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BCC Minutes 08/14/1978 W ~- u_~~ fH,~7.3.0 Naples, Florida, August 14, 197 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners in and for tne County of Colli~r, and also acting as the Governing Boardls) of such special districts as have been created according to law and having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:05 A.M. in BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION in Building "F" of the Court- houRe Complex with the following members presentl CHAIRMAN I John A. Pistor VICE-CHAIRMAN I David C. Brown C. R. "Russ" Wimer Thomas P. Archer Clifford Wenzel ALSO PRESENT: William J. Reagan, Clerk; Harold L. Hall, Chief Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Officer; Jean Swindle and Edna Brenneman Il:30 P.i Deputy Clerks; and C. William Norman, County Manager. AGENDA .Notc: Those items scheduled for Budget Workshop Review with pUblic participation on August 16, 1978 were included in the Budget Work- shop Session of today. Br,c~ 042 Pt.:: 734 August 14, 1978 BUDGET SCHEDULE FOR FY 1978-79 Chief Fiscal Officer Hall reviewed the schedule now in progress for the proposed budget FY 1978-79, saying at the completion of this second round of department reviews, he will take the directions give by the Board and prepare a proposed budget complete with revenues, expenditures and tax millages to be submitted to the Board on Tuesday, August 22, 1970. The Board, after approving this proposed budget will authorize the publication of the budget summary and notification of public hearing which can be held on September 5, 1978 in the evening and on Reptember l2, 1978 at the regular Board seGsion at 9:00 A.M. If at the close of the second public hearing, Board is prepared to adopt both the budget and the millage, he will submit a prepared resolution, that sets forth the millage on every special district, for the Commissioners signatures. This will in effect, finalize the budget. Mr. Hall explained the one limiting factor in the time schedule that must be considered and that is the Florida Statutes state the Board will adopt the millage within thirt (30) days of the adjournment of tho Property Appraisal Tax Adjustmon Board (whose published dates for hearing are August 23, and August 24, 1978). Chairman Pistor stated that if all goes according to schedule then the time limit will be met with the Board adopting the budoct in the mnrning ~~RRion of the Board of County Commissioners' meeting of September 12, 1978, certainly no later than September 19, 1978. After Chairman Pistor had inquired of County Manager Norman how much time he would require to review the merit increases suggested f the FY 1978-79 and Mr. Norman answered approximately 2 to 3 weeks, Fiscal Officer Hall gave a recap of what will transpire within the budget to acco~odate this change and other changes directed by the Board, as listed below, which will be made after this budget revic" but prior to preparation of the proposed budget on August 22, 1978. August 14, 1978 I. From each budgot with a staff in it, the merit increase allocation will be taken from the d~partmental bud~et and set it up in a Contingency/ Reserve Fund for that purpose (This will be done in each fund - i.e. General Fund; Road & Bridge, etc) 2. The retirement system requires a .1\ increase {retirement presently being 9% and with the increase will be 9.1%) which means there will ba an addition of .1\ to every budget for the required increase in retirement. 3. Xerox charges have been recalculated and there are minor changes that must be made in each department's estimated Xerox's cost which has resulted in every department showing the referenced changes. 4. Motor Pool charges have been completely recalculated since there is a different rate on mileage which will have to be reflected in each department's budget. 5. Workmen's Compensation will be allocated to all departments to which the costs ar~ applicable. In addition to this change, there will be the establish- ment of a Risk Management Organizational Unit, the cost for the present \~orkmen' s Compensation and any remaining projected costs in premiums will be set up in a reserve account for the Workmen's Compensation. 6. Reallocation of the Data Process charges. B01\RD OF COUNTY COr.mISSIONERS - 01-000 - SECOND REVIEW Ol~ BUDGET Chairman Pistor opened the second budget reviews by stating th. public had been invited to participate via a published notice in th, newspaper and suggested the Commissioners use their present copies ' the budget to make any changes that might be forthcoming. Fiscal Officer Harold Hall gave the following changes for the Board of County Commissioners' budget: 1. Regular salaries - Changed from $14,502 to $15,200 2. Social Sec. Match- Changed from $ 4,596 to $ 4,633 3. Retirement - Changed from $ 6,824 to $ 6,891 for a total change in the budget figure to $112,212 from $11l,408. SECOND REVIEW OF CLERK TO THE BOARD BUDGET - 02-000 Mr. Hall st^ted there had been no changes in this budget. "'~\. 042 w-7~5 /), I:~ vi' Pt.:: J:36 August l4, 1978 RECOND REVIEW OF COUNTY MANAGER BUDGET - 03-000 County ~1anager Norman highlighted the changes as follows: 1. All the items under SalarieS/Wages have been changed to add the Assistant County Manager while deleting all monies under "Other salaries & wages and to adjust the benefit cost in accordance with what has previously been approved." 2. Personal transportation has been cut S~OO 3. Office furniture and equipment has been increased $2,800 and gave the total County Manager Budget figure as Sl29,733 as campi to $130,301. SECOND REVIEI'l OF COUNTY ATTORJ.'lEY BUDGET - 04-000 Fiscal Officer Hall gave the following revisions to the County ^ttorncy's budgetl 1. Salary changes - From $68,222 to S70,422 2. Social Security- From $ 2,861 to S 2,993 3. Retirement - From $ 6,140 to S 6,272 for a new budget total of $117,974 as compared to $ll5,5l0. SECOND REVIEW OF OTHER GENERAL ADl-IINISTRATIVE _ 05-000 Hr. Hall stated that a figure of $57,000 had been added to the Motor Pool item to cover tho allocations to each department regardin, the new calculations for Motor Pool lone of the six items discussed by Fiscal Officer Hall at the beginning of the meeting). Discussion followed regarding the comparison of cost figures for "owning motor vehicles" as opposed to "leasing" and if this particular transaction in budget monies would result in such figures be~ng known. In addit: Mr Hall continued, the figure of $5,000 has been added under the Xerox item making the new total figure - SI,378,60l for Other General Administrative budget FY 1978-79. Fiscal Officer Hall said there were no changes in the Capital Improvement Trust figures. August 14, 1978 SECOND REVIEW OF BUILDING HAINTE::;.:';CE - 08-0l0 County Manager Norman prese~~ed the following changes in the Uuilding Maintenance budget: 1. $16,900 deleted from Ot~er Salaries & Wages 2. $10,000 deleted from I~~~kalee Motor Pool making the total new figure $62l,~39 for the Building Maintenance budget for FY 1978-79. SECOND REVIEW OF PLANNING DEPART:-::::~T - 11-010 County Manager Norman statec Dr. Neno Spagna had completed aJ the requests for decreases in the Planning Department budget and t arrived at the figure of $~4l,976 as the new total for the FY 197f whir.h includes Environmental Consultant Services. SECOND REVIEW OF ~ONING DEPARTME~T - l2-000 The review was presented by County Manager Norman and he stat that ~oning Director Carl Clemmer had deleted from the budget the computer terminaJ; dark room cqui?ment and the portable radio for total dccrcaRc of $5,300. The ne~ figure for the ~oning Departmcn total budget for FY 1978-79 is $1~B,863. SECOND REVIEW OF PURCHASING DEPARTMENT - '14-000 County Manager Norman stated Purchasing Agent Frank Wilcox hnd responded to the proposal that pieces of equipment be identifi and checked out by the purchasing department for use in other dcpa ments, rather than have each department purchase said equipment indiVidually, and he is prepared to make that change. In addition there is the added expense of a walkie-talkie and a movie projecto which makes the total figure for the Purchasing Department's budge $78,522. SECOND REVIEW OF PERSONNEL DEPART~mNT - '15-000 As a result of the Board I s previou:~ meeting regarding this budget and a further zeview by Mr. Norman, the County Manager statl Bi"\ 042 Pt.:: 737 B~'~~ 04.2 Pt.:: 738 hugust 14, 1978 he thought it was a good time to separate the Collier County Credit Union activities and workload from the Personnel Department and he agrees with Personnel Director Ann Hora's request for two additional people in her department. He qualified one position as being a CETA employee that would be transferred to the reg'llar payroll and one full-time employee. Fiscal Officer Hall reminded the Board that as a result of the newly formed position of Risk Management Director, the clerical work regarding insurance claims in the Personnel Department will increase. Commissioner Wimer commented on the memo from Mrs. Hora that stated the clerk acting as receptionist spends two-thirds of her time giving directions and wondered if the physical set-up of the Personne Department could be changed to remedy the situation. It was the consensus of the Board that the budget for the Personnel Department remain unchanged. SECOND REVIEW OF PROPERTY APPRAISER - #16-000 There were no changes in the above-referenced budget. SECOND REVIEW OF THE TAX COLLECTOR BUDGET - #17-000 The~d ware no changes in the above-referenced budget. SECOND REVIEW OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS - '18-010 AND #18-020 There were no ch~nges in the above-referenced budget. SECOND REVIE\~ OF THE CLERK OF COURTS - CIRCUIT COURT i20-0l0; COUNTY COURT #20-020; AND CIRCUIT COURT ADHINISTRATION - #20-030 There were no changes in the above-referenced budgets however, Clerk of Courts Reagan made mention of a new law, effective as of the end of June, 1978, that increases the witness' fees from $5.00 to $35.00 and that the present budget does not include the additional me Mr. Reagan asked that this increase be handled from Contingency fund August 14, 1978 requcsted the m0.lies for xeroxing in the Clerk' s office be shown in tile budqp.t. Fiscal Officer Hall stated there would be a $10,000 figure inserted for this item under the above-referenced budget resulting in this being the only change in the Clerk of Courts budget SECOND REVIEW OF COUNTY COURT - JUDGET TRETTIS - 822-010 AND JUDGE HAYES - 1122-020 There were no changes in the above-referenced budgets. SECOND REVIEW OF CLERK REPORT~R - #23-000; STATE ATTORNEY - '24-000 A PUBLIC DEFENDER - #25-000 There were no changes in any of the three budgets. SECOND REVIEW OF SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - #27-000 Fiscal Officer Hall gave the new total for the Sheriff's budget as being $4,108,141 as opposed to $4,217,124. SECOND REVIEW OF FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT 'I - '28-0l1; ISLES OP CAPRI _ #28-012;GOLDEN GATE - #28-030; OCHOPEE - '28-040, HENDERSON CREEK _ #28-050; t-lARCO FIRE CONTROL - /oISTU - 128-060; AND FIRE HYDRANT ASSESSMENT - #29-090 Fiscal Officer Hall stated there would be minor differences in a: the fire budgets liS the final assessed value of the property had not becn available for the first review but with the levying of the 1 mill, the changes will be so small that the difference can be put int< the fire district's contingency fund. County folanager Norman asked Mr. Hall to determine some cost figures regarding insurance charges f( the individual districts from the General Fund. SECOND REVIEW OF PAROLE AND PROBATION - #30-000; COUNTY STOCKADE _ #31-000; YOUTH PROGRAMS - YOUTH GUIDANCE - 32-01l; VOLUNTEER PROGRAM '32-012 AND NAPLES WILDERNESS - '32-020 There were no changes on any of the above-referenced budgets. MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION - SECOND REVIEW - '34-000 There were no changes in the MVI budget but a memo from County Engineer Barksdale regarding the inspection stations being contracted out to individuals rather than using county installations was discuss! ... . ~ bir~ 042 Pt.:: 14.0 August 14, 1978 BUILDING INSPECTION - '35-000 - SECOND REVIEW County Manager Norman said there had been a decrease of $~,058 in the Building Inspection budget making the new total figure $356,118. SECOND REVIEW OF CIVIL DEFENSE - '38-010 Civil Defense Director William Walker agreed to the deletion of telephone and office space fo. the helicopter; a cut of $200 in the travel expenses, according to County Manager Norman. There was discussion regarding the insuring of the second Huey which ~Ir. Walkel did not seem to think was necessary. The final figure for the Civil Defense Administration budget is $34,173 with the final figure for the Civil Defense/Helicopter budget being $78,l52. . * * * RECESS: 10:50 A.M. to ll:OO A.M. . * * * SECOND REVIEW OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS/91l _ '39-000 Mr. William McNulty of Emergency Communications made the prescntation and stated after very close scrutiny he was unable to recommenu any more decreases in the budget which stands as of now at $84,363. He said the need for two new dispatchers, the item in question, was great and that to plan for only one now and request the other dispatcher at a laLer uAte would result in a very difficult situation. lOne requested dispatcher is for the Immokalee station and one for the Naples station). Mr. McNulty said that with the implementation of the telemetry equipment, it will be necessary for both centers, Immokalee and Naples, to bring the ambulance "up" to talk to the hospital - a relay station, as it were. Then followed questions regarding the unknown factor concerned with bringing any cmergency call from an ambulance "up" to the hospital frequency; the August 14, 1978 possibility that the hospital emergency room might not always be fully manned; the State's requirement that a 911 Emergency System have a modular center; the suggestion that 85% of the Emergency Communications is for the Sheriff's department; the anticipated arrival of equipment in about three weeks; the cost of using telephone line for relay; the requirement 0f the State that the 911 operator and the dispatcher must be 2 different people except for the dispensation given Immokalee and Everglades; and the possibility of using only the one additional person in the project. Chairman Pistor requested Mr. McNUlty to research the cost of using telephone lines and come hack before the Board with such inform~~~on. It was the consenSUR of the Board to allow the Emergency Communications budget to stand at S84,363. SECOND REVIE\~ OF AHBULANCE SERVICE - N.1ERICAN - '40-010 AND hIPPO - ~40-030 Chairman Pistor reviewed the previously approved tentative budget for American Ambulance, asking that there be a meeting between staff and Hr. Haguire concerning the questions raised during the proposed telemetry system and American Ambulance. The subject of certifi~d audits was covered with the information being given that there have been certified audits every year but that perhaps some auditor other than }lr. Maguire's auditor should be employed to audit those areas the Board desires to have reviewed. The item of SlO,OOO placed in Contingency Fund for future use by American Ambulance was discussed and was left in the tentative budget. It was the consensus of the Board to leave the budget figure at S334,415. Fiscal Officer Hall stated the budget of $12,000 for ambulance service in the Social Services budget is paid directly to Zippo but was paid after approval by the Social Services ~~partment. He said he coull B~.e~ 042 P/.~: 742 August 14, 1978 show, as requested by the Board, a seperate line item that would indicate the amount of monies paid to Zippo for contractual services. SECOND REVIEW OF MEDICAL EXAMINER - '42-000 There were no changes in the above-reference budget. SECOND REVIEW OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS - 143-000 There were no changes in the Consumer Affairs budget with the exception of a salary increase for ~lrs. Bryant, who was compli- mented for her very good work. SECOND REVIEW OF HEALTH DEPARTMBNT - *72-000 Co~nty Manager Norman said the only change he is recommending is an increase in the salary of Dr. Antoll's position GO that the replAcement for the doctor can be more easily found. The amount to be recommended is approximately $2,100 increase. SECOND REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - '77-010 At the beginning of tho review, Commissioner Archer stated he could not, in all honesty, vote for any more monies than $61,232 as Opposed to the present figure of $134,500. Chairman Pistor said the State legislation requires a minimum figure and that the figure Commissioner Archer was recommending was too low. He continued, that the Board is required by State law to pay 25' of the total local budget and that the figure of $134,500 will be cut to approximately $112,000. * * . * RECESS: from l2:00 P.M. until 1:30 P.~1. at which time Deputy Clerk Edna Brenneman replaced Deputy Clerk Swindle. * * * * August 14, 1978 SECOND REVIEW OF TECH BUDGET (77-021) - REMOVED FROM BUDGET TENTATIVELY It was the consensus of the Board that the TECH budget be tentatively removed from the overall FY 78-79 Budget confirming action taken in previous review August 10, 1978. SECOND REVIEW OF CONGREGATE MEALS BUDGET (77-022) - TENTATIVELY APPROVED The action taken during the first review of the Congregate Meals Budget for FY 78-79 to tentatively approve the subject budget was confirmed during the second review in the amount of $3,OOG. SECOND REVIEW OF ARTIFICAL REEF BUOY MAINTENANCE BUDGET (77-023) _ TENTATIVELY APPROVED; FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,633 TO BE REMOVED FROM GENERAL FUND AND PLACED IN GRANTS AND GIFTS ACCOUNT Fiscal Officer Harold Hall advised that if the funds for the Maintenance of the Artifical Reef Buoys project, said project having received tentative approval during the first review of the budget, is going to be received through a grllnt, that the funds in the amount of $7,633 be removed from the General Fund and placed in the Grants and Gifts Account. There was no objection voiced to the recommendation. Mr. Hall said that by h~ndling the project in this way it is implied that if the County does not receive the funds the project will not be implemented. The Commissioners voiced their concurrence with Mr. Hall's statement. SECOND REVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGETS ISO-OIO, SO-020, 80-030 AND 80-040) FY 78-79 - TENTATIVELY APPROVED ~ County Manager Norman briefly outlined the line items which account for the increase in the Social Services BUdgets for FY 78-79 Mr. Norman also advised that there is an offsetting amount of a litt less than $lO,OOO through an increase in the Federal grant for the Homemakers Program. Tentative approval was given to the Social Services Budgets for FY 78-79 in the amount of $406,491. B~r~ 042 PI.~~ 744 August 14, 1978 SECOND REVIEW OF LIBRARY OPERATIONS BUDGETS (86-010, 86-020, 86-030 86-040, 86-050 AND 86-060) FY 78-79 - TENTATIVELY APPROVED Commissioner Wenzel noted that the increase in the Library Operations BUdgets for PY iB-79 have been brought about by opening all of the new services with Chairman Pistor noting the proposed store-front facility in the North Naples area is included in the budget, together with the additional costs due to the extra buildinc Tentative approval was confirmed with regard to the Library Operations BUdgets. SECOND REVIEW OF CETA BUDGETS FY 78-79 169-000 AND 70-000) _ TENTATIVELY APPROVED Chairman Pistor noted that the CETA Budgets for FY 78-79 have been tentatively approved previously, adding that the budget has been reduced to comply with the estimated $6,000 proposed decrease in funds. Tentative approval of the CETA Budgots was confirmed. REVENUES FY 78-79 REVIEWED Lighting Districts (141, 142, and 143) Fiscal Officer Harold Hall advised that the assessed value figures have been received and that the millage will be developed which will be required. Golden Gate Operating and I and S Il~8) Mr. Hall said that these funds will come from the .9 mill levied. ~eical MST Districts (149) Mr. Hall advised that a budget has been developed for these districts and whe~ the budget summaries are received on August 21, 1978 they will include the millages and the appropriations for these districts. Comprehensive Employment Training Act (150) Mr. Hall said that the maximum amount estimated to be received has been budgeted; however, there will be a decrease. Federal Revenue Sharing (151) Mr. Hall said that it appears there will be a decrease of between $28,000 and $30,000, the exact figure to be August 14, 1978 forthcoming when the budget summaries are prepared. He said this will affect the propnRed Road and Bridge millage. Federal Revenue Sharing Anti-Recession (152) These funds are being closed out completely, said Mr. Hall, and will not appear in the coming year's budget. Collier County Utility Division (160) Mr. Hall said that this operation is completely funded from revenues from witnin the system I & S (201, 202, 203, and 7.04) These funds are fixed amounts, said Mr. Hall. Capital Improvement Trust 1975 (30l) This will be closed out and there will be no budget for the coming year, said Mr. Hall, all of the capital projects having been compl~ted. Capital Improvement Trust 1977 (302) There has been a proposed budget prepared for the $5,000,000 Bond Issue which can be discussed at a later date, advised Mr. Hall. He said that the full $5,000,000 has been shown as an appropriation and whatever projects desirea can be started. County Manager Norman explained that these projects will be in the budget for the public hearing and should be discussed beforehand. Utility Divisions (401, 402, 403, 421, 422, 425, 427, 441, and Mr. Hall advised the Board to make sure when any expenditure is approved from any of the special utility funds that the minutes reflect such approval. He said that a decision must be made with regard to the Immokalee Hater/Sewer District and the Marco Hater/Sewer District as to whether or not a millage will be l~vip~ in thp ~nmin~ y~ar, noting that a smal] millagp has been levied in the past. Mr. Hall also noted that there is a revised listing of these divisions being prepared which will list separately the Marco Water/Sewer District, suggesting that this be discussed prior to the public hearing on the over- all budget. Miscellaneous revenues (501, 601, 701, 702, and 703) Mr. Hall noted that these revenue funds are straight- forward and self-explanatory. Golden Gate Community (Fund 5) Mr. Hall noted that there are two separate funds regarding this project - Interest and Sinking (203) b~r~ 042 PI.:: 746 August 14, 1978 and Operating (l48) explaining that the old fund probably will be dropped - the fund from which the expenditures were being paid. He said that the budget comes within the amount of money being collected under the .9 mill levied. Museum (6210-00) Chairman Pis tor noted that this fund was tentatively approved in the amount of $33,013 on July 28, 1978. Other Special Funds and Intragovernmental SClvices Mr. Hall noted that these accounts have previously been r.overed, with Chairman Pistor commenting that there is no need for further discussion regarding same. Mr. Hall reiterated that the matters regarding the Marco Water/Sewer District and the Immokalee Water/ Sewer District Bhould be discussed with the Utility Director to determine what kind of tax levy needs to be made in those two areas. He suggested that this be dono on August 16, 1978. SECOND REVIEI~ OF ENGINEERING BUDGET FY 78-79 (60-000) - TENTATIVELY APPROVED County Manager Norman, referring to the memorandum prepared by County Engineer Barksdale, dated August 11, 1978/ explained that a recommendation is bei~g made to delctc onc member of the survey crew which will result in an $11,905 cut in the Engineering BUdget; ndditionally, said ~lr. Norman, the mcmorandum includes a recommendati, for permit fees with regard to driveway inspections of $15.00 for an initial inspection and a fee of $10.00 for a reinspection which will result in an increase in revenue of $~O,OOO. The total impact on the budget as far as t~xes are concerned is $51,905 said Mr. Norman. Commissioner Wimer recalled that he had asked the staff to look into doing some patch work where the sewer system was put in and that it appears that only N<1ples Park was investigated. He noted that Naples Park is the largest area involved but that there are problems in Palm River, Bonita Shores and Little Hickory Shores also. He asked that the matter be double-checked to make sure the repairs are adequate and cover all areas. August 14, 1978 Again referring to Mr. Barksdale's memorandum, Mr. Norman said tl.~re is an item in ..:he Water Management Budget in the amount of $30,000, $16,000+ of which Utility Director Berzon included for utilities. Mr. Norman said that a portion of that $30,000 _ $13,313 - has, by mutual agreement with Mr. Berzon, been cut to $6,100 which will have the effect of increasing the revenue in the General Fund by $6,100 instead of the $13,000+ originally discussed. Mr. Norman alerted Mr. Hall to that portion of the subject memorandum which lists those items which will produce revenue in the Engineering Budget to ascertain that they have all bp.en includ( in the revenue schedule. Mr. Hall explained that thero is a possil that one of the two figures mentioned was not included in the rever because of the captions used in prior years, noting that the new code separates and identifies the accounts. He said he would revie last year's receipts and analyze the individual revenue sheets in this regard. The possibility of the revenue from the Motor Vehicle Inspecti operation being rovised upwards was discussed to conform with Mr. Barksdale's original estimate of $l88,000 for both stations. Commissioner Wimer commented about the necessary drainage work in Palm River, noting that the work is estimated to cost approximat $40,000. He said that the appropriation can be included in the bud or a speical district for this purpose can be created. Chairman Pistor advised that there are many places around the County needing similar work, adding that on a big project like Kelly Road a specia district will have to be established. Mr. Norman said that he wil have the Engineering staff prepare a recommendation to present to the Board. )~. Hall reported that if a MST district is set up, funds from will not be available until October of 1979; however, in response tl F:~f" rl42 PI.:: 74.8 August 14, 1978 Commissioner Wimer, the district could be created and a tax anticipation note could be enacted to provide the $40,000 loan, said loan could then be repaid from taxes from the special district. Commissioner Wimer expressed his desire to have the work done during the current year with Mr. Hall stating t~At he will "get the wheels going" with respect to the formation of the district. Following brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that line item .532 (Asphalt and Cold ~Hx) be increased to $15,000 for District 2 Maintenance (Road and Bridge) making the total for the District $29,500. SECOND REVIEW OF ANI/oll\L CONTROL BUDGET FY 78-79 173-000) _ NO ACTION TAKEN Mr. Norman st~ted that the only issue in connection with the Animal Control DUGget concerns the reclassification of one position which is being requested and a determination made as to the salary grade. After brief discussion, there was no action take pending receipt of further information. REPORT ON TAX COLLECTOR'S BUDGET BY FISCAL OFFICER Mr. Hall explained that information has been received from the Tax Collector that he is antlcipating a significant increase in his actual operating budget which would decrease the amount of excess fee that would como back to the County and which would have a significant effect on the anticipated revenues. Hr. Hall said that he does not have the budget nor the figures from him at this time but will attemp to have a much better estimate of what the excess fees return will be by the next Board sessioll regarding budgets. In response to Chairman PistCJr, I.fr. Hall said that the amount will be considerably less than what has been projected in the budget. Mr. Hall read the appropriate chapter from the Florida Statutes concerning the regula tic J August 14, 1978 with regard to submission of the ?ax Collector's Budget which stat~s that the budget must be s~bmitted to the Department of Revenue prior to August 1 of eac~ year and that it is not required that a copy of same be furnished to the Board of County Commissioners. Continuing, Mr. Ilall reported that Mr. Ayers advised that he always submits to the Board a copy of his approved budget, but the Clerk must, by Statute, submit a tentative budget to the Board by July 15. Mr. Hall said that the tentative budget js a good "guess- timate" on his part which was good for the previous year but which might not be as good for the current budget. Mr. Hall explained that he is trying to get the expenses and CXCCGg fees matched up in the sa~e year. He said that the County will get a bill on October I of this year which applies to the year just finished and that within t~o weeks the Tax Collector will finish his year-end review and submit t~e excess fees from the year he is in which is this year. Mr. Hall said that under the new Uniform Chart of Accounts an accrual type of accounting is being required wherein the income and expense items applicable to the year must be reflect~d i~ that year. It was Commissioner Wenzel's sug~estion that the estimated figures remain in the Dudget until the final budget hearing at which time if a change is necessary, it can be made. Commissioner Wimpr ohs~rved that one of the criticisms of the operation was that additional personnel and space are needed. Mr. Hall said that Mr. Ayres told him that if he did not get some additional space and if he had to rent it the excess fee return could be even less than what he discussed with him. A further comment by Mr. Hall was that many Tax Collectors have very little excess fees to return and his opinion is that Mr. Ayres has been doing a good job holding down his operating costs enabling him to return a significant porcontage of the total foes collected. r. br" 042 II.:: 750 August 14, 1978 COMMENTS RE BALANCE OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BUDGETS County Manager Norman noted that all of the questions raised during t~~ initial review oZ the Engineering Department's Budget FY 78-79 have been covered and there were no further comments. COM~1ENTS RE UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION BUDGET Chairman Pistor observed that as far as is known there are no changes in the Utilities Administration Budget for FY 78-79 following the inttial review with Fiscal Officer Hall concurring. SECOND REVIEW OF AGRICULTURE BUDGET Fi:' 78-79 (56-0l0) Chairman Pistor noted that the only change in the Agriculture Budget FY 78-79 is a decrease in the amount of $450 for tho purchase of equipment - $350 for purchase of typewriter and $100 for purchase of projection screen and stand. It was also pointed out that there will be an increase in revenues in the amount of $25,000 with regard to the Lethal Yellowing Program. FURTHER REVIEW OF WATER MANAGEMENT BUDGET Fi:' 78-79 157-00Q) Chairman Pistor advised that tho only matter to be decided on regarding the Water Management Budget for Fi:' 78-79 is a determination of whether or not the Board wishes to take some of the Golden Gate Fund ($1,050,000) for the purpose of funding the Golden Gate Redevelo) mcnt ~tudy. Followinq diRcuRRinn ~nncerning the cubject, it was Commissi~ .er Wimer's suggestion that a compilation of what has been spent on tho redevelopment studies to date be presented prior to the Board's Regular Session August 15, 1978 at which time the matter would be further discussed. SECOND REVIEW OF AIRPORT BUDGETS Fi:' 78-79 (IMMOKALEE 65-0l0 AND EVERGLADES 65-020) County Manager Norman noted that following the previous discussion there were no changes to these budgets suggested. Chairmar August 14, 1978 Pistor observed that the budget for the Immokalee Airport is down to $6,998 fro~ $22,000 the previous year and suggested that there i a possibility of renting additional space at the airport for ~ore revenue. SECOND REVIEW OF VETERAN'S SERVICE BUDGET FY 78-79 (71-000) Chairman Pistor noted that there were no changes that cuu1d be made to the Veteran's Service Budget for FY 78-79 following the ini' review. SECOND REVIEW OF PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET FY 78-79 (87-010 _ 87-( County /4anager Norman referred to the memorandum dated August ] 197R from Rollie Rice, Director of the Parks and Recreation Departme and outlined the proposed reduction to the subject budget of $10,050 ^ portion of the reduction, it was noted, was in the lin~ item for Chemicals, Fertilizers and Landscaping in the amount of $3,500 and the matter was discussed as to whether or not there would be suffici. funds remaining in this account to maintain the grounds. It was the consensus of the Board that the reduction for this item be approved. Mr. Norman brought up another matter which he ~ald needed to be discussed, that being the fee schedule for recreation which Hr. Rice was asked to consider during the previous reviow session. He referred to the three-part analysis furnished the Commissioners in this regard stating that he rocon~ended Plan B contained in the anal} which he said is the middle plan with a $10.00 fee for the summer youth program instead of the $25.00 proposed by him and which will have the effect of decreasing the deficit and increasing the revenue by $15,200. Commissioner Wimer moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that Plan B of the Fee Schedule for the recreation program ISummer Youth) be approved. Chairman Pistor concurred with the proposal whereupon Plan B was adopted. AbOl<. 04Z PI.:: 75.1. August 14, 1978 It was the consensus of the Board that the Parks and Recreation Budget for FY 78-79 be tentatively approved in the amount of $382,359. COMMENTS BY FISCAL OFFICER HALL Fiscal Officer Harold Hall advised the Board that next year, under new legislation, all constitutional officers must have their budgets into the Board by June lat. As it is now, said Hr. Hall, many of them did, like the independent tax districts who had to have their budgets in by June 1st, but next year all units budgeted under the Board of County Commissioners must have their budgets in by June 1st. Mr. Hall explained that it is difficult to prepare some of the budgets and not having the information to do it by July 15th, as required. Continuing, Mr. Hall said that the rating from Standard and Poors regarding the $5,000,000 bond issue has been received and that the rating is "A". Mr. Hall said that on this kind of bond this rating is the highest that they give, adding that the problems being experienced in some of the areas did not reflect in the rating and that the trip taKen was definitely successful. Word is being awaited now from Moody's said Mr. Hall. . . 1< 1< The meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair - Time: 3:40 P.M.