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INDEX TO MINUTES OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ON SEPTEMBER 22, 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–RN.2004-105()2004-106
ENERAL UND ESOLUTION OS MILLAGE RATE AND
() .....................................................................................................................2
BUDGET
2.MSTU(M.S.T.U).–RN.2004-107
UNICIPAL ERVICE AXING NIT ESOLUTION OS
()2004-108() .................................................................4
MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
3.TF–RN.2004-109() ............................5
RANSPORTATION UND ESOLUTION O BUDGET
4.ESD–RN.2004-110(
MERGENCY ERVICES ISTRICT ESOLUTION OS MILLAGE
)2004-111() ..................................................................................5
RATE AND BUDGET
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5.ESLAB–RN.
NVIRONMENTALLY ENSITIVE AND CQUISITION OND ESOLUTION OS
2004-112()2004-113() .................................................6
MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
6.A ................................................................................................................8
GGREGATE
6.SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON-AD
VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) – RESOLUTION NOS.
2004-114 (ASSESSMENT RATE) AND 2004-115 (BUDGET) ............... 8
7.ADOPTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES
– RESOLUTION NO. 2004-116................................................................... 9
8.NON-AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS – RESOLUTION NO.
2004-117 ........................................................................................................ 10
9.ADJOURN .................................................................................................... 11
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September 22, 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 22, 2004, at 5:01 p.m. to adopt the FY 2004-2005 Budget. Present were
Caroline D. Ginn, Chairman; Arthur R. Neuberger, Vice Chairman; and Commissioners Fran B.
Adams; Thomas S. Lowther, and Kenneth R. Macht. 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
Chairman Ginn called the meeting to order.
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Tom Harris of the First Presbyterian Church delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Lowther 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 of $52,587,895 or about 17.8%. The primary
reason is that capital projects are down by about $59 million. There is an increase in operating
expenses of about $6.581 million, most of which is attributable to 25 new fulltime positions
($1,450,178) along with step and COLA raises, health insurance increases and workers’
compensation ($3,567,310). Eighteen positions are being paid for by user fees and do not affect
the taxes. The shift of the Juvenile Justice costs by the State is about a $300,000 increase. The
proposed budget has no proposed increases in any of the fees for our enterprise funds except the
golf course ($1.00 per round) to try to build up a capital reserve fund. All four taxing funds are less
than last year, 3 are equal or less than rollback, and the general fund is 5.6% less than the current
millage rate. The Solid Waste Disposal District fees were also reduced.
(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–RN.2004-105()
ENERAL UND ESOLUTION OS MILLAGE RATE
2004-106()
AND BUDGET
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard on the
proposed general fund millage and budget.
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Charlie Cox,
2020 50 Avenue, a 17-year resident, expounded on the spending increase
for the next fiscal year and related it to the outcome of the election for this year. He commented
that computers were supposed to do more with less people and that officials forget that government
is a servant of the people who pay their salaries. He emphasized it was obscene, unconscionable,
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and unfair to raise taxes for a wish list instead of for the needs. He begged the Commission to not
raise taxes one cent.
The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak. There were none and she closed the
public hearing.
County Administrator Baird announced the proposed millage is 3.6233, 3.74% above
rollback, and 5.6% below the current rate. The proposed budget is up $1,693,917 in the general
fund for the following reasons: a net increase of 6 fulltime positions costing $387,162, the BCC net
increase of $154,253, health insurance costs increase of $426,360, the constitutional officers’
increase of $715,678, and the juvenile justice cost shifting of an additional $300,000.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-105 establishing the tax millage rate
(3.6233) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for fiscal year
2004-2005 for the General Fund.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-106 amending the County Budget
Officer’s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of
balance to be brought forward for fiscal year 2004-2005
and adopting a final budget ($68,253,049) for the General
Fund.
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2.MSTU(M.S.T.U).–RN.
UNICIPAL ERVICE AXING NIT ESOLUTION OS
2004-107()2004-108()
MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
Chairman Ginn announced the proposed millage rate is 1.5530, equal to the rollback rate,
and the proposed budget is $25,033,652.
County Administrator Baird explained the major portion of the increase was due to
transfers into the general fund in the amount of $867,943. The major portion of that ($709,505)
goes to the Sheriff’s law enforcement budget. The three new fulltime positions and one part-time
position account for an increase of $124,103. The COLA and step increases for employees are
$152,736.
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this
matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Neuberger, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-107 establishing the tax millage rate
(1.5330) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for fiscal year
2004-2005 for the Indian River County general purpose
Municipal Service Taxing Unit.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Neuberger, SECONDED
by Commissioner Lowther, the Board, unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2004-108 amending the County
Budget Officer’s estimates of receipts other than taxes and
of balances to be brought forward for fiscal year 2004-2005
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and adopting a final budget ($25,033,652) for the Indian
River County general purpose Municipal Service Taxing
Unit.
3.TF–RN.2004-109()
RANSPORTATION UND ESOLUTION O BUDGET
Chairman Ginn announced the proposed budget of $13,598,548.
County Administrator Baird explained there were an additional 5 fulltime positions
($267,570). The COLA and step program equal $281,432. The health insurance increase amounts
to about $85,980.
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this
matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-109 amending the County Budget
Officer’s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of
balances to be brought forward for fiscal year 2004-2005
and adopting a final budget ($13,598,548) for the
Transportation Fund.
4.ESD–RN.2004-110
MERGENCY ERVICES ISTRICT ESOLUTION OS
()2004-111()
MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
Chairman Ginn announced the proposed millage as 1.9836 noting it is equal to the rollback
rate. The proposed budget is $21,998,581.
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County Administrator Baird advised of two new positions (2 fire inspectors) at a cost of
$125,987. The overall budget is down due to the fact that in FY 2003-2004 we bought over $1.7
million in capital equipment (fire trucks, a ladder truck, and ambulances).
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this
matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-110 establishing the tax millage rate
(1.9836) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for fiscal year
2004-2005 for the Indian River County Emergency
Services District.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Neuberger, SECONDED
by Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 2004-111 amending the County
Budget Officer’s estimates of receipts other than taxes and
of balances to be brought forward for fiscal year 2004-2005
and adopting a final budget ($21,998,581) for the
Emergency Services District.
5.ESLAB–
NVIRONMENTALLY ENSITIVE AND CQUISITION OND
RN.2004-112()2004-113
ESOLUTION OS MILLAGE RATE AND
()
BUDGET
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Chairman Ginn announced the proposed millage rate as 0.2106. Rollback is not
applicable. The proposed budget amount is $2,448,027.
County Administrator Baird commented that this millage rate is 10.2% less than the
current fiscal year’s rate.
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone else wished to be heard
regarding this matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-112 establishing the tax millage rate
(0.2106) to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for fiscal year
2004-2005 for the general obligation Land Acquisition
Bond Issue.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-113 amending the County Budget
Officer’s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of
balances to be brought forward for fiscal year budget
($2,448,027) for the general obligation Land Acquisition
Bond Issue.
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6.A
GGREGATE
Administrator Baird announced that the aggregate millage is 6.0885%, 2.4% above
rollback and 6.8% below the current aggregate millage.
6. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON-AD
VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) – RESOLUTION NOS.
2004-114 (ASSESSMENT RATE) AND 2004-115 (BUDGET)
Chairman Ginn announced the proposed charges and budget as set forth in the motions
below and noted the percentage decreases for each proposed charge.
Administrator Baird advised the budget changed only $149,385 more than last year or
1.4%. There is one less position in this budget. The major reasons for the increases are health
insurance ($28,620) and COLA and step plan increases ($103,074).
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this
matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-114 establishing the assessment rate
to be levied upon all real taxable property in Indian River
County, Florida, for fiscal year 2004-2005 for the Solid
Waste Disposal District. ($46.86 per Residential WGU
\[$74.98 House\]; $31.89 per Commercial WGU; and $20.02
Readiness-to-Use Fee.)
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-115 amending the County Budget
Officer’s estimates of receipts other than taxes and of
balances to be brought forward for fiscal year 2004-2005
and adopting a final budget ($10,772,233) for the Solid
Waste Disposal District.
7. ADOPTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT
CHARGES – RESOLUTION NO. 2004-116
Budget Manager Jason E. Brown read the charges into the record and advised the rates are
the same as the current year.
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this
matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-116 establishing the assessment rates
to be levied upon certain real property in Indian River
County for fiscal year 2004-2005 for all the 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
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Street Lighting Districts
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 – RESOLUTION
NO. 2004-117
Chairman Ginn announced the proposed budgets as listed below.
Chairman Ginn opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this
matter. There were none and she closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by
Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted
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Resolution No. 2004-117 adopting a final budget for fiscal
year 2004-2005 for certain non-taxing funds of Indian
River County as follows:
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. ADJOURN
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board
adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ____________________________
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Caroline D. Ginn, Chairman
Minutes Approved: _________________
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