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Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
5:01 PM
Final Public Hearing on Budget and Proposed Millage Rates
Commission Chambers
Board of Countv 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
Maureen Gelfo, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER 5:01 P.M.
ROLLCALL
Present: 5 - Chairman Joseph Flescher
Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Bob Solari
Commissioner Tim Zorc
2. INVOCATION
Commissioner Tim Zorc
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Susan Adams
4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, JASON E. BROWN
17-0925
Attachments: Budget Overview
County Administrator Jason Brown gave a PowerPoint Presentation to outline the
major highlights of the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 Budget. He announced
that the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 Budget would be $328,340,393, a decrease
of slightly over $18 million, or 5.2%, from the March 31, 2017 budget, and an
increase of about $20.3 million or 6.6% above the original 2016-2017 budget of
$308,029,307.
5. AD VALOREM FUNDS
General Fund
A. 17-0977 Proposed millage is 3.4604 and is 9.00% above the rolled back rate of
3.1746. The proposed budget is $86,106,794. Open for public
comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make a
motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a
motion to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Recommended Action: Open for public comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make
a motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a motion
to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
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Attachments: General Fund
Chairman Flescher announced that the proposed millage is 3.4604 for the
General Fund, and is 9.00% above the rolled back rate of 3.1746. The
proposed budget is $86,106,794.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
There were no proposed changes to the budget.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Adams,
to approve the millage rate of 3.4604 for the General Fund, 9.00% above the rollback
rate of 3.1746, and to approve Resolution 2017-091 establishing the tax millage rate to
be levied upon all real and personal taxable property in Indian River County, Florida,
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for the General Fund. 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 Vice Chairman O'Bryan, by Commissioner Adams, to approve
the budget in the amount of $86,106,794, and Resolution 2017-092, amending the
County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be
brought forward for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and adopting a final budget for the General
Fund. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
M.S.T.U.
B. 17-0978 Proposed millage is 1.0733 and is 5.49% above the rolled back rate of
1.0174. The proposed budget is $30,713,214. Open for public
comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make a
motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a
motion to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Recommended Action: Open for public comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make
a motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a motion
to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Attachments: M.S.T.U.
Chairman Flescher announced that the proposed millage is 1.0733 for the
Municipal Service Taxing Unit, and is 5.49% above the rolled back rate of
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1.0174. The proposed budget is $30,713,214.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers.
There were no proposed changes to the budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
approve the millage rate of 1.0733 for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MST), 5.49%
above the rollback rate of 1.0174, and to approve Resolution 2017-093, establishing
the tax millage rate to be levied upon all real and personal taxable property in Indian
River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for the Indian River County General
Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit. 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 Commissioner Adams, to
approve the budget in the amount of $30,713,214 and to approve Resolution
2017-094, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than
taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and adopting a
final budget for the Indian River County General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing
Unit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
Transportation Fund - (No Millage)
C. 17-0979 Proposed budget is $15,588,761. Open for public comments.
Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make a motion to approve
dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Recommended Action: Open for public comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make
a motion to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Attachments: Transportation Fund
Chairman Flescher announced that the proposed budget for the Transportation
Fund is $15,588,761.
Chairman Flescher opened the floor for public comments; there were no
speakers.
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There were no proposed changes to the budget.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
approve the budget in the amount of $15,588,761 for the Transportation Fund, and to
approve Resolution 2017-095, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of
receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year
2017-2018 and adopting a final budget for the Transportation Fund. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
Emergency Services District
D. 17-0980 Proposed millage is 2.3655 and is 8.90% above the rolled back rate of
2.1722. The proposed budget is $37,491,634. Open for public
comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make a
motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a
motion to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Recommended Action: Open for public comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make
a motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a motion
to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Attachments: Emergency Services
Chairman Flescher announced that the proposed millage rate is 2.3655 for the
Emergency Services District, which is 8.90% above the rolled back rate of
2.1722, and the proposed budget is $37,491.634.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers.
No proposed changes were made to the budget.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
approve the millage rate of 2.3655 for the Emergency Services District, which is
8.90% above the rollback rate of 2.1722, and to approve Resolution 2017-096
establishing the tax millage rate to be levied upon all real and personal taxable
property in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for the Indian River
County Emergency Services District. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
approve the dollar amount of $37,491,634 for the Emergency Services District, and to
approve Resolution 2017-097 amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of
receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year
2017-2018 and adopting a final budget for the Emergency Services District. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
Land Acquisition Bonds - 204 Referendum
E. 17-0982 Proposed millage is 0.2955 (rolled back rate does not apply) and
proposed budget amount is $4,588,708. Open for public comments.
Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make a motion to approve
millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a motion to approve
dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Recommended Action: Open for public comments. Consider any proposed changes to budget. Make
a motion to approve millage rate and adopt millage resolution. Make a motion
to approve dollar amount and adopt budget resolution.
Attachments: Land Acquisition Bonds
Chairman Flescher relayed that the proposed millage for the Land Acquisition
Bonds - 2004 Referendum is 0.2955 (rolled back rate does not apply), and the
proposed budget amount is $4,588,708.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments, there were no speakers.
There were no proposed changes to the budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the millage rate for the Land Acquisition Bonds - 2004 Referendum, of 0.2955
(rollback rate does not apply) , and to approve Resolution 2017-098, establishing the
tax millage rate to be levied upon all real and personal taxable property in Indian
River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for the General Obligation Land
Acquisition Bond Issue — 2004 Referendum. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 budget of $4,588,708 for the Land Acquisition Bonds — 2004 Referendum,
and approved Resolution 2017-099, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates
of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year
2017-2018 and adopting a final budget for the General Obligation Land Acquisition
Bond Issue — 2004 Referendum. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
Aj!,Zregate
F. 17-0983 Proposed millage is 5.9901 and is 8.52% above the rolled back rate of
5.5200.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Aggregate
Chairman Flescher announced the proposed aggregate millage of 5.990 1, which
is 8.52% above the rolled back rate of 5.5200..
Commissioner Solari pointed out that the proposed aggregate millage is not
paid by anyone; the State of Florida requires governments to announce the
figure at each budget hearing.
No Action Taken or Required
6. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOARD
Solid Waste Disposal District Budget (Non -Ad Valorem Special District)
The Board reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste
Disposal District. Those minutes will be approved under the next Solid Waste
Disposal District meeting.
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17-0984 Announce 2017/2018 Proposed Charge and Budget. 1. $68.19 per
Residential Waste Generation Unit ($109.10/House) (6.3% increase
from current year). $37.67 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit
(6.0% increase from current year). Readiness -to -Use Fee $21.59
(5.4% increase from current year). 2. $14,048,177 Budget. Receive
Comments from the Public. Consider any Proposed Amendments.
Make a motion to adopt a resolution to approve non -ad valorem
Residential and Commercial Waste Generation Unit Charge,
Readiness -to -Use Fee and Landfill Ash Product Disposal Fee. Make a
motion to adopt budget resolution.
Recommended Action: Receive Comments from the Public. Consider any Proposed Amendments.
Make a motion to adopt a resolution to approve non -ad valorem Residential and
Commercial Waste Generation Unit Charge, Readiness -to -Use Fee and Landfill
Ash Product Disposal Fee. Make a motion to adopt budget resolution.
Attachments: Solid Waste Disposal District
The 2017-2018 proposed charges for the Solid Waste Disposal District were
outlined by Vice Chairman O'Bryan as follows:
$68.19 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($109.10/House)
(6.3% increase from current year)
$37.67 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit
(6.0% increase from current year)
Readiness -to -Use Fee $21.59
(5.4% increase from current year)
Vice Chairman O'Bryan disclosed that the proposed budget for 2017-2018 is
$14,048,177.
There were no proposed amendments to the budget.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the Non -Ad Valorem assessment rates of $68.19 per Residential Waste
Generation Unit ($109.10/House), a 6.3% increase from current year; $37.67 per
Commercial Waste Generation Unit, a 6.0% increase from current year; and
Readiness -to -Use Fee of $21.59, a 5.4% increase from current year, for the Solid
Waste Disposal District (SWDD); and to approve Resolution 2017-100, establishing
the assessment rate to be levied upon all real taxable property in Indian River County,
Florida, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for the Solid Waste Disposal District. 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 Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Budget of $14,048,177 and
approve Resolution 2017-101, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of
receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year
2017-2018 and adopting a final budget for the Solid Waste Disposal District. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Solid Waste Disposal District meeting and
reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners of the regular meeting.
7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES
A 17-0985 Announce 2017/2018 proposed charge for each Non -Ad Valorem
Assessment District. Receive comments from the Public. Consider any
Proposed Amendments and Calculate Revised Charge. Make a motion to
adopt a resolution to approve the Non -Ad Valorem Assessment charges.
Recommended Action: Receive comments from the Public. Consider any Proposed Amendments and
Calculate Revised Charge. Make a motion to adopt a resolution to approve the
Non -Ad Valorem Assessment charges.
Attachments: Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Districts
Commissioner Adams read into the record, the
2017-2018 proposed charge for each Municipal
Services Benefit Unit, and for each Street Lighting
District as follows:
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M.S.B.U. Charge Per Parcel Acre/Lot
1.
Vero Lake Estates M.S.B.U.
$50.00
2.
East Gifford Stormwater M.S.B.U.
$10.00
3.
Oceanside Street Paving M.S.B.U.
$415.00(l)
Street Lighting Districts
4.
Gifford
$25.00
5.
Laurelwood
$36.00
6.
Rockridge
$8.00
7.
Vero Highlands
$36.00
8.
Porpoise Point
$11.00
9.
Laurel Court
$39.00
10.
Tierra Linda
$39.00
11.
Vero Shores
$24.00
12.
Ixora Park
$20.00
13.
Royal Poinciana
$39.00
14.
Roseland Road
$1.00
15.
Whispering Pines
$16.00
16.
Moorings
$10.00
17.
Walker's Glen
$22.00
18.
Glendale Lakes
$40.00
19.
Floralton Beach
$50.00
20.
West Wabasso
$21.00
21.
Oceanside
$57.00(1)
22.
Oslo Park
$25.47(1)
September 20, 2017
(1) These districts charge on a per lot basis. All others are on a per parcel/acre basis.
Chairman Flescher opened the floor to public comments, there were no speakers.
No proposed amendments were made.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the charges read into the record for each of the above-mentioned Non -Ad
Valorem Assessment Districts, and to approve Resolution 2017-102, establishing the
assessment rates to be levied upon certain real property in Indian River County for
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for all the Non -Ad Valorem assessments. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS
A. 17-0986 Announce 2017/2018 Proposed Budget. Receive comments from the
Public. Consider any proposed Amendments. Make a motion to adopt
budget resolution
Recommended Action: Receive comments from the Public
a motion to adopt budget resolution
Attachments: Special Revenue
Other Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects
Enterprise Funds
Internal Service Funds
Consider any proposed Amendments. Make
Chairman Flescher announced the proposed 2017-2018 proposed Non -Ad Valorem
dollar budgets as follows:
1. Special Revenue Funds
$28,758,335
2. Other Debt Service Fund
$1,062,812
3. Capital Projects
$32,940,569
4. Enterprise Funds
$50,044,429
5. Internal Service Funds
$26,996,960
Chairman Flescher opened the floor to public comments, there were no speakers.
There were no proposed amendments to the budget.
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9. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $28,758,335; Other Debt Service
Fund in the amount of $1,062,812; Capital Projects in the amount of $32,940,569;
Enterprise Funds in the amount of $50,044,429; and Internal Service Funds in the
amount of $26,996,960, and to approve Resolution 2017-103, adopting a final budget
for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for certain Non -Taxing Funds of Indian River County. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
Chairman Flescher expressed appreciation to the Board, the County Administrator,
and the Management and Budget Office, for their participation and work on this
year's budget.
Commissioner Zorc acknowledged the students who were in attendance.
There was no further business, and the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:19
p.m.
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
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