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Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
9:00 AM
2019/2020 Budget Workshop
* Tentative Schedule
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Bob Solari, Chairman, District 5
Susan Adams, Vice Chairman, District 1
Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
Peter D. ()Bryan, District 4
Tim Zorc, District 3
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Jacqueline Rizzo- Deputy Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
Rev. Dan Holloway, Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION
JASON E. BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
19-0644
Attachments: Budget Message
GENERAL FUND
001-101 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
001-102 COUNTY ATTORNEY
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 - OPERATIONS
001-202 GENERAL SERVICES
001-203 HUMAN RESOURCES
001-206 VETERANS SERVICE
001-208 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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001-210 PARKS
001-211 HUMAN SERVICES
001-212 AG EXTENSION
001-215 CONSERVATION LANDS
001-216 PURCHASING
001-220 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
001-229 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
001-237 FPL GRANT EXPENDITURES
001-238 EMERGENCY BASE GRANT
001-241 IS/TELECOMM TRANSFER
001-246 INSURANCE PREMIUMS
001-260 COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
001-251 MAILROOM/SWITCHBOARD
001-283 INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
19-0645
Attachments: General Fund
Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, County Administrator Jason
Brown announced that the fiscal year (FY) Proposed Budget for the County
is $367,725,135, a decrease of $31,295,303 or 7.84% from the current year.
He highlighted the major impacts to the Budget for FY 2019/2020,
including an increase of 7% Countywide and 6.97% Unincorporated Area in
the tax roll; funding for the Sheriff included continued funding of School
Resource Officers at a 50/50 split with the school district; an increase of
$397,146 for the Children Services; position increases, health insurance
increase of $1.9 million; a focus on technology and cybersecurity
enhancements, new IT Director position; increase investment in
conservation lands improvements and maintenance; and Full-time position
increase - BCC increase of 37 positions at a cost of $2,594,142; 3 full-time
Constitutional Officers, 40 total full-time positions.
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General Fund Budget Overview:
• Ad valorem tax roll increase of $4,097,056, or 6.97%
• Proposed Millage Rate is 3.5475, up 2.5% from last year
• Constitutional Officers - an increase of $3,792,700 or 6.5%
• State Mandates/Constitutional Officers - 73.7% of the total budget
• Children Services - an increase of $397,146 or 23.8%
• State Agencies - an increase of $234,846 or 6.7%
• Facility Deferred Maintenance and Capital - $777,053
• Indian River Lagoon Master Plan - $200,000 estimated cost
• Increase Health Insurance - $842,220 includes Constitutional Officers
• Net Increase of 5.5 full-time BCC positions $326,282; Constitutional
Officers increase of 3 full-time positions
General Fund Expenses for 2019/2020 BCC Departments:
• BCC Operations - $1,083,806, a decrease of ($8,636) or (0.8%)
• County Attorney - $942,171, a decrease of ($11,824) or (1.2%)
• Geographical Information System Transfer - $69,524, a decrease of
($18,199) or (20.7%)
• Communication/Emergency Services - $605,025, an increase of
$12,608 or 2.1%
• Main Library - $2,525,245, a decrease of ($22,289) or (0.9%)
• North County Library - $1,123,844, a decrease of ($39,961) or (3.4%)
• Brackett Library - $336,649, an increase of $27,308 or 8.8%
• Soil Conservation - $53,572, an increase of $2,490 or 0.9%
• Law Library - $91,993, an increase of $794 or 0.9%
• Administrator - $578,677, a decrease of ($11,759) or (2.0%)
• General Services - $151,265, a decrease of ($6,859) or (4.3%)
• Human Resources - $547,518, a decrease of ($89,008) or (14%)
• Planning & Development - $0, a decrease of ($6,000) or (100%)
• Veterans Services - $275,437, an increase of $6,240 or 2.3%
• Emergency Management - $435,128, a decrease of ($163,376) or
(27.3%)
• Parks - $2,672,535, an increase of $52,034 or 2.0%
• Human Services - $281,600, an increase of $15,031 or 5.6%
• AG Extension - $184,944, a decrease of ($15,801) or (7.9%)
• Conservation Lands - $451,534, an increase of $451,534 or N/A
• Purchasing - $214,271, an increase of $8,019 or 3.9%
• Facilities Management - $4,516,277, an increase of $403,666 or 9.8%
• Management and Budget - $332,470, a decrease of ($29,102) or
(8.0%)
• FPL Grant - $129,580, an increase of $10,312 or 8.6%
• EM Base Grant - $105,597, a decrease of ($12,228) or (10.4%)
• Computer Services Transfer - $776,431, an increase of $133,066 or
20.7%
• Insurance Premiums - $291,715, an increase of $1,397 or 0.5%
• Animal Control - $58,720, a decrease of ($18,217) or (3.0%)
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• Mailroom - $165,052, a decrease of ($218,074) or (56.9%)
• Indian River Lagoon - $271,560, an increase of $145,480 or 115.4%
Total BCC Departments $19,795,140, an increase of $599,246 or 3.1%
Chairman Solari announced that Deputy Clerk Maureen Gelfo, Clerk to the
Board, was retiring and thanked her for her past 12 years of service to the
Board of County Commissioners.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Mr. Dan Stump noticed there was money in the Budget for the Law Library
and inquired on the location of the library.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Administrator Brown announced the proposed Constitutional Officers, budget
as follows:
• Clerk of Court - $1,104,029, an increase of $48,385, or 4.6%
• Tax Collector - $1,561,704, a decrease of ($23,400) or (1.5%) presented for
informational purposes, their budget is not due until August 1, 2019
• Property Appraiser - $3,178,023, an increase of $65,503 or 2.1%
• Sheriff- $53,602,098, an increase of $3,453,723 or 6.3%
• Sheriff Electric - $820,800, no change from the current year or 0%
• Supervisor of Elections - $1,617,014, an increase of $248,489 or 18.2%
• Value Adjustment Board - $60,000, no increase from current year or 0%
The proposed total for Constitutional Officers is $61,943,668, an increase of
$3,792,700 or 6.5%
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffery R. Smith commented on Kristin
Daniels transition into her new position and noted that she was an excellent Budget
Director.
Property Appraiser Wesley S. Davis thanked the Board.
Leslie Swan, Supervisor of Elections, expressed her appreciation to the Board for
their support, and stated that there would be an extra County -wide election that
would require a lot of resources. Additionally, there was an unexpected mandate
from Governor DeSantis that all ballots and all election material be translated into
Spanish. She spoke on cyber security, and made mention that the IT Manager at
the Supervisor of Elections Office was going to retire soon, and there was a need
for an additional person who would need to be trained through a presidential
election cycle, and 2020 redistricting. Ms. Swan mentioned that the Canvassing
Board Workshop had been moved to October, and offered the members of the
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Board the opportunity to attend the training. Leslie Swan thanked County
Attorney Dylan Reingold for helping her through the challenges and saving the
County money.
Indian River County Sheriff Loar thanked the Board and appreciated the
camaraderie with Administrator Brown.
Commissioner O'Bryan talked about the budget cut for the Sheriff's office and how
Sheriff Loar had cooperated with adjusting his budget, and commended the Sheriff
for working with the Board.
Commissioner Flescher thanked Sheriff Loar and all of the Constitutional Officers
for their humble requests.
Chairman Solari thanked Sheriff Loar.
Administrator Brown commended the Sheriff for working with the Board to cut his
budget, and stated that he enjoyed working with him on the Budget.
001-300 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER, JEFFREY R. SMITH
19-0646
Attachments: Clerk of the Circuit Court
001-400 TAX COLLECTOR, CAROLE JEAN JORDAN
19-0647
Attachments: Tax Collector
001-500 PROPERTY APPRAISER, WESLEY S. DAVIS
19-0648
Attachments: Property Appraiser
001-700 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, LESLIE R. SWAN
19-0649
Attachments: Supervisor of Elections
001-114 VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
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19-0650
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
004-205 COUNTY PLANNING
004-207 CODE ENFORCEMENT
004-210 PARKS
004-214 ROADS AND BRIDGES
004-234 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
004-400 TAX COLLECTOR
19-0651
Attachments: MSTU
MSTU Budget Overview:
• Ad valorem tax roll - 6.97% increase, $727,798 in additional
revenues
• Millage rate - 1.1506, an increase of 7.2% from last fiscal year
• Transfers Out - $5,483,872 to fund Transportation; $21,001,420 to
fund Law Enforcement which is a $1,832,195 increase when
compared to last year.
• Telecommunications joining IT Fund and Parks Conservation Lands
joining General Fund - $931,836 reduction
• Facility Deferred Maintenance and Capital - $266,000
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• Increased Health Insurance Costs - $62,340
• Net Increase of two (2) full-time positions - $105,594
Administrator Brown recommendations for Municipal Service Taxing
Unit Departments (MSTU):
• County Attorney/Florida Municipal Power Agency - -0-, a decrease
of ($3,465) or (100%)
• North County Aquatic Center - $1,140,506, an increase of $288,919
or3.9%
• Gifford Aquatic Center - $427,177, a decrease of ($58,163) or
(12.0%)
• Recreation - $985,482, a decrease of ($38,519) or (3.8%)
• Intergenerational Facility - $583263, an increase of $89,740 or
18.2%
• Ocean Rescue - $866,266, a decrease of ($34,677) or (3.8%)
• Shooting Range - $779,793, an increase of $107,920 or 16.1%,
• Community Development - $261,741, an increase of $4,941 or
1.9%
• County Planning - $1,240,306, an increase of $7,929 or 0.06%
• Code Enforcement - $506,597, a decrease of ($15,661) or (3%)
• Parks - -0- moving to General Fund
• Roads and Bridges - -0-, ($133,275), or (100%)
• Telecommunications -0- moved to the IT Fund
• Tax Collector - $80,000, same as last year; budget has not been
submitted and is not due until August 1, 2019
Total for M.S.T.U. Departments was $6,890,861, a decrease of ($608,529)
or (8.1%)
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. There was an increase in the Millage rate
of 7.2% from last fiscal year.
Commissioner Zorc commented that the revenues received from the
Aquatic Centers were only about 20% of the operating costs.
Administrator Brown responded that the pools do not pay for themselves
and need to be subsidized by the taxpayers. The North County Aquatic
Center was at 39.6% of the operating costs, and Gifford Aquatic Center was
at 18% of the operating costs.
Commissioner O'Bryan mentioned that the audio sound system at the
Intergenerational Center was not adequate and questioned whether there
were funds allocated to upgrade the sound system. Mike Zito, Assistant
County Administrator, replied that the center used portable speakers for the
sound system and they should be adequate, but he would do an assessment
and get back to Administrator Brown.
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Chairman Solari commented about how the aquatic centers, conservation
lands and parks were beneficial for the community.
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
19-0652
Attachments: Transportation Fund
Transportation Fund Budget Overview:
• Staffing increase - Three (3) full-time positions, $159,883
• Increased Health Insurance Costs - $171,420
• Increase in Engineering Fees effective March 1, 2019 - $210,000
increased revenue
Administrator recommendations for Transportation Departments:
• Road and Bridge - $8,585,978, a decrease of ($603,167) or (6.6%)
• Public Works - $362,756, a decrease of ($11,004) or (2.9%)
• County Engineering - $2,943,260, an increase of $197,473 or 7.2%
• Traffic Engineering - $2,676,292, an increase of $86,155 or 3.3%
• Stormwater - $1,078,028, an increase of $72,438 or 7.2%
• Total Transportation Departments was $15,646,314, a decrease of
($258,095) or (1.6%)
Administrator Brown explained that included in the Transportation Fund
Budget was an additional full-time position at Osprey Park to help maintain
the Stormwater Park that recently opened, a full-time position in Traffic
Engineering, and an increase in the Health Insurance Cost in the amount of
$171,420.00. He concluded that the Board approved an increase in
Engineering fees effective March 1, 2019, and the increased revenues of
$210,000, would help offset the costs.
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The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
114-120 FIRE RESCUE
19-0653
Attachments: Emergency Services District
Emergency Services District Budget Overview:
• Ad valorem tax roll - 7.14% increase, generating $2,280,599 in
additional revenues
• Millage rate - 2.3655, no change from last fiscal year
• Staffing Increase - 13.5 full-time positions, $1,090,570
• Increased Health Insurance Costs - $338,700
• Budgeted ALS charges increasing $150,000 or 2.6%
Administrator recommendations for Emergency Services District
Expenses for 2019/20_
• Salaries - $20,802,429, an increase of $720,770 or 3.6%
• Benefits - $10,790,623, an increase of $841,720 or 8.5%
• Operating - $6,088,420, an increase of $326,548 or 5.7%
• Hydrant Maintenance - $149,551, an increase of $551 or 0.4%
• Capital - $2,169,250, a decrease of ($2,251,231) or (50.9%)
• Other Users - $2,189,188, an increase of $996,666 or 83.6%
• State Forestry - $13,822, or 0.0% remained the same
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed budget total for the
Emergency Services District (ESD) was $42,203,283, an increase of
$635,024 or 1.5%. He continued that the Ad valorem tax roll has a 7.14%
increase, generating $2,280,599 in additional revenue; however, the millage
rate would remain the same from last year even though the County added
three new fire stations, and 13.5 full-time positions including a Fire Chief
position with half of their salary from the Emergency Services District
fund.
Commissioner Flescher questioned if there was funding in the budget for
Station 7. Administrator Brown explained that there was funding for
Station 7 and Station 15, currently housed in modular buildings, until the
County can acquire land to build Station 7 and Station 15.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
John O'Connor, 2076 35th Avenue, President of the International
Association of Firefighters Local 2201, requested an increase in the millage
rate for employee retention.
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Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out the County had increased the millage
rate four times over the last five years, coinciding with the increases in the
tax roll, and have significantly increased the Emergency Services Budget.
Administrator Brown stated the County had some significant increases in
the Emergency Services District in prior years, and agreed there were some
concerns on recruitment retention, but the County was working through the
collective bargaining process between management and the Union.
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
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
19-0654
Attachments: Non Departmental State Agencies
Administrator Brown's recommendations for the Non -Departmental
State Agencies:
• New Horizons - $319,884, an increase of $9,309 or 3%
• State Health Department - $717,155, an increase of $20,888 or 3%
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• Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - $65,285, an increase of
$1,231 or 1.9%
• Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program - $50,000, no
change from current year
• Department of Juvenile Justice - $400,000, a decrease of ($50,000)
or (11.1%) fund state mandate
• Medicaid - $1,309,803, an increase of $80,982 or 6.6%
• Environmental Control Board - $7,033, no change from current year
• Circuit Court Expenses - $387,493, a decrease of ($9,877) or (2.5%)
• Guardian ad litem - $137,821, a decrease of ($15,986) or (10.4%)
• Victims Assistance Program - $72,218, an increase of $3,256 or
4.7%
• State Attorney - $317,525, an increase of $12,302 or 4.0%
• Public Defender - $93,357, an increase of $12,866 or 16.0%
• Medical Examiner - $451,906, a decrease of ($2,461) or (0.5%)
• State Forestry - $13,822, no change from current year
Administrator Brown gave an overview of the State Agencies pointing out
that the Medical Examiner was currently housed at the Indian River State
College Campus and since he was retiring, made mention that the County
had been working with three (3) other counties for a permanent facility in
St. Lucie County for the Guardian ad litem.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Chief Judge Lawrence Mirman, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, introduced
himself and thanked the Board and the Sheriff for their continued support.
Miranda Hawker, Administration of the Florida Department of Health in
Indian River County, complimented the Board on how hard they were
working to improve public health within the County.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
001-110 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
001-128 CHILDREN'S SERVICES
001-137 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
001-137 FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
19-0655
Attachments: Non -Departmental
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Administrator Brown's recommendation for Non -Departmental:
• Economic Development Division - $228,505, an increase of
$41,255, or 22.0%
• Children's Services - $2,062,611, an increase of $397,146, or 23.8%
• Sebastian CRA - $221,000, an increase of $11,000, or 5.2%
• Fellsmere CRA - $1 8,000, an increase of $6,000, or 50.0%
County Administrator Brown explained there were two (2) Community
Redevelopment Areas (CRA), one (1) in Sebastian and another one (1) in
Fellsmere, and that the funding was based upon changes in the Ad valorem
taxable value.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director of the Indian River
Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Board for their continuous support.
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.
19-0656
Attachments: Non -Profit Organizations
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Non -Profit
Organizations:
• Mental Health Association - $23,843, an increase of $422 or 1.8%
• United Against Poverty - $10,642, an increase of $189 or 1.8%
• 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast - $10,642, an increase of $189
or 1.8% increase per County policy
• Veterans Council - $90,000, an increase of $3,700 or 4.3%
• Keep Indian River Beautiful (K.I.R.B.) - $55,454, an increase of
$2,641 or 5%
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
The following individuals thanked the Board for their support:
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Angela Guzenski, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mental Health
Association
Jim Romanek, Executive Director for the Veterans Council of Indian River
County
Lt. Colonel Curtis Holden, First Vice -President, Veterans Council of Indian
River County
Colleen Phillips, Community Relations Specialist for the 211 Help Line
Phillip Keeling, Development Manager, United Against Poverty
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.
001-110 TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.
19-0657
Attachments: Quasi Non -Profit Organizations
Administrator Brown's recommendations for Quasi -Non -Profit
Organizations:
• Senior Resource Association - $1,160,000, an increase of $44,200
or4.0%
• Senior Resource Association Grants - -0- remains the same, these
are grants received from the State and Federal Agencies to run the
GoLine and Community Coach.
• Senior Resource Association Senior Services - $125,927, an
increase of $2,227 or 1.8% , the County helps support Meals on
Wheels and other programs, and provides matching dollars from
grants received.
• Gifford Youth Center - $99,601, an increase of $1,761 or 1.8%
• Progressive Civic League - $12,185, -0- or no change
• Humane Society - $370,547, no change
• Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council - $15,270, no change
The total proposed budget for Quasi -Non -Profit Organizations is
$1,783,530, a decrease of $3,694,927 or (67.4%)
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.
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Chairman Solari mentioned the GoLine grants have not come in for this
year from the State for the Senior Resource Association. County
Administrator Brown stated there was no interruption of service to the
GoLine bus system.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
The following individuals thanked the Board for their support:
Diamond Litty, Public Defender of the 19th Judicial Circuit
Karen Diegel, CEO, Senior Resource Association
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:29 a.m., and reconvened the
meeting at 10:39 a.m., with all members present.
DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT
137-110 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
19-0658
Attachments: Dori Slosberq-Driver Education Safety Act
Dori Slosberg Drivers Education Safety Act
• Indian River County School District - $49,000, an increase of
$1,000 or 2.1%
• Reserve for Contingency - $8,000, a decrease of ($1,000) or
(11.1%)
LAND ACQUISITION BONDS
245-117 LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - 2004 REFERENDUM
19-0659
Attachments: Land Acquisition Bonds
Land Acquisition Bond 2004 Proposed 2019/20 Budget:
• Debt Service Principal - $4,298,000, an increase of $71,000
• Debt Service Interest - $120,649, a decrease of ($70,168)
• Other Debt Service Costs - $10,000, no change
• Property Appraiser - $70,454, an increase of $6,045
• Tax Collector - $52,000, no change
• Cash Forward - $0, a decrease of ($140,000)
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed budget for Land
Acquisition Bonds was $4,551,103, a decrease from last current year of
($133,123). The millage rate is 0.2568, a decrease of (0.0259) or (9.1%).
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Administrator Brown explained these are the bonds that were approved by
the voters in 2004 to acquire historic and agricultural lands for
conservation.
Commissioner Zorc inquired when the bonds would reach maturity;
Administrator Brown replied the Bonds would reach maturity in 2021.
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 WHISPERING PINES
195 MOORINGS
196 WALKER'S GLEN
197 GLENDALE LAKES
198 FLORALTON BEACH
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199 WEST WABASSO
19-0660
Attachments: Streetlighting Districts
Vice Chairman Susan Adams 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* $15.68
*Per Lot Charge
Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that the rate for Oslo Park was being
reduced because the residents chose to be taxed for the installation of the
lights, leaving only the electricity to be paid.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
OTHER M.S.B.U.
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 M.S.B.U.
Other M.S.B.U.'s
• Vero Lake Estates - $50.00, per parcel acre, no change
• East Gifford Stormwater - $10.00, per parcel acre, no change
• Oceanside Street Paving - $415.00, per lot charge, no change
Budget Director Kristen Daniels 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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Attachments: Enterprise Funds
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Administrator Brown listed the following proposed Enterprise Funds:
• Golf Course - $3,105,394, an increase of $119,332
• Building Department - $5,041,993, an increase of $395,760
• Utilities- $48,518,774, an increase of $1,409,296
• Utilities - Impact Fees - $2,519,925, an increase of $333,500
The proposed total for the Enterprise fund is $59,186,086, an increase of
$2,257,888
Administrator Brown stated the Enterprise Funds were funds that were
operating more as a private business and the operations were intended to
pay for themselves without the use of taxpayers' dollars. He explained that
the Building Department Fund had an increase for an additional position
and to implement a new and more efficient permitting software system. He
added that the Utilities Department increase is due to adding an additional
treatment to reduce the nutrients and to meet the advance waste water
treatment standards.
Administrator Brown commented that Utility -Impact Fees are based upon
the early pay off the of 2009 Bonds Consumer Pricing Index (CPI). Staff
was not recommending a CPI adjustment this year.
Administrator Brown, in response to the Commissioners Zorc's suggestion
of direct hire employees' verses private provider employees, noted that the
construction industry has its ups and downs and using a private provider is a
better choice than hire direct as far as down times, however, the cost would
be lower for in-house employees.
The Chairman opened the floor to 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
505-234 IT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
505-241 IT - COMPUTER SERVICES
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Attachments: Internal Services Funds
Budget Director Kristin Daniels listed the following proposed Internal
Service Funds:
• Fleet Management - $4,027,893, an increase of $364,847
• Risk Management - $5,725,125, an increase of $856,752
• Employee Health Insurance - $24,257,774, an increase of
$2,510,353
• GIS/Information Technology - $3,216,933, an increase of
$1,043,418
The proposed total for the Internal Service Fund is $37,227,725, an increase
of $4,775,370
Budget Director Kristin Daniels presented the Internal Service Fund and
gave an explanation for the increase. Regarding Fleet Management
Director Daniels explained an additional mechanic position was added along
with a necessary repair to replace the canopy for the fleet fuel island. She
mentioned there was a significant increase in Risk Management Workers
Compensation Insurance and Employee Health Insurance premiums, and
that the GIS/Information Technology was now being added to this fund.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments; there were none.
1:30 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) 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 the
Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved
at an upcoming Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
County Administrator Jason Brown stated the Solid Waste Disposal District's
(SWDD) proposed budget was $17,857,578, a decrease of $4.4 million. He
highlighted that the recommended budget included an additional position to assist
the Director of the SWDD, and $500,000 set aside for future cell construction.
Commissioner O'Bryan brought to the Board's attention a presentation made by the
Utilities Department at the July 9, 2019 Board Meeting regarding the problem of
contamination in the recycling containers. He continued that at the July 16, 2019
Board Meeting, the Board voted for tippage fee relief to recycling hauler Tropical
Recycling for the amount of contamination coming from the County's recycling
program. He was pleased that the County had implemented the educational
program and code enforcement to stop the problem where the recycling was being
contaminated, but he felt it was not enough.
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Commissioner O'Bryan requested the Board's approval to add $48.60 to the
proposed SWDD Assessment of $120.90 to cover six months of mandatory
County -wide trash pickup beginning April 1, 2020. He felt it was best to take
corrective action now rather than wait 14 months for the next budget hearing. He
continued that by adding the assessment to the proposed Budget for FY 2019/20,
the increase could be added to the Truth In Millage (TRIM) Notices and still allow
further discussions from now to the September 2019 Budget Hearings.
Chairman Solari recapped Commissioner O'Bryan's proposal for clarification.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Solari, to
approve a charge of an additional $48.60 for mandatory garbage service for all
residents in the unincorporated area of the County for six months beginning April 1,
2020.
A discussion ensued on informing the public of the additional assessment and
asking the Property Appraiser to include a notification of the SWDD Assessment to
be mailed with the TRIM notices.
A question was raised whether the provision listed in the existing service contract
for mandatory County -wide garbage pickup had expired. Administrator Brown
explained the provisions in the contract and suggested that for planning purposes, a
proposed rate of $8.50 per month for a total of $51.00 would be advisable.
Commissioner O'Bryan amended his motion and Chairman Solari amended his
second, to add $51.00 to the SWDD Assessment which would cover six months of
mandatory garbage pickup beginning April 1, 2020 for all residents in the
unincorporated area of the County.
Chairman Solari opened the public hearing.
Property Appraiser Wesley S. Davis stated he would be willing to work with the
Board on including a notification in the TRIM notices.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman Solari closed the Public Hearing.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to County Administrator Brown for
clarification in regards to the amended rates. Administrator Brown replied that the
properties within the cities and outside the Urban Service Area would continue with
the current proposed rate of $120.90 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). He
continued that the residents in the unincorporated areas and within the Urban
Service Area, the rate would be $51.00 higher, for a total of $171.90 per ERU.
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Property Appraiser Wesley S. Davis requested a simplification of the proposed
SWDD assessment. He suggested an across the board rate of $171.90 for all
residents in the unincorporated areas of the County. He explained that using one
rate during the budget workshop and hearings would ensure timely mailing of the
TRIM notices as well as setting a rate ceiling for all affected residents. Should the
Board decide on mandatory County -wide trash pickup, the rates could then be
lowered to reflect final negotiated rates.
Commissioner O'Bryan summarized the proposed rate, amended his motion and
Chairman Solari amended his second.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Solari, to
approve a proposed charge of $120.90 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) for
residents within the cities and $171.90 per ERU for residents in the unincorporated
area of the County and within the urban service area for mandatory garbage service
for six months beginning April 1, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Aye: 5 - O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
411-217 SANITARY LANDFILL
411-255 RECYCLING
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Attachments: Solid Waste Disposal District
The Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District adjourned
and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
001-600 SHERIFF, DERYL LOAR
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Attachments: Sheriff
Chairman Solari stated that the Sheriffs portion of the Budget was
discussed earlier and asked if there was anyone from the public who would
like to speak on the Sheriffs Budget.
Indian River County School Board Chairman Laura Zorc, thanked the
Sheriff for including the shared cost of 21 deputies for School Resource
Officers. She also thanked the Board for recognizing the importance of
security and safety within the school district.
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MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
(Clerk's Note: Miscellaneous Funds was heard following Internal Service Funds
and placed here for consistency.)
102 NEW TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FEES
103 ADDITIONAL IMPACT FEES
108 RENTAL ASSISTANCE
109 SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION
117 TREE ORDINANCE FINES
119 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT FUND
120 911 SURCHARGE
121 DRUG ABUSE FUND
123 IRCLHAP/SHIP
124 METRO PLAN ORGANIZATION
127 NATIVE UPLANDS ACQUISITION
128 BEACH RESTORATION
129 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PLAN
133 FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
135 DISABLED ACCESS PROGRAMS
136 INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS
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
Budget Director Kristin Daniels recommendations for Miscellaneous
Funds:
• New Traffic Improvement Fee - $5,152,500, a decrease of
($4,041,5000)
• Additional Impact Fees - $1,686,891, a decrease of ($1,283,324)
• Section 8/Rental Assistance - $2,379,195, a decrease of ($14,393)
• Secondary Road Construction - $6,781,034, a decrease of
($10,119,580)
• Tree Ordinance Fines - $50,000, a decrease of ($373,660)
• Tourist Development Fund - $998,450, a decrease of ($1,550,000)
• 911 Surcharge - $1,410,156, an increase of $93,746
• Drug Abuse Fund - $50,000, an increase of $25,000
• IRCLHAP/SHIP - $734,290, a decrease of ($199,805)
• Metropolitan Planning Organization - $665,078, a decrease of
($185,434)
• Native Uplands Acquisition - $240,000, an increase of $25,000
• Beach Restoration Fund - $2,119,677, a decrease of ($4,683,692)
• NSP Program - -0-, a decrease of ($750,000)
• Florida Boating Improvement Program - $70,000, a decrease of
($416,194)
• Disabled Access Programs - $20,000, no change
• Intergovernmental Grants - $686,070, a decrease of ($257,829)
• Traffic Education Program - $57,000, no change
• Court Facility Surcharge - $227,501, a decrease of ($116,967)
• Additional Court Costs - $93,986, an increase of $57
• Court Technology Fund - $328,312, a decrease of ($147,429)
• Land Acquisition - $210,000, a decrease of ($92,645)
The Chairman opened the floor for the public comments.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold commented in regards to the Court Cost
issues, he noted that contained in the Legislative Priorities Packet from last
year within the list of concerns, the County would support policies to
increase the service charge fees for recording documents and instruments.
DEBT SERVICE/CAPITAL PROJECTS
204 DODGER BONDS
308 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
315 OPTIONAL ONE -CENT SALES TAX
Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the following Other Debt and
Capital Funds:
• Dodger Bonds - $500,000, a decrease of ($3,240,000)
• Jackie Robinson Training Complex Fund - $800,000, a decrease of
($1,050,000)
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• Optional One -Cent Sales Tax - $31,560,215, a decrease of ($12,190,295)
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
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Attachments: Debt Service -Capital Projects
The Chairman called for a recess at 11:01 a.m., and noted that the meeting would
reconvene at 1:30 p.m. with the Solid Waste Disposal District.
AGGREGATE MILLAGE
AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE IS 6.1192
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Attachments: Aggregate Millage
County Administrator Jason Brown stated the proposed Aggregate Millage
Rate was 6.1192, a rolled back difference of 0.4260.
RECAP - TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
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Attachments: Total proposed Budget and Millage Rates
Administrator Brown requested a motion to Adopt Proposed Millage Rates.
Chairman Solari responded there were no proposed changes that would impact the
millage rates budget, and it was proper to have a motion to adopt the proposed
millage rates.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the proposed General Fund Millage Rate of 3.5475 for Fiscal Year
2019/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the proposed Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.)
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Millage rate of 1.1506 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the proposed Transportation Fund of $17,616,405 for the Fiscal Year
2019/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the Emergency Services District proposed Millage rate of 2.3655 for the
Fiscal Year 2019/2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the Land Acquisition 2004 Referendum proposed Millage rate of 0.2568 for
an Aggregate Millage rate of 6.1192 for the Fiscal Year 2019/2020. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the Total proposed Budget of $367,725,135 for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Solari announced that there would be the Preliminary Budget Hearing on
September 11, 2019 at 5:01 p.m. in the BCC Chambers, and the Final Budget
Hearing would be on September 28, 2019 at 5:01 p.m. in the BCC Chambers.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
liaadku
Deputy Clerk
BCC/MR/2019 Minutes
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san Adams, Chairman
DEC 0 3 2019
Approved:
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