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Wednesday, September 3, 1986
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 Wednesday,
September 3, 1985, at 5:01 o'clock P.M. Present were Don C.
Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman; Richard
N. Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also
present were L. S. "Tommy" Thomas, Acting County Administrator;
Charles Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners;
Joseph Baird, OMB Director; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy
Clerk.
Chairman Scurlock called the meeting to order and announced
that the purpose of this meeting is to consider and adop-t the
Tentative Budget for fiscal year 1986-87. He explained to those
present the procedure that would be followed during the hearings
on the various funds, explaining that it is a pretty involved
process with a number of things prescribed by law, but County
Attorney Vitunac has come up with a way we can do it in a timely
fashion and not take any longer than we really need to. First
the OMB Director will review all the taxing funds which levy
millages; we then will open the public hearing on all those items
to get the public input; and after the hearing is closed, we will
have one motion to cover adopting the tentative millages and
budgets for those items. The other items will involve just a
budget amount.
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OMB Director Baird informed those present that Notice of
tonight's meeting has been legally publicized by the TRIM Notice
which was mailed to all property owners in the county. Director
Baird advised that to fulfill legal requirements, he will be
stating the millage increase over rollback millage. The first
millage quoted will be the aggregate millage which is arrived at
by adding all the ad valorem taxes levied by the governing body
for countywide purposes plus the ad valorem taxes levied for all
dependent districts divided by the total taxable value of the
county. Rollback is the rate which is exclusive of ad valorem
taxes on new construction and annexations.
OMB Director Baird announced that the proposed aggregate
millage_is 6.36884, which is a 22.6% increase over the rollback
millage which was 5.194322.
The OMB Director -then went on to review the proposed budgets
and millages for the various taxing funds, which are set out as
follows:
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GENERAL
VERO LAKE
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITIES
PURPOSE
BEACH
ESTATESMUNICIPAL
MUNICIPAL
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 86-87
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
GENERAL
FUND
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE
ACQUISITION
SERVICE
Federal Sources
65,467
FUND
TAXING UNIT
G.O. BONDS
TAXING UNIT
TOTAL
State Sources
939,664
682,839
2,343,846
65,467
Local Sources
Ad Valorem Taxes
1,499,536
13,563,059
691,320
1,942,283
25,000
4,000
4,966,349
,162,139
Sub Total
16,067,726
1,374,159
3,476,370
7,762,499
1,230,155
1,255,155
59,700
63,700
18,329,284
Less 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b)
Net
(800,293)
(68,708),
(388,126)
(62,758)
(3,185)
26,523,239
(1,323,070)
Transfers
15,267,433
3,989,105
1,305,451
39886,935
7,374,373
1,192,397
60,515
25,200,169
Cash Balances Forward Oct. 1, 1986
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
1,2319049
20,487,58
650,060
5,842,446
6609000
8,034,373
1159250
60,000
7,876,040
2,716,359
193079647
120,515
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APPROPRIATIONS
General Government
Public Safety
59588,455
8,787,976
128,147
476,244
192519012
794439858
Physical Environment
636,062
119,406
74,405
8,907,382
Transportation
Economic Environment
72,220
5,0699299
64,477
61,150
10,467
5,1194,926
Human Services
835,563
72,220
Culture/Recreation
19011,076
213,575
835,563
Interfund Transfers
1,606,235
6,321,266
19224,651
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Reserve for Contingencies
189537,587
9509000
5,197, 46
792699373
1,251,0121�
,150
7,927,501
32,316,568
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987
11000,000
145,000
500,000
250,000
5159000
20,035
369600
59,365
1,424,400
TOTAL BUDGET
20,487,58
5,842,446
,034,3
19307,64
120,515
2,051,600
359792,568
Millage
4.1252 mills
2.02824 mills
.39679 mills
$15.00/Parcel
Rollback t1illage
3.4126 mills
1.17949 mills
.38688 mills
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West County
South County
Fire District
Fire District
Fire District
Estimated Receipts & Balances
Local Sources
Ad Valorem Taxes
35,100
1,300
177,954
Sub Total
194,383
29, 8
53,281
3,652,702
Less 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b)
Net
(11 475)
54,581
(2,729)
3,830,656
Cash Forward October 1, 1986
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51,8
200,636)
3,630,020
Total Estimated Receipts & Balances
124 877
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4,230,500
Appropriations & Reserves
Fire Control
Total Appropriations
230,885
52,029
3 440 500
Reserve for Contingencies
230,885
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,440,500
Cash Forward September 30, 1987
32,000
80,000
1,000
.190,000
Total Appropriations & Reserves
342,88
8,844
1,8 3
600,000
4,230,500
Millage
0.5 mills
0.308826 mills
1.64142'
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Rollback Millage
mills
0.258314 mills
1.61546 mills
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Estimated Receipts & Balances
Ad Valorem Taxes
Local Sources
Less 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b)
Sub -total
Contributions
Cash Forward Oct. 1, 1986
Total Estimated Receipts & Balances
Appropriations & Reserves
Utilities
Professional Fees
Advertising
Maintenance
Total Appropriations
Reserve for Contingency
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987
Total Appropriations & Reserves
Millage (Per Parcel/Acre)
Prior Year
Gifford
Street.
Lighting
District
29,322
2,650
(1,599)
30,373
33,727
64,100
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 86-87
Laurel Court
Street
Lighting
District
774
774
46,200
6,600
2,200
37,500
775
Laurelwood
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Rockridge
Vero Highlands
Porpoise
Single
Street
Street
Street
Point
Light
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Lights
Districts
District
District
District
100
6,532
,1,935
26,725
47,600
7,300
530
195
2,150
1,100
524
(353)
(107)
(1,444)
1,000
12,231
125
350
6,709
2,023
27,431
9,250
4,023
55,007
1,600
1,850
1,400
1,250
2,541
2,000
27,576
200
600
9,250'
023
55,007
1,600
1,850
Laurel Court
Street
Lighting
District
774
774
46,200
6,600
2,200
37,500
775
100
11300
600
400
4,176
300
800
374
100
100
100
100
50
300
50
100
47,600
7,300
,800
41,776125
1,100
524
2,500
14,000
300
1,650
200
1,023
1,000
12,231
125
350
200
550
100
64,100
9,250
4,023
55,007
1,600
1,850
150
774
$9.00/Parcel
$23.00/Parcel
$5.00/Parcel
$12.50/Parcel
N/A
N/A
N/A
Acre
Acre
Acre
Acre
12.00/Parcel
23.00/Parcel
5.00/Parcel
25.00/Parcel
Acre
Acre
Acre
Acre
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OMB Director Baird
informed those present that
the
General
Fund has a 20.9% increase over rollback; the proposed millage is
4.1252 and the proposed budget is $20,487,587. He explained that
of this amount only $13,563,059 will be generated from ad valorem"
taxes, and the major reasons for the increase in the General Fund
are:
1) The loss of some of our 24 sales tax revenue when we pledged
it to pay debt service on the 9.8 million bond refinancing bond
issue; we lost approximately $1,065,000.
2) An increase in funding to library operations of approximately
$130,000.
4) An increase of $90,000 in building operations increased
$90,000; the majority of this increase being due to the new jail
facilities, which we will be responsible for maintaining.
5) An increase for General Services of approximately $128,00 due
to increase in the cost of insurance.
6) an Pncrease to Clerk to the Board's budget of $236,184.
7) An $100,000 increase in the Property Appraiser's budget, and
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--OMB Director Baird advised that we will have to readdress that
during during this meeting because of a letter from the DOR
increasing the Property Appraiser's budget.
8) An increase in the Sheriff's budget of approximately
$1 ,301 ,000.
9) The new jail operational cost increased the budget $433,000,
and the new minimum security facility will increase the budget
$329,000.
All the above account for the $3,800,000 increase.
Chairman Scurlock pointed out that if you take into
consideration the care for the new jail, the Sheriff's budget,
and the minimum security facility - it becomes apparent that
almost 3 million of the increase is for law enforcement and
related activities such as the criminal justice system, the
State's Attorney, Public Defender, Spouse Abuse, etc. Therefore,
the Chairman believed you could term the proposed budget**a pro
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law enforcement budget. We did not add programs to any great
extent, but some funding had to increase because of the drop in
grant monies and Federal Revenue Sharing.
Commissioner Bird concurred that if you consider all the
various budgets relating to law enforcement, it involves a
tremendous amount of money.
Chairman Scurlock pointed out also that the Commission is
committed to a catch-up program with the Sheriff, and he believed
that the portion of our budget directed towards law enforcement
will be with us for some time to come and will increase. Much of
this is mandated programs - we cannot say we wi-II not build
additional jail facilities or will not have additional
correctional officers, etc. Law enforcement is one of the
primary functions of government.
Commissioner Lyons wished to point out that we have again -
underestimated the problems in law enforcement for the coming
year. The apprehension of criminals because of the cocaine
situation again has outstripped our projections and some of the
money meant to be used for road deputies will have to be used for
additional guards. We have not figured enough jail capacity; our
projections cannot catch up with the accelerated crime._
Commissioner Wodtke noted that we not only are not getting
any additional funds from state or federal sources, we are
getting even less, and we cannot count on receiving the $300,000
or so in Federal Revenue Sharing funds as we have in the past.
OMB Director Baird then discussed the problem involved with
the Property Appraiser's budget. He advised that the Property
Appraiser originally submitted a budget totaling $1,128,959, and
the Board decreased it $12,000. Since then the Department of
Revenue has made changes in the Property Appraiser's budget and
increased it to $1,134,655, resulting in a difference of $17,696.
Commissioner Wodtke asked if the state was aware the County
had asked for some deductions, and Director Baird stated they
were not and he has been on the phone trying to get it
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straightened out. He noted that we can adopt the budget as it
is, and if we cannot rectify the problem, then we can come back
and do a budget amendment out of contingencies next year, if the
Board wants to handle it that way, or the Board can increase the
Appraiser's budget the $17,000 or, we can appeal.
Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that if we add $17,000 to
the Property Appraiser's budget, we have to cut $17,000 from
another budget, and he did not want to go into reserves. It was
generally agreed that it was not desirable to have to go into
reserves even before the start of the fiscal year.
Discussion continued about alternatives, and Commissioner
Wodtke noted that we have advertised our maximum millage and we
cannot legally exceed that cap.
The Chairman felt it would be easier if we could just ask
Mr. Nolte to modify his budget to comply with our request. He
expressed his oprinion that the process with the Department of
Revenue is an imperfect one, and for example, noted that in this
year's budget there was a line item transfer and a modification
made by the DOR for the acquisition of the Property Appraiser's
computer which actually allowed a debt service schedule of over
$30,000 annually to be established without ever coming before the
Board. This is legally permissible, but then we are sitting here
_addressing the budget and we do not have any alternative because
the money is already borrowed.
Further discussion ensued about the various options to deal
with this problem if Mr. Nolte will not voluntarily reduce his
budget. Attorney Vitunac advised that since this is only the
tentative budget hearing tonight, the Board legally an adjust and
raise the potential millage. The millage cannot be raised after
the final hearing.
It was pointed out by various Board members that we are
working within our advertised cap, and OMB Director Baird
explained that he turns the certificate of taxable value back to
the Property Appraiser with the proposed millage; the Property
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Appraiser then puts it out to the public in the TRIM notice; and
we cannot exceed that figure unless a whole new notice is sent
out.
Board members did not feel that was a viable option.
Chairman Scurlock noted that the"options we have tonight are
to ask the Property Appraiser to voluntarily reduce his budget to
the figure at which it was advertised, and if he will not do
that, we can fund it out of contingencies or reduce someone
else's budget. The final option is to appeal it.
Commissioner Bird stated that if we could raise our millage,
that would be his third choice. His -first choice would be to get
the Appraiser to voluntarily reduce his budget, and his second
choice, if we have to, would be to go into contingencies.
Chairman Scurlock agreed and asked other Board members if
they agreed. Commissioner Lyons and Bowman indicated their
agreement.
Commissioner Wodtke stated that he did not want to go into
contingencies and he did not want to pay the difference.
Commissioner Bird noted that possibly the alternative before
going into contingencies should be to appeal and see if we win or
lose. If we lose, we have to go into contingencies. -
OMB Director Baird had it confirmed that the Board wished
the amount stated for the Property Appraiser's budget to remain
the same.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, Commissioner Wodtke voting
in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote, directed
staff to request Property Appraiser Nolte to return
his budget voluntarily to what was established when
we sent out the TRIM notices, and if he refuses,
authorized the County Attorney to appeal the increase
through the proper channels.
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OMB Director Baird next addressed the Transportation Fund
and explained there is not a millage assessment for this fund;
the money is transferred in from the MSTU and the General Fund.
The proposed budget is $5,842,446. The major reason for the
increase from the 1985-86 FY when it was $5,099,030 was that we
moved Public Works and Engineering from the MSTU to the
Transportation Fund where it was felt they were more appropri-
ately classified.
Director Baird addressed the Beach Acquisition General
Obligation Bonds and noted that this is in the fourth year of a
five year issue. The proposed millage is .39679 which is a 2.6%
increase over rollback, and the proposed budget is $1,307,647.
Director Baird stated that the General Purpose Municipal
Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) has a proposed millage of 2.02824
which is 72% over rollback, and the proposed budget is
$8,034,373. The major reason for the increase is the transfers
out to=cover the MSTU portion of the Sheriff's budget and the
Road 8 Bridge budget.
- Chairman Scurlock noted that the major portion of the 3
million we were talking about in the Sheriff's budget gets back
to this; so, you are talking about a smaller tax base and that's
why the millage and the dollars go up. It is more impact on less
-people.-
The OMB Director next addressed the various Fire Districts
and informed those present that the North County Fire District
has a proposed millage of 0.5, which is a 1% increase over
rollback, and the proposed budget is $342,885. The South County
Fire District has a proposed millage of 1.64142, which is a 20
increase over rollback, and the proposed budget is $4,230,500.
The West County Fire District has a proposed millage of 0.308826,
which is an increase of 19.6% over rollback, and the proposed
budget is $61,873.
OMB Director Baird then addressed the Vero Lake Estates
Municipal Service Taxing Unit which is assessed on a per parcel
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basis and is the same charge as last year or $15.00 per
parcel/acre. Rollback does not apply per parcel/acre. He
advised that he would next address the various Street Lighting
Districts which also are assessed on a per parcel/acre basis and
rollback does not apply.
Director Baird then announced the proposed assessments and
budgets for the following Street Lighting Districts:
Rockridge Street Lighting District - the same as last year
at $5.00 per Parcel/Acre and a proposed budget of $4,023.
Laurelwood Street Lighting District - remaining the same at
$23.00 per Parcel/Acre and a proposed budget of $9,250.
Vero Highlands Street Lighting District - a proposed
assessment of $12.50 per Parcel/Acre, down from $25.00 per
Parcel/Acre last year, with a proposed budget of $55,007.
Gifford Street Lighting District - a proposed assessment of-
$9.00 per Parcel/Acre, down from $12;00 per Parcel/Acre last
year, with a proposed budget of $64,100.
Porpoise Point Lights - Director Baird advised that they
will only have a contribution, not a per parcel charge, and the
proposed budget is $1,600.
Single Light Districts - also not on the tax rolls -yet and
will not have a per parcel charge. The proposed budget is
$1,850.
Laurel Court Street Lighting District - also not on the tax
rolls this year and will not have a per parcel charge. The
proposed budget is $774.
Chairman Scurlock inquired if the Board members had any
further questions on these items at this time before he opened
the public hearing on the items just reviewed by the OMB
Director.
Commissioner Wodtke noted that he had thought the Sheriff's
budget was up 1.2 Million not 1.3, and Director Baird explained
that we pay his Workmen's Comp. The Board allowed him to go up
1.2 million, and when staff reviewed his figures, we were $90,000
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apart. The Sheriff came back to the Board and asked for an
interpretation, and the Board advised him that we should follow
the Sheriff's calculations.
Commissioner Bird wished to be sure the School Summer
Recreation Program had not been overlooked and was advised that
it is included in the General Fund.
OMB Director Baird advised that he had received letters
protesting the proposed increase in taxes and asked that these be
made a part of the record. The letters of protest received were
from John Yoder, owner of a mobile home in Roseland; from E. J.
Rasquinha, owner of property in Sebastian Highlands; from
Elizabeth Ritchie, owner of lots in Vero Lake Estates; and from
B. L. Hambleton, Vice President of Moorings of Vero Property
Owners Association. Said letters are on file in the Office of
Clerk to the Board. -
Chairman Scurlock opened the public hearing on the following
funds and districts, all of which are supported by tax dollars:
General Fund
_Transportation Fund
-- Beach Acquisition General Obligation Bonds (1983)
Municipal Service Fund
North County Fire District
South County Fire District
West County Fire District
Vero Lake Estates MSTU
Rockridge Street Lighting MSTU
Laurelwood Street Lighting MSTU
Vero Highlands Street Lighting MSTU
Gifford Street Lighting MSTU
Porpoise Point Street Lighting MSTU
Single Light Districts
Laurel Court Street Lighting District
The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard in
regard to any of the above listed funds and districts.
George Sink, Vero Lakes Estates, wished to discuss the
General Fund and stated that as much as he welcomes human
services, recreation, etc., he would prefer to pare that down and
do without some of it in order to have more and better law
enforcement even if he had to pay the same dollars. He be-
lieved that historically some of these services have been taken
care of by the United Fund and such agencies. Mr. Sink stressed
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that we have just about reached the breaking point on taxation
and that government at any level ought to try to wean itself away
from this kind of "big brotherism."
Chairman Scurlock noted that in the items Fisted we only had
one new program, which was in law enforcement, and in the five
years this Commission has sat, we have reduced the amount -we have
funded significantly and only added a program for Spouse Abuse.
He requested Mr. Sink to review the programs listed and advise if
he had any specific suggestions.
Commissioner Bird explained to Mr. Sink that we are spending
probably 3 million dollars addition this year on law enforcement
related activities. We are very pro strong law enforcement.
Fred Mensing, Roseland, wished to know where the operation
of the Planning & Zoning Department cranks into the County's
expenses, and he was advised that it is included under the
General Purpose Municipal Service Taking Unit.
Mr. Mensing expressed his belief that in this area the
taxpayers are not getting their monies worth due to the "holier
than thou" attitude of the employees. He -did not have a problem
with spending the money if the Board will see that the citizen's
get their money's worth, but if that can't be done, he suggested
that we just fire the staff, save ourselves $470,000 and go to
zero growth. It would not only save money but save a lot of
aggravation caused by people who you can't reach at 11:30 because
they have left for lunch and you can't reach at 2:00 because they
aren't back yet.
Chairman Scurlock agreed there has been a problem in this
area in regard to having someone available during lunch hours,
and he and Acting Administrator Thomas have been working
together on this. He noted that the new Administrator will be on
board very shortly and undoubtedly will want to set his own
policy in this regard. He emphasized that he himself felt very
strongly that the attitude of any County employee should be that
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we have one business and one purpose, which
is to serve
the
general public, and that is why we are here.
Acting Administrator Thomas stated that he will call a
meeting and talk this over with staff. Even though they will be-
taking direction from a new man very shortly, this will put them
on notice.
Ronald Doman, Tulip Lane, inquired if the increased budget
is taking into consideration the increase in the occupational
license fees -which are being raised 25%, 500, and even 1000. He
also wished to know what benefit he gets for a 100% increase is
his occupational license fee.
Chairman Scurlock assured him that we have tried to develop
alternate.sources of revenue and that we did take into account
the additional revenue received not only from that source but
from others. He did not know that he could answer what
additional services -Mr. Doman would receive.
Commissioner Bird pointed out that a bit of "catch-up" was
involved because the fees were antiquated, and Commissioner
--Wodtke confirmed that the license fees have not been increased
since 1970.
Mr. Doman wished to know why they were changed all of a
sudden, and,the Chairman noted that one reason is that the law
changed only recently to allow the increase.
Commissioner Wodtke clarified that this is done by state
statute and the Legislature sets out what these fees can be. He
pointed out that our fees were set at only half what we were
authorized to go to. There is not going to be any increase in
services that will result from this increase; these dollars will
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be an increase in our revenues so that we will not have to
increase ad valorem taxes. He wished to know what Mr. Doman's
license increase amounted to.
Mr. Doman advised that he is a dentist, and his occupa-
tional license increased from $15.00 to $30.00.
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Attorney Vitunac confirmed that this actually is strictly a
tax and is not based on services rendered.
Mr. Doman believed this year more than others there have
been increases in gas taxes and many other taxes, and it just
seems like it is the year to get a much larger piece of
everyone's income. He noted that he cannot charge his patients
more because they are on a fixed income.
The Chairman asked if anyone further wished to be heard.
There were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed
the public hearing.
Commissioner Bird wished to comment that he felt in future-'
years when preparing the budget, we ought to give consideration
to entering into a more aggressive program of installing street
lights at major intersections. He felt there is a definite -
safety and security factor involved and possibly we haven't been
aggressive enough in this regard.
The Chairman felt we might want to ask the Transportation
Planning Committee to look into this and do an analysis county-
wide. He felt the biggest factor is that we must be consistent
and have standard criteria.
Commissioner Lyons advised that we do have criteria for such
lights, and it is just a question of possibly relaxing the
criteria a little so that more lights could be justified. He
felt the Committee could look into this.
Discussion ensued in regard to an appropriate Motion, and
question arose as to whether we need to have a Motion for each
fund or one Motion for all the funds just discussed and read into
the record by the OMB Director.
OMB Baird advised that it was the Attorney's opinion this
could taken care of in one Motion, and Commissioner Wodtke
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believed that is contrary to the opinion of every other attorney
we have had.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the
tentative millages and tentative budgets for fiscal
year 1986-87 for all the taxing funds as read into the
record by OMB Director Baird and directed staff to
request the Property Appraiser to modify his budget
to comply with what was stated on the TRIM notices.
OMB Director Baird then proceeded to review the proposed
budgets -of the following non -taxing entities:
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FEDERAL
1985 REF.
SECTION 8
HOUSING
SECONDARY
SPECIAL LA14
PISTOL
PARKS
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REVENUE
& IMPROV.
RENTAL
AUTHORITY
ROADS CONST.
ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS
DEVELOPMENT
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SHARING
BONDS
ASSISTANCE,
FUND
TRUST FUND
FUND
FUND
FUND
Estimated Receipts & Balances
Federal Sources
660,708
18,295
State Sources
1,064,497
731,000
Local Sources
73,385
1,954,400
97,000
1,500
3,000
Less 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b)
(134,270)
(150)
Transfers
51,025
Cash Forward Oct. 1, 1986
220,000
3,066,664
102,935
1,600
110,000
Total Estimated Receipts & Balances
220,000
1,064,497
734,093
69,320
5,617,794
199,935
2,950
113,000
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APPROPRIATIONS
General Government
1,064,497
Public Safety
1,500
Physical Environment
Transportation
195,600
50,000
Economic Environment
734,093
69,320
Human Services
Culture/Recreation
53,300
Interfund Transfers
4,278,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
195;666
~1,06
734,093
69,32Q
-4,328,000
1,500
53,300
Reserve for Contingencies
24,400
650,000
149,935
950
19,700
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987
639,794
50,000
500
40,000
TOTAL BUDGET
220,000
1,064,497
734,093
69,320
5,617,794
199,935
2,950
113,000
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OTHER OPERATING FUNDS - PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY 86-87
APPROPRIATIONS
General Government
POLICE
TREE
ENVIRON-
COURT
PETITION
ROAD
ACADEMY
FINES
MENTAL
FACILI�
PAVING
IMPROVEMENT
265,000
FUND
FUND
CONTROL FINE
TIES FUND
FUND
FEES
Estimated Receipts & Balances
Culture/Recreation
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Federal Sources
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
20,200
2,600
State Sources
Reserve for Contingencies
4,600 14,100
72,000
243,900
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987
253,000
Local Sources
30,000
2,100
2,600
42,000
215,000
Less 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(6)
(1,500)
Transfers
Cash Forward Oct. 1,.1986
2,300
19,000
40,828
50,000
80,000
Total Estimated Receipts & Balances
30,800
1 100
2,600
82,828
' 65 00 0
333,000
APPROPRIATIONS
General Government
10,828
Public Safety
20,200
2,600
Physical Environment
Transportation
265,000
9,100
Economic Environment
Human Services
Culture/Recreation
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Interfund Transfers
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
20,200
2,600
Reserve for Contingencies
4,600 14,100
72,000
243,900
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987
6,000 7,000
80,000
TOTAL BUDGET
3'0,800 21,100
r 2,6002� ,828 265,000
333,000
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REVENUES:
User Fees
Interest Income
Cash Forward Oct. 1, 1986
Total Revenues
EXPENSES:
Golf Course Maintenance
Grove Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
Garbage/Solid Waste
Water Sewer Combination Services.
Protective Services
Transfers
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987
Total Expenses
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1,109,616
3,338,069
321,670 125,237
1,431,286 3,463,306
1,227,961
619,641
850,000
850,000
1,227,961 619,641
450,000
43,550
6,450
501000 450,000
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INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY ENTERPRISE
AND INTERNAL SERVICE
FUNDS PROPOSED
BUDGET FOR FY
8687
SANITARY
WATER & SEWER
IMPACT
FLEET
BUILDING
CITRUS
GOLF
LANDFILL
UTILITIES
FEES
MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT
GROVE
COURSE
1,356,286
3,398,306
675,000
1,227,961
542,400
340,000
75,000
65,000
175,000
9,000
10,000
68,241
50,000
100,000
1,431,286
3,463,306
850,000
1,227,961
619,641
50,000
450,000
1,109,616
3,338,069
321,670 125,237
1,431,286 3,463,306
1,227,961
619,641
850,000
850,000
1,227,961 619,641
450,000
43,550
6,450
501000 450,000
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Federal Sources
State Sources
Local Sources
Transfers
Cash Balances Forward Oct. 1, 1986
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
APPROPRIATIONS
General Government
Public Safety
Physical Environment
INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY CAPITAL
PROJECTS PROPOSED BUDGET
FOR FY 86-87
GIFFORD
NEW
INDIAN
NEW COUNTY
8TH
ROAD IMr
COUNTY
RIVER
HEALTH
STREET
PROVEMENT
JAIL
BLVD.
BUILDING
3,300,000
285,000
3,465,000
93,000
5 000
902 000
1,000,000
5,000
2,000
.1,000,000
3 ,000
3,300,0 OT
3,300,000
1OOp,000
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Transportation 265,000 3,420,000 90,000
Reserve for Contingency 25,000 50,000 5,000
Cash Forward Sept. 30, 1987.
TOTAL BUDGET 290,000 1,000,000 3, 70,000 3;300,000 95,000
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INDIAN MINIMUM
RIVER SECURITY
BLVD. NORTH FACILITY
1,103;799
435,0001 400,000
1,000 1,100,000
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2,396,799 2,396,799
431,000
5,000 207,000
436,000 2,603,799
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In regard to Federal Revenue Sharing, the OMB Director
informed the Board that there is a statute requirement that
requires advertising this particular budget ten days prior to the
final budget hearing. We have not met that advertising
requirement, and he, therefore, would like to ask the Board to
reschedule the hearing on the Federal Revenue Sharing funds to be
heard separately. He noted that actually we have been in
violation for several years on the advertising of this particular
fund, and he suggested that it be heard during a regular
Commission meeting.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized
the proper advertisement of the hearing on the
Federal Revenue Sharing budget to be held during
a regular Commission meeting at a time certain as
recommended by the OMB Director.
Discussion followed on the County's historical use of the
Federal Revenue Sharing funds and the potential loss of these
funds in the future; it was explained to those present that over
the years the Commission has been wise enough to use these funds
only for capital items and not for regular operating expenses.
OMB Director Baird advised that at this time we are not
anticipating receiving any federal revenue sharing dollars. If
later we do receive some funds, it would be unanticipated
revenue.
Director Baird then announced the proposed budgets for the
other operating funds, enterprise and internal service funds, and
capital projects, as follows:
Federal Revenue Sharing
1985 Ref. 8 Improvement Bonds
Housing Authority Fund
Section 8 Rental Assistance
Police Academy Fund
Pistol Permits Fund
Secondary Roads Const. Trust Fund
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$ 220,000
1,064,497
69,320
734,093
30,800
2,950
5,617,794
Boa 65 Fnii fill
Special Law Enforcement Fund
Sanitary Landfill
Golf Course
Water 8 Sewer Utilities
Impact Fees
Citrus Grove
Fleet Management
Building Department
Court Facilities
Tree Fines Funds
Parks Development Fund
Environmental Control Fines
Petition Paving Fund
Road Improvement Fees
Gifford Road Improvement
New County Jail
Indian River Boulevard South
Indian River Boulevard North
8th Street
Minimum Security Facility
New County Health Building
199,935
1,431,286
450,000
3,463,306
850,000
50,000
1,227,961
619,641
82,828
21,100
113,000
2,600
265 , 000
333,000
290,000
1,000,000
3,470,000
436,000
95,000
2,603,799
3,300,000
The Board discussed the capital projects, and Chairman
Scurlock brought up the budget for Indian River Boulevard south
and north. Director Baird explained that this involves the
engineering and purchase of right-of-way.
Chairman Scurlock advised that Public Works Director Davis
wants to renegotiate with the number one bidder because he wants
a 12% fee, and Director Davis says that is unacceptable.
- Acting Administrator Thomas asked if Director Baird felt
these projects have sufficient funding or can we come back later
and adjust these budgets.
OMB Director Baird explained that it is not necessary for
the Board to adopt the construction fund budget at this hearing.
Some counties don't adopt these budgets, but he felt it is good
internal control to establish them. He noted that he was not
happy with the breakdown of costs for the new County Health
Building and would suggest that that this could be struck off the
record. Discussion continued re the proposed County Health
Building on which there still are many decisions to be made re
space for data processing, microfilming, etc., and it was agreed
to strike this from the record.
OMB Director Baird informed the Board that he will have to
make a change in the amount listed for the Special Law Enforce -
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Sheriff is going to get the money to deal with the "crack"
cocaine situation out of it as approved by the Board. He,
therefore, needs to move $149,935 from the reserve to the
appropriate line item, but the total budget remains the same.
Re the 1985 Refinancing and Improvement Bonds, Director
Baird noted that the 1/2� sales tax was pledged as the revenue
source. He advised that the Sanitary Landfill is supported
through user fees and interest income, and the golf course budget
represents user fees, interest income and cash forward. Although
the jail will be finished October 24th, we still have retainage
and other expenses that will occur.
In regard to the Petition Paving Program, OMB Director Baird
felt this program will cover itself; the money keeps rolling over
as the people pay their assessments.
Board members believed this- is a very good program and
expressed interest in speeding it up.
Director Baird noted that the petition list is growing at a
great rate, and Public Works is having a hard time keeping up
with it.
Discussion ensued re various alternatives to accelerate this
program, such as bonding, etc., and Commissioner Bird suggested
we get Director Davis on a future agenda to discuss ways to
improve this program.
Director Baird emphasized that actually the only thing
involved is the seed money to start it, and then the assessment
money comes in.
Commissioner Bird concurred that the hold up is not the
shortage of funds, but the processing time, the planning, and the
actual construction.
Discussion continued re the positive benefits of the paving
program which eliminates the cost of maintenance and enhances a
neighborhood, and Chairman Scurlock felt possibly we should go to
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an 100% assessment as he believed the majority of people who want
these roads are willing to,pay for them.
The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard on
any of the items just reviewed.
Fred Mensing addressed Fleet Management and expressed his
belief that the County would be much better off if they
standardized their vehicles and road equipment. He stated that
he has observed at least three brands of road graders, and they
are not in any way compatible, which makes maintenance extremely
difficult. He believed the county is being pennywise and pound
foolish and felt money could be saved by taking a real in-depth
look at equipment buying.
Commissioner Bird pointed out that you cannot very well
standardize and have competitive bidding which is required by
law.
In further discussion, it was noted that we have told the
Purchasing Manager to standardize our specs.
Mr. Sink inquired if there isn't a state agency that will
---assist small counties with purchasing equipment, and he was
advised that there is a state contract and we do utilize it.
ON MOTION by Commissioner LYONS, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed
the public hearing.
Attorney Vitunac at this point referred back to the Motion
already passed by the Board adopting the tentative millages and
budgets for the taxing funds and stated that he now concurs with
former attorneys that we do need to adopt the millage and then
the budgets by separate motions and resolutions and that applies
even for the tentative hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
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a tentative.millage of 4.1252 for the General Fund
for the fiscal year 1986-87.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, to approve a tentative budget
of $20,487,587 for the General Fund for the fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $5,842,446 for the Transpor-
tation Fund for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative millage of 2.02824 for the General
Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $8,034,373 for the General
Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit for the fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative millage of 0.39679 for the Beach
Acquisition General Obligation Bonds for fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $1,307,647 for the Beach
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Acquisition General Obligation Bonds for fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION MADE by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative millage of 0.5 for the North County Fire
District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $342,885 for the North
County Fire District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved
=a tentative millage of 1.64142 for the South County
Fire District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $4,230,500 for the South
County.Fire District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative millage of 0.308826 for the West
County Fire District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $61,873 for the West County
Fire District for fiscal year 1986-87..
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative assessment of $15.00 per parcel/acre
for the Vero Lake Estates Municipal Service Taxing
Unit for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $120,515 for the Vero Lake
Estates Municipal Service Taxing Unit for fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative assessment of $5.00 per parcel/acre for
the Rockridge Street Lighting'District for fiscal
year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative budget of $4,023 for the Rockridge Street
Lighting District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative assessment of $23.00 per parcel/acre
for the Laurelwood Street Lighting District for
fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative budget of $9,250 for the Laurelwood Street
Lighting District for fiscal year 1986-87.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative assessment of $12.50 per parcel/acre
for the Vero Highlands Street Lighting District
for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a tentative budget of $55,007 for the Vero Highlands
Street Lighting District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative assessment of $9.00 per parcel/acre for
the Gifford Street Lighting District for fiscal year
1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative budget of $64,100 for the Gifford Street
Lighting District for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative budget of $1,600 for Porpoise Point Lights
for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
tentative budget of $1,850 for Single Light Districts
for fiscal year 1986-87.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved a
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tentative budget of $774 for Laurel Court Street
Lighting District for fiscal year 1987-87.
Attorney Vitunac advised that the Board could have one
Motion adopting the tentative budgets for the remaining
operating, enterprise and internal service funds, and construc-
tion funds.
ON MOTION By Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
tentative budgets for the following for fiscal year
1986-87 as announced by OMB Director Baird:
1985 Ref. 8 Improvement Bonds
$1,064,497
Housing Authority Fund
69,320
Section 8 Rental Assistance
734,093
Police Academy Fund
30,800 ---- ---
Pistol Permits Fund
2,950
Secondary Roads Const. Trust Fund
5,617,794
Special Law Enforcement Fund
199,935
Sanitary Landfill
1,431,286
Golf Course
450,000
Water 8 Sewer Utilities
3,4-63-,3-06
Impact Fees
850,000
Citrus Grove
50,000
Fleet Management
1,227,961
Building Department
619,641
Court Facilities
82;828
Tree Fines Funds
21,100
Parks Development Fund
113,000
Environmental Control Fines
2,600
Petition Paving Fund
265,000
Road Improvement Fees
333,000
Gifford Road Improvement
290,000
New County Jail
1,000,000
Indian River Boulevard South
3,470,000
Indian River Boulevard North
436,000
8th Street
95,000
Minimum Security Facility
2,603,799
OMB Director Baird announced that the final budget hearing
will be held at the Commission Chambers on September 10th at 5:01
P.M., and he suggested tentatively setting a date of Tuesday,
September 16th for the final Federal Revenue Sharing budget
hearing.
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There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 6:35 o'clock P.M.
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