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BCC Minutes 06/23/1993 B (Budget Workshop) Naples, Florida, June 2S, ~993 LET IT.BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Collier, and also acting as the Board of Zoning Appeals and as the governing board(s) of such special districts as have been created according to law and having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION in Building "F" of the Government CompLex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Burr L. Saunders VICE-CHAIRMAN: Timothy J. Constantine John C. Norris Michael J. Volpe Bettye J, Matthews ALSO PRESENT: Dwight Brock, Clerk of Courts; John Yonkosky, · Finance Director; Annette Guevin, Recording Secretary and Ellis Hoffman, Deputy Clerk; Nell Dorrill, County Manager; William Hargett, Assistant County Manager; Jennifer Edwards, Assistant to the County Manager; George Archibald, Transportation Services Administrator; Tom Olliff, Public Services Administrator; Leo 0chs, Administrative Services Administrator; Norris IJams, Emergency Services Administrator; Tom Conrecode, Capital Projects Management Director; John Boldt, Water Management Director; Ken Pineau, Emergency Management Director; Mike McNees, Budget Director; Steve Carnell, Purchasing Director: Tom Whitecotton, Human Resources Director; Skip Camp, Facilities Management Director; Bill Griffin, Emergency Services Administrative Manager; Tom Kuck, Transportation Capital Projects Manager: Pat Hanifin, Data Processing Director; Ron Jamro, Museum Director; Robert Demarest, Library Director; Larry Henry, Road & Bridge Supervisor: Paul Brigham, Court Admin~strator; Mick Francis, Court Director; George Drobinski, Probation Director; Pat Welch, Clerk of Courts Bookkeeping Supervisor; Darlene Grucz, Court Counselor; Vince Doer, Emergency Services Fire Chief; Diane Flagg, Emergency Services Education Quality Control Manager; Dennis Pear/man and Debby Stanbros, State's Attorney Office; Marlene Williams and Jim Sullivan, Public Defender's Office; and Jean Gansel, Mike Smykowski and Ed Finn, Budget Analysts. (32) Sune 23, 1993 Legal notice having been published in the Naples Dally News on June 20, 1993, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication flied with the Clerk, Budget Workshop was held to review line item budgets for .:~::.;- .. ~ .....~ Jean Gansel, Budget Analyst, explained the State Attorney and his ; employees are paid for by the State of Florida, however, Statutes require that Counties provide office space as well as certain operating expenses such as communication equipment, transportation, utilities, postage and Insurance. Referring to $17,000 within operating expenses, she said, the State Attorney is not Included in the County's vehicle capital recovery program, therefore, when it is necessary to replace a vehicle, the total amount is included tn their operating budget. She also pointed out the County will no longer be receiving prosecution fees, and although the State Attorney has turned those'fees over to the County to offset their costs to the general fund tn the past, he was never under any obligation to do so. i. (202) ~'! Public D~f~r Ha. Ginsel stated Collier County Is responsible for similar operating expenses for the Public Defender's budget as for the State Attorney's Office. She recalled In FY 93, the Public Defender cer- tified to the County that unless he was provided with additional funding for an attorney and secretary, that he would be unable to handle all his cases. She advised the Public Defender ts again cer- tifying this year that an additional attorney is necessary. In response to Commissioner Matthews, Ms. Gansel stated the addi- tional attorney being requested will be hired through a contract, :.. which ts why the $36,000 ts shown under operating expenses rather than '~'' personal services. Me. Oansel referred to page ?~, stating the Street Lighting ~' Districts continue to grow in number. She reported including slx new I~OOK O00P~.G£ 03' Page 2 June 23, 1993 Districts, 37 are being budgeted for FY 94. She mentioned during the coming fiscal year, Staff will attempt to consolidate aa many as possible tn order to hold down administrative and accounting costs. Mike MeNses, Budget Director, recalled during the past year he brought a proposal to the Board asking permission to fold all the Lighting Districts together Into the Collier County Lighting Districts. He said although he received Board approval, he has run into problems implementing the program which he hopes to have resolved by the next budget year. (26O) Commissioner Matthews questioned if the MSTD General Fund budget for County Airports should be expanded to include expenses the Board knows will exist due to the decision made at the previous day's Board of County Commissioners' meeting to develop an Airport Authority? Mr. McNeee advised approximately $500,000 are available within Fund 111 reserves from which the budget can later be amended, or an additional amount of money can be added to this budget. Commissioner Saunders suggested funds be included within this budget as operating reserves. Transportation Services Administrator Archibald stated if reserves are to be set aside, at least $150,000 is needed in operating expenses and a similar amount for capital items. County Manager Dorrill agreed to compile a tentative budget for purposes of advertising millages. Commissioner Matthews asked to see figures that would at least cover the clerical support that will be needed for the new Airport Author t ry. It was the consensus to add $25,000 to this budget. Mike Smykowskt, Budget Analyst, referred to page 79 containing the Marco Island budget. He said there is an overall decrease of 2.4 per- cent in the fund total due to a decrease in available carry forward of revenue. He said although there are no expanded service requests, a BOOt( ~PAG~ 04 Page 3 3uns 23, 2993 .!.part-time Office Assistant position is being converted to full-time status to allow the Airport Manager time to do monitoring activities at the other County Airports. Referring to page 85, Mr. Smykowsk! noted a 12.6 percent increase in this budget due to a number of expanded service requests. He also pointed out the number of positions have increased from 114 to 117 as the result of transferring three positions from the Roads Capital sec- tion to Road and Bridge, because their activities function more on the line of maintenance rather than being involved in capital projects. He ca/led attention to $508,700 in proposed replaced equipment has been included, principally for a dump truck, graders and a water truck. He said it is important to note that operating expenses have decreased by $350,000 due to a dec/sion by the Board to fund road materials such as limerock, asphalt, landscaping materials and land- fill disposal costs within the MSTD Road Districts. Mr. Smykowski identified a number of expanded service requests contained on page 86. In response to Commissioner Saunders, Transportation Services Administrator Archibald indicated the additional roadway sweeper being requested at a cost of $65,000, may be deferred for an additional year. It was the consensus that $65,000 for the sweeper be removed from the budget. In answer to Commissioner Constantine, Transportation Services Administrator Archibald stated the Road and Bridge Department currently has a three-man median landscaping crew to which he ia requesting to add two people. He said by the end of the year, the amount of square footage being maintained will almost double. Commissioner Volpe questioned why are two additional people being requested for the median maintenance crew when it is not yet known whether or not it may be less expensive to contract out that work? Suns 23, 1993 County Manager Dorrtll clarified prior to the start of the fiscal year, Mr. Archibald will have received bids for this work and if the bids are less expensive than in-house services, the budget will be revised accordingly. It was the consensus that $101,000 for an expanded median main- tenance crew will remain in the budget at this time. After lengthy discussion, it was the consensus that $60,000 for sidewalk paving equipment and $30,000 for a vibratory roller will be removed from the budget. Mr. Smykowski detailed the individual MSTD Road District budgets for District ~1, #2, #3 and #§. There were no changes requested by the Board. (2~2S) . Mr. Smykowski pointed out the overall budget for this fund has Increased 121.4 percent, principally due to the close out of the GAC Canal Trust Fund. He said the residual fund balance of $401,500 was transferred to provide for additional road reeurfactng activity. Re reported 12 miles of roadway are planned for resurfactng in FY 94. (2535) Bob Byrne, Budget Analyst, referred to page 93, stating this fund which pertains to Livingston Road, has no activity. He said currently, three mills are being assessed to help defray expenses to make the escrow whole. He said Staff ts seeking direction from the Board whether or not to levy another three mills In the coming fiscal year to reimburse the general fund for making the escrow whole. It was the consensus to continue levying the three mills. Clerk of Courtm . ' Ms. Oansel explained the Clerk has submitted the portion of his · . budget that ts paid for by transfer from the general fund. She said Page the second portion, which ia paid for by fees, will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners on September lot. She noted an additional change in the format of the Clerk's budget this year is the elimination of the tnterna! service funds within MIS and Records Management. She reported an increase of 12 percent, which includes a transfer of $161,800 In expanded services. Clerk Brock communicated although a portion of his budget has not yet been provided to the Board in a formalized package, the antici- pated expenditures are available on a preliminary basis through the County's computer system. Clerk Brock explained the purpose of his request for a Treasury Supervisor in the administration of the Finance Department is to enable his Staff to invest the County"s monies at the highest yield possible. He noted at the present time, approximately $200-mlllion to $220-millton tn pooled cash is available on a monthly basis for investment. He said his current Staff ts capable of controlling around $80-million of those funda, leaving approximately $140-millton being handled by the State Board of Administration. He reported the portion of funds being handled by his Staff ts consistently yielding a better return than the larger amount being controlled by the State. He commented it ts anticipated that this new employee will produce a return of $§00,000 to the County in additional revenues at a cost of 884,000. Clerk Brock continued, stating he ts also requesting the addition of a Special Assessments Clerk due to the expanding desire on the part of the Board of County Commissioners to utilize Special Assessment Districts. In answer to concerns raised by Commissioner Volpe, Finance Director Yonkosky replied the Clerk's Staff currently handles 6,897 old Special Assessment accounts that a~e still outstanding and not on the tax bills; over ?,800 accounts within the East and South Naples Sewer Area; several hundred accounts pertaining to the Euclid and ,' ,oo, 000 ,, 07 ag. , June 23, 1993 Lakeland Avenue Special Assessment District; and of the 40,000-45,000 Solid Waste accounts, 10-15% become delinquent each year-and are turned over to the same Staff. Commissioner Volpe recalled the So/id Waste Department has requested an additional position, indicating there may be a duplica- tion of effort with regard to those functions. Finance Director Yonkosky disagreed, explaining that the functions performed by the Solid Waste Department are not related to those being handled by the Clerk's Staff. It was the consensus to approve the Treasury Supervisor and Special Assessment Clerk expanded service requests. Clerk Brock next addressed a request for an additional court clerk within the County Clerk section of hie budget. He indicated there are currently mil/ions of dollars in uncollected fines ~n Collier County, and recovery of only a minute portion of those fines will more than pay for this expanded position. Commissioner Volpe suggested the Board be provided a performance indicator during next year's budget discussions to show the results of this added position. It was the consensus to fund the additional court clerk. Referring to the Microfilm Department, Clerk Brock requested an additional 1.5 employees. He explained he is required to retain files for a certain period of time, and is provided a storage area by the Board of County Commissioners for that purpose which currently totals 2,503 square feet. He indicated the former Clerk of Courts made the conscious decision not to microfilm County Court cases. As a con- sequence, he said, the Board now has two alternatives; either provide additional storage space or provide additional personnel to microfilm those materials so as not to require the additional space. Commissioner Volpe questioned if this service may be provided through an outside contract? Clerk Brock stated he would have difficulty handing over original Court documents to an outside, firm. He noted he currently has two ? ~00~ O~PA~ O~ Page 7 June 23, 1993 employees in the Mai/room who will be transferred to perform the func- tions in the Microfilm Department. He said as attrition occurs, he will place temporary or part-time employees in those positions rather than full-time permanent employees. It was the consensus that the expanded service request for 1.5 FTE~s within the Microfilm Department will remain in the budget at this point, and Clerk Brock wil! investigate the cost of an outside contractor. Clerk Brock pointed out his budget at this time does not include funds for a Systems Network Programmer which is the result of recent action taken by the Board. As a consequence, he said, his budget will increase by approximately $35,000 tn personal service costs. (1900) Covnty/Ctz~uit Court Co, tm Ms. Gansel noted the County has little control over the costs associated with this budget, which includes such things as Court appointed attorneys, witness fees and Clerk costs. Commissioner Volpe questioned the reason for the 53.7 percent increase in this budget over the previous year? Paul Brigham, Court Administrator, explained the largest portion of that increase pertains to the Clerk's time in Court charge. He said the Clerk is required by Statute to charge $7§ per day per Clerk in the Courtroom, which has not been done in the past. He indicated the anticipated charges for the coming year are $1§0,000. Responding to Commissioner Volpe, Clerk Brock stated he has no control over when and how often a Clerk is assigned to Court and must send one to each case requested by the Chief Judge. Commissioner Constantine inquired why copy charges have been · expanded by $40,000? Mr. Brigham replied he has never before paid charges for copying dockets for the Civil Circuit Courts, however, the Clerk is beginning to require those payments. He said the $40,000 is an estimate he received from the Clerk's Office of anticipated copying charges for FY 09 Pag.. June 23, ].993 94, · , :.;. ..,', A lengthy debate ensued regarding the copying charges being added to this budget. Ms. Gansel pointed out this budget has historically been under- budgeted, and Staff has attempted to be more realistic to avoid having to come back to the Board during the year to request additional funds. (~?00) Ms. Gansel noted this budget has decreased tn operating expenses primarily due to a reduction in data processing charges and an increase in projected revenues, which is the result of the increased fee being charged probationers and the intensive supervision program ~ approved by the Board last year. ~...,. (2?89) ~,~', Court C,:,,,,,~elln~ Progra Ms. Gansel explained the reduction in personal services in this budget ts due to a new, employee who was hired at an entry level. She said operating expenses have correspondingly increased because it is necessary to train and certify that new employee. (294S) Commissioner Volpe stated he is not supportive of continuing the enhanced security currently being provided to allow the Courthouse to remain open for various civic groups who, tn hie opinion, can hold their meetings at community centers. Mr. Brigham advised enhanced security ts also In place because the Clerk's employees and Court Reporters often work into the evening. He said the enhanced security not only accommodates the public, but those who help make the Courts function properly. T~pe ~3 After lengthy discussion, it was the consensus that the costs associated with enhanced security will remain in the budget. (8S) Mit~eee ~nt/Ylctil &lltst~nce Page 9 June 23, 1993 Ms. Gansel recalled the services provided by this program were all ranked Mandatory at the priority budget workshops. She said this department has proven to be a cost savings to the County by minimizing appearances of witnesses and victims. (106) Ms. Gansel reported although the County does not Incur costs of aalar%,, it pays for utility, telephone and insurance costs for the appointed Court Reporter, as we]! as costs for reporting the testimony requested by Judges, State Attorneys or the Public Defender tn crimi- nal cases. clrc~tt co~r~ 3ud~m Ms. Gansel advised Items included tn these budget are temporary pay for when Judicial assistants are on vacation, professional deve- lopment, research material and data processing costs for the Judges. She said the County does not pay any salaries for the Judges or their Staffs. Commissioner Matthews questioned whether this budget has been adjusted to accommodate the new Judge anticipated tn January? Me. Gansel replied ~n the negative because the Judges often do not use their entire budget, therefore, the additional costs asso- ciated with the new Judge should be able to be absorbed. If not, she said, Staff will ask the Board for a budget amendment during the year. Commissioner Matthews communicated a concern that the new charges being bt/led by the Clerk of Courts for copying and attendance in Court by a Clerk have not been calculated to Include the new Judge. It was the consensus that Staff will provide appropriate figures during the wrap-up session for those anticipated costs. Mr. Brigham recalled questions raised during the priority program budgeting sessions regarding the use of a receptionist for the Page lO June 23, 1993 courthouse when there are several other telephone receptionists in the County buildings. He explained this position serves as the back-up for all offices on the first through the third floors of the courthouse. He said on an average day, she receives between l§O and 200 phone calls and either directs those calls or takes messages for the Judges' offices or the various court offices. Commissioner Volpe and Commissioner Constantine concurred that this position is not necessary in their opinion. It was the consensus that the receptionist position will remain In the budget. Rehabilitation PTOOTRR mhd Alcohol Infor~ution Cl8~ooo Ms. 6ansel referred to pages 33 and 34, explaining the Judges refer defendants to these programs, which are self-supporting. Ms. Gansel briefly described the Guardianship, Drug Abuse Trust and Criminal Justice Trust program budgets. Deputy Clerk Hoffmmn replaced Rocordlng Secretary Guevin at this time sss Mr. McNees stated that Page 40 reflects the budget for Emergency Services Administration. He noted this budget has decreased 0.6%. Budget Analyst Finn explained that Page 42 contains the Immokalee Medical Assistance Program. He stated that funding for the medical portion has not been Included in the tentative budget at this point since the clinic In the Immokalee area is expected to be open in the next fiscal year. He reported that the cost of the shuttle service is included In this budget. Mr. Finn Indicated that the Immokalee Medical Assistance Trust Fund ts detailed on Page 43. were never collected. Mr. McNees pointed out that the contributions that were budgeted Page 11 June 23, 1993 Mr. Finn called attention to the Emergency Management budget on Page 45. He remarked that the current service operating budget is in line with last year's budget. He stated that the budgeted Capital expenditure of $2,200 is for communications equipment and software. He noted that there are two requests for part-time positions to do some planning in the emergency service field. In addition, he related there is $36,000 for a maintenance agreement for the 800 MHz System. Mr. Finn stated that Page 47 details the Helicopter Operations budget. He indicated that there have been savings in repair and main- tenance as a result of purchasing the new helicopter, however, most of the savings were offset by purchasing hull insurance for the new heli- copter. He reported that the expanded service request of $3§,000 is to reserve funds in a capital recovery plan for the eventual overhaul of the helicopter engine. Emergency Services Administrator IJams advised that this budget reflects the helicopter shutting down at XO P.M. each night, in order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards (FLS). He reported he has received some criticism in this regard. Peter Bolton, Chief Helicopter Pilot explained that the hours of operation for the helicopter has been from 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. He noted that standby has been done from the pilots homes. He indi- cated that the pilots were of exempt status and overtime had not paid, however, due to a change in the FLS, the pilots will now have to be paid overtime and the costs are astronomical. Human Resources Director Whitecotton advised that each year his department audits the classification plan to ensure that all exempt and non-exempt positions are properly classified, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. He remarked that the audit of this year for the next budget year reflects that It Is appropriate to reclassify the helicopter pilots to a non-exempt status, noting that any time worked over 40 hours per week places that employee on overtime status. He Indicated that various alternatives have been considered, i.e. con- tinuing 24 hour service which would be very expensive. Page 12 June 23, 1993 'Mr. Whttecotton reported that the cost to maintain the same work schedule and the same level of service would be $118,000 ·boys the current budget. He explained if helicopter operations are shut down after 6:00 P.M., a part time pilot's position could be eliminated. He remarked that converting the helicopter operation to a 24 hour ser- vice, would necessitate the part time pilot's position becoming a full time position tn addition to adding a part time pilot at the hangar, for the approximate cost of $68,000. Commissioner Saunders questioned the number of calls that have been received during the last twelve months between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. Mr. Bolton replied that during a nine month period, 127 calls were received between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. He indicated that during that same period, 33 calls were received between 10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. It ~ the ~n~enm~s of the Board that one part time pilot poeitim~-o~m m full time position ~nd that on· pm~t time pilot be ~ ia or.mr to provtd· 24 hour h·licopter service at · cost of Budget Analyst Finn called attention to Page 49 of the packet, reflecting · budget of $393,700. He explained that during the Interim of the Medical Examiner's contract, the 1993 budget was adopted and the County was paying for some of the personal services. Mr. McNees advised that there ts no increase in total appropriations. Mr. Finn pointed out that Page 50 contains the Fire Control/Forestry Budget which provides payment to the State of Florida Department of Forestry to assist in containing brush fires In the eastern portion of the County. Mr. Finn noted that the Isle of Capri Fire Control budget Is detailed on Page 52. He explained that the Forecast Includes a large capital outlay in the amount of $269,000 for the renovation of the Fire Station. Mr. Finn Indicated there is a minor increase in Current Service June 23, 1993 due to operating several of the smaller areas, however, some of the larger increases are for vehicle and boat repair maintenance. Mr. Finn advised that the revenue source equates to a millage rate of .2 and the millage rate for the debt service budget is .3. Mr. Finn called attention to the Ochopee Fire Control District budget on Page §3. He revealed that Personal Services have increased more significantly than those in other budgets: $12,000 of the increase is for special risk retirement, $20,400 for health insurance and $1,000 for worker's compensation insurance. Mr. Finn stated that Capital Expenditures in the amount of $3,200 is for building improvements, office equipment and fire fighting equipment. He remarked that a large portion of the revenue associated with this budget is from (Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes) PILT, noting that approximately $359,000 is anticipated for next year. Mr. Finn explained that the Districtfs taxable value is approxima- tely $9 million less than it would have been based on last year's value due to some land acquisition. Mr. Finn reported that the Collier County Fire Control District budget is detailed on Page 57. He explained that this budget ts based on the eastern portions of the county that are not within Fire Districts. He announced that two mills Is levied on properties values in that area. He noted that the money that is generated is d~stri- buted to five districts who provide a contractual service to cover that area. Mr. Finn explained that because of the annexation of soma of this area by the Immokalee Fire Department and a loss of $19 m~llion in taxable value, the ad valorem available by levying the two mills is down significantly. He noted that this, in con~unction with the f~nancial problems of the Ochopee Fire District necessitated keeping the transfer of $189,000 to that District and the transfers to the East Naples and Golden Gate Fire Departments will be decreased. He pointed out that last year $129,000 was paid to those departments by contractual arrangement, and this year based on the budget as pre- Page 14 June 23, 1993 sented, $55,000 will be paid. Bob Schank, Acting Fire Chief, of the East Naples Fire Control District, related that the funds have been divided equally the past few years, and the proposed allocation will be a drastic decrease to his department. Ne indicated that East Naples Fire Control equipment, including a full engine, three men, tank, brush truck with a Captain or Chief Officer respond to calls in District One. He advised when there is a fire in the remote ares, the East Naples District provides the food out of funds from District One to feed the firefighters. He indicated that he understands the deficit in that area, but requested fairness in the distribution of the monies. Mr. IJams stated that any assistance provided by Golden Gate and East Naples, is in addition to the countyfs responsibility. He noted that he does not believe the county is getting its money's worth for the number of times East Naples responds. He noted that each trip costs the County approximately $5,000. Mr. Finn indicated that there is the possibility of receiving PILT money next year and suggested that those funds be equitably distri- buted to the Fire Districts, if and when it comes in. Mr. McNees revealed if the District One money is split equally, each Fire District would suffer equally. He indicated if $?5,000 in PILT money is received, it could be transferred from the General F~nd to the Ochopee Fire District. Commissioner Saunders suggested that Mr. IJams meet with the three fire chiefs and determine what the actual cost is to Golden Gate and East Naples for providing their services, and report the results of same to the Commission at the next budget hearing. Mr. McNees stated that for purposes of the Tentative Budget, staff will budget the additional $?5,000 PILT money in the General Fund, transfer it to the Ochopee Fire District and the fire districts will a~are the burden equally three ways. He noted in the meantime, the Fire Chiefs will come back during the final budget hearings and see if there is a better way to slice the pie. Page June 23, 1993 Mr. Finn called attention to Page §9, detailing the Emergency Services budget. He pointed out that the Forecast column reflects an increase in operating expenses of approximately $45,000 because of collection service fees that were not budgeted. He revealed that through April, the collection service gross collections are $178,000. He noted that the County pays a commission on the actual amount collected, however, these fees are higher than anticipated. In addi- tion, he indicated that there ks a $40,000 transfer to the EMS Grant Fund to match the state grant for the purchase of heart defibrilla- tors. Bill Griff~n, Emergency Services Administrative Manager, expl&ined that $178,000 is the actual gross amount collected by the contracted collection agencies through April. He revealed that these accounts are at least 90 days past due. Mr. Finn stated that personal services in the current service budget includes $12,000 in additional part-time salaries to fund an EMS day ambulance which will be available 40 hours per week during the w~nter season. He advised that the regular part-time employee budget has been increased by $20,000. In answer to Commisa~oner Volpe, Mr. Griffin reported that revenue to support this operation is generated from 5§~ user fees and 45~ ad valorem. Mr. Finn remarked that the EMS Impact Fee Fund budget ts reflected on Page 61. He noted that the current service budget includes an expense of $350,000 for a proposed station to be built in the I-7§/Immokalee Road area. Mr. Finn explained that the EMS Grants Budget ks detailed on Page 63, reflecting several expenditures that are ongoing: purchase of the Helicopter= hanger for the helicopter~ tools and equipment associated with the Helicopter: and emergency medical equipment. Tm~e #& Offic~ of Capita! PTo~ects Management Budget Analyst Byrne called attention to Page 65, Wiggins Pass Dredging. He noted that the additional forecast monies are for addi- Page 16 June 23, 1993 tiona! engineering and surveying fees for the inlet management plan, inlet monitoring and permit modifications. He indicated that addi- tions1 dredging ts planned for FY 94 and $200,000 is shown in capital outlay. He advised that funding will be through a transfer from Tourist Development Tax funds. Mr. Byrne stated that Page 66 reflects the Marco Island Beach Renourtshment Fund (318). He explained that the operating expenses for FY 94 include the costs of beach monitoring and maintenance and will be funded by funds carried forward. ~hertf~'s I~ ~nforcement I~ct Fees Budget Analyst Smykowski referred to Page 67, and explained that since the Board voted against the imposition of a Law Enforcement Impact Fee there are no revenue or expenses forecast in FY 93 or budget tn FY 94. Cons~ruction - Sp~ci&l Obligation Revenue Bond Budget Analyst Smykowski related that Page 68 details Fund 319 which includes the balance of the campus parking lot expansion pro- Ject. Capital Revenue Budget Analyst Smykowskl stated that Fund 196 is shown on Page 69. He pointed out that the Budget Highlights indicate the respective capital funds for the various projects. He reported at this point, the Fund is balanced under the assumption of levying the rollback millage rate of .5392 mills within Fund 196. Mr. S~ykowski stated that Pages 70 and 71 reflect the proposed projects recommended for funding by the County Manager. A review and discussion ensued with regard to the projects as listed. Mr. Smykowski pointed out that the bottom of Page 71 lists the projects not recommended for funding. Commissioner Constantine suggested that the following projects be ,oo 000 , , 18' Page 17 June 23, 1993 :!~ ;.' "flagged" and staff provide further detail at the final budget hearings: Median Beautification - Vanderbilt Beach Road, Aircraft Hangar, and furniture and renovations. Fa~'lw Cc~truction Mr. Smykowski reported that Page 72 details the Parks Construction Capital Fund. He Indicated that the principal funding source ts ad valorem millage. Be called attention to the bottom of the page, iden- tifying the proposed projects. He explained that the total ad valorem required to fund these projects is $664,800. Budget Analyst Smykowski advised that Page 73 reflects the Libraries Construction Fund. He revealed that the proposed projects are additions to the book collection, Library Headquarters Parking Addition, and a small carry forward from the North Collier Addition. Library Director Demarest explained that $200,000 for books will provide a minima/ opening day collection, or approximately 30~ of the book capacity of that building. ,.e llecordtag Secretam/ Came? replaced Deput~ Clerk Hoff~an at this (277g) Mr. Demarest advised that if the additional money for the books is approved, the ability to change the service level will be immediate. Public Services Administrator Olliff pointed out that keeping the service level at 1.05 and not Increasing it to 1.1, is not taking advantage of approximately $42,000.00 of available money. Commissioner Saunders asked how the impact fees are calculated? Mr. Olliff replied that in general terms, they are calculated on a books per capita basis, as explained on the handout provided by Mr. Demarest. He noted that by approving this capital budget, the Board will raise the level of service to 1.1 books per capita. Commissioner Norris recalled that when this subject was discussed originally, it was pointed out that if the service level was increased to 1.1, as the population grows the County would be forced to grow at a faster rate, that was the reason the service level remained at 1.05. Page 18 June 23, 1993 Michael S~ykowskt described the proposed budget. [n response to Commissioner Matthews, Ron Samro, Museum Director, confirmed that the total cost for the Everglades City project would be 890,000.00. Michael Smykowskt stated that the ad valorem taxes available to fund the project is $171,800.00, adding that a transfer budget of ! mi/lion dollars is going to be transferred back to the capital revenue fund for distribution. Be explained that this money was allocated to purchase CREW Trust Lands, and since the Board voted not to purchas~ any land the money will be transferred back. Mr. Smykowski briefly reviewed the proposed impact fees. He mentioned that due to the acceleration of the Go]den Gate Estate branch construction the proposed funding is impact fees, however, due to the fact that only a half million dollars are collected, that pro- Ject is budgeted for $1.3 million dollars, so to fund that project in 199t, it would require taking out loan proceeds of roughly [.1 million dollars. He reported that this ~one¥ would be repaid with ~mpact fees over the next two years. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by Order - T~me: 2:20 P.M. Page 19