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Budget Workshop Minutes - Final
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Budget Workshop
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Susan Adams, District 1, Chairman
Joseph Flescher, District 2, Vice Chairman
Joseph H. Earman, District 3
Deryl Loar, District 4
Laura Moss, District 5
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
William K. DeBraal, County Attorney
Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Randi Wardlow, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 10, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5 - Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Joe Earman
Commissioner Laura Moss
Commissioner Deryl Loar
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.11. INVOCATION
Chaplain Lou Tropf, IRC Jail
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman
4. GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Attachments: Budget Message
County Administrator John Titkanich opened the Budget Workshop meeting
with a message that the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (FY 24/25) budget would
emphasize customer service, employee development, implementation of the
County's Strategic Plan, public safety, execution of a compensation and
classification study, and investment in infrastructure and capital needs. He
detailed the initiatives focusing on investing and planning for the future
including the organizational restructuring with new hires, facility and building
department collaborations, economic development, and master plans for
growth, stormwater, conservation, and utilities. Mr. Titkanich continued on to
provide details of the progress made to build additional fire stations in growth
areas, and investments in leadership training. He announced the total
proposed budget for FY 24/25 was $524,719,875, a 3.5 percent increase
over last year's planned budget.
The slide presentation continued with highlights of the major impacts to the
budget: a tax roll increase, the initial year of the land acquisition bond, the
sheriff's budget, and a variety of compensation costs. A pie chart illustrated
the budget percentages allocated to fulfilling Strategic Plan goals, with the
lion's share of funds dedicated to infrastructure.
Next was the General Fund taxable value with a proposed millage rate of
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3.5475 for the sixth straight year, and a valuation increase to $29.3 million.
Commissioner Loar entered into discussion with Administration Titkanich
regarding OPEB's (Other Post -Employment Benefits) ongoing maintenance
costs which were fully -funded by the County.
Ad valorem revenue was estimated to be $189 million. The millage rate
remained unchanged at 3.5475, which was the lowest among comparable
counties. The approved land acquisition bond added .0639 for a subtotal of
3.6114. Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) and Emergency Services
District rates remained unchanged producing an aggregate millage rate of
6.118.
He concluded his presentation showing the impact of the tax increases on a
typical homeowner in the unincorporated area of the County.
5. GENERAL FUND
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001-101
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
001-102
COUNTY ATTORNEY
001-103
GIS TRANSFER
001-107
COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICE
001-109
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
COMMUNITY SERVICES
001-203
HUMAN RESOURCES
001-206
VETERANS SERVICE
001-208
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
001-210
PARKS
001-211
HUMAN SERVICES
001-212
AG EXTENSION
001-215
CONSERVATION LANDS
001-216
PURCHASING
001-220
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
001-229
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
001-230
BUILDING & FACILITIES SERVICES
001-237
FPL GRANT EXPENDITURES
001-238
EMERGENCY BASE GRANT
001-241
IS/TELECOM TRANSFER
001-246
INSURANCE PREMIUMS
001-250
COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
001-251
MAILROOM/SWITCHBOARD
001-283
LAGOON
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Attachments: General Fund
July 10, 2024
Administrator Titkanich next presented the General Fund Budget overview
showed an ad valorem tax increase to 10.3 percent, with an unchanged
millage rate. Part of the County's restructuring plan included a compensation
study which, when implemented, added $1,443,406 to the budget. An
additional 16 positions were added as part of the County's restructuring
which amounted to $1,234,530 in salaries.
The next chart illustrated expenses by category, with 61.2 percent dedicated
to Constitutional Officers, and 21.2 percent allocated to fund County
operations and services for residents. Commissioner Loar received additional
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regarding the rationale and methodology for the choices made regarding
staffing increases, and the long-term plan to address emergency services'
salaries. Chairman Adams received clarification that the compensation study
funding also included a 20 percent contingency. Discussion ensued regarding
the completion of the compensation study. Administrator Titkanich provided
in depth information regarding the study which was still in the process of
addressing the best way to make employee salaries more competitive.
Commissioner Moss received an update on the additional staff and programs
implemented in the Veterans Services Department.
Administer Titkanich continued the presentation by highlighting line items from
the General Fund expenses including a rollover of funds to the County
Attorney's budget from records digitization; an increase in
Communications/Emergency Services for security equipment upgrades;
additional staff for Administrator Operations; Community Services increases
due to restructuring personnel; additional personnel for Human Resources;
Emergency Management saw a decrease due to a bond, and reclassifying
personnel. He continued with Facilities Management's equipment needs, and
the newly created Building and Facilities Services Department which needed
to be staffed with leadership roles.
Commissioner Earman commended the creation of the Building and Facilities
Department, and received information regarding the Indian River Lagoon
Restoration Plan which would implement an oyster restoration project, and
receive funds from Capital Improvements. Vice Chairman Flescher received
confirmation that the unapproved funding for Children's Services was
returned to the General Fund.
There were no questions from the public.
The Chairman called for a recess at 9:54 am, and reconvened the meeting at 10:03
am with all members present.
6. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
001-300
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT, RYAN L. BUTLER
001-400
TAX COLLECTOR, CAROLE JEAN JORDAN
001-500
PROPERTY APPRAISER, WESLEY DAVIS
001-600
SHERIFF, ERIC FLOWERS
001-700
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, LESLIE R. SWAN
001-114
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
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Attachments: Constitutionals
A slide with the proposed budgets for all the Constitutional Officers showed a
total of $93,127,063, a 6.3 percent increase over last year's starting budget.
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Ryan Butler requested a 3.85
percent increase over last year's budget, which reduced funding expenditures
while still allowing a cost of living increase for employees. He reminded the
Board that in 2005, the State shifted the burden of Information Technology
costs to the County, and for the past 19 years had been paid through trust
funds which were running out of money. Clerk Butler anticipated increasingly
larger budget requests starting with fiscal year 2026/27, dependent on revised
revenue allocations.
Chairman Adams noted the Tax Collector's budget was not due until August
1, 2024; an estimated 6.1 percent increase was included for planning
purposes only.
Property Appraiser Wesley Davis discussed technological upgrades his office
employed which allowed faster reporting, and the plan to offer Homestead
Exemption filings online. The Appraiser's office requested a 7.6 percent
increase for technology improvements which would reduce staff time and
expense.
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers recounted meeting with County
Administrator John Titkanich to negotiate a feasible budget increase. The 6.5
percent increase brought the requested budget total to $78,911,955. Sheriff
Flowers noted last year's budget increase went to employee salaries, as
would this year's. He also cautioned that this number did not fully fund the
Department to be able to meet all of its goals. In response to Commissioner
Loar, Sheriff Flowers informed that in the face of a tax revenue decrease, he
would protect employee salaries and make cuts from the operations.
Chairman Adams added a reminder that the Board had many mandated
funding obligations to consider and balance.
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan noted the November 2024
presidential election cycle would bring high voter turnout and require a
two -card ballot, meaning higher printing and postage costs. She requested a
budget increase of 3.8 percent which included money to upgrade their
discontinued operational system, and the cost to purchase additional precinct
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tabulators.
Commissioner Earman informed that the Value Adjustment Board requested
an additional $1800, or 2.9 percent budget increase, for legal and business
expenses.
There were no questions from the public.
7. MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.)
004-104
NORTH COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER
004-105
GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER
004-108
RECREATION
004-115
INTERGENERATIONAL FACILITY
004-116
BEACH PARKS
004-161
SHOOTING RANGE
004-204
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
004-205
COUNTY PLANNING
004-207
CODE ENFORCEMENT
004-231
NATURAL RESOURCES
004-400
TAX COLLECTOR
24-0574
Attachments: MSTU
Administrator Titkanich reviewed highlights from the MSTU (Municipal
Service Taxing Unit) budget which included an ad valorem tax roll increase of
10 percent which would generate $1.6 million in revenue; an unchanged
millage rate of 1.1506 (7.24 percent above the rollback rate); transfers out to
fund transportation and law enforcement; Rate Study implementation; and a
recreational fee increase.
At Chairman Adams' request, Administrator Titkanich informed that MSTU
taxes were used to fund services normally provided by a municipality such as
parks, recreation, and code enforcement. He then discussed and highlighted
projects from the line item chart of fund expenses. Discussion ensued
regarding last year's suggestion to upgrade the audio-visual system at the
Intergenerational Center to allow recording or streaming of meetings.
Administrator Titkanich explained that based on a needs assessment, funds
were directed to upgrade meeting rooms in the County Administration
complex where the committees met. It was suggested that meeting software
could increase public outreach efforts by recording and posting presentations
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such as the State of the County Luncheon.
There were no comments from the public.
8. TRANSPORTATION FUND
111-214
ROAD AND BRIDGE
111-243
PUBLIC WORKS
111-244
COUNTY ENGINEERING
111-245
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
111-281
STORMWATER
24-0591
Attachments: Transportation Fund
The Transportation Budget overview showed an increase in retirement and
worker's compensation costs, Compensation Study implementation costs of
$1,097,528, flat gas tax revenue, and transfers from the General and MSTU
funds had increased by $2,445,420, or 13.9 percent. Administrator Titkanich
reviewed the fund's line -item expenses, noting extensive capital improvements,
additional staff, and higher costs for materials and fuel. He expounded on a
line item for the Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC) which represented costs
incurred during crossing maintenance.
There were no comments from the public.
9. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
114-120 FIRE RESCUE
24-0575
Attachments: Emergency Services District
Administrator Titkanich displayed the Emergency Services District (ESD)
overview which showed a 9.7 percent increase in the ad valorem tax roll,
generating additional revenue of $4,750.341 with an unchanged millage rate
of 2.3531. He reported the largest expenses would be due to additional
personnel, and increased retirement and worker's compensation costs.
Discussion ensued with a requested update on the status of the fire stations
which were in various stages of development. It was reported that Fire
Station 7 was accepting bids for construction; Station 15 was in the final
negotiations for land purchase; Stations 17 and 18 had secured parcels; and
the process to identify a location for Station 16 was underway. Commissioner
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Loar and Administrator Titkanich discussed the use of ESD funds and the
possibility of enhancing salaries for fire rescue personnel.
There were no comments from the public.
10. 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
DEPT. 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
24-0576
Attachments: State Agencies
Administrator Titkanich continued the presentation by expanding on funding
for State Agencies including New Horizons, Medicaid, and the State
Attorney's office; he provided a rationale for increased allocations.
The Chairman opened the floor for comments from representatives of State
agencies, noting that Diamond Litty expressed her appreciation for the
Board's support.
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Patricia Aronica provided an update on the
planning for her department's new building. Vice Chairman Flescher
commended Dr. Aronica on her success in tightening her department's budget
which only requested a one percent increase.
Heather Parker, Circuit Director of the Guardian ad Litem Office thanked the
Board for their support.
Miranda Swanson, Health Officer for the County's Health Department,
provided information regarding several programs at the Wabasso Office
including diabetes prevention, nutrition education, congregate meals, WIC
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assistance, and expanded food pantry offerings. She expressed appreciation
for the Board's support in renovating and funding the Wabasso location.
11. NON -DEPARTMENTAL
001-110 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
001-128 CHILDREN'S SERVICES
001-137 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
001-137 FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
24-0577
Attachments: Non -Departmental
Non -Departmental Agencies were the next sector up for discussion, starting
with the Economic Development Division which requested a 16.6 percent, or
$33,899, increase to their budget. Administrator Titkanich informed the
County had a contractual relationship with the Indian River Chamber of
Commerce (Chamber) for economic development, marketing, and business
recruitment. Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Vice President for the
Chamber, entered into discussion with Chairman Adams regarding the search
for her replacement after she retired. Administrator Titkanich confirmed the
Chamber would continue to work as the County's marketing and business
development partner.
Next, the Children's Services Grants budget of $3,020,541, representing an
8.4 percent increase, was announced. There were no comments regarding this
line item.
Lastly, the two Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) budgets were
displayed showing a 10 percent increase for Sebastian, and a 27.4 percent
increase for Fellsmere. Under discussion, Management and Budget Director
Kristin Daniels clarified the valuation for the CRAB, noting the numbers were
determined by the Property Appraiser's Office.
There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the floor.
12. 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 CTC -SRA -SENIOR SERVICES
24-0578
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Attachments: Non -Profit
Administrator Titkanich reviewed the budget requests for Non -Profit
Organizations which averaged a 3 percent increase per agency.
The following representatives discussed their agency's programs and
expressed appreciation for the Board's support:
Dr. Philip Cromer, CEO, Mental Health Association
Lindsey Sumpter, Grant Writer, United Against Poverty
Ty Barnes, 211 Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
Chris Stephenson, Director of Transportation, Senior Resource Association
Gabriel Pedrero, CFO, Senior Resource Association
There were no questions or comments from the public.
13. QUASI NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
001-206
VETERANS COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, INC.
001-110
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (SRA)
001-110
GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, INC.
001-110
PROGRESSIVE CIVIC LEAGUE OF GIFFORD
001-110
HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH, FL
001-110
TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL, INC.
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Attachments: Quasi Non -Profit
Administrator Titkanich read the Quasi -Non -Profit Organizations funded by
the County, explaining the decreases for SRA (Senior Resource Association)
Transport and a $50,000 (52.6 percent) increase for Treasure Coast
Homeless Services to provide matching funds for housing and domestic
violence grants.
Representatives from the following agencies addressed the Board with
information regarding their services, and expressed appreciation for the
Board's support:
Cynthia Ryan, Executive Director, Veterans Council of Indian River County
Chris Stephenson, Director of Transportation, Senior Resource Association
Rayme Knuckles, Visionary Leader of the Treasure Coast Homeless Services
Council (HSC), entered into a lengthy discussion with the Board, first
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expressing miscommunication in the organization's funding. Discussion
centered on his presentation informing of the implications and cost of
implementing House Bill 1365 which prohibits public camping and sleeping.
County Attorney Bill DeBraal informed of the County's responsibility and
exposure to litigation, noting the Bill was still unclear in many areas. Jane
Snead, Development Director for United Against Poverty, shared a story
illustrating the rise of homelessness among senior citizens. Chairman Adams
agreed the County needed to do more to provide homeless resources. She
offered to facilitate a homeless services workshop in the near future, and
directed staff to research the latest on the Bill.
There were no comments from the public.
The Chairman called for a recess at 12:07 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 12:16
with all members present.
Yvonne Steer, Board Chair of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, discussed
the Board's previous constructive criticism and thanked them for their support of the
arts.
The Chairman called for a lunch recess at 12:25 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at
1:30 p.m. with all members present. The Budget Workshop continued with Item 18,
Time Certain Public Hearing for the Solid Waste Disposal District.
14. STREETLIGHTING DISTRICTS
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179
OCEANSIDE
180
OSLO PARK
181
GIFFORD
182
LAURELWOOD
183
ROCKRIDGE
184
VERO HIGHLANDS
186
PORPOISE POINT
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
199
WEST WABASSO
24-0580
Attachments: Streetlight Districts
15. OTHER M.S.B.U.
July 10, 2024
[Clerk Note: This item was heard following the SWDD public hearing]
Commissioner Loar read aloud the rates for all the Streetlighting Districts in
the County. Director Daniels noted that some rates had increased due to the
higher cost of electricity. Administrator Titkanich offered to have staff look
into whether the power company had plans to replace standard bulbs with
LEDs.
171 EAST GIFFORD STORMWATER M.S.B.U.
185 VERO LAKE ESTATES M.S.B.U.
24-0581
Attachments: MSBU
Administrator Titkanich reported rates for the two MSBUs (Municipal
Service Benefit Unit), Vero Lake Estates and East Gifford Stormwater,
would remain unchanged at $50 per parcel acre and $10 per parcel acre
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respectively.
16. ENTERPRISE FUNDS
418-221
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
418-236
CLUBHOUSE
471-218
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
474-235
UTILITY WATER IMPACT FEES
475-235
UTILITY SEWER IMPACT FEES
24-0582
Attachments: Enterprise Funds
Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels led discussion of the
Enterprise Funds, noting the golf course would implement higher greens fees
and ID cards to raise $500,000 needed for the clubhouse remodeling. The
Building Department's budget showed an increase of $644,558 (10.2
percent) due to additional staff and building inspectors. The Utilities
Department's projections included adding ten positions and production of a
master plan which resulted in a projected 3.7 percent, or $2.3 million increase
to their budget.
Vice Chairman Flescher inquired whether the County's shooting range should
be included in this category as had been previously discussed. Deputy County
Administrator and Director Daniels informed that capital project and
maintenance costs prevented the range from being able to cover its own
costs. They confirmed it was still the County's goal to move the range toward
sustaining itself.
17. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
501 FLEET MANAGEMENT
502 RISK MANAGEMENT (SELF INSURANCE)
504 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
505-103 IT - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
505-241 IT - INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Attachments: Internal Services
Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels announced the proposed
budgets and rationales for the Internal Service Funds, which increased by an
average of 6 percent. Notably, Risk Management increased proposed budget
by $1.1 million, or 13 percent, due to the addition of a compliance officer.
There were no comments from the public.
18. 1:30 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (S.W.D.D.)
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.
411-217 SANITARY LANDFILL
411-255 RECYCLING
24-0584
Attachments: SWDD
[Clerk Note: This Item was heard following Item 13. Quasi Non -Profit
Agencies]
Administrator Titkanich opened discussion of the Solid Waste Disposal
District's (SWDD) proposed budget with the landfill's costs, which were
projected to decrease by 28 percent for a total of $18,583,419. He went on
to detail the upcoming projects, and increased capital expenses. Additionally
Administrator Titkanich noted the recycling budget increased by 9.4 percent,
and reasons for the $1 million increase were discussed. He went on to
discuss the rationale for an 8 percent increase in the Residential ERU
(Equivalent Residential Unit) and Commercial WGU (Waste Generation
Unit); the Readiness -to -Use Fee would increase by $3.54, for a total of
$40.30.
Administrator Titkanich confirmed for Commissioner Loar that the budget
included consideration for the recently negotiated Waste Management
contract.
The Chairman opened the public hearing for comments. There being none, the
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Chairman closed the public hearing.
The Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District adjourned
the meeting and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners of the
Budget Workshop meeting, continuing with the Streetlighting Districts.
19. MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
102
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES
103
ADDITIONAL IMPACT FEES
104
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEES 2020
108
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
109
SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION
112
SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
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
130
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION 3 PLAN
133
FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
135
DISABLED ACCESS PROGRAMS
136
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS
137
TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
138
ARP — AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
139
CARES ACT & COVID-19 RESPONSE
140
COURT FACILITY SURCHARGE FUND
141
ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS
142
COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND
145
LAND ACQUISITION SERIES 2006
147
OPIOID SETTLTEMENT FUNDS
24-0585
Attachments: Special Revenue
Management and Budget Director Kristin Daniels reviewed the line items for
each Miscellaneous Fund category, explaining any notable changes including
modifications to the traffic impact fees and districts. The Tourist Development
Fund disbursements had previously been approved by the Board. The Florida
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Boating Improvement Plan reduced their budget by $381,000 as the
Environmental Learning Center's dock replacement project was completed.
There were no comments on this item.
20. DEBT SERVICE/CAPITAL PROJECTS
204 DODGER BONDS
255 LAND ACQUSITION BONDS 2024
308 JACKIE ROBINSON TRAINING COMPLEX
(fka CAPITAL RESERVE FUND)
315 OPTIONAL ONE -CENT SALES TAX
24-0586
Attachments: Debt -Capital Projects
Budget Director Daniels next reviewed Other Debt/Capital Funds budgets.
The Dodger Bonds debt service payment remained unchanged, and the bonds
are set to be paid off by 2031 via State -provided funds. Funding was
included to service the debt payment for the Land Acquisition Bond - Series
2024, in the amount of $1.78 million. Jackie Robinson Training Complex
(Complex) saw a decrease of $3.5 million which was expounded on by
Deputy County Administrator Michael Zito; he explained this was part of the
County's long-range plan to decrease the annual investment in the Complex.
There were no comments.
21. AGGREGATE MILLAGE
AGGREGATE MILLAGE RATE IS 6.1198
22. RECAP — TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES
JOHN A. TITKANICH, JR., COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
24-0589
Attachments: Recap
County Administrator John Titkanich reviewed the final proposed budget
numbers:
OVERALL BUDGET
Total proposed budget for 2024/25 is $524,719,875, a decrease of
$107,923,737.
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GENERAL FUND
Proposed millage is 3.5475, 7.77% above rolled back.
The proposed budget is $145,834,204, an increase of $2,476,638.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT
Proposed millage is 1. 1506, 7.24% above rolled back.
The proposed budget is $54,368,135, an increase of $2,338,366.
TRANSPORTATION FUND
The proposed budget is $25,881,721, an increase of $1,985,043.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
Proposed millage is 2.3531, 7.31% above rolled back.
The proposed budget is $66,824,334 an increase of $3,498,330.
LAND ACQUISITION BOND - SERIES 2024
Proposed millage is 0.0639.
The proposed budget is $1,778,092.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by
Commissioner Earman, to approve the millage rates for the 2024/2025
fiscal year proposed budget as presented. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar
Following the vote on the proposed budget, Vice Chairman Flescher initiated
discussion regarding reporting for Non-profit and Quasi non-profit agencies. He
requested transparency of the executive salaries and administrative costs to better
identify how taxpayer dollars were being spent; his concern was ensuring the public's
funds went to programs and not salaries. A discussion followed with Director of
Management and Budget Kristin Daniels who proposed bringing back to the Board a
revision in the Outside Funding Policy which would require salary disclosures during
the application process.
Commissioner Loar wanted to see more forecasting done in the departmental budgets
to reduce leaders and staff coming back to the Board mid -year for additional funds.
He was concerned for the possibility of a slowdown in growth and the mid -year
requests which skewed the budget and planning.
Chairman Adams mentioned a desire to focus on the County's needs first as opposed
to last after outside agencies had their needs fulfilled. She noted there were plans for
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infrastructure improvements, staffing requirements, and unfunded State mandates that
were being put on the back burner in favor of other's needs and she requested a shift
in to prioritize the County's needs.
ADJOURN — 5:00 P.M. -- RECONVENE 9:00 A.M. JULY 11TH IF NECESSARY
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the Budget Workshop
meeting at 2:26 p.m.
ANNOUNCE:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 5:01 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 5:01 P.M.
FINAL BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION OF MILLAGE RATES
* SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING UPON THE TIME NECESSARY TO
REVIEW THE BUDGET.
Except for those matters specifically exempted under the State Statute and Local Ordinance, the Board shall
provide an opportunity for public comment prior to the undertaking by the Board of any action on the agenda.
Public comment shall also be heard on any proposition which the Board is to take action which was either not
on the Board agenda or distributed to the public prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
will be based.
Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the County's Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (772) 226-1223 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting. Anyone who
needs special accommodation with a hearing aid for this meeting may contact the Board of County Commission
Office at 772-226-1490 at least 20 hours in advance of the meeting.
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ATTEST:
Ryan L. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
BudgetWorkshop/RW/2024 Minutes
Chairman
Approved: October 8, 2024
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