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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/13/1982Monday, September 13, 1982 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Special Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Monday, September 13, 1982, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Alfred Grover Fletcher, Vice Chairman; Dick Bird; Patrick B. Lyons; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also present were Michael J. Wright, County Administrator; Gary Brandenburg, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey K. Barton, Finance Director; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Attorney Brandenburg led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Scurlock explained the procedure that must be followed in order to comply with the Statutes, as follows: 1) Announce the percentage by which the proposed millage rate exceeds the rolled back rate. 2) Explain the purpose tax revenues are being increased. 3) Hear comments from the public. 4) Discuss and adopt millage prior to budgets. 5) Adopt budget. The hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notices with Proofs of Publication attached, to -wit: S`P 1 1�00� 5 . PA,bE 6 INDIAN RIVER: - _ORIDA 'r -e the undersigned authority rwnally appeared J. J. Scumann, 1r. who o on oath •. •s Busincn Manager of the Vero Beach Press-Jcurnal• a weekly newspaper published .,cn in Indian River. County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being �/�(nin the /matter of/� A )�/ _ I In the Court, was pub- (` rid newspaper in the issue of I -.t further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at :ach, In said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore ',nuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered .:lass mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida ;rind of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- •; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised'any person, firm or _.::on any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the put a- of securing this adven fcr publication in the said newspaper. and •subscribedbefore a this ZE�day of 4 A.D. 7H't. (Business Manager) A. (Clerk of the Circuit Cou�/indian River County, Florida) rQ 4— • � �Baw � iei=d. u �"�'' � � w des o•�"`� At`Ca � '" pry ere •� fit�e Indian ader Cou ty o ' Po, P'yn4�n{t'y�, CG•}�n�- rnissonqrs a9) zhh v ,iv . Lo uta, L. .l�r,.Jm ✓R= aSr In titian diver COUr9W lt'j2j� 4_L, pose N)l'unncipal a.a-ut3g Unit for the upcorn ng 1 --get year• Scans law r•ecItTir'es „43y l'oLm m �e used for PROP - State Of the remainder, tl-,e 8ndidxn River Cour4ty ''f:Iard of County Commissioners proproses to use 0 dor s -"Y_ rV1\'�1 �"4.9 � W' �� ��4� � i 'y�j�y'l11:�m�',�(.p\ jA� TAXX �i�f'p8l��✓ tCSERVICES y.� I NS an .�7�L1, , so_ E 1�.l At "CED PYJ..va —11C SE R Vi'r ES All concerned citizens fire :nVited to a public 1 -tar- ing to be held on Monday, Sept ember 13, 1982, at 7 :CO p.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Chambers - 1840, 25tH Street - the County Administration Building, Vero Beach, Florida. A DECISION on the use of these moneys `.ill be made at this bearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter (considered at the public hearing, he will need a record of the proceed; n gsand for such purposes f�c reed to ensure that a verbatim record of .the •procco— " ,..s s. rii*adelt- W1yL',:c13 "eco:•d includes he test-?mc-tiv evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. BOARO 01F COUNTY (-MMI ITISSIONISMS INDIAN RgVl✓R COUNTY Freda `��r-; :t, Clerk of the Circuit Court 2 Published Weekly - Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida �• WAN RIVER: r--RIDA •• •e the w^�ersigned authority per, :gal:, ri.carej J. J. Schi.mann, Jr. who on cath c_.>cn Fnslnd!in •Rrver�Countye Floe S;,tFet tie a! ached aC^Py of ad-lrtsem nt, being . __ in the matter of / • in the Court, was pub- -paper in the issues of -.s further says that the said Vero Beach Press•10urnaI is a newsp'Pehasublishe at re 3ch. in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper •'rn :�isiy published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach; in said Indian River Countyhed copy f a(dver +od of one }ear next preceeding the first publication of theiattsed aqy Gerson, firm and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor p m any dtscaunt, rebate, commission or tefund for the pu of securing this adver- for pubiiraton in the said newspaper. ^d subscribed before a this day of A.D. iness Manager) (Clerk of the Ctrcuwt Court, ndian River County, Florida) atm xr" FN P'l N11Fig .. .ng ,sv a�a baa r,-„t�, . a .r .,,... ,a"• � .v z •*t sem ;w � �,m a+w 1<L' 1A8�]waa 3i'Ver Lc.3L�r :.-'oL'a.�.A ';J i".� ;�aBi. 13+- .p rn r3 P' A t}9A m ssioners willreee:�r`b P.n est �aated '34, 9,2-1'9>5 1•;;dtai1 Pl iVer ;...O ti?'ty CO -Mr s. a+,; .ers G.._.,,.... _ Fund ¢hP t Pconung budget yc^r. Stat 4c a e+m- that n r x v lder tion e (} tip 'y�' lay; <.e��.=�a•�,s �,siu.V �rii✓ 3s.y q•9�p�+FS .-q _ea,_.,_ 748: !.� $-.�Y`V Ui.i ardY TA: ;I -ti -1q mtiri 1St. LJl.f'a/i�JLis R It . x' u va u�a e.a Th1 t� da: dry :-y <Z-Sd-;a ,.99 �C C, e ;3[ndlani ".Ver c .I—A swss 4✓I d.. � . ,.: .f •_�- n missi-o ?ers proposes tS3 3�5 t of gx mese 2, ° 1« n f, .3 'Nut � hJ � x ' ' Cpl �"� moneys for budget =nc utases� •< ,t �_.. ,.� a i CRE./'ISE ITS -PROPERTY 1 AX LEVY for the u, pec ":' .- ing year. ,All concerned citizens are invited to a public near- ing to be Feld on Moiiday, September 13, 1932, at 7:(-'0 p.m. in the Board of County CoTrun ssioner's Cha-ml)ers - 1840, 25th Street - the County Administration Bu.ilding, Vero Beach, Florida. A DECASI®N on the use of these moneys will be made at this hearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the "oard of County Com- missioners with respeCt to any € -atter considered at the public 'hearing, he will =iced a " cir,-,e, of the nroC:ec^ings and for ie C . pnr'.'oses r!.:ed to er151.3rf; that x^averf,1u.:.:: ilii o.. r©•..e.':... 1'?5 is made, which record in.ciuces the testimony and evedence upon whicli the appeal is to be based. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Frec a ,`Jrigh,t, Cler` of t' he Circuit Court 3 x 22,7 SEP 13 191 VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL. Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement, being a the matter of in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of 211-44, 91 A01 ji, Z19'2) Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this adver- tisement for publication in the said newspaper. i Sworn to and subscribed before m this day of ' 9 • A.D.% 41EA-2 �4 Business Manager) (SEAL) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida) r. NOTICEY"' -WEARING OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Notice of administrative review of proposed federal revenue sharing fund budget for fiscal year 1982-83 with the Indian River County Board of 'County Commissioners, on Monday, September 13, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. in the com- mission chambers in the Indian River County Administration Building Sept, 9110, 11, 1982. W lot `rF.o 0�9� Ec� o O. i/ ss'q ocG F � Finance Director Barton then reviewed the different funds in the County operations as follows: 4 CJJ ' M J h-► INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITIES PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 82-83 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following is a statement summarizing a budget tentatively adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, showing receipts of said Board for the fiscal year 1982-83 budgeted by said Board for said fiscal year and showing the proposed expenditures by said Board for said fiscal year ending September 30, 1983 In words and figures as follows: GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED RECEIPTS E BALANCES -,-�- Federal Sources 14,000 State Sources 966,971 Local Sources 1,427,638 Ad Valorem 5,568,287 Sub Total 7,97 - Less 5% per F.S. 129.01 (2) (b) (382,310 Net ---7,597,-519 Cash Balance Forward 10/1/82 1,125,000 Total Estimated Receipts l: Balances Ln APPROPRIATIONS Legislative Executive Financial and Administrative Legal Counsel Comprehensive Planning Judicial Other General Government Law Enforcement Fire Control Detention and Correction Protective Services Emergency and Disaster Relief Services Ambulance and Rescue Services Medical Examiner Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal Conservation and Resources Management Road and Street Facilities Veterans Services Health Mental. Health Welfare Other Human Services Libraries Parks and Recreation Interfund Transfers Total Appropriations Reserve for Contingencies Cash Forward 9/30/83 Total Budget TRANSPORTATION FUND 525,000 40,000 30 ,`'J ,000 MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT 1,525,701 2,486,230 1,240.711 ',J/.-, 1,810, TOTAL 14,000 3,017,672 3,953,868 6,809,028 3,794,568 8 (642,442 3,152,1267 3.112.788 d� -,-�- o,ou.),cyo 16,264,914 247,186 94, 42 2 47,186 1,582,44 94,942 144'224 1, 582,44449 21,236 826,053 288,196 144,249 309,432 928,817 2,662,639 118,466 826,053 1,047,283 1,284,264 3,946,903 76,235 4,098 4.098 272,843 145,500 76.235 t45,500 272,843 35,000 34,200 34,200 65,284 328,648 35,000 328,648 63,261 730,930 .. 3,926,117 65,284 4,657,047 55,999 63,26155,999 133,850 218,209 133,850 175,000 218,209 167,000 175,000 260,339 167,000 4,000 166,435 426,774 8,034,5 360,000 730,9300 11,100 ,2-15,92 4,000 15,072,5 325,000 0 222 374 285,000 582,374 ,719,5 7 2 ,030 03,29 610 000 16.2 _41 General Fund Finance Director Barton explained that the General Fund is all of the goods and services made available to all people in the County. It amounts to $8,719,586, of which they are proposing $5,568,287 in ad valorem taxes and a millage of 2.37728, or $2.38 per thousand of taxable value. Last year that fund assessed 2.61502, or $2.62 per thousand. Transportation Fund Mr. Barton explained that this is the collector system of roads in the County basically funded with a portion of the 5th and 6th Gas Tax and all of the 7th cent. The total proposed budget is $742,030 and the proposed millage 0.00001. There is no need for this assessment except that it is required by the.Statutes and it will be assessed county- wide. Municipal Service Taxing Unit Mr. Barton informed those present that this is the tax levied for•all of those goods and services available to the unincorporated resident only. The proposed budget is r $6,803,298 with a proposed millage of 1.085964 or $1.09 per thousand of taxable value. Last year's millage was 1.6.3589, or $1.64 per thousand. 1959 Hospital Bond Issue Commissioner Wodtke wished to point out to the public that one of the taxing areas we had last year was the 1959 Bond Issue, and this is now completely paid off. Mr. Barton confirmed that last year was the last in which we assessed a millage for the bond issue placed on the County Administration building when it was originally built. We have two more years to pay, but the amount of money in escrow is sufficient to cover this. Enterprise and Internal Service Funds The proposed budget for these funds is as follows: R INDIAN RIVER COUNTY REVENUES: USER FEES SERVICE FUNDS INTEREST INCOME TRANSFERS IN FY 82-83 DEBT PROCEEDS CASH FORWARD OCTOBER 1, 1982 WATER & SEWER TOTAL REVENUES FLEET LANDFILL UTILITIES EXPENSES: MANAGEMENT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $1,045,382 GARBAGE/SOLID WASTE $909,000 WATER SEWER COMBINATION SERVICES y TRANSFERS OUT REVENUE FOR CONTINGENCIES 328,620 TOTAL EXPENSES ' 260,623 103,228 124,000 238,195 $9 F� 170 75 25' $32`�,-620— gOg,oOo $909,000 $833.770 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENTERPRISE AND INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 82-83 SANITARY WATER & SEWER IMPACT FLEET LANDFILL UTILITIES FEES MANAGEMENT $768,480 $1,045,382 $90,425 $909,000 70,000 y 328,620 ' 260,623 103,228 124,000 238,195 $9 F� 170 75 25' $32`�,-620— gOg,oOo $909,000 $833.770 $1,684,228 65.;206 $328_,620. 42,732 74;397 $9 1,70T 0. 1,75 25 S3z 5909,000 11 S P 13 1$82 Mr. Barton announced the proposed budgets for the various enterprise and internal service funds as follows: Sanitary Landfill $ 941,708 Water & Sewer Utilities 1,758,625 Impact Fees (for connecting to water or sewer) 328,620 Fleet Management 909,000 Mr. Barton explained that these funds are user fee oriented and interest income, and no tax dollars are involved in any of them. County Non -Taxing Authorities The proposed budget for the various non -taxing authorities is as follows: 8 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS b BALANCES: Federal Sources State Sources Local Sources Cash Forward October 1, 1982 Total Estimated Receipts E Balances APPROPRIATIONS E RESERVES Executive Financial E Administrative Comprehensive Planning Emergency and Disaster Relief Housing and Urban Development Parks and Recreation Interfund Trnsfers Water Utility Service Other General Government Law Enforcement Total Appropriations Reserve For Contingencies Cash Forward September 30,1983 Total App.ropriations and Reserves INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NON -TAXING AUTHORITIES PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 82-83 SECONDARY ROAD FEDERAL 1959 1980 6 81 HOUSING SECTION 8 POLICE SOUTH I.R.C,SOUTH COUNTY SPECIAL TRUST REVENUE SHARING HOSPITAL BONDS BONDS AUTHORITY RENTAL ACADEMY WATER TAX WATER LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND ASSISTANCE DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION FUND 396073 487,287 446,500 105,000 6,loo 74,503 70,000 4,000 1,186,410 (45>029) 100,557 963,884 1.29I_ 1[l 2S1 t to cv 495 75,269 53,688 521,003 2,075 70,000 483,534 1 450,000 16,345 21,000 10,485 2,894 it S Rai. 2,894 2,500 10,000 896,430 3,191 -.98,930 13,191 30,937 898,930 111,056 .16,000 50,00 33 77 53, •521,003 ,000 9 ,930 13,191 100,000 13,500 1,906 434,237 3,753 5,485 741,410 1,467 51,063 529,647 10,000 1,291, 10 351.1 106.6S7- 1_ 7 In nnn l - 1 1 8tR 131982 Commissioner Fletcher asked that Mr. Barton give an explanation of non -taxing authorities, and Mr. Barton informed those present that the monies for these various functions come from the state or the federal government and that for none of them would any resident be paying a direct tax on the value of his home or land he owned in the county. It was noted that the Housing Authority fund is a loan. Mr. Barton then announced the proposed budgets for the various non -taxing authorities as follows: Secondary Road Trust Fund $1,291,410 Federal Revenue sharing 351,144 1959 Hospital Bonds 106,657 1980 & 81 Bonds (Renovation) 1,484,887 Housing Authority Fund 70,000 Section 8 Rental Assistance 491,287 Police Academy (Training Fund) 31,485 South I.R. Water Tax District 2,894 (This is a carry-over and accounting for prior tax money.) South County Water Construction 898,930 (Balance on hand to finish present construction.) Special Law Enforcement Fund 13,191 (Confiscated property money) Commissioner Lyons wished to know if we are able to earn interest on all of these funds or just part of them, and Mr. Barton stated.that only on some of them. North County and West County Fire Districts THe proposed budgets for these two districts are as. follows: 10 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES: LOCAL SOURCES AD VALOREM TAXES SUB TOTAL LESS 5% PER F.S. 129.01 (2) (B) NET CASH FORWARD OCTOBER 1, 1982 TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES APPROPRIATIONS & RESERVES FIRE CONTROL TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES CASH FORWARD SEPTEMBER 30, 1983 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS & RESERVES A. North County Fire INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 82-83 NORTH COUNTY WEST COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT FIRE DISTRICT 15,000 100 98,300 19,138 113,300 19,238 (5,665) (g62) 107,635 18,276_ 42,823 7,692 150, 5 2598 95,306 25,968 95,306 25,969 29,200 25,952 — 150,458258 i Mr. Barton stated that the North County Fire District proposed operating budget is $150,458 with a proposed millage of 0.43438 or 44� per thousand of taxable value. Last year's millage was 50� which was the cap. The proposed millage is the maximum allowable with the rollback rate. B. West County Fire Mr. Barton explained that the West County Fire District is basically those lands west of I-95 excluding the area around Fellsmere. The proposed budget is $25,968 and the proposed millage 0.26311 or 26� per thousand compared to last years millage of 0.29590 or 30� per thousand. This reflects the rollback rate. Commissioner Fletcher asked if we are still staying at a budget of $25,000 for the West County Fire District, and Mr. Barton stated that there will be, 12 500 aid from om the P West County Fire District to both the North and South Cont Y Fire Districts the same as the last two years. The'$968 11 FAG N additional represents fees paid to the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector's offices for assessing and collecting. Street Lighting Districts g g i is Mr. Barton informed the Board that all three of the lighting districts are now on the same basis and charge per parcel acre as set out in the following chart: STIMATED RECEIPTS E BALANCES: Ad Valorem Taxes Interest Income Less 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b) Sub Total Contributions t Cash Forward October 1, 1982 Total Estimated Receipts b Balances APPROPRIATIONS E RESERVES: Utilities Professional Fees Advertising Maintenance Total Appropriations Reserve for Contingencies Cash Forward September 30, 1983 � otal Appropiations & Reserves INDIAN RIVER COUNTY STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 82-83 ROCKRIDGE LAURELWOOD" GIFFORD STREET LIGHTING STREET LIGHTING STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT $1,875 $4,488. $47,718 40 50. 2,500 (96) (227) (2,511) $,�+ 311 7.707 1 264 11295 19,592 $, SS 606. $V7,299 $2,008 $3,900 $36,600 100 100 1,432 150 .150 150 100 250 $2-� ,150 - S38,432 100 100. 2,500 625 1,356 26,367 $3,083 $51606 $67,299 12 Rockridge Street Lighting District has'a proposed budget of $3,083 and a proposed assessment of $5.00 per parcel acre. Last -year this district was on an ad valorem basis and there was a millage of 28� per thousand.. Laurelwodd Street Lighting district has a proposed budget of $5,606 and a proposed assessment of $17.00 per parcel acre. Last year's assessment was $16.35. Gifford Street Lighting district has a proposed operating budget of $67,299 and a proposed assessment of $18.00 per parcel acre. Last year's assessment was for a partial year and it was $12.00 per parcel acre. In addition, this year the number of lights will be nearly doubled. Commissioner Fletcher asked if this assessment will go down after the first capital outlay, and it was believed that it will remain close to the same. South Indian River County Fire District Thomas Nason, Financial Administrator of the South Indian River County Fire District reviewed the following figures and announced that there is an increase over rollback of .088% to accomplish the construction of the two proposed stations, one on the west near Village Green and one on South Beach. 13 K GE 2' 7 SEP 13 1982 51 SEP 13 1982 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT CALCULATION OF ROLL BACK RATE 1982 Gross Taxable Value of Real Property Less: Net New Construction $1,662,991,810 114,409,870 1982 Effective Taxable Value(Property on 1981 Tax Roll) $1,548,581,940 1981 Effective Taxable Value 1,414,481,030 Increase Due to Property Value Assessments $" 134,100,910 Increase in Assessments 9.5% 1982 Fiscal Year Millage Levy 1.50320 mills 1981 Fiscal Year Revenue @ 100% Collection $ 2,126,248 1981 Roll Back Rate $ 2,126,248 = 1.37303 mills $11548,581,940 Proposed Levy 1.37424 mills Less: 1981 Roll Back Rate 1.37303 mills Millage Difference 0.00121 % Increase Over Roll Back Rate = ..088% Mr. Nason continued that the budget additionally allows for the purchase of a pumper truck, probably for the South Beach Station and provides for an increase in manpower. He then went on to review the District Budget in detail, as follows: 14 REVENUES 604- 311-100 361-102 382-001 389-002 389-007 AS OF JULY 26, 1982 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET SUMMARY OCT. 1, 1982 - SEPT. 30, 1983 BUDGET OCT. 1, 1981 - SEPT. 30, 1982 Ad Valorem Taxes Interest on Investments Contribution from Airport Fund Cash Carry -Over Contr. from [nest County Fire Dist. Escrow Money - Village Green TOTAL REVENUES DISPOSITION OF REVENUES Salaries Operating Expenses Cash Forward TOTAL SALARIES & OPERATING Capital TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,033,401 50,000 45,814 530,000 12,500 -0- $2,671,715 $1,074,000 822,611 400,000 $2,296,611 375,104 $2,671,715 ESTIMATE FOR FY OCT. 1, 1982 - SEPT. 30, 1983 $2,171,081 75,000 32,287 600,000 12,500 i 35,000 $2,925,868 $1,140,000 897,157 400,000 $2,437,157 488,711 $2,925,868 NOTE: Based on this proposed budget the tentative millage will be reduced from the current rate of 1.50320 per $1,000 valuation to 1.37424 per $1,000 for Fiscal Year 1983. This results in a reduction in Ad Valorem revenue from persons taxed in Fiscal Year 1982 of $19,226 for Fiscal Year 1983. This condition exists despite a 10.1% increase in valuations of real property for parcels and improvements existing in both the Calendar Year 1981 and 1982 rolls. 982 15 � ��„ P�tiE •_� SEP 13199 _r ' SOUTH INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 1982-1983 ANNUAL BUDGET 604-522-XXXXXX-1900 PERSONAL SERVICES 112001 Operating Salaries $1,050,000 114001 Overtime Salaries 40,000 115003 Incentive Program 50,000 115005 Vol. Fireman's Call Fund* 400 121001' Social Security 76,380 122001 Contribution to Pension 190,000 123001 Group Life Insurance 5;000 123002 Hospitalization Insurance 80,000 125001 State Unemployment Compensation 500 Total Personal Services .$1,493,280 OPERATING EXPENSES 3310Q1 Professional -Services 332001 Outside Auditors 334002 Cleaning and Laundry 334008 Payment of Notes 334012 Appraisal and Collection Fee 334013 Payment to Indian River Shores 340001 Travel Allowance 341001 Telephone & Telegraph 342001 Postage 343001 Public Utilities Services 344001 Rental of Machines & Equipment 344002 Rent 345001 General Insurance 346001 Maint. of Equipment 346002 Maint. of Vehicle Equipment 346003 Maint. of Buildings 346004 Maint. of Air Conditioning 347001 Printing & Binding 349001 Advertising 349003 Schools & Meetings 349005 Vol. Fireman's Burial Fund 349006 Fire Hydrant Charges 349016 General Admin. Charges 351001 Office Supplies 352001 Gas & Oil 352002 Tires & Tubes 352003 Vehicle Parts & Supplies 352004 Equipment Parts & Supplies 352005 Consumable Tools 352006 Janitorial Supplies 352008 Uniforms & Clothing 352009 Building Supplies & Materials 352010 Electrical Parts & Supplies 352001 Plumbing Parts & Supplies 352014 Other Commodities 352015• Training Aids 352032 Fire Prevention Materials 354001 Subscriptions & Memberships 355002 Miscellaneous 355007 Unappropriated Surplus 355008 Contingency Medical Director Expense Total Operating Expenses TOTAL 16 4,000 3,850 1,400 22,000 125,000 Est.. -0- 1,500 7,500 300 20,000 5,000 5,400 40,000 5,000 10,000 500 900 1,000 250 6,000 400 60,000 117,777 1,500 12,000 1,500 8,000 2,000 700 3,000 12,000 1,500 300 500 ----- 7,000 1,500 400 1,700 2,500 400,000 40,000 10,000 $ 943,877 $2,437,157 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER COMITY FIRE DISTRICT CAPITAL•OUTLAY (PROPOSED 1982 - 83) Bunker Gear (30 sets) Suspenders (30 pair) Gloves (30 pair) Pumper 'Flag Poles (2) Battery Chargers (3) 6" Soft Suction Basket Stretcher Paving - Station #5 Paving - Station #4 Split Rail Fence Binoculars Hose Bed. Cover Water Vac Paint Station #3 Slide Projector Carrousel Audio -Mate Tape Recorder Storage Cabinets (5) Gas Cans *(14) Ladders (3) 11" Double Jacket, Coupling 21" Double Jacket, Coupling Furniture - Station #3 Xerox Copier Calculator Repair Kit "A" Wrenches (4) Paving - Station #3 Flashlights (56) Radio Equipment Pagers & Chargers (60) Replacement Radio Replacement Radio Update Station #3 Operator,Close Doors,etc. Stop Light Controls - Station #4 & 5 Battery Operation of Radios - Station #3, 4 & 5 M. S. A. (3) Acid Suits ( 2) - Sub -Stations #6 & 7 E.M.S. Replacement items Portable Emergency Power Generator (1) Furniture - Stations #6 & 7 Base Stations - Stations #6 & 7 (2) Antenna (2) Portable Walkie-Talkie (2) TOTAL 17 9,900 210. 450- 65,0000 50.65,000. 640 . 528- 532, 200' 3,200- 2, 500 * ,200•2,500• 150• 150. ISO- ISO - 1,000. 250• 200. 2,603- 350. 1,099• 625- 9.00. 25•9.00. 690. 3,730- 180. 550 100 2,300. 1,800- 8,448. 10,200 1,600. 1,200. 200- 500. 00-500. 450- 2,,400- 900 502,•400900 ' 320,400• 4, 35.4 16,850 10,000 5,672 •.3,000 2,400 488,711 51, FnE 241- Discussion followed, and it was noted that these figures do not reflect the recommended return of the $24,000 given to Indian River Shores towards the purchase of a tanker truck. Commissioner Fletcher wished to know what the millage amounts to in dollars over rollback, and Mr. Nason stated that it is about $17,800. Last years millage was 1.5032; under rollback rate it is 1.37303; and the proposed millage is 1.37424 - a difference of .00121 mills, or .088% increase over rollback. Mr. Nason further explained that when the agreement was entered into with Indian River Shores, they were to serve to the North County line on the Beach, and they did not have a tanker truck; it, therefore, was contemplated that they would purchase such a truck and we would reimburse them $12,000 a year. It now turns out that this truck is not needed, and Mayor Nolan has indicated there is -no problem in regard to them conveying the $24,000 back with interest. Commissioner Bird noted if that happens, we could use that money as additional carry forward and go back to the rollback millage. Chairman Scurlock stated that the Committee feels that is what they would like to do, and Mr. Nason agreed that it will be advertised that way. Discussion followed about adding this change to the agenda for the next meeting of the South County Fire District. In further discussion it was felt this could be considered now and felt that the Board is meeting as the South County Fire District now. Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that when going through the Budget, the Commission can consider all dependent districts at the same time. ' Question arose about the Fire Districts being independent taxing districts, and Attorney Brandenburg 18 explained that the definition of independent districts was redefined this year for the purpose of adopting budgets. This definition only applies for the purpose of the budget. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously agreed to show the $24,000 and interest as income on the 1982-83 budget of the South County Fire District. Commissioner Fletcher rioted that the 1982-83 budget indicates in the last quarter an additional 20 men. He wished to have some idea of the dollar amount involved. Mr. Nason believed it is about $125,000. Discussion ensued about the fact that none of the — Districts exceed rollback millage. Public Discussion The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. John Hensler of Indian River Shores stated that this budget means increased taxes for him on almost all of his property and he did not feel it is right. He also did not feel it is right that the County collects franchise fees from Florida Power & Light and from Florida Cablevision, but for years has neglected to collect franchise fees from the City of Vero Beach. Chairman Scurlock informed Mr. Hensler that he and the County Attorney have been directed to contact the City of Vero Beach for discussion of that specific issue. Attorney Brandenburg stated that although he did not _ believe the City Council has taken any official action, the officials he has discussed this matter with state they would have no objection to such a franchise fee if it could be legally imposed. He is looking into that issue now, and it 19 S P 3 :1982x. GE SEP 1.3 1982 BOOS, is possible we may have to apply for a new Special Act of the Legislature. Commissioner Wodtke noted that Mr. Hensler may have an assessment problem since our millage indicates that in many cases taxes are not going up. Mr. Hensler stated that his property is way over - assessed and he cannot get any relief;' he felt the assess- ments in the entire County are way out of line, which is why he is interested in seeing that taxes are collected from all, including the City of Vero Beach. Al Smith, resident of the South County, questioned the use of the TRIM notice which he did not feel is needed or serves any purpose. Commissioner Lyons agreed, but explained this is something the State Legislature thought up, which has resulted in costing us some $20,000 in postage and computer time and,does not seem to do anyone any good. Finance Director Barton explained that the TRIM Notice requires all taxing authorities that have the ability to levy against that property to tell the Property Appraiser their millage by a certain date so it can be multiplied out for a comparison, and this is the maximum you are allowed to tax against that property once that notice goes out. The Notice also sets out the time, date, and address of the public hearings of all taxing authorities that have the power to levy against that particular property, i.e., School board, Water Management Districts, municipalities, etc. In short, it is meant to acquaint the public with the possible effects of this year's millages on their particular property- and ropertyand advise them where to attend the appropriate hearings. Mr. Smith felt that was a very good explanation, but he gathered the Commission doesn't like this notice either and his question was what can we do about it? He stated that he has never been involved in politics before, but he is now 20 r and he will be back to help the Commission help him and help others. He then discussed unemployment, foreclosures, etc., and wished to know just what increased services the citizens will be getting. He felt the citizens should be informed. Roy St. Clair of 2745 47th Avenue, Davilla Park, had complaints about his assessment, which he believed has been raised unfairly in comparison with those in his neighbor- hood, and also about his drainage problems which have existed for years. Commissioner Lyons explained the procedure for dealing with unfair assessments through the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board and suggested that Mr. St. Clair file an appeal. He then wondered if the subdivision where Mr. St. Clair was located had met the subdivision regulations. After further discussion re drainage problems in this particular area, Commissioner Scurlock noted that Mr. St. Clair resides in his District and stated that he will meet with Mr. Davis and see if anything can be done about this drainage problem. Mr. Broxton, land owner in the Gifford and Oslo areas, reported that his taxes have been tripled, and he wondered why since no improvements have been made. Commissioner Bird noted that the assessed value on Mr. Broxton's property has more than doubled, which accounts for the increase in the taxes, and he advised Mr. Broxton to file an appeal with the PAAB since the Commission has lowered the millage and they have no control over assess- ments. Mr. Barton noted that there has been some rezoning in_ the Oslo area and he believed some land has been changing hands which makes the price go up. Bert Hamilton of Flamevine-Lane questioned the no increase in taxes is considered property tax relief. Finance Direction Barton explained that if the Board of County Commissioners accepted the Sales Tax monies, they were required to rollback 400, and if the additional Sales Tax monies did not bring the fund to 115% over what it was last year, they were allowed to make up the difference. He continued that money from the Sales Tax was divided into two areas - part to the General Fund and part to the MSTU per state formula. The amount of money the County received to go into the General Fund did not reach the 115%, although 40% was used to work out the formula. Mr. Hamilton asked if priority consideration was given to tax relief. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that in ad valorem tax dollars, we were entitled to 115%, but we were required to include all the sales tax in that percentage, and we struggled hard and kept within those constraints. Mr. Hamilton asked if the Commission is saying the wording of the ad is unfortunate. Mr. Barton stated that it is because when you read.it, it sounds as if you got no relief at all, but that is the wording required by the state. He then reviewed in detail the combination of the two revenues. Chairman Scurlock further noted that at the eleventh hour we lost another $176,000 of Revenue Sharing money because the census sent to the Town of Indian River Shores showed increased revenue income and the formula for deriving our share of Federal Revenue Sharing was cut further. This' created an additional shortfall just doing the things we were doing last year. Commissioner Wodtke commented that, in addition, the Legislature did.not tell the public that although they are M M 22 paying in the Sales Tax as of the 1st of May, the first week we get it is in November. Mr. Hamilton asked if there is any relief in sight, and Commissioner Wodtke stated that he could not see any. He emphasized that it is important to remember when looking at all the taxing agencies listed on the TRIM Notice that the Board of County Commissioners accounts for only about 33%. Mr.Hamilton still felt the people are paying an additional 1� sales tax and are getting no relief. Mr. Barton noted that we only get 1/2�, and Commissioner Lyons commented that the 1G is paid to make up what was lost in granting the higher Homestead exemptions. Commissioner Bird felt the people are receiving some relief from the additional Sales Tax because it is the reason we were able to reduce our millage even though we cut the budget as lean as it ever has been cut. Mr. Hamilton talked about new construction, and Chairman Scurlock stated that you only play catch-up with new construction, which causes new demands for service. Richard Schaefer, County resident, stated that he had not intended to say anything at this meeting until the Board suggested that people with assessment problems go see Property Appraiser Nolte. Mr. Schaefer stated that he went to see Mr. Nolte yesterday because his property increased $16,000, and he felt the law that says taxes will be increased because property sells for more in a neighborhood is wrong. Mr. Schaefer informed the Board that he has lived on his property for 23 years and he does not want to sell, but if taxes keep increasing, he may be forced to. He - placed the blame for this on the Beach Association and believed it is because they do not want the working man living in Indian River County. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard. There were none. 23 QtlK FnE247 SEP 1 1982 Commissioner Fletcher commented that he understands Mr. Schaefer's feelings on the increase in property values because the same thing has happened at -his home which he never intends to sell. He continued that he had hoped to be able to do something about this, but after two years on the Commission, he feels that he is sitting here as a puppet for the state, extracting money out of his constituent's pockets to send to Tallahassee, and he sees no way as one Commissioner he can stop this. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that there is an awful lot of money that does not go to Tallahassee but is raised to provide services for this county. He did agree that the way Tallahassee insists we explain some of these things creates a large problem for all of us. Commissioner Wodtke noted that in the eight years he has been on the Commission, he has been very concerned about the working people who provide the services and the values in the tax structure. He agreed you cannot always accomplish what you want, and there are mandates which are tough to meet. Chairman Scurlock pointed out that we have tried to go away from ad valorem taxes and go to user fees. William Koolage, County citizen, wished that one of the Commissioners would mention some of the things mandated by Tallahassee which we must pay for, such as the Baker Act, the Myers Act, the bridges we took over, the inadequate funding, etc. Discussion ensued on the indigents the County must pay medical bills for; the court system where we must pay for 24 r the Public Defenders; the cost of housing prisoners awaiting state trial, etc. Mr. Al Smith asked -if there is anything in the budget that says we are going to pave the road going to the dump off of South Dixie. In discussion, it was noted that there may be a collector station there, but this is a drainage district right of way. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION on closing the public hearing. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that it is — necessary to have a separate public hearing for each fund, i.e., close the hearing on the General Fund, adopt the tentative millage rate and tentative budget; -etc. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the hearing on the General Fund. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved a tentative millage of 2.37720 for the General Fund for the fiscal year 1982-83. -ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved a tentative budget of $8,719,586 for the General Fund for the fiscal year 1982-83. 25 ,<SEP119$2 Rex 51 PAGE The Chairman opened the public hearing on the Municipal Service'Taxing Unit and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved a tentative millage of 1.085964 for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal year 1982-83. Attorney Brandenburg commented that none of the millage rates are above the rollback rate. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved a tentative budget of $6,803,298 for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal year 1982-83. The Chairman opened the public hearing on the Transportation Fund and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Fletcher voted 26 in opposition, the Board by a-4 to 1 vote approved a tentative millage of 0.00001 for the Transporta- tion Fund for the fiscal year 1982-83. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved a tentative budget of $742,030 for the Transporta- tion Fund for the fiscal year 1982-83. Attorney Brandenburg noted that for all the following funds, the Board will be adopting budgets only, and it is necessary to have a separate hearing on the Federal Revenue Sharing monies. The Chairman announced that he would now open the hearing on Federal Revenue Sharing monies and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. Finance Director Barton reviewed the figures and planned uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing funds and informed those present that it has been the attitude of the Board of County Commissioners since Federal Revenue Sharing came into effect that this money would be spent only on capital goods. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fletcher inquired about the $45,000 deficit shown, and Mr. Barton explained it was due to a timing problem relating to actual receipt of the funds, which are due and payable, but don't arrive until two weeks after the end of the fiscal year. 27 S E P 982 51 PSE. in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved a tentative budget of $351,144 for Federal Revenue Sharing for the fiscal year 1982-83. The Chairman then opened the hearingron the remainder of the non -taxing authorities and the enterprise and internal service funds as listed.in the charts incorporated in the Minutes earlier and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner.Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote approved tentative budgets for the fiscal year 1982-83 for the following funds as listed: Secondary Road Trust Police Academy Housing Authority Fund Section 8 Rental Assistance Special Law Enforcement Fund South I.R.County Water Taxing Dist. 1959 Hospital Bonds 1980-81 Bond Fund South County Water Construction Sanitary Landfill County Water & Sewer Utilities Impact Fees Fleet Management $1,291,410 31,458 70,00.0 487,287 13,191 2,894 106,657 1,484,887 898,930 941,708 1;758,625 328,620 909,000 The Chairman opened the public hearing on the budget of the West County Fire District and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. 28 r-1 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved a tentative millage of .26311 for the West County Fire District for the fiscal year 1982-83. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved a tentative budget of -$25,968 for the West County Fire District for the fiscal year 1982-83. The Chairman opened the public hearing on the budget of the North County Fire District and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Fletcher, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a tentative millage of 0.43438 for the North County Fire District for the fiscal year 1982-83. On MOTION by Commissioner Fletcher, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved - a tentative budget of $150,458 for the North County Fire District for the fiscal year 1982-83. the South County Fire District and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to close the public hearing. Thomas Nason, Financial Administrator of the South County Fire District, reported that he has recalculated the net difference in the budget and come up with a total budget figure of $2,948,957. The rollback millage would be 1.37303. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION to close the public hearing. It was voted on and carried unanimously. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved a tentative millage of 1.37303 for the South County Fire District for fiscal year 1982-83. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved a tentative budget of $2,948,957 for. the South County Fire District for fiscal year 1982-83. The Chairman opened the public hearing on -the Rockridge Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. 30 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved a tentative assessment of $5.00 per parcel acre for the Rockridge Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal year 1982-83. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved a tentative budget of $3,083 for the Rockridge Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal year 1982-83. The Chairman opened the hearing on the Laurelwood -- Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit.and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved a tentative assessment of $17.00 per parcel acre for the Laurelwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal year 1982-83. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved a tentative budget of $5,606 for the Laurelwood Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal year 1982-83. SEP 131982 The Chairman opened the hearing on the Gifford Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit and asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Ella B. Hunter informed the Board that she has been exempted from paying taxes for quite a few years, but this year they charged her $12.00. She went in to see about it, and now they tell her everyone has to pay tax and that she has to pay $18.00 next time. Mrs. Hunter states that she doesn't have any street lights and further complained about a ditch her husband put in for drainage which the County fills in and the water runs into her house and fills up her yard,, which is located on Old Dixie. Commissioner Lyons explained that the street lights are paid for by everyone in Gifford under the street lighting program. This program is meant to light up Gifford generally and doesn't mean there will be a light in front of everyone's house. The original plan did not call for enough lights,.and the street lighting committee has requested that the number of lights be almost doubled, which is why the bill for next year would be $18.00 per parcel acre. He suggested that if Mrs. Hunter has a specific problem about lighting that she get in touch with Mr. Blayne Jennings who is head of the Gifford Street Lighting Committee. In•further discussion, it was explained that it was felt the street lights would help make the street safer for everyone and cut down on crime. This program was instituted in reaction to requests from Gifford citizens. Discussion then continued about the dirt on the shoulder of the road by Mrs. Hunter's property and whether it was County maintained on Old Dixie.' Administrator Wright promised that he would check on this. 32 ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved a tentative assessment of $18.00 per parcel acre for the Gifford Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit for fiscal year 1982-83. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved a tentative budget of $67,299 for the Gifford Street Lighting Municipal Service Taxing Unit for fiscal year 1982-83. The Chairman announced that the final budget hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. in the County Commission Chambers. There being no further business, on Motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 9:10 o'clock P.M.. ATTEST: Clerk FP 13A98c Chairman 33 51