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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/11/2002INDEX TO MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 CALL TO ORDER 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 MOMENT OF SILENCE - REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 1 BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES CHANDLER 2 ADOPTION OF PROCEDURE TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON AD VALOREM TAXING DISTRICTS 2 6.A. AD VALOREM FUNDS - AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND AD VALOREM BUDGET 3 6.A.1. General Fund 3 6.A.2. Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) 4 6.A.3. Transportation Fund 5 6.A.4 Emergency Services District 5 6.A.5. Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond 6 6.A.6. Aggregate Millage Rate 7 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) 8.A. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES 9.A. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS 10. RECESS TO FINAL BUDGET HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002, AT 5 01 P.M. 10 September 11, 2002 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Special Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25`" Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Present were Ruth Stanbridge, Chairman; John W. Tippin, Vice Chairman; Commissioners Fran B Adams; Caroline D. Ginn; and Kenneth R. Macht. Also present were James E Chandler, County Administrator; Paul G. Bangel, County Attorney; Joseph A. Baird, Assistant Administrator; Jason E Brown, Budget Manager; Kimberly Massung, Executive Aide; and Patricia Ridgely, Deputy Clerk. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Stanbridge called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Stanbridge led the Pledge to the Flag. 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE - REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Chairman Stanbridge called for a moment of silence in remembrance of September 11, 2001. (A moment of silence was observed.) September 11, 2002 1 • 4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES CHANDLER County Administrator Chandler announced that this was the first of two hearings to consider the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Administrator Chandler advised the total budget for FY 2002-2003 is in the amount of $214,427,282, which reflects a gross decrease of $62.5 million from the current fiscal year. The total operating expenses are up $3.6 million or 2.1 %. Also, he pointed out that the total budget is up $14,250 from the total the Board considered at the summer workshops, which relates to the increase in revenues in MSTU related to the new opening date for the North County pool. Overall in the budget are increases related to additional personnel, labor contract expense, 2.5% COLA increase for non -bargaining unit employees, health insurance increases, and some savings in contributions to our retirement plan as a result of the actions of the Legislature this past year He asked if there were any questions; there were none. 5. ADOPTION OF PROCEDURE TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON AD VALOREM TAXING DISTRICTS The following procedures were proposed by staff 5.A. Open Hearing. 5 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. 5.C. Receive comments from the public. 5.D. Consider any Proposed Amendments to Tentative Budget and Calculate Revised Tentative Millage Rate (if revised). 5 E Adopt Tentative Millage Rate. 5.F. Adopt Tentative Budget. September 11, 2002 2 • 5.G. Announce %, if any, by which Recomputed Tentative Millage Rate Exceeds the Rolled Back Rate ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted Procedures 5.A. through 5.G., as recommended by staff. 6.A. AD VALOREM FUNDS - AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND Al) VALOREM BUDGET 6.A.1. General Fund Administrator Chandler announced that the total proposed General Fund budget of $60,212,946 reflects an increase of $356,657 above the current year's General Fund budget. He thought everyone was aware that during the current year's General Fund budget, we included a portion of our recreation expense that in this next fiscal year is being carried forward as an MSTU, which gives a net increase of other operating expenses of 1.8 million or 3%. The increases cover 5 additional positions in the General Fund and include increases in health insurance, as well as salary adjustments and retirement savings. Each of the following funds will have similar increases, adjustments and savings. To fund the proposed General Fund budget, the proposed millage is 3.8729, which is 3.4%, or .1272 mills above the rollback millage of 3.7457. 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. September 11, 2002 3 ., • A. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 3.8729 for the General Fund. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $60,212,946 for the General Fund. 6.A.2. Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M.S. T. U.) Administrator Chandler announced the total proposed budget is $21,864,153, an increase of about $2.8 million. 93% of the increase is related to recreation as well as fund transfers for law enforcement and transportation. The North County pool construction has progressed to a point where staff is proposing an opening date of November 15. Adjustments have been made in the amount of a $167,528 increase in expenses, of which $153,278 is being funded through our M.S.T.U. contingency and $14,250 through an increase in revenues. The proposed millage rate for M.S.T.U. is 1.5984, a 14.6% increase above rollback rate, or .2039, and an increase over the rollback millage of 1.3945, which is 8.5% above the current rate. 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. (CLERK'S NOTE At this point Commissioner Ginn reminded the Board that they need to go back and adopt the tentative budget for the General Fund which was not done earlier. The motion was made and has been inserted above in its proper location.) September 11, 2002 4 r • • ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 1.5984 for the M.S.T.U. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $21,864,153 for the M.S.T.U. 6.A.3. Transportation Fund Administrator Chandler announced the total proposed budget is $12,066,438 an increase of $478,128 or 4.2 %. Two additional positions are being proposed. 64.8% of this is funded from transfers from the General Fund and the MSTU. There is no millage. 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 Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $12,066,438 for the Transportation Fund. 6.A.4. Emergency Services District Administrator Chandler announced the total proposed budget is $19,425,260 which contains an increase of $1,015,805, about a 5.5% increase. The increase is related to one additional position in the Fire Bureau and the bargaining salary expenses. The total September 11, 2002 5 3 proposed millage is 2.2750, 2% above rollback millage of 2.2303, and 3.9% below current. 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 Adams, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 2.2750 for the Emergency Services District. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $19,425,260 for the Emergency Services District. 6.A.5. Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond Administrator Chandler advised the total proposed budget is $2,606,602 for debt service for our land acquisition program. The increase is principally related to the issuance of the final $11 million in bonds about a year ago. The total proposed millage is .2839, an increase of .0892. This is not related to rollback because it is a General Obligation Bond Issue. 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. September 11, 2002 6 r,/ I 7777 ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Vice Chairman Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage rate of 0.2839 for the Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond. ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Tippin, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $2,606,602 for the Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bond. 6.A. 6. Aggregate Millage Rate Administrator Chandler advised that this is for information only and no vote is required. He announced that the proposed aggregate millage is 6.5865 which is 4.54% or 2.58 above the rollback rate of 6.3007. It is 3.3% below the current year's rate. 7. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET (NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) Administrator Chandler advised that the SWDD's proposed budget is $9,917,101, a $210,454 increase, or an increase of 2.2%. Included within the increase is 1 proposed additional position and a net decrease in capital expense. The proposed WGU residential charge is $47.56 and is the same as current year The proposed WGU commercial charge is $32.58, a reduction from the current year's rate. September 11, 2002 7 • 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 Adams, the Board unanimously adopted the proposed tentative non -ad valorem assessment rates of $47.56 (WGU-residential) and $32.58 (WGU-commercial). ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget of $9,917,101 for the Solid Waste Disposal District. 8.A. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES Assistant County Administrator Baird announced all of the 2002/2003 proposed charge for each Non -Ad Valorem Assessment District. (See below) 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 Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative non -ad valorem assessment charges as follows: Septemberll, 2002 8 Assessment District 1. Vero Lakes Estates MSB U 2. East Gifford Stormwater M.S B U 3. Gifford 4. Laurelwood 5. Rockridge 6. Vero Highlands 7. Porpoise Point 8. Laurel Court 9. Tierra Linda 10. Vero Shores 11. Ixora Park 12. Royal Poinciana 13. Roseland Road 14. Whispering Pines 15. Moorings 16. Walker's Glen 17. Glendale Lakes 18. Floralton Beach Charge Per Parcel Acre $19.00 $15.00 $21.00 $18.00 $13.00 $22.00 $15.00 $25.00 $24.00 $21.00 $19.00 $28.00 $ 2.00 $19.00 $15.00 $25.00 $34.00 $27.00 9.A. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS Assistant County Administrator Baird announced the 2002/2003 Proposed Budgets as follows: 1. Housing Authority 2. Special Revenue Funds 3. Other Debt Service 4. Capital Projects 5. Enterprise Funds 6. Internal Service Funds $ 156,043 $20,570,879 $ 1,247,078 $20,300,000 $33,425,350 $12,635,432 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. Septemberll, 2002 9 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously adopted the proposed budget as announced. 10. RECESS TO FINAL BUDGET HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002, AT 5:01 P.M. County Administrator Chandler announced the final budget hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at 5:01 p.m, at the County Administration Building Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 5:19 p.m. until 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. ATTEST: Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Minutes approved /0 -or-002 Septemberll, 2002