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Home My WebLink About9/6/2000i MINUTES ATTACHED i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 69 2000 - 5:01 P.M. County Commission Chamber Administration Building - 1840 25'h Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COUNTY COMMISMONE Fran B. Adams, Chairman District 1 Caroline D. Ginn, Vice Chairman District 5 Kenneth R. Macht District 3 Ruth M. Stanbridge District 2 John W. Tippin District 4 1. Call to Order 2. 3. 4. James E. Chandler, County Administrator Paul G. Bangel, County Attorney Kimberly Massung, Executive Aide to BCC Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 0 Pledge Of Allegiance — Fran B. Adams, Chairman Budget Overview by County Administrator. James Chandler. Adoption of Procedure to conduct Hearings on Ad Valorem Taxing Districts Recommend adoption of following procedures for funds in Agenda Item 5: A. Open Hearing. B. Announce Millage and percentage of increase in Millage over Rolled Back Rate necessary to fund the Budget, if any, and Specific Purposes for which Ad Valorem Tax Revenues are being increased C. Receive comments from the public. D. Consider any Proposed Amendments to Tentative Budget and Calculate Revised Tentative Millage Rate (if revised). E. Adopt Tentative Millage Rate. F. Adopt Tentative Budget. G. Announce %, if any, by which Recomputed Tentative Millage Rate Exceeds the Rolled Back Rate. 1 5. AD VALOREM FUNDS A. Ad Valorem Millage and Ad Valorem Budget (Read each fund separately and make motion for each fund after Public input). General Fund I Proposed millage is 4.1014 and is 3.22% above rollback. The proposed budget is $54,317,228. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative millage. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. M.S.T.U. Proposed millage is 1.4394 and is below the rolled back rate by 0.01% and the budget is $17,603,466. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative millage. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. Transportation Fund - (No Millage) Proposed budget is $11,143,609. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. Millage % Above or Below Rollback Millage Dollar Amount 1. General Fund 4.1014 3.22% $54,317,228 2. Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) 1.4394 (0.010/0) $17,603,466 I Transportation Fund N/A N/A $11,143,609 4. Emergency Service District 2.4913 3.76% $17,276,038 5. Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond 0.2165 N/A $1,575,008 6. Aggregate - 7.0131 3.11% N/A General Fund I Proposed millage is 4.1014 and is 3.22% above rollback. The proposed budget is $54,317,228. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative millage. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. M.S.T.U. Proposed millage is 1.4394 and is below the rolled back rate by 0.01% and the budget is $17,603,466. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative millage. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. Transportation Fund - (No Millage) Proposed budget is $11,143,609. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. • Emergency Services District LJ Proposed millage is 2.4913 which is above the rolled back rate by 3.76% and the budget is $17,276,038. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative millage. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Proposed millage is .2165 (rolled back rate does not apply) and the proposed budget amount is $1,575,008. ► Open for public comments. ► Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative millage. ► Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget. 6. Solid Waste Disposal District Budget LN—on-Ad Valorem Special District) A. Announce 2000/2001 Proposed Charge and Budget. 1. $47.56 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($76.10 House) $33.70 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit 2. $9,529,002 Budget B. Receive comments from the Public. C. Consider any Proposed Amendments. D. Adopt Tentative Budget. 3 BK l 14 PG 8 2 2 7. Adoption of Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Charges A. Announce 2000/2001 proposed charge for each Non -Ad Valorem Assessment District. B. Receive comments from the Public. C. Consider any Proposed Amendments and Calculate Revised Charge. D. Adopt Tentative Charge. 4 Charge Per Parcel Acre 1. Vero Lake Estates M.S.T.U. $19.00 Street Lighting Districts 2. Gifford $19.00 3. Laurelwood $18.00 4. Rockridge $13.00 5. Vero Highlands $21.00 6. Porpoise Point $15.00 7. Laurel Court $25.00 8 Tierra Linda $24.00 9. Vero Shores $21.00 10. Ixora Park $19.00 11. Royal Poinciana $28.00 12. Roseland Road $2.00 13. Whispering Pines $19.00 14. Moorings $15.00 15. Walker's Glen $25.00 16. Glendale Lakes $34.00 17. Floralton Beach $27.00 B. Receive comments from the Public. C. Consider any Proposed Amendments and Calculate Revised Charge. D. Adopt Tentative Charge. 4 • 8. Annrove Non -Ad Valorem Dollar Budgets A. Announce 2000/2001 Proposed Budget (motion separate for each budget). *1. Housing Authority $134,008 *2. Special Revenue Funds $13,141,209 *3. Other Debt Service Fund $829,470 *4. Capital Projects $12,507,000 *5. Enterprise Funds $29,803,820 *6. Internal Service Funds $10,855,859 *Breakdown of separate funds found on page 3 and 4 of budget handout. B. Receive comments from the Public. C. Consider any Proposed Amendments. D. Adopt Tentative Budget. 9. Announce Time and Place of Final Budget Hearing; FINAL budget hearing will be held at 5:01 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at the County Administration Building, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida. 10. ADJOURN 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 567-8000, EXT. 408, AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF MEETING. 5 8K 114 PG 824 INDEX TO MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER....................................................1 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ............................................ 1 3. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES CHANDLER ... 1 4. ADOPTION OF PROCEDURE TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON AD VALOREM TAXING DISTRICTS .................................................. 3 5. AD VALOREM FUNDS ................................................ 3 5.A. Ad Valorem Millage and Ad Valorem Budget — General Fund — Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) — Transportation Fund — Emergency Service District — Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond - Aggregate ............. 3 5.1. GENERAL FUND ............................................... 4 5.2. MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.) .................... 8 5.3. TRANSPORTATION FUND ........................................ 8 5.4. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (ESD) ......................... 8 5.5. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ACQUISITION ............. 9 6. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) -(SWDD)................................................10 7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES .............................10 8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS ...................... 12 9. ADJOURN.........................................................16 Bit 114 PG 826 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -1- BUDGET September 6, 2000 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Special Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, September 6, 2000, at 5:01 p.m. Present were Fran B. Adams, Chairman; Caroline D. Ginn, Vice Chairman; John W. Tippin; Kenneth R. Macht; and Ruth Stanbridge. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator, Paul G. Bangel, County Attorney, and Patricia "PJ" Jones, Deputy Clerk. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Adams called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairman Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES CHANDLER Administrator Chandler announced that this is the first of two public hearings to consider the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2000-01. Administrator Chandler gave a brief overview of the proposed Budget and advised that staff would be glad to answer any questions: SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -1- BUDGET LJ N ROD t H CD 0 MlOage Per 11.000 ESTIMATED REVENUES: Serie Sauces LOcel Sources Ad Valorem Taxes Non -Ad Valorem Taxes User Fess Sub -Toll Less 6% per F. S. 129.01(2)(b) Nd InterkaLd Transfam Cash Fwawd-Ocftar1.2000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES SENSES: General Govemment Public Safety Physical ErwironeLerd Transportation Court Relded Costs Iderfund Transfers TOTAL EXPENDITURE&EXPENSES Reserve for CadkWncWs Cash FonsardSepteLLeer 30.2001 TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS: SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 543.17228 17.803,488 11.143.809 17278,38 1.875.009 9.529.002 134.008 13.141,209 829.470 12.807.000 29.803,820 10.858.859 178.715.717 Solid Waste Disposal District $47.88 per Wade Generation UN! Porpoise Print $15.00 Per Parcal /Acre Roselmal Road S 2.00 Per Pared /Acre Vero Lakes Estates $19.00 Per Parcel /Acre Laurel Court $25.00 Per Plod /Acre WNspering Pines SOLID GW=d 319.00 PerParcel/Acre OTHER OTHER Lasrekvood $18.00 Per Pared /Acre Vero Shores $21.90 Per Parcel /Acre WaWs Giem $25.00 Per Pared /Acre PAdddp $13.00 PerPared /Acre bwm Park $19.00 PerPared /Acre Glendale' MUNICIPAL TRANS- EMERGENCY LAND WASTEIN(i SPECIAL DEBT INTERNAL GENERAL FUND SERVICE TAXING UNIT PORTATION FUND SERVICES DISTRICT ACQUISITION BONDS DISPOSAL DISTRICT ARITY FIND REVENUE RIDS SERVICE FLND CAPITAL PROJECTS ENTERPRISE EUND3 SERVICE FUNDS TOTAL 4.1014 1.4394 2.4913 0.2165 202,599 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,383,289 0 0 0 0 1,558,168 4,940.164 3,980,485 2,377,259 12.000 0 87.500 0 1,834,589 823,000 0 0 0 13,804,979 8,888,890 8.394,405 1,144.880 2,013.003 50,088 2,348,000 O 8,076,004 50,126 11,080,000 1,412.000 125,000 37280.354 30,409,133 5,988,175 0 15,589,794 1,805,202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53,1102,304 0 0 0 0 0 8.943,344 0 254,821 0 0 0 0 7,197,971 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25.898,430 10.825,927 38.525.357 42,139,088 18,343,048 3,522,118 17,814,797 1,885,288 9,358.844 0 9,330,489 873,128 11,060,000 27,111,430 10,950.927 149.857,133 (2.108.954) (817.182) (178.108) (880.740) (80280) (487.842) 0 (323.40 43656 (663.000) (1.355,872) (95,068) (8.888,809) 40,03$132 15,825,898 3.348,012 18,734,057 1,575,008 8,889,002 0 9,007,030 829,470 10,507,000 25,755,859 10,855,859 143,057,324 9,939.884 0 B,BO5,218 0 0 0 134,008 1,500.000 0 0 0 O 18,178.308 4.340.012 2.077,570 1.192.381 541.981 0 840.11110 0 2.834.178 0 2.000.000 4.047.982 0 17.480.085 54.317,228 17.803,488 11,143,609 17278,038 1.875.008 9,529,002 134.008 13.141,208 829.470 12,607.000 28,803.920 10.855.858 178.715.717 11,402,223 1.138.392 839,898 0 1,675,008 0 0 1,133,073 828.470 1,550.000 0 0 18,285.884 28,819,555 295.871 0 16.350,559 0 0 0 109,180 0 48$OW 1241,452 0 48,078,427 338,927 112.880 0 0 0 9.528.002 0 218,000 0 385,000 25,370,451 0 35,931240 310.808 0 9.379.089 0 0 0 0 6.677215 0 5.550,000 0 0 21,917210 304,608 0 0 0 0 0 134,008 0 0 0 0 0 438,514 3.029,618 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.383,467 0 0 0 0 5,393.085 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10.855,859 1o.Mom 6,578,111 1,087,910 0 0 0 0 0 $547.750 0 0 3,191,887 0 1$405,858 904,5 0 0 0 0 0 0 87,200 0 0 0 0 991,734 2.778.094 13,902214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.500.000 0 0 18.178.308 51284,474 16,535.047 10,018,787 16,350,559 1,875,008 9429,002 134.008 13,13$8115 829,470 9,427.000 29,803,820 10.855.859 1611,455,899 850.795 283,203 249,822 517,764 0 0 0 8,040 0 500,000 0 0 $417,824 2201. 775,216 876.000 407.715 0 0 0 2.304 0 2.580.000 0 0 8.842.194 543.17228 17.803,488 11.143.809 17278,38 1.875.009 9.529.002 134.008 13.141,209 829.470 12.807.000 29.803,820 10.858.859 178.715.717 Solid Waste Disposal District $47.88 per Wade Generation UN! Porpoise Print $15.00 Per Parcal /Acre Roselmal Road S 2.00 Per Pared /Acre Vero Lakes Estates $19.00 Per Parcel /Acre Laurel Court $25.00 Per Plod /Acre WNspering Pines $19.00 Per Pared /Ass GW=d 319.00 PerParcel/Acre Tierra Linda $24.00 Per Parcel /Acre moorhys $15.00 Per Parcel /Acre Lasrekvood $18.00 Per Pared /Acre Vero Shores $21.90 Per Parcel /Acre WaWs Giem $25.00 Per Pared /Acre PAdddp $13.00 PerPared /Acre bwm Park $19.00 PerPared /Acre Glendale' $34.00 Per Parcel /Acre Vero HVdands $21.00 Per Pared /Acre Pokxiens Parr $28.00 Per Parcel /Acre Flotation Beach $27.00 Per Pared /Acre THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, ANDI OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AS A PUBLIC RECORD. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1840 25TH STREET. SUITE 308 VERO BEACH. FLORIDA 32880 0 4. ADOPTION OF PROCEDURE TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON AD VALOREM TAXING DISTRICTS The following procedures were proposed by staff: 4.A. Open hearing 4.B. Announce Millage and Percentage of Increase in Mllage Over Rolled Back Rate Necessary to Fund the Budget, if any, and Specific Purposes for Which Ad Valorem Tax Revenues Are Being Increased 4.C. Receive Comments from the Public 4.D. Consider any Proposed Amendments to Tentative Budget and Calculate Revised Tentative Millage Rate (if revised) 4.E. Adopt Tentative Millage Rate 41. Adopt Tentative Budget 4.G. Announce %, if any, by which Recomputed Tentative Millage Rate Exceeds the Rolled Back Rate ONMOTIONby Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted Procedures A through G, as recommended by staff. 5. AD VALOREM FUNDS S.A. AD VALOREMMILLAGE AND AD VALOREMBUDGET — GENERAL FUND —MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT WSTU) — TRANSPORTATION FUND — EMERGENCYSERVICEDISTRICT—ENVIROAMENTALLYSENSITIVELAND ACQUISITIONBOND -AGGREGATE BK 114 PG 829 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -3- BUDGET • 5. 1. GENERAL FUND matter. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this Leland Gibbs, 620 16' Avenue, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, asked the Board to support their transportation service for veterans. They have been doing this for the last 12 years and have never before asked for assistance. Last year they made 382 trips, while this year they have already made 676 trips. They are asking for $35,000 to be included in the general budget to obtain medical attention for the veterans. There are never any charges to the veterans but donations are accepted. - Chairman Adams noted that they provide a wonderful service for the veterans. Commissioner Macht stated that the proposed new veterans clinic will reduce the need for transportation, and Mr. Gibbs agreed that it will help but is probably about a year away. The trip to the existing clinic is 176 miles one way. Commissioner Stanbridge believed there will be a potential source of funding through the Transportation Disadvantaged funds. Mr. Gibbs also noted that citizens can add $1 to their fees for license plates and automobile registration as a contribution to the Veterans. Assistant County Administrator Joe Baird asked that the Veterans fill out an application which is usually completed by non -profits in early March. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, that the Board fund the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the amount of $35,000. Commissioner Tippin was surprised that the County was not already funding this transportation service, and Mr. Gibbs stated that St. Lucie County has funded their Veterans' services for the last 10 years. OW 114 PG 830 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -4- BUDGET Commissioner Tippin then asked if the Motion could include language that funding will be reduced by any other funding sources subsequently discovered. MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, that the $35,000 funding be reduced by any other funding sources subsequently discovered. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion passed unanimously (approved funding up to $35,000 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for transportation costs to be reduced by any other funding sources found). Mr. Stanhope of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, asked for $4,000 to be spent for art supplies and woodworking tools for making frames. They also would like to include music in their budget this year. They spend approximately $400 to $500 per year on computer training and have volunteer training by a doctor at CEBH to teach living skills, making decisions, looking for work, and managing money in an effort to increase the skills and independence of the recovering mentally ill. Beverly Whiteley, President ofFlorida Alliance for Mentally Ill, commented that the recovery process for the mentally ill is much more lengthy and complicated than just issuing a few pills. Their funding through the Department of Children and Families is just enough to maintain the property and New Horizons does not provide day treatment in Indian River County. There are 250 persons who suffer from chronic mental illness who are helped everyday by the Alliance but the Alliance has been unable to raise enough funds to cover the activities. BK 1 14 PG 8 31 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -5- BUDGET Assistant County Administrator Baird stated that staffrecommended rejection ofthis request because of the difficulty in obtaining documentation for expenses. Staff has been very lenient with the Alliance but must have adequate documentation for disbursing public funds. Ms. Whiteley stated that the Alliance now has a committee of 3 who will be responsible for overseeing the expenditures. Chairman Adams asked for examples of how the Alliance is meeting its mission statement. Ms. Whiteley stated that the mission of the Alliance is education, support and advocacy. Chairman Adams then questioned how the Alliance is an aggressive advocate, and Ms. Whiteley stated that they go to Tallahassee and meet with representatives to promote appropriate legislation. They also assist in a lot of promotional activities throughout the state and are partners with law enforcement, judges, and many other people involved in the criminalization of the mentally ill. Chairman Adams then asked for an explanation of the art program, and Mr. Stanhope explained that the clients make drawings and water colors for themselves and one of each for the organization which is used for fund raising. The supplies are expensive and they hope to purchase some woodworking tools to enable the clients to make their own frames. Chairman Adams suggested that the Alliance needs a professional accountant to advise them. She certainly felt that the program is a worthy one but this problem has been ongoing for several years. The County must have accountability during audits. This is a very generous community and she believed that pro bono accounting services could be arranged. Frank Coffey, 1335 River Ridge, asked a question about the increases and decreases in the general fund, and Administrator Chandler explained the differences between the expenses and revenues for the general fund and the percentage increase in ad valorem taxes to fund the budget. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. BK 114 PG 832 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -6- BUDGET After further discussion about funding for the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, consensus was reached that a 6 -month appropriation with limits and strict regulations regarding documentation of expenses would be agreeable, with a review at the first of next year. Commissioner Tippin commented that the Commissioners travel a great deal but reimbursement is predicated on documentation in triplicate and that is the way it should be. He pays for his own expenses and then waits for reimbursement and there are no exceptions to these rules. Chairman Adams also suggested that the Alliance contact Keep Indian River Beautiful's Resource Repository for supplies which would cut their cost significantly. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved funding to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill in the amount of $2,000 for a 6 -month period with the conditions that none of these funds be used for seminars or Internet costs and that no funding will be granted without proper documentation and submission of a monthly accounting. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 4.1014 for the General Fund, as recommended by staff. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $54,317,228 for the General Fund, as recommended by staff. BK 1 14 PG 333 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -7- BUDGET 5. 2. MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M. S. T. U.,) The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage of 1.4394 for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.), as recommended by staff. - ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $17,603,466 for the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.), as recommended by staff. 5.3. TRANSPORTATIONFUND The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $11,143,609 for the Transportation Fund, as recommended by staff. 5.4. EMERGENCYSERVICES DISTRICT (ESD, Commissioner Ginn questioned whether the budget included transports for Station 6, and Mr. Chandler responded that it did. 6K 114 FG 834 0 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -8- BUDGET The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Stanbridge, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 2.4913 for the Emergency Services District, as recommended by staff. ON MOTION by Commissioner Stanbridge, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $17,276,03 8 for the Emergency Services District, as recommended by staff. S.S. EAWRO"ENTALLYSENSITIVELANDACOUISITION The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Stanbridge, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of .2165 for the Environmentally SensitiveLand Acquisition Bond, as recommended by staff. BK SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -9- BUDG GET ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $1,575,008 for the Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond, as recommended by staff. 6. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) - (SWDDI Administrator Chandler announced that the proposed 2000/01 charges for the Solid Waste Disposal District are $47.56 per Residential Waste Generation Unit (RGU) ($76.10 House) and $33.70 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit (CGU). The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $9,529,002 for the Solid Waste Disposal District, as recommended by staff. 7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES matter. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -10- BUDGET Jeff Diggs, 1608 1' Place SW, questioned his assessment for the Ixora Street Lighting District and stated that he had several meetings with Deputy County Attorney Will Collins and had never received an answer to his questions. Mr. Baird stated that he would meet with Mr. Diggs after the meeting and resolve the question. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. ONMOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative non -ad valorem assessment charges as follows: 1. Vero Lakes Estate M.S.T.U. $19.00 2. Gifford Streetlighting District $19.00 3. Laurelwood Streetlighting District $18.00 4. Rockridge Streetlighting District $13.00 5. Vero I-Eghlands Streetlighting District $21.00 6. Porpoise Point Streetlighting District $15.00 7. Laurel Court Streetlighting District $25.00 8. Tierra Linda Streetlighting District $24.00 9. Vero Shores Streetlighting District $21.00 10. Ixora Park Streetlighting District $19.00 11. Royal Poinciana Streetlighting District $28.00 12. Roseland Road Streetlighting District $ 2.00 13. Whispering Pines Streetlighting District $19.00 14. Moorings Streetlighting District $15.00 15. Walker's Glen Streetlighting District $25.00 16. Glendale Lakes Streetlighting District $34.00 17. Floralton Beach Streetlighting District $27.00 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -11- 6K 1 14 PG 837 BUDGET 8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS Mr. Baird explained that he had received quite a few calls from retirees, some who live on a very limited income of only $300 to $350 per month. The County has about 115 retirees on our insurance plan and the insurance consultant felt the County was losing money on the charged premiums. However, for those retirees who are over 65, the County's insurance plan is used as a supplemental plan to Medicare. This coverage costs the County over $70 per month, without payment of any claims at all. The proposed increase in rates has resulted in a case where those retirees under 65 were paying 100% and they are now only being billed for 50% of the cost. Mr. Baird then handed out several new options and pointed out that the Florida Retirement System also supplements retirees with a $5 per month insurance allowance for each year of service. He recommended Alternative C which would result in those retirees over 65 paying 50% of the cost and those retirees under 65 paying 100% of the cost. He pointed out that the County has not changed the rates charged to retirees in over 15 years while insurance rates have been steadily increasing. matter. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this Bill Gavin, 956 17`x' Avenue, a retired County employee, noted that promises were made to him when he worked for the County and one of those was that when he was 65 or over he would pay $101 per month for health insurance. He waited until he was 70 years of age to retire so that he could pay the $101, which he could afford. He believed you should stick to your agreement for those who are already retired and perhaps increase the fees for those who retire after October 1", 2000. The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. BK 114 PG 8 3 8 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -12- BUDGET Mr. Baird stated that he had checked with Brevard County and they are no longer offering prescription coverage to those retirees over 65. The charge to the County's retirees should equal the cost of the plan plus a multiplier. Health insurance is not getting any cheaper and the prescription plan is a big contributing factor. The County is now losing $30 per month for single retirees without any claims ever having been filed. The County has been subsidizing the retirees but it is extremely costly and we are now trying to breach that gap. Chairman Adams directed Mr. Baird to do another calculation using 40% of the cost and bring it back to the Board next Tuesday, September 12, 2000. Commissioner Macht reminded the Board that health insurance coverage is part of a compensation package offered to employees. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously adopted Alternative C with rates at 40% of total premium costs for all insureds age 65 or over, with the understanding that the rates will be addressed annually. SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -13- BUDGET L I RETIRED EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE RATES For FY 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 ALTERNATIVE C Health Option Retiree SpoGse e FY 1999/2000 Rate FY 2000/2001 Rate Increase (Decrease) % Increase (Decrease) Single Rate under 65 years N/A $ 280.00 $ 280.00 $ - 0.0°k Family Rate under 65 years under 65 years $ 437.50 $ 437.50 $ - 0.0% Family Medicare 65 or older under 65 years $ 139.50 $ 218.75 $ 79.25 56.8% Family Medicare under 65 years 65 or older $ 128.50 $ 218.75 $ 9025 70.276 Family Medicare 65 or older 65 or older $ 100.50 $ 218.75 $ 11825 117.7% Single Medicare 65 or older N/A $ 42.00 $ 140.00 $ 98.00 233.30/6 Note: FY 200&2001 retiree contribution rates equal 100•/ of total premium costs for retirees and spouses under 65. Ratesfor retimes/spouses covered by Medicare (over 65 years) are 50'/ of total premlum costs. RETIRED EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE RATES -TOTAL PER YEAR ALTERNATIVE C For FY 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 • FY 1999/2000 FY 2000/2001 Increase % Increase Health Opdon Retiree Spollse Rate Rate (Decrease) (Decrease) Single Rate under 65 years N/A $ 36,960.00 $ 36,980.00 $ - 0.0% Family Rate under 65 years under 65 years $ 84,000.00 $ 84.000.00 $ - 0.00/0 Family Medicare 65 or older under 65 years $ 23,436.00 $ 36,750.00 $ 13,314.00 56.8% Family Medicare under 65 years 65 or older $ 10,794.00 $ 18,375.00 $ 7,581.00 70.20/6 Family Medicare 65 or older 65 or older $ 36,180.00 $ 78,750.00 $ 42,570.00 117.7% Single Medicare 65 or older N/A $ 18,648.00 $ 62,160.00 $ 43,512.00 233.3% Totals $ 210,018.00 $ 316,995.00 $ 106,977.00 50.9% Note. FY 20002001 retiree conb2tudon rates equal 100'/ of total premium costs forredress and spouses under 65 Rates for rearees/spouses covered by Medicare are 50•/ of total premium costs. BK ! 14 PG 840 SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -14- BUDGET ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously adopted the budget of $134,008 for the Housing Authority, as recommended by staff. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the budget of $13,141,209 for Special Revenue Funds, as recommended by staff. ON MOTION by Commissioner Stanbridge, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously adopted the budget of $829,470 for the Other Debt Service Fund, as recommended by staff. P ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the budget of $12,507,000 for Capital Projects, as recommended by staff. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the budget of $29,803,820 for the Enterprise Funds, as recommended by staff. SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 BK 114 PG 8 41 -15- BUDGET ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht,. SECONDED by Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously adopted the budget of $10,855,859 for the Internal Service Funds, as recommended by staff. 9. ADJOURN On Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 6:48 p.m. ATTEST: ------------------------ Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Minutes Approved: d'00, SEPTEMBER 6, 2000- `x. Fran B. Adams, Chairman BK i 14 PG 842 BUDGET