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BCC Minutes 08/18/1988 B - ----"' Naples, Florida, August 18, 1988 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Collier, and also acting as the Board nf Zoning Appeals and as the governing board(S) of such special districts as have been created according to law and having conducted business herein, .et on this date at 2:00 P.M. in BUDGET .OR~HOP SESSIOU in Building WFW of the Government complex, East Naples, Florida, with the followi09 øembers present: VICE-CHAIRMAN: Anne Coodnight Arnold Lee Class Max A. Hasse John A. pistor (Absent) CHAIRMAN: Burt L. saunders ALSO PRESENT: Neil Dorrill, County Manage.'; Ken Cuyler, County Attorney; Tom Crandall, Utilities Director, Dalila Mendez, Deputy Clerk; Mike Arnold, Assistant Utilities Administrator; Bob Fahey, Solid Waste Director; Harold Huber, Engineering Director; Lori Zalka, Budget Director; Stan Litsinger, Senior Budget Analyst; Jennifer pike, Budget Analyst; and Michael Smykawski; Budget Analysts. ACENDA 2:00-3:30 P.M. 3:30-4:30 P.M. Public Works Emergency services 4:30-5:00 P.M. Utilities Page 1 .00;; 116 Pi'.{ 8ß3 .~~ - ,-- --_.",-,'""---.. , I' . s. ,'" .~ f;' u~ 116pi'.f.8G4 ¡ r :.~y ,~...' AUCUST 18, 1988 PtJBLXC lI'OJUtB Budget Director Zalka advised that the Ceneral Fund Reserve for Contingency is pre&ently $2.6 million compared to $2.l in the Tentative Budget, and further review of reserves and ~roperty taxes would be conducted at the final Workshop Budget session scheduled for August 29, 1988. Senior Budget Analyst Litsingcr referred to Page B-15, Public Works Ad.inistration Cenera1 Fund, and advised that it reflects a 1.8' overall decrease due t~ reduction in capital expenditure from $37,000 to zero due to the one time purchase of vehicles last year. Mr. Litsinger noted that there is also an additional revenue in the upc~ing year for a transfer from the Capital 301 Fund in support of a Projects Coordinator position. He noted that on Page B-16, Facilities Management, an l8\ increase is reflected which includes $189,000 expanded service requests for dn Engineer II position, and associated equipment, various other equipment: $134,000 for personnel for an HVAC Mechanic; two Electricians; one Tradesperson; and two vehicles to establish a Preventative Maintenance Program. He indicated that there is a new revenue in the form of a transfer from the Capital Fund Facilities Management in support of a Project Engineer II position to be established. Referring to Page B-18, Real Property Management, Mr. Litsinger stated that an overall increase of 22' is reflected on this page of which $28,000 are for expanded services for a Secretary II position, and for en-lineering, surveying and grave openings and clo- Page 2 - - - - - AUCUST 18, 1988 sings at the Immoka1ee Cemetery. On Page B-l9, Engineering, he noted that an overall de~rease of 28\ is reflected due to the transfer of 6 positions to the newly created Development Services Department. He stated that a new ~evenue is reflected as a reimbursement to Cenera1 Fund fro. the improvement HSTU's in support of expanded service posi- tions for $49,400 for an Engineer II position to coordinate projects and act as liaison to MSTU Advisory Committees. Tn regard to ~ ManaQeøent, Page B-2l, Mr. Litsinger informed that a net operating revenue of $1,500 is reflected, no change from the previous year from the issuance of taxicabs and other Vehicles for Hire Certificates. Mr. Litsinger then referred to Page D-l, Road & Bridge, and stated that there is an overall increase of 10.2\; the most significant increase is to reserves in the amount of $4SS,000, which includes an expanded service request of $41,600 for additional intersection and arterial roadwoy painting; addItional operatIng costs for a Class II . ' vehIcle; and additional traffic signs -for incr~ased installations. He noted that Page 0-3, and Page D-4, HSTD Roåd Districts, there is an overall increase of $lS,OOO, which represents a 3\ reduction versus the reconstruction plans for FY '88.- In.regard to Page D-5, Water Management, he indicated that he was reéently in(ormed that the County will not be receiving the $IS0,000 grant 'from.th~ Department of . . . Natural Resources for aquatic weed control. He stated that there are several options that can be implemented that include a reductIon to current service or a transfer from General Fund Reserve of $150,000 &OO~ 116 F1'.! 8G5 Page 3 , , ,O~ 116 w.r. 8GB AUCUST 18, 1980 to support the current level of service, or a combination of reduction in service and a transfer for General Fund Reserves. Commissioner Pistor stated that decreasing the weed control would greatly increase the flooding problems¡,Mr. Litsinger explained that in order to maintain the current service levels, the Water Management revenues of $49,700 would have to be decreased by $150,000 and . . substantiated with a transfer from General Fund reserves. . CO8Øissioner Pistor stated that the transfer should be implemen- ted; Commissioner Hasse concurred with this statement. Budget Director Zalka stated that If it was the consensus.of the Board to implement this transfer, It would be initiated at the wrap-up session. Commissioner Coodnight asked how the.rationale for thë $171,100, Page D-4, for road construction in DIstrIct 5 was determined, since only 7.5 miles of roads are scheduled for paving in the upcoming year? County Manager Dorrill explained that the rationale is based on an anticIpated work schedule resulting from an annual survey conducted in District 5 for resurfacing roads; the Colden Cate Estates area is excluded from this program. Mr. Dorri11 stated that District 5 also utilizes Trust Fund monies for resurfacing roads. Mr. Litsinger then referred to the HBook of ChangesH, Page E-l8, PublIc Works Transportation Department, Roads Construction, which indicates a total increase for Capital Road Construction of 6.1\. 6.1\ increase i,lcludes $268,000 of exp~nded ~ervices for 3 Civil Page 4 - - - .._._._..,.._"~._--_..- -. ,. The AUCUST 18, 19M t:nglneers: one 5ecreté3l)', 011'" ': yi I~~'¡ Y Tf::':':-II-'~"'~~I'" :;7:,~:::: fer vehicles; $1,300 for offic~ f~rníture; $14,500 for other machinery ~nd tools. He noted tl,ðt signi ficant to this fund is an increase in the reserves due to a large carry forward beyond expectations of the prevIous year, which cr~ates a reserve for future construction. In response to Commissioner Pistor, County Manager DorrIll explaIned that under Appropriations, money was not attributable to design or construction, but was allocated in reserves. Referring to the B~dget Book, Page E-2l, Road Impact Districts, Mr. Litsinger indicated that there is an increase of $2.1 million of ~9' which will be primarily spent for construction relating to CIE roads. He noted that in relation to revenues, the 49\ increase is pri.arily from "carry forward" from 1987-l988 fIséal year. Real . " Property Management, 'MSTD cenera~. Fund,,:pag"e 0-6, indiéates a 57.5' increase, which includes a $15,000 expanded service to repair the security fence at the Immokalee Airport; additional new anticipated revenues of $10,500 from FOOT in matching m?ney for security fence repair, he stated. On Page 0-31, Private Industry Council, Mr. Litsingér expounded , . that it reflects an accounting for a one time grant which shows a Wcarry forward" from the previous year of $208,400 for facilities related to the San Marcos Park. He stated that Page 0-35, ~ Island Beautification District, indicates an approximate 1\ increase; a current service of $8,500 for increased water costs for irrigation Page 5 aOG~ 116 I'J':! 867 ,.., .,.". .-, I~ 116 ~~r.¡ 8GB AUCUST 18, 1988 system, and Capital outlay is down by approximately 7\. He indicated Page D-36, Pine Ridge Industrial Park MSTU, shows an overall decrease of 13.3\ due to lower costs for engineering services during construc- tion stage in the amount of $14,500, and on Page 0-37, Port-Au-Prince ~, there is a reduction of 78\ of the previous fis':al year due to reduction of operating costs of $18,000 because of transition from road construction to annual maintenance. en Page D-38, Victoria Park Drainage, there is an o~erall increase of 3.2\; with a 21\ decrease in taxes, and on ',Page 0-39, westlake Beautification MSTU, there is an overall decrease of 26t due to lower than projected landscape costs, he noted. In regard to Page D-40, Colden Cate Beautification, he stated that there Is overall decrease of 2\ due to a reductIon of $9,000 in capi- tal expenditures resulting from reduction in scheduled la~dscape installation. On Pages D-41, North Naples Road MSTU, and D-42, Naples Production Park MSTU, there is an increase of 55.7\ to be spent pri- marily on capital road construction, and an overall increase of 34% due to cost of final design engineering, consecutively. Revenues will be generated by a loan against future assessments against properties benefited, he added. He advised that Page 0-43, Naples Park Area Drainaqe MSTU, shows an overall decrease of 79\ due to completion of the preliminary engineering report for the current year: completion of this project will be accomplished in the future with funds raised by special assessments to benefited properties. In regard to Page 0-49, /:"Clye 6 - - - - - - AUCUST l8, 1988 Sabat.PaJJ8 R9ad Extension, an overall decrease of 56\ due to a $75,000 reductIon for completion of the prelimInary engineering report, and a decrease of 28\ on property taxes is reflected. He stated that on Page D-50, Lelv CoIf Estates Beautification MSTU, a 371\ increase is reflected from the previous year due to a 516,000 increase in operating costs for landscaping maintenance services, and 515,000 in capital expenditures for additional landscaping improvements. He noted that Page 0-51, Wiggins Pass MSTU, reflects an $131,000 budget. primary expenditures include $4l,000 for operating consultant fees for final design and monitoring, and 570,000 in Capital for dredgIng and maintenance. County Manager Dorri11 advised that if there is sufficient opposition to the project, as reflected on a sur- vey being conducted, then the proposed 1/2 mill c~n be eliminated before the scheduled,public hearings of Septemb~r 7 and September 22, 1988. Mr. Huber stated that a September 30 deadline has been established for the questionnaire. Referring to Page D-52, Marco Island Beach Renourishment, Mr. Litsinger indicated that a 41\ overall decrease -from the previous fiscal year is reflected due to a 5243,000 decrease fro~ the comple- tíon of the preliminary engineering study; $187,000 deduction in Debt Service for the study's loan payoff is also reflected. Responding to Commissioner Pistor, Mr. Huber advised the study is included in the current year's budget, and there would be enough carry forward to pay for tte administrative costs incurred next year. Page 7 loa,: 116 FJ',I 8ag ""_._,-'.~".'..__. ,oo~ llB!'!'.r. 870 AUCUST 18, 1988 However, anticipated construction for the upcoming year would have to be deleted, he added. Commissioner Hasse asked for the status of the study, and Mr. Huber advised that the proposed contract would be pre- sented to the Board on August 30, 1988. County Manager Dorrill indi- cated that if the.' 13 opposi lion to ,the 1/2 mi 11 increase, then it could be treated the same as the Wiggins Pass situation, whereas a small loan on a cash flow type basIs can pay for any construction anticipated. On Page D-54" I~mokålee Lighting & Beautification, Mr. Litsinger advised that a overall'budget increase of 37\ due to a $50,000 increase in estimated cost for landscaping im~rovements is reflected. He indicated that on Page D-55, Street Lighting Districts, an.overall increase of 4.2\ is shown due to the addition to two new lighting districts, Victoria Park I and Vineyards "F" and "K"; an overall 6\ increase taken at the aggregate is reflected. Referring to Page F-13, East Naples Fire Hydrant MSTD, he noted that there Is a reduction of 99\ over the current fiscal year due to a decrease of $759,400 in capItal expenditures due to lack of easements and questions on the ultiaate costs in assessments to affected property owners; construc- tion has been postponed indefinitely. Mr. Litsinger then pointed out that on Page F17, Solid Waste Department there is an overall increase of 57% which includes $695,000 in expanded services; a 116\ increase In reserves, and 36\ decrease in operating expenses due to the postponement of mandatory billing and Paoe 8 - - - AUCUST 18, 1988 non-usage of budgeted legal fees. There is also a $1,255,700 increase ill ~øViccu ÚU~ ~V [1.1.1. material tor perimeter cakes, water control structures and cent~r road elevation at the Naples Landfill. In regard to Page F-18, a decrease of $439,000 is reflected in operating due to postponement of mandatory billing and savings on fill material, He also stated that there is an increase of $145,000 for Capital for cell and leachate permit work at Immokalee Landfill, and a $240,000 reduction from the purchase of heavy equipment from FY '88. In response to County Manager DorrIll, Solid Waste Director Fahey advised that a four month production project in conjunction with the State grant would begin in September, however, present efforts have been in the improving of the machinery works. He noted that 10,000 - 20,000 yards of material have thus far been generated from the minlng site. County Manager Dorri" calculated that a 5150,000 savings for fill .aterial would 'result from the u~é' of this generated material. Mr. Litsinger stated that expanded services include $200,000 for an additional compactor at the Naples Landfill; $34,000 for two equip- Dent Operator III positions; one to be phased-in March, 1989. He indicated that this includes $13,000 for continuance of a full-tIme temporary Operator III; $2,000 for a personal computer for the Director's office, and $446,000 for purchase of land adjacent to the present landfill over a IO-year period. County Manager Dorrill stated that there are no fee or revenue related increases proposed in the SolId Waste Fund for the upcoming year. Page 9 aoo~ I1B P£r:r 871 ",- ._--" -- -.---- ---""'--""'~"'--- ,.-- .._--_.'-"'--"""""'-"._'.."""'."" ,---,-"----,-,-,, ," &O~ 116w~ 872 AUCUST 18, 1988 In regard to the $446,000 for purchase of land, Mr. Ira Evans stated that when the Crowth Managcmcnt Plan was established, it was not known that a State statute requires that there should be a 30\ reduction in the amount of material received at the landfill. County Manager Dorrill expoundej that the Capital Improvement Element that was adopted anticipated that the County would keep ð surplus of land avaIlable for landfilling, and concurred with Mr. Evans' statement regardIng the legislation requirement. Referring to~Page F-25, Fleet Management, Mr. Litsinger noted that there Is an overall increase of 7\. He indicated that the primary increase is an $85,000 increase to preserves thus bringIng contIngency reserves to a 5\ guideline for all funds; the primary revenue -increase is in fuel sales. He stated that on Page F-26, Motor poo1. an overall increase of 24\ is reflected primarily to reserves ~hich are increased $389,000 due to a much-larger than budgeted carry forward results in the creation of a reserve for future vehicle purchase or reductIon in motor pool charges. He indicated that on Page F-28, CAC Trust - Land Sales, an overall decrease of 6.9\ is reflected, with a 5250,000 increase in Capital for construction of a community center; Page F-29. CAC Trust - Roads, a 6\ increase is shown with a decrease of Capital outlay of 53\ is needed to bring the reserves back to $l-million. On Page F-30, CAC Trust - Canals, there is an overall increase 2.4\, with A 100\ reduction in Capital outlay due to restoration of money for the contingent purchase of a replacement canal weed machine. Page I!:' - .. - ._._~~.,-~._..,.......," AUCUST l8, 1988 Responding to Commissioner Hasse, County Manager Dorrill advised that present1v money will be allocated in the CAC TruRt, how~ver, if the weed machine requires rep1acem~nt, then a budget amendment would be requested, and money would be allocated into the Water Management Fund. In regard to the Marco Island Beach Renourishment, Page D-52, Citizens Labry, Evans and Bruner expressed their vIews of the MSTU, and County Manager Dorrill advised that this matter would be discussed at a public hearing to be held at a later date. Referring to the legal aspects of the matter, County Attorney Cuyler advised that the Board can make a determination on this matter. Responding to Mrs. Emily Maggio'S concerns about the Wiggins Pass MSTU, County Manager Dorrill advised that the Board would be able to .ake a better budget decision as soon as the the questionnaires are evaluated. ReferrIng to Land Sales, Trust Fund 605, Page F-28, County Manager Dorrill advised that when the Budget was implemented, the AdvIsory Sales Committee indicating that $250,000 should be reserved to construct a community center in Golden Gate Estates, however, since there are no plans in this respect, it should be deleted at this time. The construction of the community center is subject to the County selling $270,000 worth of land, he added. Budget Director Za1ka con- firmed this statement, and added that the money would be put back In reserves for future use. &00'; 116 P1t;~ 873 Page 11 """""""""""""""'--.""---'---'-'-'---.- --~----.._---"...,,"-,.- --.,",-.-,."--,.",.-", , ,~ 116 rtr.{ 874 AUCUST 18, 1988 It vas the consensus of the Board to put $~50,OOO back in reserves for future use. Recess 3:20 P.M. Reconvened 3:25 P.M. EMERaEJlCY SERVI CE~ Bud;et Analyst Pike referring to Page 8-23, ~mergency Services Administration, indicated that this budget has a 2\ decrease; there is $14,500 Increase for Director and Secretary hired at salaries above budgeted a~unts,in the current budget. Ms. Pike stated that there is an $11,300 decrease due to a one time purchase of office equipment and data processing equipment in the current fiscal year; a $7,900 decrease in office rent. Referring to Page B-24, Emergency Manaqement, Ms. Pike stated that there is a 10\ increase ió this budget, which inclu~es two expanded service requests; one ~or the upgrade of the Emergency Planning Technician position from part-time to full-time in the amount of $12,600; the other is a~ increase for printing services in the amount of $500.00. In regard to the Helicopter Operations budget on Page B-25, Ms. PIke advised that there is a 34\ increase due to a $42,000 turbine engine overhaul as required by the FAA. On Page D-7, Division of Forestry Services, she informed that a payment of $18,000 has been budgeted to the State Division of Forestry for fire protection. Ms. Pike then referred to the Emergency Services budget on Page Page 12 - - - """.'.'H."_"."""""-."",, .. "",.. '.------...-.. . """","""""....----.--.--.--...."""..,.......... ..".. _.".,.,.,...,~..-.._-" AUCUST 18, 1988 F-19, and stated that this budget ref!ects a 5,9\ increase of which $16,200 is for rent increases; $3,600 for annual increase at EMS head- quarters: 5l00.00 increase at the Immokalee Airport; $12,200 have been budgeted for the Nùrth Naples location, and 5300.00 for rental of the Golden Gate Community Center for employment testing. On Page F-20, Ms. Pike stated are the expanded requests for EMS. She noted that 56,600 has been budgeted fo~ rent for relocation of the ALS unit from headquarters to the East Naples fire station, and $39,500 has been budgeted for the April phase-in results of three para~Ics to defer overtime as well as giving time off in lieu of F.L.S.A payments. She indicated that a new revenue source has been budgeted in the amount of 580,000 which is a 5200.00 surcharge on Medivac flights. County Manager Dorrill advised that the mechanism for charging helicop~er flights has not be~n determine~, as It will be incorporated into a resolution which will amend existing rates. ReferrIng to Page F-32, EMS Trust Fund budget, Ms. Pike stated that a $59,000 is anticipated in trust fund next year; these funds wIll be used in cooperation with all County-wide fire agencies, an Emergency Medical Services in existing fire district owned vehicle will be equipped and moderately refurbished as,a'.hèav~-rescue/mðss casualty vehicle. Ms. Pike referred to Page 0-44, Isle of Capri Fire Control District, and stated that there is .8\ decrease which includes a $500.00 decrease in ad valorem resulting in a .2598 millage rate and a Page 13 &OO~ iiR P~',I R75 100.\ I1B Pi',! 876 AUCUST 18, 1988 .2\ decrease In tax. She noted that there is one expanded request for $2,000 for scuba equipment for rescue and recovery of victims. Ms. Pike refelíing to the Budget on Page D-45, indicated that it reflects the Ochopee Fire Control District and the W~stern Cateway Ambulance Service. Emergency Medical Services in existing fire district owned vehicle will be equipped and moderately refurbished as a heavy-rescue/mass casualty vehicle~ Ms. Pike referred to Page 0-44, Isle of Capri Fire Control DIstrict, and stated that there is .8\ decrease which includes a $500.00 decrease in ad valorem results In .2598 mIllage rate and a .2% decrease in tax. She noted that there is one expanded requests for $2,000 for scuba equipment for rescue and recovery 9f victims. Ms. Pike referring.to the budget on Page 0-45 indicated that It reflects the Ochopee Fire Control District and the Western Cateway Ambulance Service. She indicated that there is a l2.9\ increase which includes changes and expanded service request which are presented in Page D-46; $108.700 have been budgeted as a remittance to Western Cateway Volunteer Ambulance Service, and the revenue sources for Western Cateway are 564,200 Ochopee Ad Valorem, and $24,600 for Everglades Ad Valorem; 519,900 Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes. She stated that expenses include $88,000 for salaries; $15,100 for capital outlay and $5,600 for revenue reserve. She stated that there is ð $9,300 reduction in Ochopee's operating reserve since Colden Cate is Page 14 - - - AUCUST 18, 1988 also receiving a share ~f Collier County Fire District funds. She indicated that there is a $21,760 increase to maintain three mille in a 13.2\ tax increase. The expanded requests, she stated, include Sl5,200 for Wester. Cateway, this includes $4,400 for 5\ salary increase, $5,000 for part-time employee, $5,000 for operating expenses ~nd $800.00 for revenue reserve. She noted that there is a $14,600 request for Ochopee for the April phase-in of one firefighter posi- tion, and $8,800 equal payments for new fire truck from Ochopee and Everglades City. She stated that there is a revenue increase for $57,300 for a transfer from Collier County Fir~ Control MSTD resulting fro. the increase of one mill to two mills. The funds will be used for the following: $36,000 for three-year annual lease/purchase payøent for a tanker; $13,700 for small equIpment and tools; $4,000 for fire groun~ communications equipment; $2,000 for overtime to deve- lop mapping program; and $1,000 for public education. Referring to Page D-47, Collier County Fire Cóntrol MSTD, Ms. Pike stated that the significant change in this budget is the increase from one to two mills, which will generate approxima~ely $318,260 in ad valorem. " She noted that these funds are beIng shared w~th Colden Cate, and will be divided equally among five f~r! di~tricts. County Manager Dorrill explained that there are a'series of contracts and inter10ca1 agreements that need to be amended, and the a.ended programs for the upcoming year will be brought back to the Board for their approval. Pagc 15 &DO~ 11B w,: 877 -,_.",.~,.,-,._,.,._.",_._..,._...,,-. ... " ' lOG': 116 FS'-! 87B AUCUST 18,1988 UTILITIES Budget Analyst Smykawski stated that changes have been made to th~ UtilitIes Budget and these changes are indicated in the Book of Changes. Mr. Sm~ aw~ki referred to Page F-l, Utilities Ad.lnistratlon, and stated that there is an overall increase of 18.9\; expanded services include 553,400 for three Customer Service Clerk positions; $8,500 for two microfilm readers and one personal computer, and $20,000 for modifications to the new Development Services for space to be occupied. He 'stated that on Page F-2, Data Processing, there is a 27\ overall decrease due primarily to a position trans- ferred to Administrative Services, and a one-time purchase of.computer hardware. He stated ~hat the expanded services are for $50,000, of which $35,000 are for uninterrupted power supply sY$tem, and $15,000 for communication line,to connect Customer Service to Data Processing in order to increase computer response time. He stated that Engineering on Page F-3 reflects a decrease of 21.2\ due to the trans- fer of five positions because of Development Services Department reorganIzatIon. In expanded services, he indicated, there are two other positions for a Department Secretary and an Engineer III to replace positions transferred to Development S~rvices for $61,500, anð $20,000 for digitization of County one-half section maps to provide base maps for Utilities mapping program. On Page f-4, he saId, are Water Operations which reflects a decrease of 9.1% due to bulk water savings purchased from the City of Naples, and which was offset par- Page 16 - - - -----,_.- . ~-----_..,,'" ",' AUCUST 18, 1988 tially by increase cost of operating the Regional Water plant for a ..".. .. . _. Hr. Smykawski advised that savings will be generated from the pro- posed phase out of the Everglades Water Treatment Plant. In response to C~issioner Hasse, Utilities Director Crandall clarified that custo.ers fro. the Everglades Water Treatment Plant w~uld be serviced by the Regional Water Treatment Plant, since the Everglades plant will cease operation. Regarding Pðqe F-5, Mr. Smykawski advised that the expanded ser- vices are for four mechanic positions to do me~er installations, hydrant maintenance; a Lab Technician for the Water Lab, and three trucks to provIde transportation for the new positions. He noted that on Page F-6, Wastewater Collection & Treatment, there is a 25\ Increase attriþutable primarily to the expanded services of which . , there are two new Operator positions at the Lely Plant; two new posi- tions at the North County Plant; two operators at'the Clades Wastewater Treatment Plant, and three mechanics in Wastewater Collections. He indicated that there are also some miscellaneous items which include a line repaIr contract to 'reduce infiltration; rehabilitation of North County pump station; ~qufpme~t ~torage building; vacuum bed tractor and contracted lab services. Mr. Smykawski then referred to Page F-7, Water/Sewer Capital, and stated that the total budget totals $45,098,000 which accounts for all Page 17 600'; 116 P~',! 879 -----..---.""----........,,.. , aoø.. 116 ~S".f 850 AUCUST 18, 1988 major capital projects and reserves. He noted that the total water capItal project is for $5,897,000, and the largest project is the North County Regional Water Treatment Plant, Phase I in the amount of 51,050,000. He no.ed that 580,000 is for the proposed conversion of the Clades Water Treatment to a warehouse facility. Referring to Page F-8, Mr. Smykawski stated that $26,270,000 is the bottom line for sewer capital projects, of which the East and South Naples Col~ection System comprise. On Pages F-9, and F-lO, he noted is the Utilities Fund Summary, which reflects a transfer to Development Services for 5205,600, and under expanded services, $70,100, for a transfer from Utilities to the Debt ServIce Fund. In regard to the chart on Pages F-ll and F-12, Mr. Smykawski stated this chart summarizes major expense categori~s for Sewer Fund 408. He noted that Special Assessment Fund 422 on Page F-14 is no longer actIve, and attempts are being made to find a satisfactory method of refunding excess funds. County Manager Dorrill explained that this fund was created as an ad valorem tax a few years ago in regard to the sewer assessment of areas associated with Estey Avenue and Bayshore Drive, however, it ha~ been dormant for a number of years. Mr. DorriJl indicated that this fund will be carrying the balance of the assessment project which is around $400,000, and the legal aspects indicat~ that money would have to rebated to the persons that owned the parcel at the time the origi- nal tax was paid, and then any reimbursements would be pro-rated. He Page 18 - - - " ,-..--.....-.."'-- AUCUST 18, 1988 advised that the Attorney's office and his office are trying to ini- tiate a method to incorporate money that is in the fund, back to the GÞ"'~--"~ ...~;_.:.~, :::..:::..:_0.. :::~~to:' Cr~;.J¡;.;';' ~_: .:.,,;--_.:: ...:.~~ ';:-.~.. stateJBent. Mr. S-vkawski stated that on Page F-l5, Marco Wastewater Collections, there is a decrease of 59.6\ ~hich is attributable to the anticipated repaymL.,t of the constructIon loan for the Phase II collection system in the current year, and rev~nues of $22,000 would be generated through a proposed 11% rate increase required to fund the level of operations. In regard to Mr. Evans concerns about the 11' rate increase, Assistant Utilities Administrator Arnold stated that the Utilities DIvIsion has incorporated several amounts in F~nd 431, however, Fund 408 is being utilized for reserves, as reflected on Page F-15 of the Book of Changes. . " Mr. Arncld stateð thnt what was o~i9inðllY a $660,000 cash reserve has been identified as a restricted reserve, not available to offset operations. Mr. Evans stated that a rate increase ~annot be implemented . . prior to a public hearing, and he believes the~e will be great opposi- . . tion to the ImplementatIon of such an increase. ..He then expressed his . . views of the proposed 11\ rate increase, and added that the inclusion this increase in the budget would be inappropriate at this time. County Manager Dorri1l responded that thIs budget is a management Page 19 aoû~ 116 Pi':! RS1 ". """, '."-..,"'~._.._,,--".,,.-. , ..~-~._--_._._..--_..""...,....."'......... ICG.. 116 PI',! 832 AUGUST 18, 1988 tool and as such, rate increases anticipated must be reflected in the budget as such, however, necessary budget amendments will be processed and any subsequent revisions to the management document will be incor- porated. Hr. Arnold In~'cated that the proposed rate increase will be discussed at a public hearing, and the calculation for the Marco Sewer District does not include depreciation as a revenue requirement. Mr. Smykawsk! referred to Page F-16, Coodland Water Operations, Fund 441, and stated that'there is a total appropriations increase of 103.9\ due to a large carry forward, and to the expanded services requests of $30,000 for installation of telemetry equipment which will transmit data for monitoring purposes to the Regional Water Plant. noted that $21,000 is for the installation of chlorine and ammonia . . He feed systems d~e to. a change in the disinfection methods used by the Marco Utilities. In response to Commissioner Pistor, Mr. Crandall advised that pre- sently the' chlorIne system is not operational, and the telemetry syste. will allow monitoring to be efficiently performed at the Water TreatJDent. " Commissioner Coodnight advised that the ne~~ Bud~et'Workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 22, 1988 at 1:00 P.M. ..... There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Choir - Time: 4:10 P.M. 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