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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 15, 2020
9:00 AM
2020/2021 Budget Workshop
Commission Chambers
This meeting can be attended virtually by accessing YouTube Live.
Instructions can be found included with this agenda and also online at
www.ircgov.com.
Board of County Commissioners
Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Jacqueline Rizzo, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5- Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES
INVOCATION
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk to the Circuit Court and Comptroller
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Tim Zorc District 3
GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION
JASON E. BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
20-1769
Attachments: Budget Workshop - Budget Section
Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, County Administrator Jason
Brown announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2020/2021 proposed budget was
$393,534,815, a decrease of ($36,964,116), or (8.59%) from the current
year. He highlighted the major impacts to the proposed budget, including
an increase of 5.33% Countywide and 6.16% Unincorporated Area to the
tax roll. He estimated a Countywide revenue decrease due to COVID-19
at 5.5 million.
General Fund Budget Overview:
• Ad valorem tax roll increase of $3,296,677, or 5.33%
• Proposed Millage Rate of 3.5475, no change from last fiscal year
• COVID-19 anticipated revenue reduction of $1,994,468
• Constitutional Officers - $1,503,788, an increase or 2.4%
• State Mandates/Constitutional Officers - constitute 74.3% of the
total General Fund budget
• Children's Services - an increase of $140,865 or 6.8%; full 0.125
mill funding
• State Agencies an increase of $140,297 or 3.7%
• Deferred Maintenance and Capital - $338,500
• Increased Health Insurance Costs - $549,168 including
Constitutional Officers
• Decreased OPEB Contribution - $579,847 savings
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GENERAL FUND
20-1750
Attachments: General Fund
General Fund Expenses for 2020/2021 BCC Departments:
• BCC Operations - $1,076,296, a decrease of ($29,351) or (2.7%)
• County Attorney - $951,977, a decrease of ($713,658) or (42.8%)
• Geographic Information System Transfer - $74,565, an increase of $5,041
or 7.3%
• Communication/Emergency Services - $618,275, an increase of $13,250 or
2.2%
• Main Library - $2,553,234, a decrease of ($92,515) or (3.5%)
• North County Library - $1,097,620, a decrease of ($75,535) or (6.4%)
• Brackett Library - $379,405, an increase of $33,795 or 9.8%
• IR Soil/Water Conservation - $56,894, an increase of $1,710 or 3.1%
• Law Library - $98,343, an increase of $2,782 or 2.9%
• Administrator -operations - $566,455, a decrease of ($31,216) or (5.2%)
• General Services - $157,611, an increase of $3,577 or 2.3%
• Human Resources - $586,099, a decrease of ($65,237) or (10.0%)
• Veteran Services - $288,570, an increase of $7,335 or 2.6%
• Emergency Management - $457,564, a decrease of ($49,410) or (9.7%)
• Parks - $2,878,121, a decrease of ($26,073) or (0.9%)
• Human Services - $281,941, a decrease of ($1,041) or (0.4%)
• Ag Extension - $190,039, a decrease of ($9,437) or (4.7%)
• Parks - Conservation Lands -$580,469, an increase of $122,297 or 26.7%
• Purchasing - $225,626, an increase of $4,197 or 1.9%
• Facilities Management - $4,301,798, a decrease of ($348,252) or (7.5%)
• Office of Management and Budget - $354,067, a decrease of ($36,475) or
(9.3%)
• FPL Grant Expenditures - $132,428, an increase of $1,275 or 1.0%
• Emergency Base Grant - $105,851, a decrease of ($3,176) or (2.9%)
• IS/Telecomm Transfer - $782,531, an increase of $6,100 or 0.8%
• Insurance Premiums - $291,715, no change from last fiscal year
• Animal Services -$564,950, an increase of $320,591 or 131.2%
• County Animal Control - $602,104, an increase of $3,420 or 0.6%
• Mailroom/Switchboard -$169,845, a decrease of ($120,956) or (41.6%)
• Indian River Lagoon - $195,641, a decrease of ($107,492) or (35.5%)
The total for BCC Departments $20,620,034, a decrease of ($1,184,454) or (5.4%).
Administrator Brown reviewed the Board of County Commissioners General Fund
Budget. He responded to the Board's questions regarding the General Fund
Expenses.
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The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
20-1751
Attachments: Constitutionals
Administrator announced the recommendations for the Constitutional
Officer's budget as follows:
• Clerk of Circuit Court - $1,149,565, an increase of $45,536 or 4.1%
• Tax Collector- $1,860,064, an increase of $6,733 or 0.4% (presented for
informational purpose, their budget is not due until August 1, 2020)
• Property Appraiser - $3,201,992, an increase of $22,797 or 0.7%
• Sheriff- $57,076,800, an increase of $1,876,800 or 3.4%
• Sheriff Electric - $750,000, a decrease of ($70,800) or (8.6%)
• Supervisor of Elections - $1,587,608, a decrease of ($29,406) or (1.8%)
• Value Adjustment Board - $60,000, no change from last fiscal year
The total for Constitutional Officers is $63,811,247, an increase of $1,503,788 or
2.4%.
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments.
The Constitutional Officers thanked the Board for their support and spoke on their
budget issues due to COVID-19.
Sheriff Deryl Loar stated that the Board and Administrator Brown had come to an
agreement on the budget, and thanked the Commissioners and staff for the twelve
years they have worked together.
The Commissioners and staff thanked Sheriff Loar for his twelve years of service.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.)
20-1752
Attachments: MSTU
MSTU Budget Overview:
• Ad valorem tax roll - 6.16% increase, $685,863 in additional revenues,
assuming 95% collections at proposed millage rate
• Millage rate -1.1506, no change from last fiscal year.
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• Transfers Out - $5,705,457 to fund transportation; $21,366,747 to fund law
enforcement.
• COVID-19 Revenue Impact - ($384,447) decrease
• Increased Health Insurance Costs - $34,704
• OPEB savings - $27,373
• Net decrease of one (1) full-time Range Attendant position for a total
savings of $33,636, after the addition of two (2) part-time positions.
Administrator recommendations for Municipal Service Taxing Unit
Departments (MSTU):
• North County Aquatic Center - $944,862, a decrease of ($308,604) or
(24.6%)
• Gifford Aquatic Center - $395,383, a decrease of ($46,557) or (10.5%)
• Recreation - $954,122, a decrease of ($96,573) or (9.2%)
• Intergenerational Facility - $623,150, an increase of $28,793 or 4.8%
• Beach Parks - $942,653, a decrease of ($1,688) or (0.2%)
• Shooting Range -$783,729, a decrease of ($43,774) or (5.3%)
• Planning and Development - $235,631, a decrease of ($34,558) or (12.8%)
• County Planning - $1,322,520, an increase of $51,733 or 4.1%
• Code Enforcement - $530,547, an increase of $6,672 or 1.3%
• Roads and Bridges - $0, a decrease of ($12,525) or (100.0%)
• Telecommunications - $0, a decrease of ($14,931) or (100.0%)
• Tax Collector - $94,452, no change from last fiscal year
The total for M.S.T.U. Departments was $6,827,049, a decrease of ($472,012) or
(6.5%).
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
TRANSPORTATION FUND
20-1753
Attachments: Transportation
Transportation Fund Budget Overview:
• Staffing decrease - net one (1) full time position, $21,740 savings after the
elimination of three (3) full-time positions, and the addition of two (2)
full-time positions
• Increased Health Insurance Costs -$105,024
• Decreased OPEB, funding - $78,890
• COVID-19 Revenue Impact - Gas Tax revenue decrease of (100/0) or
($269,292); Interest Income decrease of (27%) or ($9,450)
• Deferred Capital and Maintenance - $254,000 including rehabilitation of
solids holding pond, headworks piping, and leak repairs at Egret Marsh as
well as replacement gates at Road and Bridge
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Administrator recommendations for Transportation Departments:
• Road and Bridge - $8,664,102, a decrease of ($629,699) or (6.8%)
• Public Works - $380,197, an increase of $7,530 or 2.0%
• County Engineering - $3,006,297, a decrease of ($22,534) or (0.7%)
• Traffic Engineering - $2,660,974, a decrease of ($218,504) or (7.6%)
• Stormwater - $1,241,298, an increase of $29,676 or 2.4%
The total for the Transportation Departments was $15,952,868, a decrease of
($833,531) or (5.0%).
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
20-1754
Attachments: Emergency Services
Emergency Services District Budget Overview:
• Ad valorem tax roll 5.61% increase generating $1,708,803 in additional
revenues, assuming 95% collections and millage decrease
• Millage rate - 2.353 1, a decrease of (0.0124) mills or (0.52%)
• Increased Health Insurance Costs - $201,840
• Decreased OPEB Costs - ($292,264)
• Budget ALS charges increasing $200,000 or 3.3%
Administrator recommendations for Emergency Services District Expenses for
2020/21:
• Salaries - $22,376,306, an increase of $732,656 or 3.4%
• Benefits - $11,007,628, a decrease of ($85,764) or (0.8%)
• Operating - $5,926,305, a decrease of ($467,896) or (7.3%)
• Hydrant Maintenance - $152,008, an increase of $2,457 or 1.6%
• Capital - $3,259,650, a decrease of ($467,714) or (12.5%)
• Other Uses - $1,095,776, an increase of $3,906 or 0.4%
• State Forestry Service - $13,822, no change from last fiscal year
Administrator Brown announced that the proposed budget total for the Emergency
Services District (ESD) was $43,831,495, a decrease of ($282,355) or (0.6%). He
gave an overview of the ESD Budget, pointing out that there was funding for a new
fire station, and the County was currently in discussions with the City of Fellsmere
on obtaining land for Station 15.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
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NON -DEPARTMENTAL STATE AGENCIES
20-1755
Attachments: Non Departmental -State Agencies
Administrator recommendations for Non -Departmental State Agencies:
• New Horizons - $319,884, no change from last fiscal year
• State Health Department - $738,670, an increase of $21,515 or 3.00%
• Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - $66,624, an increase of $1,339
or 2.05%
• IR Lagoon National Estuary Program Council - $50,000, no change from
last fiscal year
• Department of Juvenile Justice - $469,737, an increase of $22,368 or 5.00%
• Department of Juvenile Justice Teen Court - $27,500, a decrease of ($740)
or (2.62%)
• Medicaid - $1,340,230, an increase of $30,427 or 2.32%
• Environmental Control Board - $7,033, no change from last fiscal year
• Court Administration - $364,683, a decrease of ($18,984) or (4.95%) (a
decrease due to a facility wiring project from last year)
• Guardian ad Litem - $131,707, a decrease of ($6,114) or (4.44%) (a
decrease due to their rental expense moving to new facility in April next
year savings of $57,500)
• Victim's Assistance Program - $75,727, an increase of $3,509 or 4.86%
• State Attorney - $343,451, an increase of $25,926 or 8.17%
• Public Defender - $101,581, an increase of $8,224 or 8.81%
• Medical Examiner - $489,550, an increase of $37,644 or 8.33%
• State Forest Service - $13,822, no change from last fiscal year
The total for Non -Departmental State Agencies was $4,540,199, an increase of
$125,114 or 2.83%.
Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels gave an overview of the State
agencies, pointing out the increase to the Medical Examiner's Budget, but noted
there would be a reduction of $57,500 in rent once the new Medical Examiner
facility opens in April 2021.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comment.
Patricia Austin, Acting Chairman & CEO of New Horizons Treasure Coast and
Celia Garcia, Guardian ad Litem, 19th Judicial Circuit, thanked the Board for their
ongoing support.
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Chief Judge Lawrence M. Mirman for the 19th Judicial Circuit, thanked the Board
for the construction at the courthouse, and for the offer of assistance for personal
protective equipment.
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
20-1756
Attachments: Non -Departmental
Administrator recommendations for Non -Departmental Organizations:
• Economic Development Division - $232,965, an increase of $4,460 or 2.0%
• Children's Services Grants - $2,205,912, an increase of $140,865 or 6.8%,
full 0.125 mill funding
• Sebastian CRA - $237,066, an increase of $16,295 or 7.4%
• Fellsmere CRA - $18,373, an increase of $144 or 0.8%
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director for the Indian River County
Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Board for their continued support.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
20-1757
Attachments: Non -Profit
Administrator recommendations for Non -Profit Organizations:
• Mental Health - $23,843, no change from last fiscal year
• United Against Poverty - $10,642, no change from last fiscal year
• 211 Palm Beach - $10,642, no change from last fiscal year
• Veterans Council - $90,000, no change from last fiscal year
• Keep Indian River Beautiful (K.I.R.B.) - $55,454, no change from last
fiscal year
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Chief Planner Ryan Sweeney announced that a representative from the 211
Helpline called in via YouTube and thanked the Board for their continued support.
The following individuals thanked the Board for their support:
Angela Guzenski, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mental Health Association
Jim Romanek and Marty Zickert, Veterans Council of Indian River County
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QUASI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
20-1758
Attachments: Quasi Non Profit
Administrator recommendations for Quasi -Non -Profit Organizations:
• Senior Resource - $500,000, a decrease of ($660,000) or (56.9%)
• Senior Services - $125,927, no change from last fiscal year
• Gifford Youth Center - $99,601, no change from last fiscal year
• Progressive Civic League - $12,185, no change from last fiscal year
• Humane Society - $0, a decrease of ($370,547) or (100%) (moved to the
General Fund under Animal Services)
• Treasure Coast Homeless Services - $15,270, no change from last fiscal
year
The total for Quasi -Non -Profit Organizations was $752,983, a decrease of
($1,030,547) or (57.78%).
Director Daniels reviewed the recommendations for the Quasi -Non -Profit
Organizations, and pointed out that the organizations perform a function that the
County would have to do otherwise.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.
Karen Deigl, CEO, Senior Resource Association, thanked the Board for their
continued support.
DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT
LAND ACQUISITION BOND 2004
20-1759
Attachments: Dori Slosbeng
Administrator recommendations for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education
Safety Act:
• IRC School District - $49,000, no change from last fiscal year
• Reserve for Contingency - $8,000, no change from last fiscal year
The total for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act was $57,000, no
change from last year's fiscal budget.
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Land Acquisition Bond 2004
• Debt Service: Principal - $0, a decrease of ($4,298,000)
• Debt Service: Interest - $0, a decrease of ($120,649)
• Other Debt Service Costs - $0, a decrease of ($10,000)
• Property Appraiser - $0, a decrease of ($70,454)
• Tax Collector - $0, a decrease of ($52,000)
The total Land Acquisition Bond 2004 Expenses was $0, a decrease of
($4,551,103).
A total Millage rate of 0.2568, a decrease of (0.2568).
Director Daniels pointed out that the Board voted to pay the Land Acquisition Bond
2004 off early on July 1, 2020, and for that reason the County would not need to
levy a millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, resulting in a savings of 0.2568 in
the millage rate, with a decrease of ($4,551,103).
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
STREETLIGHTING DISTRICTS
20-1760
Attachments: Streetlights
Chairman Susan Adams announced the following proposed assessment rates
per parcel/acre:
•
Gifford
$23.00
•
Laurelwood
$36.00
•
Rockridge
$5.00, a decrease of ($2.00)
•
Vero Highland
$34.00, a decrease of ($2.00)
•
Porpoise Point
$7.00, a decrease of ($3.00)
•
Laurel Court
$39.00
•
Tierra Linda
$39.00
•
Vero Shores
$24.00
•
Ixora Park
$20.00
•
Royal Poinciana
$39.00
•
Roseland
$1.00
•
Whispering Pines
$16.00
•
Moorings
$9.00
•
Walker's Glen
$20.00
•
Glendale Lakes
$40.00
•
Floralton Beach
$46.00
•
West Wabasso
$19.00, a decrease of ($2.00)
•
Oceanside*
$51.00
•
Oslo Park*
$15.68
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*Per Lot Charge
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
OTHER M.S.B.0
20-1761
Attachments: Other MSBU
Other M.S.B.U.'s:
• Vero Lake Estates - $50.00, per parcel acre, no change from last fiscal year
• East Gifford Stormwater - $10.00, per parcel acre, no change from last
fiscal year
• Oceanside Street Paving - $0, a decrease of ($415.00)
Director Daniels stated there were no proposed rate changes per parcel/acre for
Vero Lake Estates and East Gifford Stormwater; however, the Oceanside Street
Paving five-year program expired.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
20-1762
Attachments: Enterprise Funds
Administrator recommendations for the following proposed Enterprise Funds:
• Golf Course - $3,219,703, an increase of $106,731
• Building Department - $5,233,771, an increase of $191,778
• Utilities - $47,586,827, a decrease of ($2,591,414)
• Utilities - Impact Fees- $2,527,227, an increase of $7,302
The total for the Enterprise Funds was $58,567,528, a decrease of ($2,285,603).
Administrator Brown referred to the golf course budget and stated that due to the
COVID-19 mandate only one person was allowed per golf cart, resulting in a
revenue loss. He added that there could be an increase in the fees later in the year.
He pointed out that the demand for building permits for residential development
was steady, and there had been less of a demand for commercial permits.
Administrator Brown explained that the Utilities department would be adding an
Assistant Utilities Director position due to an additional ten thousand new
customers.
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The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
20-1763
Attachments: Internal Services
Administrator recommendations for the following proposed Internal Service
Funds:
• Fleet Management - $3,755,292, a decrease of ($272,601)
• Risk Management - $6,443,032, a decrease of ($293,064)
• Employee Health Insurance - $27,721,331, an increase of $2,041,293
• GIS/Information Technology - $3,665,215, an increase of $226,786
The total for the Internal Service Fund was $41,584,870, an increase of $1,702,414.
Director Daniels gave an explanation for the increases and decreases in the Internal
Service Funds and explained the decrease in Fleet Management was due to the
reduction in fuel prices.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:51 a.m. and noted the Budget Workshop
would reconvene at 1:30 p.m. with the Solid Waste Disposal District public hearing.
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 Commissioners of
the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming
Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
20-1770
Attachments: SWDD
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Administrator recommendations for the following proposed Solid Waste
Disposal District Fund:
• Landfill - $9,924.072, an increase of $911,276
• Recycling - $10,471.995, an increase of $1,610,944
• Less capital outlay ($2,570,000), a decrease of ($950,000)
• Residential ERU $124.37, an increase of $3.47
• Commercial WGU $44.29, an increase of $2.29
• Readiness to Use Fee $27.42, an increase of $2.73
Administrator Brown announced that the Solid Waste Disposal District's (SWDD)
proposed budget was $17,826,067, an increase of $1,572,220. He reviewed the
impacts to the SWDD Budget, and explained that even though St. Lucie County
was not charging the County for recycling, there was still $300,000 in
transportation costs to transport the recycling.
Administrator Brown explained that the County approved a new Leachate
pre-treatment system at a cost of $600,000 per year, and that the County had
partnered with Atlas Organics to make the waste into compost at a cost of $400,000
per year.
Administrator Brown detailed the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and
he recommended and budgeted for a rate study to be done.
A discussion ensued between the Board and staff on the CPI increase, with
Administrator Brown stating that he would arrange for a study and bring it back to
the Board. He recommended a rate increase of 7.2% for residential and 6% for
commercial.
Chairman Adams opened the public hearing for comments; there were none.
The Chairman closed the Public Hearing.
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Solid Waste Disposal District meeting
and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners of the Budget Workshop
meeting, continuing with the Sheriffs Budget.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
20-1764
Attachments: Sheriff
County Administrator Jason Brown announced that he and Sheriff Deryl Loar had
reached an agreement on the Sheriffs Budget prior to the Budget Workshop,
therefore no discussion would be held at the meeting.
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Sheriff Loar, along with Major Selby Strickland, JR. and Major Eric Flowers,
thanked the Board and staff for their continued support.
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
20-1765
Attachments: Misc Funds
Administrator recommendations for Miscellaneous Funds:
• Traffic Improvement Fees - $5,393,920, a decrease of ($5,199,747)
• Additional Impact Fees - $4,116,188, a decrease of ($98,751)
• Traffic Impact Fees 2020 - $4,053,390, an increase of $4,053,390
• Rental Assistance (Section 8) - $2,476,603, an increase of $67,396
• Secondary Road Construction - $5,786,597, a decrease of ($5,495,176)
• Tree Ordinance Fines - $100,000, a decrease of ($175,000)
• Tourist Development Fund —$898,700, a decrease of ($174,750)
• 911 Surcharge - $1,151,190, a decrease of ($349,497)
• Drug Abuse Fund - $50,000, no change from last fiscal year
• IRCLHAP/SHIP - $550,000, a decrease of ($455,407)
• Metro Plan Organization - $705,068, a decrease of ($10,010)
• Native Uplands Acquisition Fund - $315,000, a decrease of ($282,605)
• Beach Restoration - $26,282,035, an increase of $16,916,729
• Neighborhood Stabilization Plan - $10,000, a decrease of ($720,247)
• Neighborhood Stabilization Plan 3 - $10,000, an increase of $10,000
• Florida Boating Improvement Program - $70,000, a decrease of ($849,196)
• Disabled Access Programs - $20,000, no change from last fiscal year
• Intergovernmental Grants - $685,612, a decrease of ($20,064)
• Traffic Education Program - $57,000, no change from last fiscal year
• Court Facility Surcharge Fund - $183,896, a decrease of ($59,574)
• Additional Court Costs Fund - $93,507, a decrease of ($1,219)
• Court Technology Fund - $338,270, an increase of $9,958
• Land Acquisition Series 2006 - $110,000, a decrease of ($989,121)
Budget Director Kristin Daniels mentioned that some of the decreases in the
Miscellaneous Funds were due to the new rates from the Impact fee study
implemented on June 15, 2020.
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
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DEBT SERVICE/CAPITAL PROJECTS
20-1766
Attachments: Debt Service -Capital Projects
Administrator recommendations for Other Debt/Capital Funds:
• Dodgertown Bonds - $500,000, no change from last fiscal year
• Jackie Robinson Training Complex - $800,000, a decrease of ($110,664)
• Optional One -Cent Sales Tax - $25,161,764, a decrease of ($30,184,422)
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments; there were none.
AGGREGATE MILLAGE
RECAP -TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES
20-1767
Attachments: Recap
Director Daniels announced the proposed Aggregate Millage Rate was 6.1195, a
rolled back difference of 0.1853.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to
approve the proposed General Fund Millage Rate of 3.5475 for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to
approve the proposed Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) Millage rate of 1.1506
for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner
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O'Bryan, to approve the proposed Transportation Fund of $17,252,990 for Fiscal Year
2020/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to
approve the Emergency Services District proposed Millage rate of 2.3531 for the
Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to
approve the Total Proposed Budget of $393,534,815 for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Adams announced that there would be the Preliminary Budget Hearing
on September 16, 2020 at 5:01 p.m., and the Final Budget Hearing would be on
September 23, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. in the BCC Chambers.
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 1:51 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
Budget Workshop/JLR/2020 Minutes
Approved:
November 10, 2020
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