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Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
9:00 AM
2018/2019 Budget Workshop
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4
Bob Solari, Vice Chairman, District 5
Susan Adams, District 1
Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
Tim Zorc, District 3
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Terri Collins -Lister, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Rollcall
Present: 5 - Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Vice Chairman Bob Solari
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
INVOCATION
Commissioner Susan Adams - District 1
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher - District 2
GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
18-2022
Attachments: Budget Message
Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, County Administrator
Jason Brown announced that the fiscal year (FY) proposed budget for
the County is $338,991,751, a decrease of $34,351,578 or 9.2% from the
current year. He highlighted the major impacts to the Budget for FY
2018/2019, including an increase of 6.93% Countywide and 6.98%
Unincorporated Area in the tax roll; funding for the Sheriff which
included seven (7) School Resource Officers; an increase of $56,000 for
the Children's Services funding; position increases; the sale of Vero
Beach Electric to Florida Power & Light which would result in a savings
of $350,000 County -wide; no increase to Health Insurance for either the
employer or employee; reduction in Other Post -Employment Benefits
funding; a focus on technology and cybersecurity enhancements; and the
proposed budget addressing the potential revenue loss from Amendment
One in FY 2019/2020.
GENERAL FUND
001-101 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
001-102 COUNTY ATTORNEY
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001-107 COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICE
110-109 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- OPE1RATIONS
001-202 GENERAL SERVICES
001-203 HUMAN RESOURCES
001-206 VETERANS SERVICE
001-208 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
001-210 PARKS
001-211 HUMAN SERVICES
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
0017246 INSURANCE PREMIUMS
001-260 ANIMAL CONTROL
001-251 MAILROOM/SWITCHBOARD
001-283 INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
18-2023
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Attachments: General Fund
General Fund Budget Overview:
• Ad Valorem tax roll increase of 6.93%, $3.7 million in additional
revenue
• Proposed Millage rate is 3.4604, same rate as last fiscal year
• Constitutional Officers increase - $3,040,893
• State Mandates/Constitutional Officers - constitute 73.9% of the total
budget
• Children's Services funding increase of $56,000 or 3.5% plus the
additional $250,000 impact from FY 17/18 one-time revenue
• State Agencies increase of $270,981 or 8.4%
• Facilities Maintenance - interior painting of Main and North County
Libraries as deferred maintenance
Administrator recommendations for BCC Departments:
• BCC Operations - $1,071,527, an increase of $10,858 or 1.0%
• County Attorney - $821,825, an increase of $19,085, or 2.4%
• GIS Transfer - $87,723 an increase of $13,693, or 18.5%
• Communication/Emergency Services - $452,917, a decrease of $125,624,
or (21.7%)
• Main Library - $2,350,957, a decrease of $153,550, or (6.1%)
• North County Library - $1,146,766, an increase of $66,539, or 6.2%
• Brackett Library - $304,557, an increase of $14,954, or 5.2%
• Soil Conservation - $50,143, an increase of $3,110, or 6.6%
• Law Library - $89,368, an increase of $944, or 1.1%
• Administrator - $477,613, an increase of $1,465, or 0.3%
• General Services - $143,703 an increase of $2,664, or 1.9%
• Human Resources - $633,433, an increase of $153,186 or 31.9%
• Planning and Development - $6,000, same as last year
• Veteran's Services - $265,241, a decrease of $13,590, or (4.9%)
• Emergency Management - $421,128, a decrease of $207,363, or (33.0%)
• Parks - $2,413,630, an increase of $53,502, or 2.3%
• Human Services - $290,488, an increase of $1,026, or 0.4%
• AG Extension - $172,497, an increase of $6,444, or 3.9%
• Purchasing - $200,907, an increase of $21,572, or 12.0%
• Facilities Management - $3,992,712, a decrease of $125,598, or (3.0%)
• Management and Budget - $351,871, an increase of $6,287, or 1.8%
• FPL Grant - $122,867, a decrease of $19,705, or (13.8%)
• Emergency Management (EM) Base Grant - $93,810, a decrease of
$34,406, or (26.8%)
• Computer Services Transfer - $428,629, an increase of $106,132, or
32.9%
• Insurance Premiums - $290,318, same as last year
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• Animal Control - $596,066, an increase of $8,661, or 1.5%
• Mailroom - $381,392, an increase of $22,246, or 6.2%
• Indian River Lagoon - $92,062, new fund
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Total BCC Departments $17,750,160, a decrease of $75,406 or (0.4%)
Administrator Brown reviewed the Board of County Commissioners'
General Fund Budget, which was 19.4% of the total budget and pointed
out that the Sheriff's budget made up 55% of the budget, noting that
each year more is allocated to public safety.
Administrator Brown responded to the Board's questions, affirming that
the Departments under the General Fund Expenses for FY 2018/19
included all expenses, salaries, health insurance and other benefits. He
pointed out that the Florida Power and Light Grant was for emergency
planning for the Nuclear Power Plant in St. Lucie County. He also
clarified that there were funds set aside for the Indian River Lagoon
position, but he was still formulating how the County could fund the
position.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Administrator Brown announced the nronosed Constitutional Officers' budget as
follows:
• Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith - $1,055,644, an increase of
$22,830, or 2.2%
• Tax Collector Carole Jean Jordan - $1,585,104, an increase of $120,000 or 8.2% - not
due until August 1St
• Property Appraiser David C. Nolte - $3,111,125, an increase of $130,235 or 4.4%
• Sheriff Deryl Loar - $49,798,375, an increase of $2,820,075, or 6.0%
• Sheriff Electric - $800,000, a decrease of $100,000 or (11.1 %)
• Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan - $1,368,525, an increase of $47,753, or 3.6%
• Value Adjustment Board - $60,000, same as last year
The proposed total for Constitutional Officers is $57,778,773, an increase of
$3,040,893, or 5.6 %
County Administrator Brown thanked the Constitutional Officers for submitting
responsible budgets and being fiscally responsible.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments, there were none.
001-300 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER, JEFFREY R. SMITH
18-2024
Attachments: Clerk of Circuit Court
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Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith acknowledged
the Board, Administrator Brown, and the Budget Office for the
continued good working relationship.
001-400 TAX COLLECTOR, CAROLE JEAN JORDAN
18-2025
Attachments: Tax Collector
001-500 PROPERTY APPRAISER, DAVID C. NOLTE
18-2026
Attachments: Property Appraiser
Property Appraiser David C. Nolte thanked the Board, Administrator
Brown, and the Budget Office for a great job with the budget.
001-700 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, LESLIE R. SWAN
18-2027
Attachments: Supervisor of Elections
001-114 VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
18-2028
Attachments: Value Adjustment Board
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.)
004-102 COUNTY ATTORNEY -ELECTRIC ISSUES
004-104 NORTH COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
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
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004-205 COUNTY PLANNING
004-207 CODE ENFORCEMENT
004-210 PARKS
004-234 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
004-400 TAX COLLECTOR
18-2029
Attachments: Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.)
M.S.T.U. Budget Overview:
• The Ad Valorem tax roll - 6.98% increase, with $638,081 in additional
revenues
• Transfers Out - $5,313,904 to fund Transportation; $18,970,565 to fund Law
Enforcement
• Increase in Communications Services Tax - $100,000
• Half -cent Sales Tax - increasing $342,482 or 5.4%
• State Shared Revenue - increasing $69,870 or 3.0%
Administrator recommendations for Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Departments:
• County Attorney/Florida Municipal Power Attorney - -0-, a decrease of
$68,909, or (100%)
• North County Aquatic Center - $763,112, a decrease of $126,418, or (14.2%)
• Gifford Aquatics Center - $387,463, a decrease of $214,707, or (35.7%)
• Recreation - $1,010,245, an increase of $98,335, or 10.8%
• Intergenerational Facility - $487,930, an increase of $18,491, or 3.9%
• Ocean Rescue - $902,505, an increase of $12,139, or 1.4%
• Shooting Range - $659,928 an increase of $15,648, or 2.4%
• Community Development - $252,017, an increase of $4,591, or 1.9%
• County Planning - $1,140,502, an increase of $33,945, or 3.1%
• Code Enforcement - $512,220, a decrease of $2,298, or (0.4%)
• Parks - $188,758, an increase of $14,714 or 8.5%
• Road & Bridges - -0-, a decrease of $104,745 or (100%)
• Telecommunications - $212,555, an increase of $7,483, or 3.6%
• Tax Collector - $80,000, same as last year
The total for M.S.T.U. Departments was $6,597,235, a decrease of
$311,731, or (4.5%)
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. He pointed out that the largest
increase to the M.S.T.U. was the transfer to the Transportation and Law
Enforcement funds. He recommended no change to the millage rates.
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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
18-2030
Attachments: Transportation Fund
Transportation Fund Budget Overview:
• Total Budget is $16,743,301, a decrease of $11,358, or (0.1%)
• Staffing increase - $283,254 for four (4) Full Time Positions
• Increase in budgeted roadway materials (road grading
program) - $100,000
• Constitutional Gas Taxes increasing $25,000 or 1.4%
• County Gas Taxes increasing $15,000 or 1.9%
Administrator recommendations for Transportation Departments:
• Road and Bridge - $8,356,836, a decrease of $360,368, or (4.1%)
• Public Works - $367,987, an increase of $32,073, or 9.5%
• County Engineering - $2,591,470, an increase of $142,475, or 5.8%
• Traffic Engineering - $2,537,664, a decrease of $167,299, or (6.2%)
• Stormwater - $945,550, an increase of $91,202, or 10.7%
Total Transportation Departments was $14,799,507, a decrease of $261,917
or (1.7%)
Administrator Brown explained that included in the Transportation Fund
were four (4) full-time positions for an additional drainage crew to
maintain the County's drainage systems, an additional Grader to address
unmaintained roads and dirt road program, and an Assistant Public
Works Director to oversee road projects and provide additional support
for the permitting process.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
114-120 FIRE RESCUE
18-2031
Attachments: Emergency Services District
Emergency Services District Budget Overview:
• Total Budget is $39,833,786, an increase of $281,664 or 0.7%
• Tax roll change - up 7.17%,,$2.1 million additional revenues
• 7.8% increase in the Tax Roll, generating an additional $2,051,603 in
revenues
• ALS Revenue - an increase of $300,000
• Capital Outlay -budget - $2,938,424
• Additional FT Tradesworker II and Part-time Courier totaling $69,550
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed budget for the total
Emergency Services District (ESD) was $39,833,786, an increase of
$281,664. He added that the increase in the ESD budget was due to the
increase in Advanced Life Support (ALS) calls which ties into the ALS
revenue, and an additional full-time Tradesworker II and part-time
Courier positions.
A discussion ensued on a new location site for Fire Station 15 and the
five-year replacement plan that primarily addressed engines and
ambulances. Administrator Brown stated that the County was on Year
Five of the replacement plan and was catching up with the support
vehicles that were not included in the five-year replacement plan by
pursuing grant opportunities. He concluded that the County would be
on a regular replacement plan starting next year.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
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
001-110 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
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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
18-2032
Attachments: Non -Departmental State Agencies
Administrator Brown's recommendations for State Agencies:
• New Horizons - $310,575, an increase of $9,045, or 3.0%
• State Health Department - $680,443, an increase of $47,473, or 7.5%
• Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - $64,054, an increase of
$1,097, or 1.7%
• Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program - $50,000, no change
from last year
• Department of Juvenile Justice - $450,000, an increase of $40,700, or
9.9%
• Medicaid (Mandate from State) - $1,228,901, an increase of $151,683,
or 14.1%
• Environmental Control Board - $7,033, no change from last year
• Circuit Court Expenses - $392,210 a decrease of $40,227, or (9.3%)
• Guardian ad Litem - $153,807, an increase of $65,664, or 74.5%
• Victim Assistance Program - $68,932, an increase of $2,570, or 3.9%
• State Attorney - $305,223, an increase of $83,163, or 37.5%
• Public Defender - $80,491, a decrease of $218, or (0.3%)
• Medical Examiner - $454,367, an increase of $31,677 or 7.5%
• State Forestry -$13,822, no change from last year
The proposed total for State Agencies is $4,259,888, an increase of
$392,627, or 10.2%.
Administrator Brown gave an overview of the state agencies, pointing
out that the County has set aside funds for a potential facility for the
Guardian ad Litem noting that counties in the 19th Judicial Circuit have
agreed to a space at the Fort Pierce City Hall.
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He added that all state agencies were fully funded with the exception of
the State Health Department, which had requested a 10% increase in
funding in the amount of $696.000.
Chairman O'Bryan wanted to see the Board fully fund the State Health
Department, stating that the State had cut their budget and they were
providing services to the neediest residents within the County. It was
the consensus of the Board to fully fund the State Health Department.
The Chairman opened the floor for comments.
The following individuals thanked the Board for their continued support:
Myra Zilahy, Deputy Administrator, 19th Judicial Circuit
Cheryl Duren on behalf of Miranda Hawker for the State Health
Department
Annette Gosselin, Chief Financial Officer for New Horizons
Dr. R. Mittleman, Medical Examiner
Pat Arnold on behalf of Diamond Litty, Public Defender for the 19th
Judicial Circuit
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
001-110 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
001-128 CHILDREN'S SERVICES
001-137 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
001-137 FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
18-2033
Attachments: Non -Departmental
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Non -Departmental:
• Economic Development Division - $187,250, an increase of $2,196, or 1.2%
• Children's Services- $1,663,965, an increase of $56,000
(Additional $250,000 impact from funding a portion of the FY 2017/2018
budget with one-time revenues.)
• Sebastian CRA- $210,000, an increase of $25,120
• Fellsmere CRA- $12,000, an increase of $5,933
County Administrator Brown mentioned there were two Community
Redevelopment Areas in Sebastian and one in Fellsmere, and the funding
was based upon changes in the Ad Valorem taxable value.
The Chairman opened the floor for comments; there were none.
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
001-110 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
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.
18-2034
Attachments: Non -Profit Organizations
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Non -Profit
Organizations
• Mental Health Association - $23,421, an increase of $459, or 2.0%
• United Against Poverty - $10,453, an increase of $248, or 2.4%
• 211 Palm Beach - $10,453, an increase of $248, or 2.4%
• Keep Indian River Beautiful (KIRB) - $52,813, an increase of $2,274, or
4.5%
• Veteran's Council - $86,300, an increase of $2,140, or 2.5%
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
The following individuals thanked the Board for their support:
Andrea Guzenski, Director of Operations with the Mental Health
Association
Shannon L'Herrou, President/CEO of 211 Palm Beach
Curtis Paulisin, First Vice President and Pat Grier, Chair of the
Community Outreach Program and Grant Writer, Veterans Council
Daisy Packer and Chris Woodruff with KIRB
QUASI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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.
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001-110 TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.
Attachments: Quasi Non -Profit Organizations
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Ouasi Non -Profit
Organizations•
• Senior Resource Association Transportation- $1,115,800, a decrease of
$50,866, or (4.4%)
• Senior Services - $123,700, an increase of $4,090, or 3.4%
• Senior Resource Grants - $ -0-, a decrease of $1,581,260, or (100%)
• Gifford Youth Achievement Center - $97,840, an increase of $2,321, or
2.4%
• 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 Organizations is
$1,760,342, a decrease of $1,625,715, or (48.0%).
Administrator Brown reviewed the recommendations for Quasi
Non -Profit Organizations and pointed out that these organizations
perform a function that the County would have to do otherwise.
The Chairman opened the floor for comments.
Karen Diegl, Executive Director, Senior Resource Association
Transportation thanked the Board and staff for their ongoing support on
transportation and the programs.
DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT
137-110 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
18-2036
Attachments: Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act
Administrator Brown stated that the recommended budgets for the Dori
Slosberg Driver Education Act are:
• Indian River County School District - $48,000, same as last year
• Reserve for Contingency - $9,000
The Chairman opened the floor for comments.
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Dr. Michael Arnett, Indian River School District, expressed his
appreciation to the Board and stated that with the Dori Slosberg Driver
Education Grant, 45 students will be able to take the Driver's Education
Course with Treasure Coast Driving School.
LAND ACQUISITION BONDS
245-117 LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - 2004 REFERENDUM
18-2037
Attachments: Land Acquisition Bonds
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed budget for Land
Acquisition Bonds was $4,684,226, an increase of $95,518. The
millage rate is 0.2827 Mils, a decrease of 0.0128 Mils, or (4.3%) from
the current year.
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
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194 WHISPERING PINES
195 MOORINGS
196 WALKER'S GLEN
197 GLENDALE LAKES
198 FLORALTON BEACH
199 WEST WABASSO
18-2038
Attachments: Streetliahting Districts
Management and Budget Director Michael Smvkowski announced the
following proposed assessment rates per parcel/acre:
• Gifford - $23.00
• Laurelwood - $36.00
• RockRidge - $7.00
• Vero Highlands- $36.00
• Porpoise Point - $10.00
• Laurel Court - $39.00
• Tierra Linda - $39.00
• Vero Shores- $24.00
• Ixora Park - $20.00
• Royal Poinciana - $39.00
• Roseland Road- $1.00
• Whispering Pines - $16.00
• Moorings - $9.00
• Walker's Glen - $20.00
• Glendale Lakes - $40.00
• Floralton Beach - $46.00
• West Wabasso - $21.00
• Oceanside*- $51.00
• Oslo Park*- $25.47
*Per Lot Charge, all others are on a per parcel/acre basis
Budget Director Michael Smykowski pointed out seven street light
districts recommended for assessment rate reductions due to the
proposed sale of the Vero Beach Electric to Florida Power & Light:
Gifford, RockRidge, Porpoise Point, Moorings, Walker's Glen, Floralton
Beach, and Oceanside.
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OTHER M.S.B.U.
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The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
171 EAST GIFFORD STORMWATER M.S.B.U.
179 OCEANSIDE STREET PAVING M.S.B.U.
185 VERO LAKE ESTATES M.S.B.U.
18-2039
Attachments: Other M.S.B.U.
Budget Director Michael Smykowski stated_ that there were no proposed
rate changes per parcel/acre for Vero Lake Estates, East Gifford
Stormwater, or Oceanside Street Paving.
The Chairman 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
471-292 UTILITIES - SPOONBILL MARSH
472-235 UTILITY IMPACT FEES
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18-2040
Attachments: Enterprise Funds
Administrator Brown listed the following proposed Enterprise Funds:
• Golf Course - $2,951,763, an increase of $56,231
• Building Department - $4,498,775, an increase of $473,483
• Utilities - $42,726,110, a decrease of $55,488
• Utilities Impact Fees - $2,186,425, an increase of $823,650
The proposed total for the Enterprise Funds is $52,363,073, an increase of
$1,297,876.
Administrator Brown stated that the Enterprise Funds were funds that
were operating more as a private business and the operations were
intended to pay for themselves without using taxpayer dollars. He
noted that the increase for the Building Department Fund was due to
funding three additional positions to provide support to the growing
workload. He added there were no plans to increase Building Permit
Fees at this time; however, staff was recommending an increase in
Development Review Fees, which were currently being reviewed by the
Development Review Committee.
Administrator Brown, in response to the Board's questions, hoped that
the Shooting. Range would become an Enterprise Fund in the near future
with the new Skeet and Trap Facilities and the Hunter Safety and
Education Building.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, questioned the Board on the City
of Fellsmere's financial responsibilities with the annexation of the
Corrigan Ranch.
Administrator Brown mentioned that the County was working on a rate
study for Utilities to take to the Board in the near future, confirming that
there would be no rate increases to operating and impact fees.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
501 FLEET MANAGEMENT
502 RISK MANAGEMENT (SELF INSURANCE)
504 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
505-103 IT - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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505-241 IT - COMPUTER SERVICES
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Attachments: Internal Service Funds
July 11, 2018
Administrator Brown listed the following proposed Internal Service
Funds:
• Fleet Management - $3,635,784, an increase of $61,707
• Risk Management - $4,859,298, an increase of $81,865
• Employee Health Insurance - $19,689,384, a decrease of $6,280,937
• GIS/Information Technology - $2,128,515, an increase of $352,636
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
The Chairman called a recess at 10:10 a. in., and reconvened the meeting
at 10:20 a.m., with all members present.
(Clerk's Note: Miscellaneous Funds was heard following Internal
Service Funds)
1:30 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (S.W.D.D.)
411-217 SANITARY LANDFILL
411-255 RECYCLING
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Attachments: Solid Waste Disposal District (S.W.D.D.)
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.
Administrator Brown announced that the Fiscal Year 2018-2019
proposed budget is $15,587,145, an increase of $541,500; he provided a
summary of the following proposed SWDD rates:
Sanitary Landfill - $14,383,734, and increase of $3,948,208
Recycling - $7,645,111, an increase of $632,568
• Residential Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) - $116.85, an increase
of $7.75
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• Commercial Waste Generation Unit (WGU) - $40.50, an increase of $2.83
• Readiness -to -use Fee - $24.60, an increase of $3.01
Administrator Brown mentioned one of the reasons for the increase in
the SWDD budget was the closing of an existing cell and the creation of
a new cell at the landfill for a combined cost of $16 million based on the
low bid. He explained that the County was required to set aside funds
to close an existing cell at the landfill.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing for public comments.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, commented on the single trash
collection rates and accepting out -of -county waste.
A discussion followed on curbside recycling.
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Solid Waste Disposal
District meeting, and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners
of the Budget Workshop meeting, continuing with the Sheriffs Budget.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
(Clerk's Note: The Sheriffs Budget was heard following Miscellaneous Funds)
001-600 SHERIFF, DERYL LOAR
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Attachments: Sheriff
Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, Sheriff Deryl Loar
(Sheriff) recapped his proposed budget and focused on the significant
operating budget expense increases such as the state mandatory School
Resource Officers (SRO) and pay increases for the recruitment and
retention of Sheriff Deputies. He pointed out that there were expenses
he could not control and spoke on the overcrowding of the jail and the
possibility of opening Building E (the new jail complex building) which
would require additional staff.
Administrator Brown answered questions from the Board in regards to
the SRO's funding and how the upcoming Constitutional amendments
would affect the County's budget for FY 2019/2020. Administrator
Brown recommended a $2.5 million increase in the Sheriff's Budget for
the FY 2018/2019 with the Sheriff requesting a $4.2 million increase.
The Board understood that there were additional stresses on the Sheriffs
Budget, but suggested he prioritize his budget. The Board would agree
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to a portion of the increase in the Sheriffs Budget and rolling back any
remaining funds to the Sheriff in his future budget.
Sheriff Loar responded to the Board explaining the costs involved in
operating the ,Sheriffs Office, and pointing out that their office also
assists other municipalities and surrounding counties. He believed the
Sheriffs Department deserved to be fully funded.
A lengthy discussion ensued among the Board, the Sheriff, and
Administrator Brown regarding the optional sales tax, reimbursement for
SROs, and increasing the Sheriffs budget without increasing the millage
rate by taking $500,000 from Optional Sales Tax and $300,000 from Ad
Valorem Taxes. The Board wanted to see what the impacts would be to
the General Fund by fully funding the Sheriffs proposed budget.
It was suggested that staff and the Sheriff reconvene after the Solid
Waste Disposal District, scheduled at 1:30 p.m., in order to give staff
time to review the proposed budgets for potential cuts to fund the
Sheriffs proposed budget.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Michael C. Marsh, Vero Beach, questioned the Board on line items
contained in the Sheriffs Proposed Budget.
The Chairman called for a recess at 11:55 a.m., and noted that the
meeting would reconvene at 1:30 p.m. with the Solid Waste Disposal
District, and would continue with the Sheriffs Budget thereafter
The Board reconvened the Sheriffs Budget at 1:39 p.m
Administrator Brown presented the potential budget cuts in order to fund
the Sheriffs budget; the Sheriff countered with potential cuts to his
budget. The Sheriff and the Chairman agreed that there should not be
any cuts to staff positions and equipment. A discussion ensued
between the Board and Sheriff regarding the $800,000 option plus an
additional $100,000 increase to the Sheriffs proposed budget for a total
of $900,000 without having to raise the millage rate or cut budget items
from the General Fund. It was the consensus of the Board to allow staff
time to revise the funding options for the additional $100,000 for the
Sheriffs budget.
The Chairman called for a recess at 2:17 p.m., and reconvened at 2:37
p.m., with all members present.
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MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
July 11, 2018
Administrator Brown presented staffs recommendation for the
additional $100,000 with $50,000 from the 911 Surcharge, $22,000 from
eliminating a replacement vehicle and $28,000 from an increase in the
half cent state sales tax revenue. He summarized that with the
additional $900,000, the total Sheriffs proposed budget was
$51,900,000. A discussion followed regarding the Sheriffs proposed
budget with the Sheriff asking for direction from the Board on who
would fund the inmate medical bills, inmate hospital stays, and the
expenses of opening the Building E Jail Complex, if needed.
Administrator Brown reiterated that the Sheriff was a separately elected
constitutional officer and those budget items were historically funded
through the Sheriffs budget.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Michael Marsh sought information on the Sheriffs Budget from the
Board and wanted a Budget Advisory Committee formed to review the
Sheriffs Budget.
Chuck Kirby, 3142 Berkley Square Way, supported the Sheriffs budget
request for $1.7 million to recruit and retain Sheriff Deputies.
Vice Chairman Solari asked Administrator Brown to clarify the actual
increase in the budget for the FY 2018/2019. Administrator Brown
confirmed a $3.4 million increase in the budget, noting that the Sheriff
would receive more than 75% of his budget request.
(Clerk's Note: Miscellaneous Funds was heard following Internal Service
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
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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
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
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Miscellaneous Funds:
• New Traffic Improvement Fees - $5,618,500, a decrease of $4,225,420
• Additional Impact Fees - $1,674,419, a decrease of $464,903
• Section 8/Rental Assistance - $2,337,364, a decrease of $9,044
• Secondary Road Construction - $8,596,997, a decrease of $6,479,866
• Tree Ordinance Fines - $50,000, same as last year
• Tourist Development Fund - $998,450, an increase of $68,281
• 911 Surcharge - $990,090 a decrease of $789,019
• Drug Abuse Fund - no proposed budget for 2018-2019
• IRCLHAP/SHIP - $622,025, a decrease of $934,872
• Metropolitan Planning Organization - $848,142, an increase of $69,267
• Multi -Jurisdictional Law Enforcement - no proposed budget for 2018-2019
• Native Uplands Acquisition Fund - $165,000, no change
• NSP Program - no proposed budget for 2018-2019
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• Beach Restoration Fund - $5,836,388, an increase of $2,125,330
• Florida Boating Improvement Program - $70,000, a decrease of $382,100
• Library Bequest Fund - no proposed budget for 2018-2019
• Disabled Access Programs - $20,000, same as last year
• Intergovernmental Grants - $767,840, an increase of $14,442
• Traffic Education Program - $57,000, same as last year
• Court Facility Surcharge Fund - $251,211, a decrease of $28,789
• Additional Court Costs Fund - $93,929, a decrease of $47,666
• Court Technology Fund - $475,741, an increase of $91,967
(With possible adjustments because of returned funds)
• Land Acquisition Series 2006 - $10,407, a decrease of $79,593
Administrator Brown stated that Miscellaneous Funds come from
special revenue that is restricted, such as the Gas Tax, and must be
expended on only certain projects.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
The following individuals spoke on the importance of Beach Restoration
and thanked the Board for their support:
William "Tuck" Ferrell, member of the North Beach Civic Association
and Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee
Mark Tripson, Vero Beach, President of Save our Shores
DEBT SERVICE/CAPITAL PROJECTS
204 DODGER BONDS
308 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
315 OPTIONAL ONE -CENT SALES TAX
18-2045
Attachments: Debt Service/Capital Projects
Administrator Brown announced the following Other Debt and Capital
Funds:
• Dodgertown Bonds -$1,140,000, an increase of $77,188
• Dodgertown Capital Reserve Fund - $250,000, the same as last year
• Optional One -Cent Sales Tax - $23,810,855, a decrease of $21,672,339
The Chairman opened the floor for comments; there were none.
AGGREGATE MILLAGE
STATE PROPOSED AGGREGATE MILLAGE
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Attachments: Aggregate Millage
RECAP - TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES
JASON E. BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Attachments: Taxing District Summary
Chairman O'Bryan recapped the following two changes to the proposed
budget: 1) increase the State Health Department Budget by $16,000, and
2) increase the Sheriffs Budget by $900,000.
Administrator Brown recommended the Board approve the proposed
millage rates in order to send them to the Property Appraiser and Tax
Collector for the Truth In Millage (TRIM) Notices.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve the proposed General Fund Millage Rate of 3.4604 for
Fiscal Year 2018/2019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve the proposed Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.)
Millage rate of 1.0733 for Fiscal Year 2018/2019. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve the Emergency Services District proposed Millage rate
of 2.3655 for the Fiscal Year 2018/2019. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve the Land Acquisition 2004 Referendum proposed
Millage rate of .2827 for an Aggregate Millage rate of 5.9950 for the Fiscal
Year 2018/2019. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
Chairman O'Bryan announced that the Preliminary Budget Hearing is scheduled
to be held on September 12, 2018, at 5:01 p.m. and the Final Budget Hearing
will . be held on September 19, 2018, at 5:01 p.m., in the Board of County
Commission Chambers.
ADJOURN - 5:00 P.M.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Jeffrey mith, C A, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
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By:
Deputy Clerk
BCC/TCL/2018 Minutes
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July 11, 2018
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Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Approved: September 11, 2018
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