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Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
www.ircgov.com
Budget Workshop - Final
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman, District 2
Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman, District 4
Susan Adams, District 1
Bob Solari, District 5
Tim Zorc, District 3
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Shelli Gagnon, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop - Final July 12, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
ROLLCALL
Present: 5- Chairman Joseph Flescher
Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Bob Solari
Commissioner Tim Zorc
INVOCATION
Commissioner Susan Adams, District 1
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Tim Zorc, District 3
GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
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Attachments: Budget Message
County Administrator Jason Brown announced that the County's proposed budget
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 was $327,646,370, a decrease of $18,766.301 or 5.42%
from the current year. He noted that this was an increase of $19,617,063 or 6.7%
from the beginning budget of $308,029,307 for the current year. He stated that this
was still 30.65% below the approved Fiscal Year 2006-2007 amount of
$472,420,328.
Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, Administrator Brown specified that
the major impacts to the budget were: (1) A 7.6% tax roll increase Countywide, still
well below peak; (2) Sheriff requested $4.6 Million increase (all funds);
recommended increase of $2.6 Million or 5.84%; (3) An increase of $556,000 for
Children's Services funding; (4) Increases to the Senior Resources Association
Transportation of $200,000 and to Senior Services of $123,000; (5) Additional $1.9
Million in operating costs for Fire Rescue Station 14; (6) The addition of five (5)
positions to address building plan review response times; (7) The addition of three
(3) positions to eliminate single source dependencies in key operational units; (8)
The increase of employer monthly contribution for Health Insurance; (9) The
construction of landfill Cell Il, Segment 3 of $2,252,500; (10) Funding for window
sealing at the County Courthouse and pressure washing and painting of the Parking
Garage; and (11) Full-time Position increases of $2,220,217 for 32 BCC positions
(19 for Fire Rescue) and 33.92 Full-time Constitutional Officers.
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Also highlighted in Administrator Brown's PowerPoint Presentation was a
summary of the revenue outlook, the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rates and Fees, the
General Fund budget, millage history, and expenses by department. He said the
2017-2018 Proposed Budget for the General Fund was $85,572,835, an increase of
$848,485, or 1%. He pointed out that State Mandates and Constitutional Officers
made up about 74.4% of the total General Fund expenses. He also reviewed the
millage rates and comparisons to the rollback from last fiscal year and answered
questions from the Board.
GENERAL FUND
001-101 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
001-102 COUNTY ATTORNEY
001-107 COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICES
001-109 MAIN LIBRARY
001-112 NORTH COUNTY LIBRARY
001-113 BRACKETT LIBRARY
001-118 IRC SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
001-119 LAW LIBRARY
001-201 ADMINISTRATOR- OPERATIONS
001-202 GENERAL SERVICES
001-203 HUMAN RESOURCES
001-206 VETERANS SERVICES
001-208 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
001-210 PARKS
001-211 HUMAN SERVICES
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001-212 AG EXTENSION
001-216 PURCHASING
001-220 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
001-229 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
001-237 FPL GRANT EXPENDITURES
001-238 EMERGENCY BASE GRANT
001-246 INSURANCE PREMIUMS
001-250 COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
001-251 MAILROOM/SWITCHBOARD
17-0731
Attachments: General Fund
Proposed Ad Valorem Revenue:
• General Fund - $85,572,835, an increase of $848,485, or 1.0%
• Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) - $30,713,214, an increase of
$292,855, or 1.0%
• Transportation Fund - $15,588,761, an increase of $279,986, or 1.8%
• Emergency Services District Fund - $37,491,634, an increase of $68,296, or 0.2%
• Land Acquisition Bond -2004 Referendum- $4,589,350, an increase of $42,803, or
0.9%.
General Fund Budget Overview:
• Constitutional Officers increase - $2,231,422
• Ad Valorem tax roll increase of 7.60%, $3,572,340 in additional revenue
• State Mandates/Constitutional Officers - constitute 74.4% of the total budget
• Proposed Millage rate is 3.4259, an increase of 0.0657 mills or $6.57 per
$100,000 of taxable value
• Senior Resource Association (Transportation) $200,000 increase; (Senior
Services) $123,000
• Children's Services funding increase of $556,000 or 52.9%
• State Agencies increase of $213,329 or 7.1 %
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Administrator recommendations for BCC Departments:
• BCC Operations - $1,034,994, an increase of $2,131, or 0.2%
• County Attorney - $785,668, an increase of $656, or 0.1 %
• GIS Transfer - $74,030, an increase of $32,436, or 78.0%
• Communication/Emergency Services - $499,717, a decrease of $16,300, or (3.2%)
• Main Library - $2,246,410, a decrease of $18,438, or (0.8%)
• North County Library - $1,065,966, an increase of $7,905, or 0.7%
• Brackett Library - $285,424, a decrease of $2,346, or (0.8%)
• Soil Conservation - $46,188, an increase of $451, or 1.0%
• Law Library - $86,829, an increase of $7,247, or 9.1%
• Administrator - $464,143, an increase of $8,767, or 1.9%
• General Services - $139,788, an increase of $4,642, or 3.4%
• Human Resources - $463,177, an increase of $18,072 or 4.1 %
• Planning and Development - $6,000, same as last year
• Veteran's Services - $274,809, an increase of $5,100, or 1.9%
• Emergency Management - $451,027, a decrease of $122,839, or (21.4%)
• Parks - $2,259,728, a decrease of $105,642, or (4.5%)
• Human Services - $288,030, an increase of $522, or 0.2%
• AG Extension - $163,232, a decrease of $14,862, or (8.3%)
• Purchasing - $175,862, an increase of $7,982, or 4.8%
• Facilities Management - $3,845,570, a decrease of $18,172, or (0.5%)
• Management and Budget - $325,119, an increase of $5,046, or 1.6%
• FPL Grant - $122,898, an increase of $1,603, or 1.3%
• Emergency Management (EM) Base Grant - $89,085, a decrease of $44,901, or
(33.5%)
• Computer Services Transfer - $322,497, an increase of $94,131, or 41.2%
• Insurance Premiums - $283,218, same as last year
• Animal Control - $574,233, an increase of $11,462, or 2.0%
• Mailroom - $357,575, an increase of $33,375, or 10.3%
Total BCC Departments $16,731,217, a decrease of $101,972, or (0.6%)
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Property Appraiser David Nolte asked if the figures presented included salaries, and
expressed the importance of those figures in determining his budget. Administrator
Brown informed Mr. Nolte that negotiations with the collective bargaining units
were still pending, but funding had been allocated for a modest increase.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS (EXCLUDING SHERIFF)
001-300 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JEFFREY R. SMITH
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Attachments: Clerk of the Court
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith acknowledged the Board
and formally introduced Elissa Nagy as the new Finance Director.
001-400 TAX COLLECTOR CAROLE JEAN JORDAN
17-0714
Attachments: Tax Collector
001-500 PROPERTY APPRAISER DAVID C. NOLTE
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Attachments: Property Appraiser
Property Appraiser David Nolte spoke about a new informative booklet for property
exemptions for veterans, and expressed opposition to the pending legislation for an
additional $50,000 homestead exemption.
001-700 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS LESLIE R. SWAN
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Attachments: Supervisor of Elections
Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan explained that the increase in her budget was
because of the higher maintenance fees for the new voting equipment; the printing
of new mail ballot materials; the relocation of three (3) polling places; and the
mailing of 17,000 new voter information cards.
001-114 VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
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Attachments: Recap Constitutional Officers and Value Adjustment Board
Administrator Brown announced the proposed Constitutional Officers' budget
as follows:
• Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith - $1,032,814, an increase
of $44,146, or 4.5%
• Tax Collector Carole Jean Jordan - $1,465,104, not due until August 1 st
• Property Appraiser David C. Nolte - $2,992,797, an increase of $180,665 or 6.4%
• Sheriff Deryl Loar - $46,420,667, an increase of $1,975,066, or 4.4%
• Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan - $1,320,772, an increase of $38,515, or
3.0%
• Value Adjustment Board - $60,000, a decrease of $6,950, or (10.4%)
The proposed total for Constitutional Officers is $54,192,154, an increase of
$2,231,442, or 4.3 %
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
A lengthy discussion ensued between the Board and Mr. Nolte regarding the dollar
amount of salary increases included in the budget. Administrator Brown provided
information on discussions with the Teamsters Union, but could not confirm a
dollar amount since negotiations were still ongoing. He asked the Property
Appraiser about his amended budget request that was provided to the Board just
prior to the Workshop. Administrator Brown stated that the Property Appraiser's
budget is funded through various different funds, and asked if Mr. Nolte could
provide a breakdown in dollar amounts for the General Fund and Emergency
Services District funds to allow staff to adjust the budget accordingly.
Michael Marsh inquired about when the Sheriffs budget would be heard, and had a
question about the Clerk's budget. He asked the Clerk of Circuit Court and
Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith about the dollar amount that was attributed to fraud
on his budget. It was the opinion of Attorney Dylan Reingold and the Board that
Mr. Marsh's comments were inappropriate and his accusations unfounded; that this
forum was not the appropriate place to bring that item up for discussion; and
directed him to the State Attorney's Office.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.)
004-102 COUNTY ATTORNEY -ELECTRIC ISSUES
004-104 NORTH COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
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004-105 GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER
004-108 RECREATION
004-115 INTERGENERATIONAL FACILITY
004-116 OCEAN RESCUE
004-161 SHOOTING RANGE
004-204 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
004-205 COUNTY PLANNING
004-207 CODE ENFORCEMENT
004-210 PARKS
004-234 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
004-400 TAX COLLECTOR
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Attachments: MSTU
County Administrator Brown continued his presentation of the Budget, and
provided an overview of the M.S.T.U. Budget expenses by department, as well as
the fund millage history.
M.S.T.U. Budget Overview:
• Total Fund Budget is $30,713,214, an increase of $292,855, or 1.0 %
• Millage Rate is the same as current 1.0733, 5.5% above rollback rate
• The Ad Valorem tax roll went up 7.4%, with $612,534 in additional revenues
• Transfers Out - increased by $243,001 to fund transportation
• Communications Services Tax - decreased $200,000
• Franchise Fees - decreased by $287,500
• Funding for new full-time positions in County Planning and Telecommunications,
and part-time positions in Recreation and the Intergenerational Building - $167,050
in salary and benefits
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Administrator recommendations for Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Departments:
• County Attorney/FMPA - -0-
• North County Aquatic Center - $824,130, a decrease of $12,407, or (1.5%)
• Gifford Aquatics Center - $405,865, a decrease of $1,059, or (0.3%)
• Recreation - $897,535, a decrease of $19,760, or (2.2%)
• Intergenerational Facility - $463,431, an increase of $58,179, or 14.4%
• Ocean Rescue - $863,001, an increase of $22,970, or 2.7%
• Shooting Range - $632,427, a decrease of $120,204, or (16.0%)
• Community Development - $242,072, a decrease of $2,345, or (1.0%)
• County Planning - $1,087,051, an increase of $147,312, or 15.7%
• Code Enforcement - $487,389, an increase of $13,386, or 2.8%
• Parks - $163,204, a decrease of $1,857, or (1.1%)
• Road & Bridge - -0-, a decrease of $15,000
• Telecommunications - $201,983, an increase of $4,509, or 2.3%
• Tax Collector - $80,000, same as last year
The total for M.S.T.U. Departments was $6,348,088, an increase of $3,974, or 0.1%
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
TRANSPORTATION FUND
111-214 ROADS AND BRIDGES
111-243 PUBLIC WORKS
111-244 COUNTY ENGINEERING
111-245 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
111-281 STORMWATER
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Attachments: Transportation Fund
Administrator Brown continued with his PowerPoint Presentation on the
Transportation Fund Expenses for 2017-2018 for each department and answered
questions from the Board.
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Transportation Fund Budget Overview:
• Total Budget is $15,588,761, an increase of $279,986, or 1.8%
• Staffing increase - $202,094 for three (3) Full Time Positions
• Pipe and Culverts - $60,000
• Rolling Stock/Capital Equipment - $690,220, an increase of $19,617
Administrator recommendations for Transportation Departments:
• Road and Bridge - $7,648,425, an increase of $3,668
• Public works - $331,294, an increase of $41,940, or 14.5%
• County engineering - $2,371,745, an increase of $208,274, or 9.6%
• Traffic engineering - $2,628,366, a decrease of $167,034, or (6.0%)
• Stormwater - $733,278, a decrease of $129,265, or (15.0%)
Total Transportation Departments was $13,713,108, a decrease of $42,417 or
(0.3%)
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, inquired about where Hurricane Matthew
expenditures are budgeted.
Administrator Brown clarified that the County had been working with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement for costs of overtime,
materials, and repairs from Hurricane Matthew. He stated that typically there is a
75% match from FEMA, and that the State funds between 12.5% and 25%. He
said that the County could have to fund up to 25% of those expenditures from
reserves.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
114-120 FIRE RESCUE
17-0736
Attachments: Emergency Services District
Administrator Brown explained the driving forces behind the cost increases, and
the impacts of opening several Fire Stations consecutively. He explained that
because of the significant increase in the population, call volumes have increased
50% in the last ten (10) years. The Board made positive comments about the
Emergency Services District, which included the successful contract agreements
with the Firefighters, the results of the labor management negotiation process, and
the implementation of the Critical Incident Stress Management Program.
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The Board commended the Fire District for their outstanding efforts in controlling
and limiting the damage from the multiple brush fires, and with serving the
community. Administrator Brown continued to detail the breakdown of the
Emergency Services District Budget expenses and millage history, and answered
questions from the Board in the interim.
Emergency Services District Budget Overview:
• Total Budget is $37,491,634, an increase of $68,296 or 0.2%
• Addition of Fire Rescue Station #14, $1.9 million operating costs/year
• 7.8% increase in the Tax Roll, generating an additional $2,051,603 in revenues
• ALS Ambulance Fee - an increase of $250,000
• Replacement Capital Equipment - $2,001,480
• Nineteen additional positions budgeted -17 for Station #14, a Fire Inspector, and
an Assistant Fire Chief
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
John O'Connor, President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF),
Local 2201, spoke in support of adding an additional ambulance for Fire Station
#15, and provided a comparison of response times from the last several years. He
expressed concerns over the loss of several key members in his department and
supported the Board's decision to add an additional Fire Inspector and Assistant
Fire Chief. He made the requested additional support for an investment in training
opportunities and for the implementation of a positive recruiting program. He
pointed out the success of the Explorer's Program at the Sheriffs Department and
expressed support of the Sheriffs Department and his budget needs.
John O'Connor, with the assistance of Emergency Services Director and Fire Chief
John King, answered the Board's questions about response times, the three tiers
involved with inspection fees and waivers, and the search for a permanent location
for Fire Stations #7 and #14.
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:55 a.m., and reconvened at 1-1: 09 a.m., with
all members present.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL STATE AGENCIES
001-106 NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST, INC.
001-106 STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
001-110 TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
001-110 IR LAGOON NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM COUNCIL
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001-110 DEPT. OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
001-111 MEDICAID
001-252 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
001-901 CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATION
001-901 GUARDIAN AD LITEM
001-903 VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
001-903 STATE ATTORNEY
001-904 PUBLIC DEFENDER
001-907 MEDICAL EXAMINER
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Attachments: Non -Departmental- State Agencies
Administrator Brown's recommendations for State Agencies:
• New Horizons - $301,530, an increase of $14,358, or 5.0%
• State Health Department - $632,970, an increase of $30,141, or 5.0%
• Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - $62,957, an increase of $1,326, or
2.2%
• Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program - $50,000, an increase of
$50,000
• Department of Juvenile Justice - $400,000, an increase of $53,000, or 15.3%
• Medicaid (Mandate from State) - $1,077,218, a decrease of $64,917, or (5.7%)
• Environmental Control Board - $7,033, no change from last year
• Circuit Court Expenses - $384,728, a decrease of $38,101, or (9.0%)
• Guardian Ad Litem - $88,143, an increase of $2,732, or 3.2%
• Victim Assistance Program - $66,392, a decrease of $1,213, or (1.8%)
• State Attorney - $222,060, an increase of $52,582, or 31.0%
• Public Defender - $80,709, a decrease of $1,472, or (1.8%)
• Medical Examiner - $422,690, an increase of $51,699, or 13.9%
• State Forestry -$13,822, no change from last year
The proposed total for State Agencies is $3,810,252, an increase of $150,135, or
4.1%.
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The Chairman opened the floor for comments.
Trial Court Administrator Thomas Genung expressed his gratitude to the Board for
the support and funding for the court system, and referred to the legislature's past
denials for funding to assist the court system with technology. He asked the Board
to reconsider the funding for case managers to assist with specialty courts, and
explained the importance that these courts have in the community.
Diamond Litty, Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit; Celia Garcia, Guardian Ad
Litem; Annette Gosselin, Chief Financial Officer, New Horizons; Dr. Roger
Mittleman, District Medical Examiner; and Miranda Hawker, Administrator for the
County Health Department, individually expressed their appreciation to the Board
for their continuous support.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
001-110 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
001-128 CHILDREN'S SERVICES
001-137 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
001-137 FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
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Attachments: Non -Departmental
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Non -Departmental:
• Economic Development Division - $185,054, an increase of $13,589, or 7.9%
• Children's Services- $1,607,995, an increase of $556,000, or 52.9%
• Sebastian CRA- $179,916, an increase of $19,306, or 12.0%
• Fellsmere CRA- $5,511, an increase of $2,449, or 80.0%
The Chairman opened the floor for comments; there were none.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
001-110 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
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001-110 UNITED AGAINST POVERTY (fka HARVEST FOOD)
001-110 211 PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST
001-110 FOR THE LOVE OF PAWS
001-206 VETERANS COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, INC.
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Attachments: Non Profit Organizations
Administrator Brown's proposed recommendations for Non -Profit
Organizations:
• Mental Health Association - $22,962, an increase of $462, or 2.1 %
• United Against Poverty (fka Harvest Food) - $10,205, an increase of $205, or
2.1%
• 211 Palm Beach - $10,205, an increase of $205, or 2.1 %
• Keep Indian River Beautiful (K.I.R.B.) - $50,539, an increase of $10,000, or
24.7%
• Veteran's Council - $84,160, an increase of $1,850, or 2.2%
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Colonel Sam Kouns, President of the Veteran's Council of Indian River County,
provided information about the success of the Medical Transportation Program and
stated that the West Palm Beach Military Hospital had provided them with a
15 -passenger bus with wheelchair access that provided for the transportation of
2,965 local veterans to their medical appointments. He requested a modest increase
in funding to allow for cleaning expenses for the busses and to hire an additional
bus driver.
Annabelle Robertson, Executive Director, United Against Poverty, expressed
appreciation to the Board for their support, and provided information on the 223
participants in the Workforce Development Programs, which reflected a $3.2
million annualized wage impact in the community. She stated that 96 participants of
the program had been lifted out of poverty.
QUASI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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001-110 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (SRA)
001-110 CTC -SRA -SENIOR SERVICES
001-110 GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, INC.
001-110 PROGRESSIVE CIVIC LEAGUE OF GIFFORD
001-110 HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & IRC, FL., INC.
001-110 TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.
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Attachments: Quasi Non -Profit Organizations
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Ouasi Non -Profit Organizations:
• Senior Resource Association Transportation- $1,000,000, an increase of $200,000,
or 25.0% and Senior Resource Senior Services - $123,000
• Senior Resource Grants - $ -0-, a decrease of $2,431,127
• Gifford Youth Achievement Center - $95,519, an increase of $1,919, or 2.1%
• Progressive Civic League - $12,185, same as last year
• Humane Society - $395,547, same as last year
• Treasure Coast Homeless Services - $15,270, same as last year
The total proposed budget for Quasi Non -Profit Agencies is $1,641,521, a decrease
of $2,106,208, or (56.2%).
The Chairman opened the floor for comments.
Karen Deigl, Chief Executive Officer of the Senior Resource Association (SRA),
thanked the Board for their support, and appealed to the Board to fully fund the
request for $1.3 Million for the transit systems. She explained the success of the
GoLine transit system and stated that ridership has increased by 39%, and was on
track for 1.2 million trips by the end of the fiscal year. She expressed her concerns
about the expiration of the Service Development Grant and the risk of a possible
shut down of service for 2 hours per day if additional funding is not obtained.
A lengthy discussion ensued between the Board and Ms. Deigl regarding the
request for a 71 % increase in funding, and suggestions were made for other options
to prevent the suspension of service. Several members of the Board felt as though
the situation could have been prevented if the shortfall had been addressed when
the Grant expired. They expressed their concerns about the impacts to the citizens
who use public transportation if the hours were cut or if services were suspended. It
was suggested that funding could be taken partly from Ad Valorem, Sales Tax, and
SRA's Capital Fund.
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Jennifer Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Resource Association (SRA),
explained that there was no available State funding, and that they were looking at a
new Service Development Grant for Fiscal Year 2019.
Commissioner Solari expressed that he could not support the consensus of the
Board pertaining to individual increases to separate funds and felt as though it
should be possible to balance the General Fund without a millage rate increase. He
suggested to continue searching for ways to reduce the budget. Chairman Flescher
stated that he could not support the recommendations and echoed Commissioner
Solari's comments.
DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT
137-110 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Attachments: Dori Slosberg Driver Education
Administrator Brown stated that the recommended budgets for the Dori
Slosbm Driver Education Act are:
• Indian River County School District - $48,000, same as last year
• Saint Edward's School - did not request funding
• Reserve for Contingency - $9,000
The Chairman opened the floor for comments.
Dr. Debra Taylor -Long, Coordinator of Equity and Instructional Support for the
Indian River County School District, thanked the Board for their support and spoke
about the importance of the Driver's Education Program, which provides the
opportunity for students to learn about driver safety; the rules of the road; and how
to conduct themselves while traveling with others in the community.
LAND ACQUISITION BONDS
245-117 LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - 2004 REFERENDUM
17-0724
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Attachments: Land Acquisition
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed budget for Land Acquisition
Bonds was $4,589,350, an increase of $42,803, or 0.9%. The millage rate is 0.2955
Mils, which is a decrease of 0.0188 Mils, or (5.98%) from the current year.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
STREETLIGHTING DISTRICTS
179
OCEANSIDE
180
OSLO PARK
181
GIFFORD
182
LAURELWOOD
183
ROCKRIDGE
184
VERO HIGHLANDS
186
PORPOISE POINT
187
SINGLE STREET LIGHTS
188
LAUREL COURT
189
TIERRA LINDA
190
VERO SHORES
191
IXORA PARK
192
ROYAL POINCIANA
193
ROSELAND ROAD
194
WHISPERNG PINES
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195 MOORINGS
196 WALKER'S GLEN
197 GLENDALE LAKES
198 FLORALTON BEACH
199 WEST WABASSO
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Attachments: Streetlighting Districts
Management and Budget Director Michael Smykowski announced the
following proposed assessment rates per parcel/acre:
• Oceanside*- $57.00
• Oslo Park*- $25.47
• Gifford - $25.00
• Laurelwood - $36.00
• Rockridge - $8.00
• Vero Highlands- $36.00
• Porpoise Point - $11.00
• Laurel Court - $39.00
• Tierra Linda - $39.00
• Vero Shores- $24.00
• Ixora Park - $20.00
• Royal Poinciana - $39.00
• Roseland - $1.00
• Whispering Pines - $16.00
• Moorings - $10.00
• Walker's Glen - $22.00
• Glendale Lakes - $40.00
• Floralton Beach - $50.00
• West Wabasso - $21.00
*Per Lot Charge, all others are on a per parcel/acre basis
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
OTHER M.S.B.U.
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171 EAST GIFFORD STORMWATER M.S.B.U.
179 OCEANSIDE STREET PAVING M.S.B.U.
185 VERO LAKE ESTATES M.S.B.U.
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Attachments: Other MSBU
Budget Director Smykowski stated that there were no proposed rate changes per
parcel/acre for Vero Lake Estates, East Gifford Stormwater, or Oceanside Street
Paving.
Chairman Flescher opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
418-221 GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
418-236 CLUBHOUSE
441-233 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
471-218 UTILITIES - WASTEWATER TREATMENT
471-219 UTILITIES - WATER PRODUCTION
471-235 UTILITIES - GENERAL & ENGINEERING
471-257 UTILITIES - SLUDGE OPERATIONS
471-265 UTILITIES - CUSTOMER SERVICE
471-268 UTILITIES - WASTEWATER COLLECTION
471-269 UTILITIES - WATER DISTRIBUTION
471-282 UTILITIES - OSPREY MARSH
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471-292 UTILITIES - SPOONBILL MARSH
472-235 UTILITIES IMPACT FEES
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Attachments: Enterprise Funds
Budget Director Smykowski listed the following proposed assessment rates:
• Golf Course - $2,892,007, an increase of $76,146, or 2.7%
• Building Department - $3,853,306, an increase of $282,886, or 7.9%
• Utilities - $41,936,341, an increase of $2,194,932, or 5.5%
• Utilities Impact Fees - $1,362,775, same as last year
The proposed total for the Enterprise Funds is $50,044,429, an increase of
$2,553,964.
Chairman Flescher opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
501 FLEET MANAGEMENT
502 RISK MANAGEMENT (SELF INSURANCE)
504 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
505-103 IT - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
505-241 IT - COMPUTER SERVICES
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Attachments: Internal Service Funds
Budget Director Smykowski listed the following proposed assessment rates:
• Fleet Management - $3,573,592, an increase of $17,723, or 0.5%
• Risk Management - $4,765,018, an increase of $115,200, or 2.5%
• Employee Health Insurance - $16,970,321, a decrease of $1,183,207, or (6.5%)
• GIS/Information Technology - $1,688,029, a decrease of $94,445, or (5.3%)
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The proposed total for the Internal Service Funds is $26,996,960, a decrease of
$1,144,729.
Chairman Flescher opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
102
NEW TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FEES
103
ADDITIONAL IMPACT FEES
108
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
109
SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION
112
SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
117
TREE ORDINANCE FINES
119
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
120
911 SURCHARGE
123
IRCLHAP/SHIP
124
METRO PLAN ORGANIZATION
126
MULTI -JURISDICTION LAW ENFORCEMENT
127
NATIVE UPLANDS ACQUISITION
128
BEACH RESTORATION
129
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PLAN
133
FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
134
LIBRARY BEQUEST FUND
135
DISABLED ACCESS PROGRAMS
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136 INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS
137 TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
140 COURT FACILITY SURCHARGE FUND
141 ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS
142 COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND
145 LAND ACQUISITION SERIES 2006
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Attachments: Miscellaneous Funds
Management and Budget Director Mike Smykowski announced the following
budget proposals:
• New Traffic Improvement Fees - $7,402,000, a decrease of $429,283, or (5.5%)
• Additional Impact Fees - $1, 611,906, a decrease of $1,334,912, or (45.3%)
• Section 8/Rental Assistance - $2,346,408, a decrease of $341,504, or (12.7%)
• Secondary Road Construction - $6,303,999, a decrease of $6,207,677, or (49.6%)
• Special Law Enforcement - -0-, a decrease of $80,822
• Tree Ordinance Fines - $50,000, a decrease of $100,000, or (66.7%)
• Tourist Development Fund - $902,669, an increase of $34,469, or 4.0%
• 911 Surcharge - $1,394,903, an increase of $438,621, or 45.9%
• IRCLHAP/SHIP - $1,150,363, a decrease of $35,673, or (3.0%)
• Metropolitan Planning Organization - $776,875, a decrease of $1,064,012, or
(57.8%)
• Multi -Jurisdictional Law Enforcement - no proposed budget for 2017-2018
• Native Uplands Acquisition Fund - $65,000, a decrease of $40,000, or (38.1%)
• NSP Program - no proposed budget for 2017-2018
• Beach Restoration Fund - $3,655,846, an increase of $538,004, or 17.3%
• Florida Boating Improvement Program - $352,100, a decrease of $8,604, or
(2.4%)
• Library Bequest Fund - no proposed budget for 2017-2018
• Disabled Access Programs - $20,000, same as last year
• Intergovernmental Grants - $641,039, a decrease of $157,539, or (19.7%)
• Traffic Education Program - $57,000, a decrease of $4,350, or (7.1%)
• Court Facility Surcharge Fund - $156,000, a decrease of $220,561, or (58.6%)
• Additional Court Costs Fund - $132,461, an increase of $9,585, or 7.8%
• Court Technology Fund - $315,500, a decrease of $56,459, or (15.2%),
(With possible adjustments because of returned funds)
• Land Acquisition Series 2006 - $45,000, a decrease of $20,000, or (30.8%)
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Discussions ensued throughout the presentation as Commissioners posed questions
to staff regarding the Section 8/Rental Assistance Fund, the increasing costs of the
911 Surcharge, and expressed concerns about the Public Safety Answering Points
(PSAPs).
Emergency Services Director and Fire Chief John King, provided assistance in
clarifying questions about the Sebastian PSA -P, and he explained that the increases
in costs were due to an upgrade in equipment that was made subsequent to the
original Grant; that the 5 -year service agreement for maintenance and equipment as
well as the Grant had now expired; and no longer covered the costs of service.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
DEBT SERVICE/CAPITAL PROJECTS
204 DODGER BONDS
308 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
315 OPTIONAL ONE -CENT SALES TAX
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Attachments: Debt Service/Capital Projects
Director Smykowski announced the following Other Debt and Capital Funds:
• Dodgertown Bonds -$1,062,812, an increase of $14,646, or 1.4%
• Dodgertown Capital Reserve Fund - $250,000, the same as last year
• Optional One -Cent Sales Tax - $32,607,236, a decrease of $12,715,885, or
(28.1%)
A short discussion ensued regarding the funds for the Dodgertown Bonds, and
whether those funds could be reallocated when the local portion was paid.
The Chairman called a recess at 12:25 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 1:30
p.m., with all members present.
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1:30 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (SWDD)
411-217 SANITARY LANDFILL
411-255 RECYCLING
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Attachments: Solid Waste Disposal District
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON
FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners
of the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming
Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
Management and Budget Director Michael Smykowski announced that the Fiscal
Year 2017-2018 proposed budget is $14,039,078, a decrease of $314,105; and he
provided a summary of the following proposed SWDD rates:
Sanitary Landfill - $9,513,247, and increase of $1,921,561, or 25.3%
Recycling* - $6,928,255, an increase of $164,158, or 2.4%
• Residential Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) - $109.10, an increase of $6.49, or
6.3%
- Commercial Waste Generation Unit (WGU) - $37.67, an increase of $2.12, or
6.0%
• Readiness -to -use Fee - $21.59, an increase of $1.10, or 6.4%
* Keep Indian River Beautiful ($50,539) included in recycling budget
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman
closed the Public Hearing.
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Solid Waste Disposal District meeting,
and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners of the Regular meeting.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS — SHERIFF
001-600 SHERIFF
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Attachments: Sheriff
Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar presented a short video to describe the
daily duties of the Sheriffs Office and provided a breakdown of his budget requests
through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation. He gave an overview of the main
locations of calls for service, the volume of incidents by type, 9-1-1 call counts, and
traffic incidents that are handled per year. He provided a breakdown of expenses
and submitted his request for a $48.5 Million budget. He explained that the increase
included a number of additional deputies to staff the new courtroom at the Indian
River County Courthouse, the Indian River County Jail, and other needed positions.
Sheriff Loar stated that $46.4 Million would come from the General Fund, $1.3
Million from the Optional One -Cent Sales Tax, and $200,000 from the 9-1-1
Surcharge, which totals $47.9 Million. He stated that the $600,000 difference was
from the discussions that he had with Administrator Brown.
Administrator Brown clarified that he recommended $47.9 Million, and expressed
his gratitude to the Sheriff for the decrease in his request. He asked the Sheriff to
present a reduced request to the Board, and noted that the $600,000 difference
would result in an increase of the General Fund millage rate.
A lengthy discussion ensued amongst the Board and Sheriff Loar about the Sheriffs
proposed budget and the importance of the safety and welfare of the community.
Commissioners individually voiced their opinions and concerns about the Sheriffs
proposed budget request, as staff worked the numbers to create scenarios to
determine the increases to the millage rate and the effects those increases had on the
General Fund. It was expressed that the burden should not be heavy on the citizens
of the County, but at the same time, the necessary services should be provided to
ensure safety and security. It was the consensus of the Board to grant Sheriff Loar's
budget request for $48.5 Million.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Michael C. Marsh, P.O. Box 691061, expressed his disappointment about body
cameras not being on the Sheriffs budget and took issue with the costs associated
with several line items on the Sheriffs budget request.
The Chairman explained to Mr. Marsh that Sheriff Loar was elected to provide
safety and security for the citizens of Indian River County, and that the
responsibility of the Board was to enable the budget from which Sheriff Loar
operates with in order to provide those services.
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He stated that the Board has had conversations with the Sheriff, and suggestions
have been made regarding his budget, but that it was not the responsibility of the
Board to micro -manage the Sheriffs day-to-day operations. Commissioner Solari
mentioned a group called the Taxpayers Association of Indian River County that is
made up of County residents that gather on their own time to make the community
better, and made the suggestion for Mr. Marsh to form his own committee with
other interested citizens of the County.
Joe Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, spoke highly of the Sheriffs
Department and the level of safety that they provide, and expressed his support of
the Sheriffs budget.
Dr. Miles Conway, representing the South Beach Property Owners Association Inc.
(SBOA), spoke about the South Beach property owners and that they contributed
three (3) times more property tax dollars per capita than the rest of Indian River
County. He explained that SBOA would do everything in its power to preserve and
protect the quality of life of its residents, and expressed his support of the Sheriffs
budget. He stated that he had no problem with an increase in Ad Valorem if it
allowed the Sheriff to do his job properly.
AGGREGATE MILLAGE
STATE PROPOSED AGGREGATE MILLAGE
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Attachments: Aggregate Millage
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed Aggregate Millage rate is
5.9901, 0.1552 mils or 2.2% above current, or 8.5% above rollback.
RECAP - TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES
JASON E. BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Brown provided the recalculated figures for the proposed increases
to the Sheriffs budget and the Senior Resource Association (SRA). He clarified that
the Sheriffs recommended budget was $4,794,367, and was increased by $557,633
to the requested $48.5 Million.
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The Senior Resource Association was awarded $1,083,333 from the General Fund
and $83,333 from the Optional Sales Tax Fund. He clarified that the updated figures
from the Property Appraiser's Office resulted in a reduction of the General Fund
budget of $26,602; and that based on the final adjustments, the Circuit Court budget
was a reduction of $15,405; with the total increase in the General Fund budget of
$598,959. Administrator Brown made the proposal to reduce Contingencies by
$65,000 to absorb some of the increase, which would increase the Millage Rate to
3.4604, or 2.98%. He explained that the typical house comparison with homestead
was updated from $7.04 to $12.21 for residents of Indian River Shores, and all
other residents of the County would increase from $16.72 to $21.89.
* Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget
* Make a motion to adopt the proposed millage rates
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Attachments: Recap - Taxing District Summary
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Adams, by a
4-1 vote (Commissioner Solari opposed), to approve the proposed General Fund Millage
Rate of 3.4604. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and
Commissioner Zorc
Nay: 1 - Commissioner Solari
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
approve the proposed Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) Millage rate of 1.0733.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Emergency Services District proposed Millage rate of 2.3655 for the Fiscal
Year 2017-2018. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
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ADJOURN - 5:00 P.M.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Land Acquisition 2004 Referendum proposed Millage rate of .2955 for an
Aggregate Millage rate of 5.9901. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
The being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 3:33
p.m.
RECONVENE - 9:00 A.M. JULY 13TH IF NECESSARY
ANNOUNCE:
County Attorney Dylan Reingold announced that the Preliminary Budget Hearing is
scheduled to be held on September 13, 2017, at 5:01 p.m. and the Final Budget
Hearing will be held on September 20, 2017, at 5:01 p.m., in the Board of County
Commission Chambers.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 5:01 P.M.
Public Hearing on Tentative Budget and Proposed Millage Rates
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 5:01 P.M.
Final Budget Hearing and Adoption of Millage Rates
NOTICE:
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING UPON THE TIME NECESSARY TO
REVIEW THE BUDGET
Agenda Attachments are Summaries. See Complete Budget Information on Website under County
Spotlight - FY 2017-18 Budget Workshop
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ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA os ph E.
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:/'/ Approved
Deputy Clerk
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