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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
AGENDA
2013/2014 PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 - 5:01 P.M.
County Commission Chamber
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, FL 32960
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Joseph E Flescher, Chairman
Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
Peter D. 0 Bryan
Bob Solari
Tim Zorc
District 2
District 1
District 4
District 5
District 3
Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk to the Board
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
5:01 P.M.
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Wesley S. Davis, Vice -Chairman
4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, JOSEPH A. BAIRD
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
PAGES 19-22
Proposed millage is 3.2620 and is 6.14% above rollback rate of 3.0733. The proposed budget is
$70,920,776.
• 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.
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M.S.T.U. PAGES 25-26
Proposed millage is 1.0733 and is .43% above rollback rate of 1.0687. The proposed budget is
$24,942,596.
• 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) PAGE 29
Proposed budget is $13,296,874.
• Open for public comments.
• Consider any proposed changes to tentative budget.
• Make a motion to adopt the tentative budget.
Emergency Services District PAGE 33
Proposed millage is 1.9799 and is 16.03% above rollback rate of 1.7063. The proposed budget is
$26,667,288.
• 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.
Land Acquisition Bonds — 2004 Referendum PAGE 38
Proposed millage is 0.3788 (rollback rate does not apply) and proposed budget amount is $4,775,560.
• 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.
Aggregate
Proposed millage is 5.4611 and is 8.09% above rollback rate of 5.0525.
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6. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SITTING AS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOARD
Solid Waste Disposal District Budget (Non -Ad Valorem Special District) PAGE 41
A. Announce 2013/2014 Proposed Charge and Budget.
1. $44.29 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($70.86 / House)
(4.46% increase from current year)
$30.44 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit
(3.57% increase from current year)
Readiness -to -Use Fee $18.81
(3.75% increase from current year)
Landfill Ash Product Disposal Fee $18.81 per ton
(0.00% increase from current year)
2. $11,200,862 Budget
B. Receive comments from the Public.
C. Consider any Proposed Amendments.
D. Make a motion to adopt tentative non -ad valorem assessment rates.
E. Make a motion to adopt Tentative Budget.
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7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES PAGES 42-45
A. Announce 2013/2014 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. Make a motion to adopt Tentative Charge.
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Charge Per Parcel Acre
1. Vero Lake Estates M.S.B.U.
$19.00
2. East Gifford Stormwater M.S.B.U.
$10.00
Street
Lighting Districts
3. Gifford
$25.00
4. Laurelwood
$23.00
5. Rockridge
$8.00
6. Vero Highlands
$28.00
7. Porpoise Point
$11.00
8. Laurel Court
$27.00
9 Tierra Linda
$21.00
10. Vero Shores
$19.00
11. Ixora Park
$17.00
12. Royal Poinciana
$32.00
13. Roseland Road
$1.00
14. Whispering Pines
$16.00
15. Moorings
$10.00
16. Walker's Glen
$22.00
17. Glendale Lakes
$40.00
18. Floralton Beach
$45.00
19. West Wabasso
$21.00
B. Receive comments from the Public.
C. Consider any Proposed Amendments and Calculate Revised Charge.
D. Make a motion to adopt Tentative Charge.
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8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS
A. Announce 2013/2014 Proposed Budget.
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B. Receive comments from the Public.
C. Consider any Proposed Amendments.
D. Make a motion to adopt Tentative Budget.
9. ANNOUNCE TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
FINAL Budget Hearing will be held at 5:01 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at
the County Administration Building A, Commission Chambers, 1801 27th 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 (772) 226-1223 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting.
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1.
Special Revenue Funds
$19,794,698
2.
Other Debt Service Fund
$877,513
3.
Capital Projects
$17,311,556
4.
Enterprise Funds
$42,120,544
5.
Internal Service Funds
$23,199,708
B. Receive comments from the Public.
C. Consider any Proposed Amendments.
D. Make a motion to adopt Tentative Budget.
9. ANNOUNCE TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
FINAL Budget Hearing will be held at 5:01 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at
the County Administration Building A, Commission Chambers, 1801 27th 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 (772) 226-1223 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting.
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JEFFREY R. SMITH
Clerk to the Board
INDEX TO MINUTES OF 2013-2014 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
HEARING
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER 1
2. INVOCATION 1
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1
4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOSEPH A BAIRD 2
5. AD VALOREM FUNDS 2
A. AD VALOREM MILLAGE AND AD VALOREM BUDGET 2
GENERAL FUND 2
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S.T.U.) 4
TRANSPORTATION FUND (NO MILLAGE) 5
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 6
LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — 2004 REFERENDUM 7
AGGREGATE 8
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6. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SITTING AS
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOARD 8
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET - (NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT) 8
A. ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 PROPOSED CHARGE AND BUDGET 8
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 9
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 9
D . ADOPT TENTATIVE NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES 9
E ADOPT TENTATIVE BUDGET 10
7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES 10
A. ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 PROPOSED CHARGE FOR EACH NON -AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 10
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 11
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND CALCULATE REVISED CHARGE 12
D . ADOPT TENTATIVE CHARGE 12
8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS 13
A. ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 PROPOSED BUDGET 13
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 13
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 13
D . ADOPT TENTATIVE BUDGET 14
9. ANNOUNCE TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING 14
10. ADJOURNMENT 14
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JEFFREY R. SMITH
Clerk to the Board
September 11, 2013
2012-2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met at the County
Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach Florida, on Wednesday, September 11,
2013, to conduct the 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget Hearing. Present were Chairman Joseph E
Flescher, Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis, and Commissioners Peter D. O'Bryan, Bob Solari,
and Tim Zorc. Also present were County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, County Attorney
Dylan Reingold, and Deputy Clerk Maureen Gelfo.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Flescher called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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4. BUDGET OVERVIEW BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOSEPH A.
BAIRD
County Administrator Joseph Baird used a PowerPoint Presentation (on file) to support
his overall budget synopsis for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. He reported that there is a 1.4% gain in
the tax roll this year, the first increase in six years. Administrator Baird announced that the total
proposed operating budget is $255,107,975, a decrease of $36,684,220 from the current year. He
noted that if staff uses what is referred to as "Commissioner Solari's comparison", the budget is
$2,972,458 more.
Commissioner Solari stated that he had asked Administrator Baird to present his figure to
better clarify the budget changes from year to year. He explained that using last year's proposed
allocation of $252,135,490, he had factored in government accounting, the uncertainty of grant
monies, and the transfer of unfinished projects from one year to another, to arrive at his
comparison figure, an increase of $2,972,458 to the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Administrator Baird resumed the budget overview. He conveyed that there is an
additional $250,000 in the General and Municipal Services Taxing Unit (M.S.T.U.) funds due to
the payoff of the Spring Training Bonds and elimination of the debt service. He revealed the
following budget increases: the Board of County Commissioners, $188,080; Constitutional
Officers, $2,225,850; Florida Retirement System (FRS), $1.8 million, and $1.2 million in Cost of
Living Adjustments (COLA) for County employees. Administrator Baird also mentioned that
staff proposes to phase out the reliance on the General and Emergency Services Fund reserves to
balance the budget.
5. AD VALOREM FUNDS
A. AD VALOREMMILLAGEANDAD VALOREM BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
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Administrator Baird reported that the proposed millage for the General Fund is 3.2620,
6.1% above the rollback rate; and the proposed budget is $70,920,776, 0.6% above the current
year. He noted that the main reasons for the increase are a new position in the Public Works
Department; an additional $2,225,850 for the Constitutional Officers; and a Florida Retirement
System rate hike of $1.8 million countywide.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments.
Walter Geiger, 3944 58th Circle, wished to comment on the Emergency Services District
(EMS) budget, and was requested to speak during the EMS presentation.
The Chairman closed the public comments session.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, to not
raise the millage rate to 3.2620, and to split the difference
between that rate and the rollback rate of 3.0733, which
would be approximately $2.6 million in dollar terms; and
to take $1.3 million out of the excess fund balance of
almost $25 million, and leave another $1.3 million in the
taxpayer's coffers. Motion FAILED due to lack of a
second.
(Clerk's Note: The $25 million pertains to the $48 million fund balance in the General
Fund, and the excess amounts in the 20%fund balance threshold established in the County's
fund balance policies).
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, by a 4-1 vote (Commissioner
Solari opposed), the Board adopted the tentative millage
rate of 3.2620 for the General Fund.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative budget in the amount of $70,920,776 for the
General Fund.
A brief discussion ensued about the additional allocations that will be required in the
amounts of $100,000 for a lobbyist to advocate for the sale of the Vero Electric Utility to Florida
Power and Light (FPL); and $150,000 to extend the operating hours of the GoLine Bus Line.
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (M.S. T. U.)
Administrator Baird announced that the M.S.T.U. is the taxing fund for all the services in
the unincorporated areas of the County. The proposed millage is 1.0733, .43% above the
rollback rate of 1.0687, and the proposed budget is $24,942,596, 1.95% or $476,094 more than
the current year's budget of $24,466,502. The primary increases are in funding for the Road and
Bridge Department and the Sheriff's Office. There is a $55,000 climb in the County's franchise
fees, and the FRS rates have gone up $38,428 in this fund.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments.
Althea McKenzie, 4876 30th Avenue, asked the Board to address the need for additional
street lights in the Gifford area. She also expressed concerns about paying for the anticipated
improvements in the Gifford Neighborhood Plan (GNP), and requested that the funding sources
be included in the GNP if the information is available.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners, staff, and Ms. McKenzie. Among topics
mentioned were the five new streetlights installed this year; funds that have been designated for
improvements to the multipurpose field lighting and to the Gifford Ball Field; and what the cost
savings might be if FPL acquires the City of Vero Beach Electric Utility. Director Brown noted
that the County plans to install five new streetlights in Gifford annually.
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After further discussion, the Board advised Ms. McKenzie to either email the
Commissioners or have the Gifford Progressive Civic League (GPCL) let the Board know where
streetlights need repair or replacement.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously adopted
the tentative millage of 1.0733 for the M.S.T.U.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative budget in the amount of $24,942,596 for the
M.S.T.U.
TRANSPOR TA TION FUND (No MILLA GE)
Administrator Baird announced that the Transportation Fund encompasses the Road and
Bridge, Public Works, Stormwater, and Traffic Engineering Divisions. The proposed budget is
$13,296.874, a $270,592 increase from the current year. He attributed the change to: (1) two
new employee positions, one in the Stormwater Division for fertihzer education/enforcement,
and one in the Maintenance Department; (2) a new vehicle for the new Stormwater staff
member; and (3) the FRS rates adding an additional $89,933 to the budget.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments. There were no speakers and the
Chairman closed the public comments session.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan the Board unanimously adopted
the tentative budget in the amount of $13,296,874, for the
Transportation Fund.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
Administrator Baird advised that these taxes are for Advanced Life Support and Fire
Protection services; they are paid by all homeowners with the exception of Indian River Shores
residents. He conveyed that the Emergency Service District's proposed millage is 1.9799, a
16.03% increase above the rollback rate of 1.7063; and its proposed budget is $26,667,288. He
pointed out that the budget has increased only $327,957 from the 2012-2013 budget of
$26,339,331, and that the tax roll has risen 1.2% in this district. Administrator Baird mentioned
that the $2.5 million of reserves currently being used to offset the budget is being reduced to
$500,000 to stop reliance on the fund balance; and that mounting FRS rates have impacted this
fund by $453,399.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments
Walter Geiger, 3944 58th Circle, commented on what he deemed to be a substantial
increase in EMS
Commissioner Solari explained to Mr. Geiger that he was noting a rise in the millage
rate, not the actual budget, and that the increase in the actual dollar amount is approximately
1.3%.
There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public comments session.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative millage of 1.9799 for the Emergency Services
District.
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A brief discussion ensued about the necessity to budget for capital expenditures, such as
new Emergency Services vehicles. The Board hoped to address these types of items in the next
budget cycle.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and the
Motion carried unanimously.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously adopted
the tentative budget of $26,667,288, for the Emergency
Services District.
LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - 2004 REFERENDUM
Administrator Baird announced that this item covers the debt service on the 2004 General
Obligation Land Acquisition Bond Issue. The proposed millage is 0.3788, a decrease of .0011,
and the rollback rate does not apply. The proposed budget is $4,775,560.
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments.
Meredith Farrington, 4715 331d Avenue, Gifford, asked what areas were included in the
land acquisitions.
A brief discussion followed regarding the purpose and scope of the voter -approved bond
issue. Mr. Farrington was advised to leave his contact information with Management and
Budget Director Jason Brown, so that the Environmental Planner can provide him with further
details on the purchases.
There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public comments session.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative millage rate of 0.3788 (rollback rate does not
apply) for the Land Acquisition Bonds — 2004
Referendum.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative budget of $4,775,560 for the Land Acquisition
Bonds — 2004 Referendum.
AGGREGATE
Administrator Baird reported that this is a benchmark that the State of Florida uses; no
one actually pays it. The proposed aggregate millage is 5.4611, 8% above the rollback rate of
5.0525.
6. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SITTING AS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BOARD
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT BUDGET - (NON -AD VALOREM SPECIAL DISTRICT)
A. ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 PROPOSED CHARGE AND BUDGET
Administrator Baird presented the proposed 2013-2014 charges for the Solid Waste
District as follows:
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1. $44.29 per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($70.86 per house), a 4.46% increase
from last year
2. $30.44 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit (3.57% increase from last year)
3. Readiness -to -Use Fee $18.81 (3.75% increase from last year)
4. Landfill Ash Product Disposal Fee $18.81 per ton (0.0% increase from last year)
He disclosed that the proposed budget for 2013-2014 is $11,200,862.
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Chairman opened the floor to public comments There were no speakers, and the
Chairman closed the floor to public comments.
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
There were no proposed amendments.
D. ADOPT TENTATIVE NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT RATES
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously adopted
the tentative Non -Ad Valorem assessment rates of $44.29
per Residential Waste Generation Unit ($70.86 per house);
$30.44 per Commercial Waste Generation Unit; $18.81
for Readiness -to -Use Fee; and the Landfill Ash Product
Disposal Fee of $18.81 per ton, for the Solid Waste
Disposal District (SWDD).
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E. ADOPT TENTATIVE BUDGET
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative budget of $11,200,862 for the Solid Waste
Disposal District (SWDD).
7. ADOPTION OF NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT CHARGES
A. ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 PROPOSED CHARGE FOR EACH NON -AD VALOREM
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Administrator Baird explained that these are per parcel acre charges.
Director Brown announced the 2013-2014 proposed charges for each Non -Ad Valorem
Assessment District as follows:
Municipal Services
Benefit
Unit:
Charge Per Parcel Acre
1.
Vero Lake Estates M.S.B.U.
$19.00
2.
East Gifford Stormwater M.S.B.U.
$10.00
Street
Lighting
Districts:
3. Gifford
$25.00
4. Laurelwood
$23.00
5. Rockridge
$ 8.00
6. Vero Highlands
$28.00
7. Porpoise Point
$11.00
8. Laurel Court
$27.00
9. Tierra Linda
$21.00
10. Vero Shores
$19.00
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B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chairman Flescher opened the floor to public comments.
Ms. McKenzie was concerned that some of the Gifford residents were paying into the
East Gifford Stormwater MSBU, but not getting relief from their drainage problems.
A lengthy discussion followed as Commissioners and staff provided commentary on the
purpose, geographic boundaries and service area of the MSBU, and responded to a series of
questions/comments posed by Ms. McKenzie.
Ms. McKenzie stated that she hoped the County would take the demographics of the
Gifford area into consideration and find alternative funding to absorb the costs of some of the
improvements that are needed in the community.
Discussion ensued about a Community Development Block Grant that was transferred
from the Gifford Community to offset other projects, and Ms. McKenzie asked the Board to
henceforth make sure whatever resources are available stay within the community.
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11. Ixora Park
$17.00
12. Royal Poinciana
$32.00
13. Roseland Road
$ 1.00
14. Whispering Pines
$16.00
15. Moorings
$10.00
16. Walker's Glen
$22.00
17. Glendale Lakes
$40.00
18. Floralton Beach
$45.00
19. West Wabasso
$21.00
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chairman Flescher opened the floor to public comments.
Ms. McKenzie was concerned that some of the Gifford residents were paying into the
East Gifford Stormwater MSBU, but not getting relief from their drainage problems.
A lengthy discussion followed as Commissioners and staff provided commentary on the
purpose, geographic boundaries and service area of the MSBU, and responded to a series of
questions/comments posed by Ms. McKenzie.
Ms. McKenzie stated that she hoped the County would take the demographics of the
Gifford area into consideration and find alternative funding to absorb the costs of some of the
improvements that are needed in the community.
Discussion ensued about a Community Development Block Grant that was transferred
from the Gifford Community to offset other projects, and Ms. McKenzie asked the Board to
henceforth make sure whatever resources are available stay within the community.
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Commissioner Solari pointed out that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has
just voted to accelerate the proposed expansion of the GoLine Transit System weekday service
hours, and those dollars are being approved at tonight's meeting The new schedule, with buses
running from 6.00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., will particularly benefit individuals who need transportation
to and from their jobs.
Reverend Edward Spencer, 3830 46th Street, echoed Ms. McKenzie's concerns about
drainage problems in Gifford.
He was advised to provide his contact information to staff to get further information
about the East Gifford MSBU.
Mr. Farrington asked to be added to the list of people who will be receiving information
on the MSBU.
There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the floor to public
comments.
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND CALCULATE REVISED CHARGE
There were no proposed amendments.
D. ADOPT TENTATIVE CHARGE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Zorc, SECONDED by
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative charges read into the record for each of the above
Non -Ad Valorem Assessment Districts.
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8. APPROVE NON -AD VALOREM DOLLAR BUDGETS
A. ANNOUNCE 2013-2014 PROPOSED BUDGET
Administrator Baird outlined the 2013-2014 proposed Non -Ad Valorem dollar budgets as
follows:
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chairman Flescher opened the floor to public comments.
Mr. Farrington requested further information about the budget meetings, and Vice
Chairman Davis provided an explanation of the budget workshop and budget hearing schedules
There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the floor to public
comments.
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
There were no proposed amendments.
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1.
Special Revenue Funds
$19,794,698
2.
Other Debt Service Fund
$ 877,513
3.
Capital Projects
$17,311.556
4.
Enterprise Funds
$42,120,544
5.
Internal Service Funds
$23,199,708
B. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chairman Flescher opened the floor to public comments.
Mr. Farrington requested further information about the budget meetings, and Vice
Chairman Davis provided an explanation of the budget workshop and budget hearing schedules
There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the floor to public
comments.
C. CONSIDER ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
There were no proposed amendments.
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D. ADOPT TENTATIVE BUDGET
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted the
tentative Non -Ad Valorem Dollar Budgets for the Special
Revenue Funds, Other Debt Service Fund, Capital
Projects, Enterprise Funds, and Internal Service Funds.
9. ANNOUNCE TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Chairman Flescher announced that the Final Budget Hearing will be held at 5:01 p.m on
Wednesday September 18, 2013, at County Administration Building A, County Commission
Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.
ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND ARE HEREBY MADE A PART OF THESE MINUTES
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 6:10
p.m.
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ATTEST:
Jek7 '' Smit
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
Minutes Approved: OCT 2 2 2013
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