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Home My WebLink About07/13/2011 (3) • 4 2011 /2012 BUDGET WORKSHOP * THURSDAY , JULY 149 2011 All business tentatively scheduled for the July 14 , 2011 2011 /2012 Budget Workshop was concluded on Wednesday , July 13 , 2011 . Please see those minutes for presentations and Board action BOARD OF COUNTY IISSIONERS �IVE� INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA y 2011/2012 BUDGET WORKSHOP TENTATIVE SCHEDULE * ✓' ''C' WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 , 2011 - 9 : 00 A.M. �'LORi�4' County Commission Chamber Indian River County Administration Complex 1801 27h Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 www. ircgov .com COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bob Solari, Chairman District 5 Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator Gary C . Wheeler, Vice Chairman District 3 Alan S . Polackwich, Sr. , County Attorney Wesley S . Davis District 1 Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board Joseph E . Flescher District 2 Peter D . O ' Bryan District 4 Call to Order • Invocation — Deputy Teddy Floyd Indian River County Sheriffs Office Pledge of Allegiance — Bob Solari, Commission Chairman TIME 9 : 00 A.M. GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION JOSEPH A. BAIRD , COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 9 : 15 A.M. TO 9 : 45 A.M. GENERAL FUND 001401 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 001 - 102 COUNTY ATTORNEY 001407 COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICE 001 - 109 MAIN LIBRARY 001 - 111 MEDICAID 001412 NORTH COUNTY LIBRARY 001413 BRACKETT LIBRARY 001 - 118 IRC SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 001 - 119 LAW LIBRARY 001 -201 ADMINISTRATOR - OPERATIONS 001 -202 GENERAL SERVICES 8K 141PG129 Page 1 of 5 TIME 9 : 15 A.M. TO 9 : 45 A.M. GENERAL FUND (Cont' d) 001 -203 HUMAN RESOURCES 001 =206 VETERANS SERVICE 001 -208 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 001 =210 PARKS 001 -211 HUMAN SERVICES 001 -212 AG EXTENSION 001 -213 YOUTH GUIDANCE 001 -216 PURCHASING 001 =220 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 001 -229 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 001 =237 FPL GRANT EXPENDITURES 001 =238 EMERGENCY BASE GRANT 001 -241 COMPUTER SERVICES 001 -246 INSURANCE PREMIUMS 001 =250 COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL 001 -251 MAILROOM/SWITCHBOARD 9 : 45 A.M. TO 10 : 15 A.M. MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.) 004404 NORTH COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER 004405 GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER • 004408 RECREATION 004416 OCEAN RESCUE 004461 SHOOTING RANGE 004=204 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 004-205 COUNTY PLANNING 004-207 CODE ENFORCEMENT 004-210 PARKS 004-214 ROADS AND BRIDGES 004-234 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 004400 TAX COLLECTOR 10 : 15 A.M. TO 10 : 30 A.M. TRANSPORTATION FUND 111 =214 ROADS AND BRIDGES 111 -243 PUBLIC WORKS 111 -244 COUNTY ENGINEERING 111 -245 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 111 -281 STORMWATER 10 : 30 A.M. TO 10 : 45 A.M. BREAK BK141PG130 Page 2 of 5 TIME • 10 : 45 A.M. TO 11 : 15 A.M. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 114420 FIRE RESCUE AGGREGATE MILLAGE STATE PROPOSED AGGREGATE MILLAGE 225417 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ACO . BOND 245 - 117 LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — 2004 REFERENDUM 11 : 15 A.M. TO 11 : 30 A.M. STREETLIGHTING DISTRICTS 181 GIFFORD 182 LAURELWOOD 183 ROCKRIDGE 184 VERO HIGHLANDS 186 PORPOISE POINT 187 SINGLE STREET LIGHTS 188 LAUREL COURT 189 TIERRA LINDA 190 VERO SHORES 191 IXORA PARK 192 ROYAL POINCIANA 193 ROSELAND • 194 WHISPERING PINES 195 MOORINGS 196 WALKER' S GLEN 197 GLENDALE LAKES 198 FLORALTON BEACH 199 WEST WABASSO OTHER M. S.B.U. 171 EAST GIFFORD STORMWATER M . S .B .U . 185 VERO LAKE ESTATES M . S .B .U . 11 : 30 A.M. TO 12 : 00 Noon INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS 501 FLEET MANAGEMENT 502 RISK MANAGEMENT (SELF INSURANCE) 504 EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE 505 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 12: 00 P.M. LUNCH BREAK • 141 PG 131 Page 3 of 5 TIME • 1 :30 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (S .W.D.D .) 411 -209 REFUSE DISPOSAL 411 -217 SANITARY LANDFILL 411 -255 RECYCLING 1 : 35 P.M. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS 001 -300 CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JEFFREY K. BARTON 001 =400 TAX COLLECTOR CAROLE JEAN JORDAN 001 = 500 PROPERTY APPRAISER DAVID C . NOLTE 001 -600 SHERIFF DERYL LOAR 001 =700 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS LESLIE R. SWAN 001414 VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD 2 : 30 P.M. 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 DEPT , OF JUVENILE JUSTICE 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 001 - 110 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 001428 CHILDREN ' S SERVICES 001437 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA 001437 FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM 001 - 110 CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 41PG132 Page 4 of 5 TIME 2 : 30 P.M. NON=DEPARTMENTAL NON=PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 001410 CULTURAL COUNCIL 001 - 110 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 001410 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION 114420 STATE. FOREST SERVICE 001 -206 VETERANS COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, INC . 411 -255 KEEP INDIAN RIVER BEAUTIFUL (K. I .R. B . ) QUASI-NON=PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 001410 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION , INC ) 001 - 110 GIFFORD YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER 001 - 110 PROGRESSIVE CIVIC LEAGUE OF GIFFORD 001 - 110 HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & IRC , FL . , INC . 001 - 110 TREASURE COAST HOMELESS SERVICES COUNCIL, INC . • 5 : 00 P.M. 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 (772) 2264223 (TDD # 772-770-5215 ) at least 48 hours in advance of meeting. • * SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING UPON THE TIME NECESSARY TO REVIEW THE BUDGET. p 141 %ge � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA • ,¢� AGENDA Q ,z 2011 /2012 BUDGET WORKSHOP TENTATIVE SCHEDULE * THURSDAY, JULY 149 2011 - 9 : 00 A.M. County Commission Chamber Indian River County Administration Complex 1801270' Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 www . ircgov .com COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bob Solari , Chairman District 5 Joseph A . Baird, County Administrator Gary C . Wheeler, Vice Chairman District 3 Alan S . Polackwich, Sr. , County Attorney Wesley S . Davis District 1 Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board Joseph E . Flescher District 2 Peter D . O ' Bryan District 4 Call to Order . Invocation — Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Pledge of Allegiance — Gary C. Wheeler, Commission Vice-Chairman TIME 9 : 30 A.M. TO 11 : 00 A.M. ENTERPRISE FUNDS 418 -221 GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE 418 -236 CLUBHOUSE 441 -233 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 472=235 UTILITY IMPACT FEES 11 : 00 A.M. MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS 101 ROAD IMPROVEMENT FEES 102 NEW TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FEES 103 ADDITIONAL IMPACT FEES 106 COURT FACILITIES FUND BK 141 PG 134 Page 1 of TIME 11 : 00 A.M. MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS (Cont' d) 107 HOUSING AUTHORITY • 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 126 MULTI4URISDICTION LAW ENFORCEMENT 127 NATIVE UPLANDS ACQUISITION 128 BEACH RESTORATION 129 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PLAN 133 FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 134 LIBRARY BEQUEST FUND 135 DISABLED ACCESS PROGRAMS 136 INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS 137 TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM 140 COURT FACILITY SURCHARGE FUND 141 ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS 142 COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND 145 LAND ACQUISITION SERIES 2006 • 204 DODGER BONDS 308 DODGERTOWN CAPITAL RESERVE FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS 315 OPTIONAL ONE-CENT SALES TAX ANNOUNCE : SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 5 : 01 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 5 : 01 P . M. FINAL BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION OF MILLAGE RATES 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 (772) 2264223 (TDD # 772=770-5215 ) at least 48 hours in advance of meeting. * SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING UPON THE TIME NECESSARY TO REVIEW T. THE •BUDGE Page 2 of 2 BK 14 ! PG 135 JEFFREY K. BARTON • Clerk to the Boardt�4. INDEX TO MINUTES OF BUDGET WORKSHOP OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JULY 13 , 2011 CALLTO ORDER .. .. .. .... .... .. .. .... . . . .... . .. ... .. . . ...... . . .... ... . . .. ... ... . ... . ... . . ... .. . . . . . . .... . . . . . . .. . . . ... . .... . .. ... ... . ... .. . ... . 1 INVOCATION ... . . . . ..... . . . . ... .......... ... .... . ........ . ...... .. .... ... . ... .... ... ... . ..... ...... . .. . . ..... . . . . . ... . . ... . . ... ... ... . ... ... . . . . .. . 1 • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE . ... .... . .... . . . . ..... . . .. ... . . ... . ...... . . ........ . .... .. . . ..... . . . . .... . . .. . . .. . . .. . ... . . .. ... ... . .. ... .. . .. 1 GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION — JOSEPH A. BAIRD, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR .... . 2 GENERALFUND . . ... . . . . . .. . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . .... . . . . . . .. . . ... . .. . ... . . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . .... . . ... . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . 2 MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M. S.T.U.) . ... ... . .. . .. .. ... . . . . . . .. ... . . . .. .. .... . . .. . ... . . . . ... . .. ... . .. . . . ... . 3 TRANSPORTATIONFUND .. . ... ... . .*.. Go$ see**@@ sees as a as so ***** 00 * 064000000064 a soon a a Goo ego so as * * 0 4 EMERGENCYSERVICES DISTRICT . ... . ..... .. .... ....... . ... ... . ... ..... ... .. .. .. . . .... . . . . . . ... . .... .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . ... . 4 AGGREGATEMILLAGE . . . . .. . ... . .. . .... .. . . ... .. . .... . . ... . .... . ... ... .... ... ....... . .... ... .. . . .... . .. . . .... .. . . ... ... ... ... .. . .. . . . ... 5 • 1 BK 141 PG 136 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ACQUISITION BOND .. . . .... . ... .. . . ... . ... ..... . .... ....... .. 5 • STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS ..... . . . . . . . .. . . . . .... . ... . . ... . ... . . . .. ... .. .. ... ..... . . ..... . .... . .. . ....... . .... .. . . . ... .. . . . .. . . . 6 OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT (M.S.B.U.) .. . .... ... .... . .. ... . ... .. . .... . ... ... . ...... .. . . ... . . 6 INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS ............. . . . . . . . ..... . . ..... . ... ... . . .... . . . ... .. .. . . . .. ..... . .... . . .... ... . ...... . ... ... . ........ . ... . 8 ENTERPRISEFUNDS .. . ... . . ... . . ...... . ... ..... . .... . ..... . . ..... . ... .... . .... . . . ... .. .. . . . .. .. ... . . ..... . . ...... .. . ... ... .. . .. ..... . .. . . . .. 8 MISCELLANEOUSFUNDS ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .... . . . ... . ... .... . . .... . . .. .. .. . .. . . ..... ..... . . .... ... ... . ... ... .... ...... ........ 9 CAPITALPROJECTS .. ... . . .. . . . ... . .. . . . . . . . ........... .. . . .... . . . . .. ... . .. . . . . ... .. .. .. . .. . . ..... . . .... . ... . ... . ... ... .. ...... . ....... . .... 9 PUBLIC HEARING - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (S.W.D.D.) . ... . ... . .... ....... .. ....... . 10 • CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS .. ... 11 NON-DEPARTMENTAL . . . ... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..... . . ... . ... . .... . .... . ... ... . . . .. ..... ... . ... .. . ... .. . ..... . ... ... . ...... .. . . . 16 STATEAGENCIES .. . . . .. . .. . .... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ...... .. . . ... . . . ... . .. . . .... . ... . .. .. . . ... . . .. ... .. ..... .... ... . .. . ... ... ... . ... . ..... ... 16 ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . .... . ... . . .. . .. .. . . . .... .... ...... .. ... . . .... . ..... . .. . .. . . .. .. . . ... . ... . . ... 18 CHILDREN ' S SERVICES . ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . ... . ... . . . ... . . .... . ... ... . . . ... . . ... . . ... . .. ... ... . ... .... ... .... . ..... 18 SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA. . . .. . ... . . . . ... ... .... . . .. . . .. ... .... .. ... ... .... . .... .. . 18 FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA..... . ... .. ...... . ..... . .... ... .... . .... .... .... ..... ... 18 • 2 Si141PG137 CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM . .... .... . ... ... . ..... ... .. .. . . . . . . .... . .. . . . .. ... . .. . ... . . .. . . .. . ... . . . .. .. 19 • NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS . . . .... .. . . ...... ...... .... . ... . ... ... ...... ... . ... .. . . . ... . . . .. . . .. . .. ... . . .. . ... . ... . .. . . . .. . . .. 19 QUASI-NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS . .... . . ........ . ... .... ... . . .... ... ... . . . . . ..... . ... ... .. . . .. . ... . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .... . 20 ADJOURNMENT . . ... . . . .. . ...... ... . ..... . . ..... . . . . ..... . . ....... .... .... .... .... ... ......... . .. . . . . . .... . .. . . .. . .. .... ... . ... .. . . . .. . . ... . . .. 25 • 3 141PGI � 8 • JEFFREY K. BARTON Clerk to the Board '2oRioA July 13 , 2011 BUDGET WORKSHOP OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met at the County Commission Chambers , 1801 27`h Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, July 13 , 2011 to conduct a Budget Workshop . Present were Chairman Bob Solari, Vice Chairman Gary C . Wheeler, and Commissioners Wesley S . Davis , Joseph E . Flescher, and Peter D . O ' Bryan. Also • present were County Administrator Joseph A . Baird, Management and Budget Director Jason E. Brown, County Attorney Alan S . Polackwich, Sr . , and Deputy Clerk Maureen Gelfo . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Solari called the Workshop to order at 9 : 00 a. m . INVOCATION Deputy Teddy Floyd, Indian River County Sheriff' s Office, delivered the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Solari led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag . July 13 , 2011 1 Bwn 141 PG 13 9 GENERAL OVERVIEW SESSION - JOSEPH A. BAIRD , COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR • Administrator Baird used a PowerPoint Presentation (on file) to support his budget message for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 . He announced the proposed budget of $258 , 404 , 842 , a reduction of $ 60 , 359 , 981 or 18 . 9% from the current year . He outlined the major budget impacts, including tax roll declines in the General Fund, the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (M . S . T. U . ) , and the Emergency Services District (ESD) , of 6 . 4%, 8 . 3 %, and 7 . 4% respectively, and a decrease of $ 1 , 732 , 155 or 56 . 5 % in interest earnings . Administrator Baird noted that $ 1 , 660, 000 of fund reserves had been used to balance the budget; however, in the future, he hoped to phase this usage out . He said that savings had been accomplished with the elimination of nine positions (5 vacant and 4 filled) , automobile allowance reductions , and fleet reorganization. On the positive side , he noted that the County has saved around $ 4 . 1 million as a result of the recently enacted Senate Bill 2100 ( SB 2100) mandating 3 % employee contributions to retirement funds . He stated that the Commission ' s goal of no tax increases has been accomplished with the exception of increases of 0 . 0036 and 0 . 0241 , respectively, for the Land Acquisition Bonds , and a slight increase in assessment rates (following 15 years of decreases) for the Solid Waste Disposal District ( SWDD) . He announced that the proposed millage rates for . the General Fund, the M . S . T. U . , and the EMS remain the same at 3 . 0892 , 1 . 0733 , and 1 . 7148 , respectively, and assured the Board that all the budget reductions were accomplished without cuts to service . GENERAL FUND Administrator Baird reported that the overall proposed budget for the General Fund is $ 69 , 680 ,951 , a $ 9 ,236 , 767 or 11 . 7% decrease . He thereafter outlined the proposed budgets and reductions for all departments under the Board of County Commissioners (page 29 of the Budget Workshop booklet) , relaying that the total for the Board ' s departmental budgets is $ 14 , 865 , 133 , a decrease of $ 1 ,481 , 300 or 9 . 1 % . He noted that due to the erroneous omission of a line item, funding of $ 70 , 000 would have to be added back to Human Services . July 13 , 2011 2 • N 141 Pc 140 Management and Budget Director Jason Brown explained that after the $70 , 000 is returned to Human Services , the Board ' s proposed budget would reflect an 8 . 6% decrease . MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M. S.T.U.) Administrator Baird announced that the overall proposed budget for the M . S . T .U . is $24 ,470 ,418 , a decrease of $4 ,469 , 846 , or 15 . 4%, and the proposed millage remains the same as last year at 1 . 0733 . He outlined the proposed budgets and reductions for all departments under the M . S . T . U . (pages 32 & 33 of the Budget Workshop booklet) , relaying that the total M. S . T. U . departmental budget is $4 , 622 , 666 , a $ 500 ,476 or 9 . 8 % decrease . He remarked on the County ' s low general millage rate , which he believed was the second lowest in the State . A discussion followed wherein staff addressed the Board ' s questions and comments about the presentation data. Topics included, but were not limited to , the broad range of services funded by the M . S . T . U . ; whether the majority of funding for the Aquatic Centers , Recreational Department, and Shooting Range facilities was revenue or tax-based; what constituted the budget reductions in Ocean Rescue ; and funding and staffing at the Gifford and North County Aquatic Centers . The Commissioners requested that staff return to the Board with a comparison showing the millage of this County and neighboring municipalities , and the services provided by the M . S . T .U . funding . Continuing his budget message, Administrator Baird predicted that Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 would be an even harder budget, and explained why the State ' s Florida Retirement System (FRS ) rates could spike to $4 . 8 million next year. He suggested that the Commissioners begin lobbying their State legislators to keep the FRS rates low. Chairman Solari wanted further information before any lobbying was done, and requested a future presentation on the FRS . • Jul 13 , 2011 3 July 1141PG141 Concluding the M . S . T . U . analysis , Administrator Baird said there have been some positive occurrences , such as increases in Sales Taxes , State Revenue Sharing, and Gas Taxes . • He also posed the possibility of paying off the Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bonds early, which would eliminate one tax for next year, so slight increases could be made in other areas . TRANSPORTATION FUND Administrator Baird mentioned that the Transportation Fund gets about 72% of its revenue from the taxing funds , and announced the proposed total Transportation Budget as $ 13 , 016 , 157 , a reduction of $ 2 , 329 ,220 or 15 . 2% . He noted that County gas tax revenues have increased by 6 . 0 % or $ 133 , 000 , and outlined the expenses and reductions for the Transportation Fund departments (page 34 of the Budget Workshop booklet) , which amount to a proposed budget of $ 11 , 531 , 179 , a decrease of $2 ,267 ,284 or 16 . 4% . Administrator Baird and Director Brown thereafter addressed the Board ' s questions and comments about levels of service ; staffing ; the reasons for the $ 547 , 050 reduction in Road and Bridge ; and enhancing staff efficiency by leaving heavy equipment at the work sites . Administrator Baird revealed that staff would be evaluating whether privatizing beachfront park maintenance would reduce costs . EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT FIRE RESCUE Administrator Baird announced that this taxing district is paid by all residents, with the exception of Indian River Shores, and the total proposed budget as $25 ,696 , 785 , a decrease of $2, 320 , 785 , or 8 . 3 % (see page 35 the Budget Workshop booklet) . He noted that there were ad valorem reductions of $ 1 ,485 ,441 or 7 . 4% . He reported that there was a savings of $ 1 ,063 ,495 from the FRS changes (SB 2100) ; no salary increases , and that one full-time position had been eliminated due to retirement. He noted that $ 484 , 500 had been budgeted for capital purchases, July 13 , 2011 4 • K 141 PG ! 4 and that the operating budget has increased by 0 . 3 % or $ 12, 354 . He reported that the proposed millage rate is 1 . 7148 , the same as last year . Discussion ensued as staff addressed questions or comments on the capital expenses, and the fund balance . Further conversation followed as the Commissioners and Administrator Baird talked about whether the dual certification program (training firefighters as paramedics) , has reduced the County ' s costs . Administrator Baird did not believe the program has resulted in a cost- savings, but he stressed that from a safety standpoint, it was advantageous to have the fire- medics . Several Commissioners thanked and acknowledged County employees for continuing to be good public servants , despite SB 2100 and the 3 % decrease in take-home pay . Administrator Baird also commended County employees , stating they have worked hard to reduce the budget, and he expressed appreciation to the Firefighters and Paramedics Union (IAFF Local 2201 ) , for understanding the economic situation and stepping up to the plate . AGGREGATE MILLAGE STATE PROPOSED AGGREGATE MILLAGE Administrator Baird conveyed that the proposed Aggregate Millage is 5 . 0663 , 0 . 4202% below the rollback millage of 5 . 4865 . ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND ACQUISITION BOND LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — 2004 REFERENDUM Administrator Baird reported that the proposed budget for the Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bonds is $ 1 ,057 , 596 with millage of 0 . 0717 . Total debt service expenses are Jul 132011 5 July OuK141PG143 budgeted at $4 , 748 ,441 , with a millage of 0 . 3647 for the Land Acquisition Bonds — 2004 Referendum . A brief discussion ensued, during which the Board noted that the 2004 Land Acquisition Bonds had been voter approved . STREET LIGHTING DISTRICTS Administrator Baird recounted the proposed Revenues and Per Parcel/Acre charges for each of the eighteen street lighting districts , as outlined on pages 42 & 43 of the Budget Workshop booklet. OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT (M. S B U ) EAST GIFFORD STORMWATER M. S .B . U. VERO LAKE ESTATES M. S . B .U. (Clerk 's Note : This item was heard following Internal Service Funds and is placed here for continuity) . Administrator Baird announced that the Vero Lake Estates M . S . B . U . and the East Gifford Stormwater M . S . B . U . proposed budgets are the same as last year, at a per Parcel/Acre charge of $ 19 and $ 10 , respectively. He explained that an M . S . B . U . assessment is based on the benefit received, rather than on the property assessment, adding that the Vero Lake Estates M . S . B . U . covers drainage and roads , whereas the East Gifford Stormwater M . S . B . U . is allocated for stormwater cleanup from prior flooding . Director Brown responded to Board questions, providing further information on the fund balances in the M . S . B . U. ' s . July 13 , 2011 6 SK 141 PG 144 Administrator Baird informed the Board that the budget presentation was running ahead of schedule and suggested the Board review the Enterprise and Miscellaneous budgets that were scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 14 , 2011 . There was CONSENSUS among Board members to move forward to today, July 13 , 2011 , the Enterprise Funds and Miscellaneous Funds that were originally scheduled for the Budget Hearing of Thursday, July 14 , 201 l . The Chairman invited public input. Walter Geiger, 3944 58th Circle , acknowledged that the EMS Department is run efficiently . However, he was concerned about the amount of overtime paid last year and budgeted for this year, and due to the low call volume at certain fire stations, believed that it was unnecessary to replace staff when someone is ill or on vacation . He suggested that the Board renegotiate the IAFF Local 2201 contract with the goal of reducing overtime . Administrator Baird explained how the fire-medics and firefighters ' salaries are structured in terms of overtime and pay equity . Board discussion followed, with input from Administrator Baird, regarding the staffing of the fire stations, the need to have enough staff to quickly respond to emergencies, and the importance of the Advanced Life Support (ALS ) engines . The Chairman called a recess at 10: 33 a. m. and reconvened the meeting at 10 : 47 a. m. , with all members present. July 13 , 20111 , 7BK 14 1 PG 14 5 INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS • (Clerk 's Note : This item was heard following Streetlighting Districts and is placed here for continuity) . Administrator Baird announced the individual proposed budgets for the following : Fleet Management, $ 3 , 333 ,220 , a $ 76 , 629 or 2 . 4% increase from last year ; Risk Management, $4, 520, 346 , a $ 834 ,245 or 15 . 6% decrease from last year, Employee Health Insurance, $ 14, 100 , 349, a $ 69 , 164 or 0 . 5 % reduction from last year ; and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department, $ 502 , 622 , a decrease of $ 215 ,293 or 30 . 0% . He thereafter addressed the Board ' s questions regarding the increase in Fleet Management, and the decreases in Employee Health Insurance and Risk Management departmental budgets . ENTERPRISE FUNDS (Clerk 's Note : The following three items were originally scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2011, but the presentation was given at this time) . Administrator Baird noted that there were no increases in any of the Enterprise Fund fees, and emphasized that the only increases the County has in the 2011 -2012 Budget are the debt service funds for the two Land Acquisition Bonds , and as mentioned earlier, a minimal increase to the SWDD rates . He announced the individual proposed budgets (pages 49- 52 of the Budget Workshop booklet) for the following : Golf Course, $2 , 900 ,420, a reduction of $ 51 , 728 or 1 . 8 % from last year; Building Department, $ 1 , 516 ,667 , $ 273 ,293 or 15 . 3 % less than last year; Utilities Services, $ 36 ,213 , 537 , a 5 . 9% or $2 , 279 , 955 decrease , Utility Impact Fee Fund, $ 578 ,075 , a reduction of $ 83 , 125 or 12 . 6% . July 13 , 2011 8 8K 141 PG 146 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS Administrator Baird announced the proposed budgets for the Miscellaneous Funds , as outlined on pages 59- 87 of the Budget Workshop booklet. He said that there were proposed budget increases in the following funds : Tourist Development, an increase of $ 3 , 571 to $ 638 ,250 ; Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) , a 1 . 0 % or $ 6 , 926 increase to $ 667 , 772 ; Additional Court Costs , an increase of $ 13 ,787 or 16 . 1 % to $ 99 , 601 ; and Court Technology, an increase of 23 . 5 % or $ 57 , 665 for a budget of $ 303 ,465 . A lengthy discussion ensued as Administrator Baird, with input from Director Brown and Emergency Services Director John King, addressed the Board ' s questions about the reduction in the 911 Surcharge Fund ; the increases in the Additional Court Costs and Court Technology Funds ; and the Dodgertown Bonds and Dodgertown Capital Reserve Fund Bonds . CAPITAL PROJECTS Administrator Baird reported that the Optional One-Cent Sales Tax has a proposed budget of $ 14 , 843 , 099 , an $ 11 ,284 , 107 or 43 . 2% decrease from last year. He noted that the revenues are down and the fund balance has been reduced because of projects that were done . Commissioner Davis inquired about the potential for State reimbursement on some of the County ' s projects . A brief discussion followed, during which Administrator Baird observed that the amount of State funding has markedly declined . Having concluded all topics scheduled for the morning, as well as those items scheduled for Thursday, Administrator Baird announced there were several Non-Departmental funds that could be reviewed at this time . There was a Board CONSENSUS to do so . July 13 , 2011 9 KK 141 PG 147 Please see Afternoon Session for presentation on the following budgets that were discussed at this time : STATE AGENCIES SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS The Chairman announced that the Workshop would adjourn for lunch at 11 : 21 a. m. , and would reconvene at 1 : 30 p. m . AFTERNOON SESSION Chairman Solari reconvened the Budget Workshop, and opened the Public Hearing for the Solid Waste Disposal District ( S . W . D . D . ). at 1 : 30 p . m . , with all members present . PUBLIC HEARING - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (S . W.D .D .) The S WDD 2011 -2012 Budget Workshop minutes are prepared separately, and are attached . The Chairman adjourned the SWDD Public Hearing and reopened the Budget Workshop meeting at 1 : 36 p . m . Chairman Solari requested that the Sheriff' s presentation be made following the other four Constitutional Officers and prior to the Value Adjustment Board , July 13 , 2011 10 • BK 14 I PG 14 B CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Administrator Baird announced that the Clerk of the Court' s proposed budget for 2011 - 2012 is $ 959 ,794 , a $ 35 ,281 or 3 . 5 % reduction from last year . Jeffrey Barton, Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, addressed the Board' s questions about the increase in the OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) expense, and provided his perspective on whether court revenues would increase in the upcoming year . TAX COLLECTOR — CAROLE JEANJORDAN Administrator Baird explained that staff would not receive the Tax Collector ' s budget until August 1 , 2011 ; however, he provided staff' s estimate of $ 1 ,265 , 104 . Tax Collector Carole Jean Jordan reported that her office has taken over full driver licensing services, subsequent to the closure of the Department of Motor Vehicles office at south U . S . I . She stated that the department processes about 200 such transactions per day, reported that training is underway for a new, time- saving software system, and acknowledged her staff for providing excellent customer service . PROPERTYAPPRAISER — DAVID C. NOLTE Administrator Baird reported this budget to be $2,257 ,731 , a reduction of $ 107 , 022 or 4 . 5 % from last year. He acknowledged that the Property Appraiser has cut his budget more than any other County department over the prior four years . July 13 , 2011 11 BUK 4 1 PG 14 9 Property Appraiser David Nolte observed that although the numbers do not indicate an economic recovery, he has seen a surprising amount of new construction in the County. He reported that this past year, there was only $ 87 million of new construction; whereas at the peak of the housing boom, there had been $ 700 million, and an average year would yield approximately $400 million of new construction. SHERIFF — DERYL LOAR ( Clerk 's Note : The Sheriff's budget was heard following the Supervisor of Elections, and is placed here for continuity) . Administrator Baird reported that the Sheriff had submitted a flat budget with no decrease , prior to the July 2010 passage of SB 2100 . However, the Constitutionals have been asked to return their retirement savings to the County at the end of the current fiscal year. He added that the Sheriffs savings for this fiscal year were approximately $400 , 000 , and his retirement savings for 2011 -2012 will be approximately $ 1 , 609, 507 , a $ 59, 507 increase from staff' s original calculation of $ 1 , 550,000 . He explained that due to the retirement savings , as well as an anticipated $ 149 , 645 from the State Criminal Alien Assistance program ( SCRAP) Grant, the Sheriffs 2011 -2012 funding has been reduced $ 1 , 699 , 645 or 4 . 2% from last year, bringing the total proposed budget to $ 39 ,224 ,473 . Sheriff Deryl Loar provided a PowerPoint presentation (not on file), highlighting key expenses of the Sheriffs Department, and explaining that the need for services escalates in conjunction with declining economic conditions, rising unemployment rates , and a population increase . He outlined some of the services provided by the Sheriff s Department, and detailed some of the strategies employed to reduce costs, including changes in work schedules and reductions in overtime . He noted that Administrator Baird had included SCAAP Grant funding in next year ' s budget, and explained that he was concerned that the SCAAP Grant and other law enforcement subsidies might be reduced or eliminated . He also voiced concerns about the department ' s aging vehicle fleet, which has approximately 70 cars (out of a fleet of 300) with Jul 13 2011 12 • July 00K141PG150 100 , 000 or more miles , and invited suggestions for funding some new automobiles . He added that he would like to return to a departmental budget that includes a category for "Capital Outlay . " Commissioner O ' Bryan complimented the Sheriff and his team on this year ' s budget. He asked how much the Sheriffs FRS savings were this fiscal year and what his plans were for those dollars . Sheriff Loar replied that he did not know the exact dollar amount of FRS savings , but advised that several employees had unexpectedly retired just before SB 2100 took effect, and $453 ,000 in retirement benefits had to be paid out to those individuals . He divulged that additional FRS dollars would be needed this year for an employee who was returning from military service . He thereafter addressed questions regarding the aforementioned vacant positions . Commissioners O ' Bryan and Solari agreed that in view of the Sheriffs retirement savings and the SCAAP Grant, they would support the County Administrator ' s budget recommendation. However, they advocated a return of the SCAAP funding to the Sheriffs budget, should the Bureau of Justice Assistance fail to award the grant. Commissioner Davis ' s questions regarding the automobile fleet sparked a lengthy discussion, during which the Sheriff provided a breakdown of vehicle and fuel expenses . Afterwards , Commissioner Davis revealed his support for approving the proposed budget, but wanted to see what could be done to enhance the vehicle fleet. Vice Chairman Wheeler inquired whether the Optional One-Cent Sales Tax revenue could be used for the purchase of emergency vehicles . After this was confirmed by Administrator Baird, the Board consensus was to explore using those funds to update the Sheriff s fleet . July 13 , 2011 13 BK 141 PG 151 Administrator Baird suggested dividing the vehicle expenses between this and next fiscal year, and said he would return to the Board with a budget amendment after the Sheriff is • invoiced for any new car purchases . Director Brown asked whether the Board wished to incorporate the Sheriff' s FRS savings for this year (approximately $450 , 000), with the One-Cent Optional Sales Tax as part of the vehicle funding source . Chairman Solari declared that the money would be a good source of funds, if it is available . Sheriff Loar reviewed some of this fiscal year ' s expenses, which had included the $453 , 000 in pension funds disbursed this year, and the purchase of necessary capital equipment from funds allotted in November 2010 . He stressed that he had not foreseen that there would be a savings on the FRS fund . Vice Chairman Wheeler praised Sheriff Loar for his capable handling of the agency and the budget . The Chairman invited public comments . Mr. Geiger congratulated the Sheriff on the Citizens Academy Course and encouraged the public to take the free class . He recommended that the Sheriff include with future budget submittals , several informational sheets about improvements and events taking place in the Sheriff s office . Cyril Knowles , 7855 91St Avenue , 32957 , questioned whether secretarial staff was allowed to drive fleet vehicles back and forth to work. July 13 , 2011 14 • BK 141 PG 152 • Sheriff Loar advised that office personnel did not drive the Sheriff' s Department automobiles home . SUPERVISOR OFELECTIONS — LESLIE R. SWAN (Clerk 's Note : This item was heard following the Property Appraiser and is placed here for continuity) . Administrator Baird conveyed that the recommended budget is $ 1 , 120 ,456 , an increase of $ 101 , 860 , or 10 . 0 % . Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan provided a handout (on file) and recapped her letters of May 2 , 2011 and May 26 , 2011 (pages 71 -74 and pages 8247 of the Constitutional Officers Budget Requests booklet) to present supporting data regarding her request to revise her proposed budget from $ 1 , 388 , 893 to $ 1 , 180 , 365 . She provided a history of the budget cuts taken by the Supervisor of Elections office, and outlined the rigorous cost-cutting measures undertaken to cut next year ' s expenses , including staffing reductions and a decrease in Ms . Swan' s personal employee compensation package . She emphasized that the costs of the Elections Office fluctuate according to election activity and State mandates , and reported that in Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 , there are three major events that require funding : ( 1 ) Redistricting ; (2) the Presidential Preference Primary in August; and (3 ) Municipal Elections in November. After reviewing Elections Office expenses , Ms . Swan conveyed that her office would be faced with a $ 59,000 shortfall in next year ' s budget, if the County Administrator' s budget recommendation of $ 1 , 120,456 is approved . She petitioned the Board to consider granting to the Elections Office, an additional $ 59 ,000 for the provision of voter services in accordance with all of the State mandates, most of which are unfunded. Chairman Solari stated he would support Ms . Swan ' s request if she agreed to reduce her budget by a commensurate amount next fiscal year, because she would not have the costs of the Redistricting and the Presidential Primary Election. July 13 , 2011 15 8K 14 I PG 15 3 Ms . Swan replied that she could not be certain what her future costs would be and thus • could not commit to a particular budget. Vice Chairman Wheeler supported Ms . Swan ' s total budget request of $ 1 , 180 , 365 . He emphasized that she has done an outstanding job in decreasing the Elections Office budget, taken personal budget cuts , and provided a concise explanation on the need for additional funding. He declared that it is the Board ' s responsibility to make sure the elections are run properly . Commissioner O ' Bryan reasoned that based on a year-to -year comparison, Ms . Swan' s operating budget is down by 10 % , and suggested adjusting her budget to reflect a 5 % decrease . He observed that as the year progresses , a better determination can be made of this year ' s special expenses . Commissioner Davis agreed, acknowledging the additional responsibilities falling on the Elections Office this year . VALUEADJUSTMENTBOARD (VAB) Administrator Baird reported that this year ' s budget was $ 86 ,060 . NON-DEPARTMENTAL STATE AGENCIES (Clerk 's Note : This item was presented during the morning session, following Capital Projects, after Non-Profit Organizations and is placed here for continuity) . Administrator Baird announced the General Fund proposed budgets for the following State Agencies : Guardian Ad Litem : $ 18 , 704, a $ 14 , 841 reduction; Victim Assistance Program, $ 54 ,788 , a $ 6 ,413 increase ; State Attorney : $ 33 ,919 , a reduction of $4 , 393 ; Public Defender : $4 , 881 , an $ 85 . 00 increase over last year ; and Medical Examiner, $295 , 512 , a $ 18 , 104 decrease . July 13 , 2011 16 �� 14 1 PG 15 4 (Clerk 's Note : Presentation on the budgets for the following State Agencies occurred during the 2 : 3 Op. m. afternoon session. ) Administrator Baird announced the overall proposed budgets for the following State Agencies : New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc . , $288 , 162 , a $ 15 , 166 or 5 % decrease ; State Health Department, $ 551 , 053 , a reduction of $29 , 003 or 5 % reduction; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, $ 58 , 163 , the same as last year ; Department of Juvenile Justice, $ 536 ,022 , a $ 58 , 922 or 9 . 9% decrease ; Environmental Control Board, $ 17 , 073 , no change from last year ; State Attorney $ 156 ,434 , $ 10 , 048 less or 6% ; Public Defender, $ 75 , 996 , a reduction of $ 1 , 647 or 2 . 1 % ; and the Medical Examiner, with an $ 18 , 104 , or 5 . 8 % reduction, for a budget of $295 , 512 . Increases were noted for the following State Agencies : Circuit Court Expenses, $ 244 ,458 , up $ 13 , 731 or 5 . 95 % ; Guardian Ad Litem, up by $ 968 or 1 . 23 % to $79 , 628 ; and Victim ' s Assistance Program, elevated to $ 54 , 788 , an increase of $ 6,413 or 13 . 3 % . John Romano , CEO of New Horizons , provided his rationale for requesting that the proposed 5 % budget cut be returned to the Agency ' s budget. The Commissioners acknowledged Mr. Romano ' s work and the value of New Horizons . Commissioner O ' Bryan acknowledged Ms . Swanson for the excellent services provided by the Health Department and for meeting the recommended budget. Miranda Swanson , Health Department Administrator, thanked the Board and Administrator Baird for their support. Discussion ensued as the Commissioners, Administrator Baird and Director Brown voiced concerns about the County ' s funding for the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, which has long remained the same, in spite of other agencies cutting budgets . Chairman Solari , the Board liaison to the Council , stated that he had approached the group about reducing their July 13 , 2011 17 BK 141 PG 155 budget, but to no avail . Commissioner Davis sought and received confirmation from . Administrator Baird that this item would be added to the list of discussion items for the Legislative Delegation. The following officials thanked the Commissioners for their support : Diamond Litty , Public Defender, 19`h Circuit Steven Levin , Honorable Chief Judge, 19th Circuit Travis Erickson, Guardian Ad Litem, Local Circuit Director The Chairman called a recess at 3 : 12 p. m. and reconvened the meeting at 3 : 21 p. m. , with all members present. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Administrator Baird announced that the recommended budget for this item was $ 119 , 332 , the same as last year. CHILDREN ' S SERVICES Administrator Baird announced that the proposed budget was $ 656 , 726 , a decrease of $ 34 , 564 or 5 . 0% . SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA FELLSMERE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA ( Clerk 's Note : This item was presented during the morning session following Capital Projects and is placed here for continuity) Administrator Baird announced that the proposed budgets as follows : • July 13 , 2011 18 OK 14 1 PG 15 6 Sebastian Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) : $ 123 , 364, a $20 , 357 reduction from last year Fellsmere Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) : $ 9 , 706 , a $ 9 , 606 reduction CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM Care Net Pregnancy Centers — Administrator Baird announced that the recommended budget is $ 17 , 000 , the same as last year. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HOUSING AUTHORITY (Clerk 's Note : This item was presented following Sebastian Community Redevelopment Area and Fellsmere Community Redevelopment Area, and is placed here for continuity) . Administrator Baird noted that the Indian River Housing Authority has been eliminated as a line item in the budget; however, he recommended funding of $ 110 , 000 for this year . He thereafter addressed the Board ' s questions about the CRA' s , and Job Grant funding . NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ( Clerk 's Note : Presentation on the remaining Non-Profit Organizations concluded during the afternoon session) . Administrator Baird announced the proposed budgets as follows : Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, $ 27 , 500 ; State Forestry Service, $ 13 , 822 ; Veteran ' s Council $ 74 , 650 , a $290 decrease (as submitted by the agency) ; and Keep Indian River Beautiful (KIRK) $ 38 , 609 , $2, 032 or 5 % less than last year . July 13 , 2011 19 SO K1% 141 PG 15 7 Administrator Baird reported that the Cultural Council had withdrawn their request for financial assistance , and Vice Chairman Wheeler commended them on the letter they had sent • withdrawing the request . Commissioners O ' Bryan and Flescher advocated returning $ 35 , 000 (the proposed budget reduction) to the Children ' s Services ' budget. Bradley Bernauer, Director of Human Services , Children ' s Services Advisory Committee, advised that he was grateful for the monies received from the Board . Responding to questioning, he told the Board there was not much duplication of services ; instead, there was cooperation between the agencies as they tried to help people . Administrator Baird, with input from Director Brown, provided further information about the revenues from the Florida State of the Arts license plates . It was noted that the County ' s designated arts agency, which is currently the Cultural Council , receives the license plate revenues . QUASI-NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Administrator Baird announced the proposed budgets as follows . Community Transportation Coordinator (Senior Resource Association, Inc . ) , $ 500, 130, a 5 % or $26 ,322 reduction; Community Transportation Coordinator Grants , $ 0 (the amount will be adjusted after the grants are awarded) ; Gifford Youth Activity Center, $ 90 , 038 , a reduction of $4 , 739 or 5 . 0% ; Progressive Civic League of Gifford, $ 12 , 825 , decreased by $675 or 5 . 0% ; Humane Society of Vero Beach & IRC , $ 395 , 547 , the same as last year (still under negotiation) ; and Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council , Inc . , $ 15 , 270 , a reduction of $ 803 or 5 % from last year. The following speakers thanked the Commissioners for their support . Freddie Woolfork, 4590 57`" Avenue , Administrator of Development and Marketing, Gifford Youth Activity Center July 13 , 2011 20 141 PG 158 • Kristine Sarkauskas , CEO & President, Mental Health Association, 242 Del Monte Rd . , Sebastian Eric Wheeler, President, Veteran ' s Council Karen Diegel, CEO , Senior Resource Association Administrator Baird believed that the issues which had surfaced during the budget presentation could be resolved without changing the proposed total budget. He recapped that the Sheriff had an additional $ 59 , 507 in FRS savings over the $ 1 , 550 , 000 original figure, for a total of $ 1 , 609 , 507 ; the Human Services Budget would have $73 ,093 returned to it ; and the Supervisor of Elections will be receiving half of her requested increase of $ 59 ,909 . He suggested the Board take the proposed net increase out of General Fund Contingencies, with no other budgetary changes . Chairman Solari reminded Administrator Baird that New Horizons had also requested that $ 15 , 166 be returned to their budget. There was a consensus among Commissioners Flescher, Davis , and O ' Bryan, to reinstate the $ 15 , 166 to New Horizons . Chairman Solari opined that although it was painful, the 5 % cuts to Children ' s Services and New Horizons were necessary to balance the budget. He supported the Supervisor of Elections ' budget request for this fiscal year, but asserted that this year ' s fiscal plan, containing the additional expenses, would not become the baseline comparison for future elections office budgets . Commissioners O ' Bryan and Flescher reiterated their support for adding $ 35 ,000 to Children' s Services ; however, there was no Board consensus to do so . Administrator Baird sought and received confirmation from the Board that the FRS savings from this fiscal year could be included in the total budget. July 13 , 2011 21 14 1 PG 15 9 Commissioner O ' Bryan was in favor of granting half of what the Supervisor of Elections • had requested to make up the difference between her requested budget and Administrator Baird ' s proposed allocation. Vice Chairman Wheeler advocated retaining the 5 % cuts to Children ' s Services and New Horizons ; however, he supported the requested increase to the Supervisor of Elections ' budget. He also asked about using the Optional One-Cent Sales Tax to purchase some vehicles for the Sheriff. Administrator Baird responded that he would like to take no more than $ 400, 000 of the $ 700 ,000 Optional Sales Tax contingency fund, and not change the total proposed budget. Several Commissioners agreed that they did not want to commit to a particular figure for the Sheriff' s fleet until more information was presented regarding the mileage and condition of the current vehicles , how many automobiles might need replacing, and what this year ' s FRS savings had been spent on . Administrator Baird acknowledged that this matter would be brought back to the Board . After the Board ' s deliberations were concluded, Administrator Baird outlined that the proposed budget would incorporate the following changes : the Sheriffs additional $ 59 , 507 in FRS savings ; Human Services would have $ 73 , 093 replaced ; Supervisor of Elections would receive half of her requested increase of $ 59 , 909 ; and New Horizons would have $ 15 , 166 restored . He suggested the Board take the proposed net increase out of General Fund Contingencies , with no other budgetary changes . Director Brown announced that the total net increase to the proposed budget was $ 58 , 707 , which would be taken from the $ 600 , 000 in contingency funds , bringing the contingencies to $ 541 ,293 . July 13 , 2011 22 OR 141 PG! 6E ' • Administrator Baird announced the County ' s total proposed budget of $ 258 ,404, 842 , a Y p p g decrease of $ 60 , 359 , 981 or 18 . 9% from the current year. He recapped the recommendations for individual budgets and millage, as follows : General Fund Millage 3 . 0892 : the same as the current year, 7 . 03 % below rollback Budget $ 69 , 680 , 951 Municipal Service Taxing Unit (M . S . T. U . ) Millage : 1 . 0733 , 9 . 03 % below rollback Budget : $ 24 ,470 ,418 Transportation Fund Millage : None Budget : $ 13 , 016 , 157 , $2 , 329 , 220 or 15 . 2% less than last year Emergency Services District (ESD) Millage : 1 . 7148 remains the same at 8 . 12 % below rollback Budget : $25 , 696 , 785 Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition Bonds Millage : 0 . 0717 Budget : $ 1 , 057 , 596 Land Acquisition Bonds for the 2004 Referendum Millage : 0 . 3647 Budget : $4 , 748 ,441 July 13 , 2011 . 23 � 14 1 PG 16 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O ' Bryan, • SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to approve the tentative budget as presented by the County Administrator. Attorney Polackwich suggested that the Board also take action on the proposed millage rates . MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner O ' Bryan, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to include approval of the preliminary millage rates , as presented by the County Administrator. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and the Motion carried unanimously . The Board approved the tentative budget and the preliminary millage rates , as presented by the County Administrator. Chairman Solari announced that the Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget and Proposed Millage Rates would be held on September 7 , 2011 at 5 : 01 p . m . , and the final Budget Hearing and Adoption of Millage Rates would take place on September 14, 2011 at 5 : 01 p .m . He commended all of the County employees for working through the tight budgets , and extended kudos to Administrator Baird, Director Brown, and the budget staff. (Clerk 's Note : All business was completed in one day and therefore a meeting on July 14, 2011 was not necessary and was not held) . July 13 , - 2011 24 Buft 1 (} 1 PG 1 6 2 ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business , the Chairman declared the Budget Workshop adjourned at 3 : 50 p . m . ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND IS HEREBY MADE A PART OF THESE MINUTES ATTEST : iJeffreoLi3eAon, Clerk Bob Solari , Chairman Minutes Approved : SEP 0 6 2011 MG/Budget Workshop July 13 , 2011 25 BX 141 PG 163