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Home My WebLink About09/22/2021Indian River County Florida Indian River County Administration Complex 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388 www.ircgov.com Q �C Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:01 PM Final Budget Hearing Commission Chambers Board of County Commissioners Chairman, Joseph E. Flescher, District 2 Vice Chairman, Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4 Commissioner Susan Adams, District 1 Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, District 3 Commissioner Laura Moss, District 5 Jason E. Brown, County Administrator Dylan Reingold, County Attorney Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Terri Collins -Lister Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Chairman Joseph Flescher Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan Commissioner Joe Earman Commissioner Laura Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Susan Adams 2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES 2.11. INVOCATION Minister Jack White, Gifford Church of Christ 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan 4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, JASON E. BROWN 21-0880 Budget Ad 2021-2022 Attachments: Budget Ad 21-0881 Total proposed budget and millage rates Attachments: Total Proposed Budget and Millage Rates Through the use of a PowerPoint Presentation, County Administrator Jason Brown announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2021/22 proposed budget for the County is $428,052,912, a decrease of $56,043,112 from the current year budget as of March 31, 2021. County Administrator Brown provided an overview of the major impacts to the budget for FY 2021/22, which included a tax roll increase of 5.19% Countywide and 5.09% in the unincorporated area. He pointed out there was an increase of $2.9 million, as agreed to by the Sheriff (a reduction from the initial request of $3.6 million increase) and continued funding of School Resource Officer at 501/o/50% split with the School District. He detailed the other impacts to the budget included: Senate Bill 712 (Water Bill), increases in the Building Division Permit Fee Changes, Children's Services Funding, the Florida Retirement System rate, and continued focus on deferred maintenance, capital and renewal and replacement expense, and the additional full-time positions for the increased workload. Indian River County Florida Page 1 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 5. AD VALOREM FUNDS 5.A. Ad Valorem Millage and Ad Valorem Budget General Fund 21-0882 Proposed millage is 3.5475 and is 3.54% above rolled back rate of 3.4262. The proposed budget is $105,771,570. Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Attachments: General Fund Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed millage rate for the General Fund. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. There were no proposed amendments to the budget. - Make a motion to approve the millage rate and adopt the millage resolution. A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the millage rate of 3.5475 for the General Fund, 3.54% above the rollback rate of 3.4262, and to approve Resolution 2021-055, establishing the tax millage rate to be levied upon all real and personal taxable property in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the General Fund. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams - Make a motion to approve the dollar amount and adopt the budget resolution. A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the General Fund Budget in the amount of $105,771,570, and Resolution 2021-056, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and adopting a final budget for the General Fund. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams Indian River County Florida Page 2 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 M.S.T.U. 21-0883 Proposed millage is 1.1506 and is 2.81% above rolled back rate of 1.1191. The proposed budget is $38,727,142. Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Attachments: MSTU Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed millage rate for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU). Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. There were no proposed amendments to the budget. - Make a motion to approve the millage rate and adopt the millage resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the millage rate of 1.1506 for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU), 2.81% above the rollback rate of 1.1191, and to approve Resolution 2021-057, establishing the tax millage rate to be levied upon all real and personal taxable property in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 for the Indian River County General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams - Make a motion to approve the dollar amount and adopt the budget resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher, approve the budget in the amount of $38,727,142 and to approve Resolution 2021-058, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and adopting a final budget for the Indian River County General Purpose Municipal Service Taxing Unit. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams Transportation Fund (No Millage) 21-0884 Proposed budget is $18,513,052 Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Indian River County Florida Page 3 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 Attachments: Transportation Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed Transportation Fund Budget. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. There were no proposed amendments to the budget. - Make a motion to approve the dollar amount and adopt the budget resolution A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the budget in the amount of $18,513,052 for the Transportation Fund, and to approve Resolution 2021-059, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and adopting a final budget for the Transportation Fund. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1- Commissioner Adams Emergency Services District 21-0885 Proposed millage is 2.3531 and is 3.52% above rolled back rate of 2.2730. The proposed budget is $45,833,727 Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Attachments: Emergency Services Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed millage rate for the Emergency Services District. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. There were no proposed amendments to the budget. - Make a motion to approve the millage rate and adopt the millage resolution. A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the millage rate of 2.3531 for the Emergency Services District, which is 3.52% above the rollback rate of 2.2730, and to approve Resolution 2021-060, establishing the tax millage rate to be levied upon all real and personal taxable property in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Indian River County Emergency Services District. The motion carried by the following vote: Indian River County Florida Page 4 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams - Make a motion to approve the dollar amount and adopt the budget resolution. A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the dollar amount of $45,833,727 for the Emergency Services District, and to approve Resolution 2021-061, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and adopting a final budget for the Emergency Services District. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams Aggregate Proposed millage is 6.1226 and is 3.44% above rolled back rate of 5.9191 Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed Aggregate millage rate. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. 6. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOARD PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS 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. Solid Waste Disposal District Budget (Non -Ad Valorem Special District) 21-0886 SWDD Resolution Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Attachments: SWDD Indian River County Florida Page 5 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 A. Announce 2021/2022 Proposed Charge and Budget 1. $84.76 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($135.62/House) (8.15% increase from current year) $47.64 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit (7.01% increase from current year) Readiness -to -Use Fee $29.51 (7.62% increase from current year) 2. $19,375,997 Budget Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed Residential and Commercial Waste Generation Unit and Readiness -to -Use fee charges and budget for the Solid Waste Disposal District. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. There were no proposed amendments to the budget. D. Make a motion to adopt a resolution to approve non -ad valorem Residential and Commercial Waste Generation Unit Charge and Readiness -to-Use-Fee. A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the Non- Ad Valorem assessment rates of $84.76 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($135.62/House), a 8.15% increase from current year; $47.64 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit, a 7.01 % increase from current year; and Readiness to Use Fee of $29.51, a 7.62% increase from current year, for the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD); and to approve Resolution 2021-062, establishing the assessment rate to be levied upon all real taxable property in Indian River County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Solid Waste Disposal District. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams E. Make a motion to approve the dollar amount and adopt the budget resolution A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Budget of $19,375,997 and to approve Resolution 2021-063, amending the County Budget Officer's estimates of receipts other than taxes and of balances to be brought forward for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and adopting a final budget for the Solid Waste Disposal District. The motion carried by the following vote: Indian River County Florida Page 6 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Solid Waste Disposal District meeting and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners of the Final Budget Hearing. 7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES 21-0888 Non -Ad Valorem Funds Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Attachments: Non -Ad Valorem Funds Commissioner Farman read into the record, the 2021-2022 proposed charge for each Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU), and for each Street Lighting District. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. A. Announce 2021/2022 proposed charge for each Non -Ad Valorem Assessment District M.S.B.U. 1. East Gifford Stormwater M.S.B.U. $10.00 per parcel/acre 2. Vero Lake Estates M.S.B.U. Street Lighting Districts 4. Gifford 5. Laurelwood 6. Rockridge 7. Vero Highlands 8. Porpoise Point 9. Laurel Court $50.00 per parcel /acre $21.00 per parcel/acre $35.00 per parcel/acre $ 3.00 per parcel/acre $34.00 per parcel/acre $7.00 per parcel/acre $39.00 per parcel/acre Indian River County Florida Page 7 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 10. Tierra Linda 11. Vero Shores 12. Ixora Park 13. Royal Poinciana 14. Roseland $39.00 per parcel/acre $24.00 per parcel/acre $20.00 per parcel/acre $39.00 per parcel/acre $1.00 per parcel/acre 15. Whispering Pines $16.00 per parcel/acre 16. Moorings $ 9.00 per parcel/acre 17. Walker's Glen $20.00 per parcel/acre 18. Glendale Lakes $40.00 per parcel/acre 19. Floralton Beach $45.00 per parcel/acre 20. West Wabasso $18.00 per parcel/acre 21. Oceanside $51.00 per lot 22. Oslo Park $15.68 per lot D. Make a motion to adopt a resolution to approve the Non -Ad Valorem Assessment charges A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the charges read into the record for each of the above mentioned Non- Ad Valorem Assessment Districts, and to approve Resolution 2021-064, establishing the assessment rates to be levied upon certain real property in Indian River County for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for all the Non- Ad Valorem assessments. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams 8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS 21-0889 All Other Funds Recommended Action: Approve and Adopt the Resolution Attachments: All other funds A. Announce 2020/2021 Proposed Budget Indian River County Florida Page 8 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2021 1. Special Revenue Funds $49,393,179 2. Other Debt Service Funds $500,000 3. Capital Project Funds $30,863,393 4. Enterprise Funds $74,563,999 5. Internal Service Funds $44,510,853 Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed 2021-2022 Non -Ad Valorem dollar budgets. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing. There were no proposed amendments to the budget. D. Make a motion to approve the dollar amount and adopt the budget resolution A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to approve the Other Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $49,393,179; Other Debt Service Funds in the amount of $500,000; Capital Project Funds in the amount of $30,863,393; Enterprise Funds in the amount of $74,563,999; and Internal Service Funds in the amount of $44,510,853, and to approve Resolution 2021-065, adopting a final budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for certain Non Taxing Funds of Indian River County. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss Absent: 1 - Commissioner Adams 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m. Indian River County Florida Page 9 Board of County Commissioners Final Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes — Final September 22, 2021 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller By: ' Deputy Clerk Final Budget Hearing/TCL/2021 Minutes + =c ............ � coat.. Approved: November 2, 2021 Indian River County Florida Page 10