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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, September 16, 2020
5:01 PM
Commission Chambers
Tentative Budget Hearing and Proposed Millage Rates
This meeting can be attended virtually via Zoom. 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
Terri Collins -Lister, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final September 16, 2020
1.A. CALL TO ORDER
1.B. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Susan Adams, Chairman
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Peter D. O'Bryan
4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, JASON E. BROWN
4.A. Supplemental Budget Message
20-1903
Attachments: Supplemental Budget Message
Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, County Administrator Jason
Brown announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2020/21 proposed budget for the
County is $393,634,815, a decrease of $36,864,116 from the current year
budget as of March 31, 2020.
Administrator Brown provided an overview of the major impacts to the
budget for FY 2020/21, which included a tax roll increase of 5.3%
Countywide. He noted an estimated county -wide revenue decrease due to
COVID 19 in the amount of $5.5 million and pointed out there was an
increase of $1.9 million in the Sheriffs funding, as agreed to by the Sheriff
(a reduction from the initial request of $2.6 million increase). He detailed
the other impacts to the budget were increases to: the Children's Services
funding, health insurance claims costs, the retirement rate, deferred
maintenance, capital and renewal and replacement expenses.
4.B. Budget Ad 2020-2021
20-1904
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Attachments: Budget Ad 2020-21
4.C. Total Proposed Budget
20-1905
Attachments: Total Proposed Budget and millage rates
5. AD VALOREM FUNDS
General Fund
20-1892 Proposed millage is 3.5475 and is 3.28% above rolled back rate of 3.4349.
The proposed budget is $99,408,492.
M.S.T.U.
Attachments: General Fund
Budget and Management Director Kristin Daniels stated the General Fund
proposed millage is 3.5475, 3.28% above the rolled back rate of 3.4349. The
proposed budget for the General Fund is $99,408,492.
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers, and
the Chairman closed the public comments session.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to adopt the tentative millage rate of 3.5475, 3.28% above the rolled back rate of
3.4349, for the General Fund. 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 Zorc, to
adopt the tentative budget of $99,408,492 for the General Fund. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
20-1893 Proposed millage is 1.1506 and is 3.35% above rolled back rate of 1.1133.
The proposed budget is $34,598,979.
Attachments: MSTU
Director Daniels stated the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) proposed
millage rate is 1.1506 and is 3.35% above the rolled back rate of 1.1133. The
M.S.T.U. proposed budget is $34,598,979.
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Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers,
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to adopt the tentative millage rate of 1.1506, 3.35% above the rollback rate of 1.1133,
for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit. 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 Zorc, to
adopt the tentative budget in the amount of $34,598,979 for the Municipal Service
Taxing Unit. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Transportation Fund (No Millage)
20-1894 Proposed budget is $17,252,990.
Attachments: Transportation
Director Daniels announced the proposed Transportation Fund budget is
$17,252,990.
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers,
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the tentative budget of $17,252,990 for the Transportation Fund. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Emergency Services District
20-1895 Proposed millage is 2.3531 and is 2.78% above rolled back rate of 2.2895.
The proposed budget is $43,831,495.
Attachments: Emergency Services
Director Daniels announced the Emergency Services District proposed millage is
2.3531 and is 2.78% above the rolled back rate of 2.2895. The proposed budget is
$43,831,495.
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Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers,
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Zorc, to adopt the tentative millage rate of 2.3531, 2.78% above the rolled
back rate of 2.2895 for the Emergency Services District. 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 adopt the tentative budget in the amount of $43,831,495, for the
Emergency Services District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc,
Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
Aggregate
20-1896 Proposed millage is 6.1195 and is 3.12% above rolled back rate of 5.9342.
Director Daniels announced that the proposed aggregate millage is 6.1195 and is
3.12% above the rollback rate of 5.9342. She explained that the rate is used for
comparison purposes and does not require adoption by the Board.
6. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 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 meeting.
20-1897 Solid Waste Disposal District
Attachments: Solid Waste Disposal District
Director Daniels disclosed that the FY 2020/21 Solid Waste Disposal District
proposed budget is $17,926,067.
The FY 2020/21 proposed charges for the Solid Waste Disposal District were
outlined by Director Daniels as follows:
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$78.37 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($125.39/House)
(3.72% increase from current year)
$44.52 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit
(6.00% increase from current year)
$27.42 Readiness -to -Use Fee
(11.06% increase from current year)
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers,
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve the Non -Ad Valorem assessment rates of $78.37 per Residential Waste
Generation Unit ($125.39/House), a 3.72% increase from current year; $44.52 per
Commercial Waste Generation Unit, a 6.00% increase from current year; and
Readiness -to -Use Fee of $27.42, a 11.06% increase from current year, for the Solid
Waste Disposal District (SWDD). 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 Vice Chairman Flescher,
to adopt the budget in the amount of $17,926,067 for the Solid Waste Disposal
District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
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 adoption of Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Charges.
7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES
7.A. Announce 2020/2021 proposed charge for each Non -Ad Valorem Assessment District
20-1899 Other M.S.B.U. and Street lighting Districts
Attachments: Other MSBU and Streetlighintq Districts
Chairman Adams presented the FY 2020/21 proposed charge for each Non -Ad
Valorem Assessment District as follows:
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M.S.B.0
Vero Lake Estates M.S.B.U.
East Gifford Stormwater M.S.B.U.
• Gifford
• Laurelwood
• Rockridge
• Vero Highlands
• Porpoise Point
• Laurel Court
• Tierra Linda
• Vero Shores
• Ixora Park
• Royal Poinciana
• Roseland
• Whispering Pines
• Moorings
• Walker's Glen
• Glendale Lakes
• Floralton Beach
• West Wabasso
• Oceanside*
• Oslo Park*
*Per Lot
Charge Per Parcel Acre/Lot
$50.00
$10.00
$23.00
$36.00
$5.00, a decrease of ($2.00)
$34.00, a decrease of ($2.00)
$7.00, a decrease of ($3.00)
$39.00
$39.00
$24.00
$20.00
$39.00
$1.00
$16.00
$9.00
$20.00
$40.00
$46.00
$19.00, a decrease of ($2.00)
$51.00
$15.68
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers,
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
adopt the tentative charges read into the record for each of the Non -Ad Valorem
Assessment Districts. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS
8.A. 20-1906 Announce 2020/2021 Proposed Budget
Attachments: Non -Ad Valorem Funds
20-1907 1. Special Revenue Funds $54,002,630
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Attachments: Special Revenue Funds
20-1908 2. Other Debt Service Fund $500,000
Attachments: Other Debt Service
20-1910 3. Capital Projects $25,961,764
Attachments: Capital Projects
20-1911 4. Enterprise Funds $58,567,528
Attachments: Enterprise Funds
20-1912 5. Internal Services Funds $41,584,870
Attachments: Internal Services
Director Daniels outlined the following FY 2020/21 proposed Non -Ad Valorem
dollar budgets:
Special Revenue Funds - $54,002,630
Other Debt Service Funds - $500,000
Capital Project Funds - $25,961,764
Enterprise Funds - $58,567,528
Internal Service Funds - $41,584,870
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comments; there were no speakers,
and the Chairman closed the public comment session.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
adopt the tentative Non -Ad Valorem Dollar Budgets for the Special Revenue Fund,
Other Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Fund, Enterprise Fund, and Internal Service
Fund. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
9. ANNOUNCE TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Chairman Adams announced that the Final Budget Hearing will be held at 5:01
p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the County Administration Building A,
Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
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ATTEST:
September 16, 2020
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA an Adams, Chairman
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
BY: (a(Xd6? uJ
Deputy Clerk
PrelimBdgt Hearing/TCL/2020 Minutes
Indian River County Florida
Approved: November 10, 2020
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