... 2
5.A.2. MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT(M.S.T.U.)................................. 3
5.A.3. TRANSPORTATION FUND (No millage)................................................ 4
5.A.4. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) ........................................... 5
5.A.5. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ACQUISITION BOND ....... 6
5.A.6. AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE.............................................................. 7
6.A. -E. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON -AD VALOREM
SPECIAL DISTRICT)................................................................................ 7
7.A. -D. NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES ................................... 8
8.A. -D. NON -AD VALOREM BUDGETS............................................................. 9
9. ADJOURN............................................................................................... 10
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September 17, 2003
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in
Special Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25111 Street, Vero Beach,
Florida, on Wednesday, September 17, 2003. Present were Kenneth R. Macht, Chairman;
Caroline D. Ginn, Vice Chairman; Commissioners Fran B. Adams; Thomas S. Lowther;
and Arthur R. Neuberger. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator;
William G. Collins II, County Attorney; Joseph A. Baird, Assistant Administrator; Jason
E. Brown, Budget Manager; Kimberly Massung, Executive Aide; and Patricia Ridgely,
Deputy Clerk.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Macht called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m., and advised that this was
the second and final public hearing to consider the proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2003-04.
2. INVOCATION
Rev. Robin Reiter, Unity Church, delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Ginn led the Pledge to the Flag.
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4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES
CHANDLER
Administrator Chandler gave a brief overview of the proposed Budget and advised
that staff would be happy to respond to any questions. He announced that this is the second
and final hearing to consider a total budget of $220,290,402.00. He recommended they
consider each fund as it appears on the agenda.
5.A AD VALOREM FUNDS - AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND AD
VALOREM BUDGET - GENERAL FUND - MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.) - TRANSPORTATION FUND -
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT - ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE LAND ACQUISITION BOND
5.A.1. GENERAL FUND
Administrator Chandler announced the proposed total General Fund budget was
$65,621,614. This contains an overall expense increase of about 6.8%. The increases are
generally personnel -related expenses as is generally the case throughout most of our
budget. The millage proposed to fund the General Fund Budget is 3.8377, which is 8.2%,
or .2920 above the rollback rate of 3.5457; .9% below the current rate.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Ginn, SECONDED
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-105 establishing the tax millage rate
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(3.8377) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for fiscal year
2003-2004 for the General Fund.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-106 amending the County Budget
Officer=s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances
to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 and adopting
a final budget for the General Fund (in the amount of
$65,621,614).
5.A.2. MUNICIPAL SER VICE TAXING UNIT (M. S. T. U.)
Administrator Chandler announced the proposed budget for the Municipal Services
Taxing Unit in the amount of $23,671,591 which contains an increase of about 7.8%.
Seventy-five percent of that increase is related to the transfers to the General Fund and for
both Transportation and Law Enforcement expenses. The proposed millage is 1.6804,
.2146 or 14.6% above the rollback rate of 1.465 8, which is 5.1% above the current rate.
The Chairman opened the public hearing on the M.S.T.U. budget and millage rate
and asked if anyone wished to be heard on either matter. There being none, he closed the
public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Lowther, the Board by a 4-1 vote (Vice
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Chairman Ginn opposed) adopted Resolution No. 2003-107
establishing the tax millage rate (1.6804) to be levied upon all
real and personal taxable property in Indian River County,
Florida, for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 for the Indian River County
General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Adams, the Board by a 4-1 vote (Vice Chairman
Ginn opposed) adopted Resolution No. 2003-108, amending
the County Budget Officer=s estimates of receipts other than
taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year
2003-2004 and adopting a final budget for the Indian River
County General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit (in the
amount of $23,671,591).
5.A.3. TRANSPORTATION FUND (No millaze)
Administrator Chandler announced the total proposed budget for the Transportation
Fund was in the amount of $12,853,654. This is a 4.8% increase overall. There is no
millage levied for this fund. It is included in the ad valorem budgets inasmuch as about
66% of it is funded through transfers from MSTU and the General Fund.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
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ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Ginn, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-109 amending the County Budget
Officer=s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances
to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 and adopting
a final budget for the Transportation Fund (in the amount of
$12,853,654).
5.A.4. EMERGENCY SER VICES DISTRICT (ESD)
Administrator Chandler announced the proposed budget for the Emergency Services
District was in the amount of $21,083,543, a 7.9% increase comprised mostly of
personnel -related expenses. The proposed millage is 2.1871, which is 5 % above the
rollback rate of 2.0829 and .38% below the current rate.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Neuberger, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-110 establishing the tax millage rate
(2.1871) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year
2003-2204 for the Indian River County Emergency Services
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District.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-111 amending the County Budget
Officer=s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances
to be brought forward for FY 2003-2004 and adopting a final
budget for the Emergency Services District (In the amount of
$21,083,543).
S.A.S. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
ACOUISITION BOND
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Administrator Chandler announced the total proposed budget for this year is
$2,412,680, which contains a decrease of $193,922. The proposed millage rate is .2344, a
decrease of 17.4% below the current rate. It is not subject to rollback.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Ginn, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Neuberger, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-112 establishing the tax millage rate
(.2344) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable property
in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 for
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the General Obligation Land Acquisition Bond issue.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-113 amending the County Budget
Officer=s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances
to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 and adopting
a final budget for the General Obligation Land Acquisition
Bond issue (in the amount of $2,412,680).
5.A.6. A GGREGA TE MILLA GE RA TE
Administrator Chandler advised that the aggregate millage rate is for informational
purposes only; there is no action required. The proposed aggregate millage rate is 6.5336,
which is 8.3% above the rollback rate of 6.0314 and .8% below the current rate.
INFORMATION ONLY - NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN.
6.A. -E. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON -AD
VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT)
Administrator Chandler advised that the total proposed Solid Waste Disposal
District Budget is $10,570,508. Overall it contains an increase in expense of about 6.5%.
The proposed Residential Waste Generation Unit of $47.45 below the current year=s rate.
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The proposed Commercial Waste Generation Unit of $32.53 is also below the current
year=s rate. The readiness -to -serve fee is $20.06, which is likewise below the current
year=s rate.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Vice Chairman Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-114 establishing the assessment rate
($47.45 per RWGU and $32.53 per CWGU) to be levied upon
all real taxable property in Indian River County, Florida, for
Fiscal Year 2003-2004 for the Solid Waste Disposal District.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Ginn, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-115 amending the County Budget
Officer=s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances
to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 and adopting
a final budget for the Solid Waste Disposal District (in the
amount of $10,570,508).
7.A. -D. NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES
Assistant Administrator Baird announced the proposed charges for each of the
Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 as they appear on page
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4 of the agenda for the meeting as 7.A.1.-18.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
There were no proposed changes.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Neuberger, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-116 establishing the assessment rates to
be levied upon certain real property in Indian River County for
Fiscal Year 2003-2004 for all the Non -Ad Valorem
Assessments.
8.A. -D. NON -AD VALOREM BUDGETS
Assistant Administrator Baird announced the proposed budgets for fiscal year
2003-2004 as set out on page 5 of the agenda and listed under 8.A. L-6.
The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in
this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing.
There were no proposed amendments.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY
Vice Chairman Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2003-117 adopting a final budget for Fiscal
Year 2003-2004 for certain non -taxing funds of Indian River
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County.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk
Minutes approved
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Kenneth R. Macht, Chairman