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BCC Minutes 09/13/1989 B Naples, Florida, September 13, 1989 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 bus~ness herein, met on th~s date at 7:00 P.M. in BUD(lET SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, w~th the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Burr L. Saundere VICE-CHAIRMAN: Max A. Hasse, Jr. Richard S. Shanahan Michael $. Volpe Anne Goodnight ALSO PRESENT: Maureen Kenyon, Annaliese Kraft, and Ellie Hoffman, Deputy Clerks; Neil Dorrill, County Manager; Ron McLemore, Assistant County Manager; Tom Olliff, Assistant to the County Manager; Brian MacKenzie, Assistant to the County Manager; Sheriff Don Hunter; Ken Cuyler, County Attorney; Mike Arnold, Utilities Administrator; Nina Neal, Community Development Administrative Assistant II; Roger Evans, Health Department Business Manager; Leo Ochs, Administrative Services Administrator; Jennifer Pike, Mike Smykowski, and Robert Schmidt, Budget Analysts; Lori Zalka, Budget Director; Mike McNees, Utilities Finance Director; Herb Luntz, Communications and Public Affairs D/rector; William Lore~2, Environmental Services Administrator; Harry Huber, Technical Services Supervisor; Kevin O'Donnell, Public Services Administrator; Vince Doerr, Ochopee Fire Page SKPTKMBKR 13, 1989 OV~W~II~OY B~D~WT AID TAXES Legal notice having been published tn the Naples Dally News on September 10, 1989, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication flled with the Clerk, public hearing was opened to review the 1989-90 Tentative Budget. Commissioner Saunders stated that this is the first of two public hearings on the budget, noting that the second hearing will be held Monday, September 25, 1989, in the same room. He indicated that the County Commission and Staff have spent about 25 hours tn workshop hearings on the budget and this hearing t8 to give the public an opportunity to speak. He stated that Collier County accounts for approximately 35~ of the tax bill, noting that the Board does not have control over 65~ of the tax bill. He stated that the taxes that Collier County collects ts the assessment less the homestead exemption times the millage rate. He Indicated that several months ago the Board felt that by not increasing the millage rate thio year over last year, that a message would be sent to the community that they were Interested In holding down taxes. He stated that they did not have any control over the asse.~sment. He indicated that by keeping the millage rate the same, Co,liar County would realize 12.8~ Increased ad valorem tax revenues, noting that approximately 2§~ of that comes from new construction that wa8 C0td prior to January 1, 1989. He noted that if aomeonets home was increased by 100~ there to nothing that the Board can do because they have no control over the aasessment process. He stated that there is a proposal that Senator Dudley has submitted to the Florida Legislature, noting that it deals with the amount of lncrease that a property owner can experience In his assessments on an annual basis. He stated that Senator Dudley is suggesting a 3~ lncreaae as a cap and he is suggesting to the Board that they send a message to the Legislature that they do not want to be tn a situation where there io 100~ increase in assessments and if there t~ gotDg to be tax Increases, he would like to be able ko spread the burden. He Page 2 SEPTKI~ER 13o ~989 indicated that the Board is going to need to take some steps to con- vince the connunity that they are serious about keeping spending down, noting that they have talked about efficiency in Government many times in the psat and thio would be a good opportunity for the Board to discuss the merits of some type of an independent analysis of County Government, Commissioner Shanahan read a letter to the constitutents that have sent correspondence to him which indicated that he is studying several strategies that could be app/ied in the future to moderate increases tn assessments. He further noted that he supports & possible amend- ment to the State Constitution that would place a cap on the maximum amount that property assessments may increase in one year. He stated that the revenue sources other than property taxes need to be empha- sized to fin·nco public services and public facilities, noting that they could more equitably share the tax burden with the daily seasonal visitors. Iie stated that the proposed one cent sales tax ia a good way to help relieve county property owners of the continuing cost of building and maintaining the county's infrastructure, and he would hope that the community would support these measures when they are discussed at st·re and local levels. Cou~seloner Hesse stated that everyone wants to bring the taxes in line ·nd he feels that any tax that is imposed should be · tax that is imposed on those that use the facilities but are not permanent residents. He stated that he feels that there should also be a bed tax adopted. Budget Director Zalka st·ted that the purpose of this meeting ia to hear the public comments and then ·mend and adopt the tentative budget. She noted that the final mi//age rates will be determined at the public hearing on Monday, September 25, 1989. She referred to an analysis of a typical tax bill, noting that 58~ of the tax b~ll goes to the School Board; 31~ goes to Collier County for county-wide taxes; of that 31~, 1~ is for Board departments, 10~ for the County Manager, Page 3 O,)O03 11~ for the Sheriff, 2~ for other Constitutional Officers, and 7~ for Capital Construction projects. She stated that the MSTU on the tax bill represents the services that Collier County provides and there are also independent districts that vary for each property, such as Fire Control, Mosquito Control and the Hater Management District. She stated that the County-wide portion of the tax bill ts 4.6157 mills, which to th~ same rate as last year, adding that throughout the budget workshops that the Board has conducted changes have been made so that now the proposed millage rate ts less than last year and is now 4.5426 mi/Is. She stated that the tentative budget Includes many other ser- vices besides that which is provided by property taxes which Includes impact fees, utilities, and water and sewer rates, noting that the entire budget is analyzed. She indicated that the property taxes are only about 21~ of the entire budget and with the corresponding Increase of that budget, It is a 27.6~ increase for the tentative budget. She noted that about half of It goes to capital construction projects and 20X ts associated with government operations. She stated that the Board started their budget process by reviewing all the requests from the depart~-nts and at that time, $26.9 million was cut from the budget by the CouL~ty Manager's staff even before the ten- tative budget was prepared. She stated that when the tentative budget was presented to the Board, It had a millage rate of 4.6157 mills which represented a 12.8~ tax increase over the rollback rate. She stated that during the workshops, the Board made cuts tn the budget and recommended a 15~ spending limit. She Indicated that the cute that have been made so far will result in a County-wide tax Increase of 11~, adding that if this 15~ spending Increase to applied across the board, Including the Sheriff, then the County-wide tax Increase will go down to 8.4~. I~BLIC CGOOIB31~ ~ OUESTIONS The following speakers spoke in opposition to the assessment and tentative budget: Page 4 Jim McGrath George F. Keller J. Br~an N. Carolllo Joe Christy Rober~ A. Stiers Their reasons were: County should be run more economically, County should reduce increases in budget, law enforcement not produc- tive and budget excessive, developers are subsidized by taxpayers, education cost high, poor educational system, County management is poor, County is inefficient, law enforcement on Marco Island insuf- ficient, budget increases 20.4~ each year are excessive and unaccep- table, and County spending is out of control. The following speakers spoke in favor of Sheriff Hunterte proposed budget: Kmthy Leverick M. Dan Nickel Gerry Barry Their reasons were: cemaun~ty needs to be kept safe and secure; more deputies are needed, not less, crime has increased tn Collier County, and tremendous growth in Collier County creates greater need for policing. Lorenzo Walker pointed out that an oversight is present tn the boundaries of the taxing district proposed for M.S.T. of the Naples Production Park. Ne reported that the Collier County Production Park was included in the district, but that district hms met the County requirements of having sewer, has City water and sidewalks paid for by the lot owners. County Manager Dorrill concurred, and noted that he had met with Mr. Walker. Commissioner Volpe indicated that he received a letter from Mr. Walker, and had spoken with County Manager Dorrill. Mr. Dorrill explained that he has spoken with Mr. Walker, hie point is well taken and the matter ts being pursued. Commissioner Volpe questioned Ma. Z&lka about the proposed percen- Psc~e 5 SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 tags increase? Ms. Zalka indicated that the changes the Board of County Commissioners made on the aggregate to this point are ll.5~ and the 8.9~ would reflect reduction of the Sheriff's budget to the 15~ spending cap requested, requiring an additional 1.2 million dollar cutback. In response to George Keller, Ms. Zalka pointed out that Collier County is required by state law to express its tax increase over the rollback rates. In response to Mr. J. Bryan, Commissioner Saunders and Commissioner Ooodni~ht pointed out that Collier County is the largest land area in the State of Florida. Mr. Bryan responded that in terms of tho size of Collier County in areas of population it is small, there are not many people in the Everglades. Commissioner Goodnight questioned Mr. Bryan about any crack houses in Marco Island? Mr. Bryan asked if she knew of any tn Collier County? She reported that there are crack houses in her district and in Naples as well, and the drug problem in Collier County iu not solely the Sheriff's respon- sibility. She explained that it is the responsibility of the Board of County Commissioners and the citizens of Collier County to clean up Collier County. She pointed out that cocaine comes in on the Coast, narcotics are being dropped into the Everglades, more marijuana busts than any other County in the State of Florida. She emphasized that Sheriff Hunter has done a superb Job in the last year, and invited Mr. Bryan to come to Immokalee to see the crack houses. She stated that Judge Brousseau is doing a good Job by extending sentences of drug traffickers. Mr. Bryan concurred with some of her points and said that the crack houses should be referred to Sheriff Hunter and pointed out that Judge Brousseau suspended most of the Jail time of the people he sentenced. He indicated that cocaine can be purchased on Marco Island. He stated that it ~s within the province of the Sheriff to correct the drug problem in Collier County, but concurred with Commissioner Goodnight that commitment by the people is also necessary to combat the drug problem. Page 6 SEPTKMBKR 13, 1989 In response to Mr. Carstllo, Co~missloner Yelps and Commissioner Shanahan emphasized that they are taking the budget hearings very seriously. Commissioner Volpe commented that he does not view this as an adversarial proceeding. He explained that the Board of County Commissioners ia here to elicit comments and input from the taxpayers because the Board of County Commissioners and the taxpayers have a common goal. He indicated that the Board of County Commissioners is listening to constructive criticisms of the budget, but this ts a cooperative effort. Mr. Carslllo stated that at this stage of Collier County's career, listening to statistics is the answer. He emphasized that Ira Evans, who has been here for 10 years, comes from an illustrious background In fl..sacs and management, and emphasized that Ira Evans has made suggestions to the Board of County Commissioners for the last 10 years as to how to run a corporation, and Collier County is a corporation for lack of another definition. Mr. Carstllo emphasized that the Board of County Commissioners is management, and the taxpayers are telling the Board of County Commissioners that they are not good management. Commissioner Volpe commented that he thinks the Board of County Commissioners ts being told they could be better managers. Sheriff Don Hunter =lartfied what was said at the budget workshop. He indicated that through Commissioner Shanahan he understands that the people of Marco Island wish to pay no more taxes, and if the people of Marco Island are suggesting that the additional positions be cut am part of the $1,500,000, he will cut them. He stated that the Board of County Commissioners responded that they did not want to tell him where to cut the budget, Just cut it. He pointed out that he has attempted 10 workshops on Marco Island to present and Justify hie budget and bear the concerns of the people there. He emphasized that those meetings were poorly attended, but he ia here to see what It ts the people of Marco Island want. He pointed out that he allocates the money to put his people where the crime emanates. He explained that Page SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 Marco Island has the lowest crime rate and lowest number of calls for service in Collier County, next to Everglades City. He explained that the dollars are put where the problems are. He stated that criminals travel to Marco Island from Inunokalee, North Naples, East Naples, and th~ City of Naples. He stated that 100~ of the burglaries that occurred on Marco Island were through open doors, and the Information was published to help prevent the crimes occurring. Ne indicated that arrests for crack and cocaine traffickers and violators have been made and the two offenders that Commissioner Goodnight referred to were convicted as career criminals and sentenced to 15 years minimum man- datorv Jail terms. He noted that the prison system is overloaded and Collier County will be 56,000 beds short by 1994. He emphasized that Collier County has serious problems to be dealt with, but he needs assistance from the taxpayers. He stated he needs attendance at the budget workshop to explain the budget and show how the calls of ser- vice increase as the population Increases. He commented that Collier County is the fastest growing area in the nation and to maintain the quality of life we have or turn our backs is the decision that is to be made. He emphasized that he is present to hear the concerns, trim the bud~e~ where the Boar,l of County Commissioners wants it trimmed and return to present it to the Board of County Commissioners. Agnes Clark questioned why it takes one truck and ? men to fill up one hole in the road? She noted that there is a swale being dug from her street to go to Goodlette Road and ? men have been there for more than 4 weeks. In response to Hs. Clark, Transportation ServAcea Aduinistrator Archibald questioned the location. Ms. Clark indicated that the location is Hilltop Drive, Morningside Circle and Morningside Drive with a swale going to Goodlette Road. Mr. Archibald responded that an outfall for road drainage had to be provided at that particular location and in order to do it, the County excavated an area between the roadway and ~oodlette-Frank Road and also installed over lO0 feet of drainage pipe. He noted that involved removing Page 8 SEPTKM~KR 13, 1989 material, installing pipe and returning to backfilling, which took 3 or 4 days. Ms. Clark responded that it took at least 4 weeks and each man, of the ? there, took one weed, walked it down and put it on the truck. Mr. Archibald indicated that he would follow up on Ms. Clark's comments, but he believed that the work took less time and the crew is a productive crew. SeeDily Clerk Hoffnan replaced Deputy Clerk Mrs. Helen Radke stated that she is opposed to the Tentative Budget due to the increase in property assessments. Mr. Tony Giordano indicated that he concurs with the previous speakers, who have cited many of the same reasons that he objects to the budget. He noted that the Sheriff's budget and that of the School Board are tremendous. Mr. Milt Leonard, President of the Marco Xsland Civic Association, stated that many Island residents have received proposed property tax statements with increases as high as 50~-200~. He presented a petition bearing over 1,800 signatures to the Commission requesting a review of the budgeting procedures and expenditure programs for the proposed 1989-90 tax bill. The petition further indicates that the proposed tax bill ehoul~ be reduced to no more than lfl~ over last year's budget, and it is imperative that these reductions be made. He advised that MICA's request for the maximum 15~ increase over last year's budget is based on allowing a percentage increase consistent with the last three years increases of 14.3X, 19.5~, and 12.9~ over previous budgets, less enterprise activities. He stated that MICA is requesting that next years property taxes for Marco not exceed 15~ over 1988-89, adding that many residents are on fixed incomes, and are being forced to leave the area. He reported that MiCA endorsee the proposed Constitutional Amendment of Senator Dudley, calling for an annual cap of 3~ on residential property evaluations. Mrs. Dorothy Laser, Director of the Marco roland Civic Association, advised that the citizens of Marco are upset and feel Page 9 SEPTEMBER ~3, helpless, noting that the property tax increases are forcing many residents to put their homes on the market for sale, and the prices will drop. She questioned whether this means that the properties will be reassessed downward? She stated that the people on Harco are only &eking for a f&lr and equal tax Increase. Nra Carl Smtth, Vice President of the Marco Island Civic Association, stated that the people of Collier County have had enough, and they cannot take anymore. He presented a copy of a newspaper clipping which notes that a resident purchased a lot in 1972 for $17,000, and have approximately $76,000 In their home. He advised that their taxes have Increased from $300 tn 1972 to $3,800 in 1988, and this year they are faced with an Increase of total taxation of $8,200. He suggested three ways to raise funds: collect City-type revenues, Impact fees and users charges to be used tn unincorporated areas; local options, i.e. sales taxes or income taxes are needed in order to provide a range of services across the board to the cities and unincorporated areas; the federal government has an obligation to help the counties raise funds if it is going to tell the counties what to do. Mr. W. V. Hartman, P~;:-~tdent of a Property O~ners Association In Collier County, stated that his Association has 450 members that are outraged by the Increase In taxes, and they support Senator Dudley's 3~ Bill. He sated that the permanent residents of Collier County do not require 78 additional county positions, new sewers, more water distribution, more computers, fax machines, etc.; growth requires these things, and growth should pay for growth. He urged tho Commission to reduce the proposed budget to a maximum of 4~ over 1989, and provide that if additional funds are needed, they should be received from the developers and builders. Mr. John Frtshkorn, of 1983 Snook Drive, stated that he cannot afford to pay his taxes, as assessed. He thanked the Commission for holding the line on the Sheriff's Office, noting that a gold plated Page 10 SKPTKMBER 13, 1989 department is not necessary to be efficient. He noted that he objects to the method in which his home was assessed. He questioned why he should pay for schools so that the developers can sell homes and pro- parties for great profits, noting that the developers ars not paying the price. He suggested that the 3~ cap method be used. Mr. Dick Kramer of Marco Island, stated that he has had a 300~ increase in his property taxes, noting that this does not seem quite fair. He indicated that he wants to live on Marco, but it appears that he will be putting his home up for sale next year. Mr. Frank Mazza, President of Naples Park Neighborhood Watch Program, urged the Commission not to cut anything from the Shertff*s budget. He stated that the Sheriff is working in a short handed manner, and suggested that the Commission approve his budget, as pro- posed. Mr. Paul Taylor, resident of Naples, advised that he is distressed when he sees the proposed Increases, and noted that he hopes that the Sheriff understands what the people are saying, since they are the taxpayers. Mr. Henry Tezyk, of Hcrth Naples, stated that his property taxes have Increased 32~, noting that it is difficult to believe that his property is worth 32~ more this year than it was last year. He indi- cated that he does not understand the Justification of this increase. Mr. Ray Cleary of Old Naples, reported that his taxes have Increased by 64~, noting that the residents in his community are also upset by the vast Increase In property taxes. Mrs. Charlotte Westman, representing the League of Women Voters of Collier County, stated that the League supports maintenance of beaches and accesses County-wide and under the most equitable funding. She stated that 93.77~ of Collier County residents responded "Yes" to this sub~ect tn the telephone po11, which was conducted by the League. She indicated that she ia distressed that this subject did not come up in this evenings hearing. Page 11 SEPTEMBER 130 1089 Nr. Fred Sullivan, President of Coquina Sands Homeowners Association, stated that he concurs with what has been said pre- vlously, p&rttcularly those co--ents relating to those person w~o are on fixed incomes, and are faced with the real possibility of not being able to afford to keep their own homes. He suggested that a cap should be put on things very quickly. Mrs. Fern Altchtson gave a lengthy presentation on two ~aJor problems arums: the County assessment based on market value, and excessive government spending tn the General Government Fund, the Sheriff's Office, and Capital Outlay items. She suggested that a cap of 3~, plu~ Inflation, be used as to how much property values can Increase in a given year. She advised that "Save Our mrs available in the hallway, for those who may be Interested, and that they will be distributed to all local civic associations. °°e~'Dagmt~C/e~lrrdnYOureplacedDeputyClerklloFlhmnat Mr. 3. Sandy scatena stated that taxes are too high and people are being forced to sell their homes because they cannot afford to pay the taxes. He stated that there should be a ceiling on annual pro- party tax 1acreages. Mrs. Ann Brunet state,: that the island-w~de MSTU will not be taxed thio year, noting that thl~ was set up In anticipation that beach access would be provided. She noted that she also concurs with the remarks made by Mrs. Westman, adding that she hopes that at some time, the beaches of Marco Island would become a part of the County's pro- Ject. Sheriff Hunter stated that he encourages people to come to the workshops so that the citizens know what the Sheriffts office doing end understands what they are doing. He stated that his budget is not outrageous, adding that the $31 million ts based on an of the citizens needs as they have been expressed over the past 8-1/2 years. He Indicated that the level of service will not Increase, noting that he is simply trying to maintain the level of service that SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 has been provided for the past 8-1/2 years, He stated that due to new growth, he cannot maintain the existing level of service without additional resources. He noted that the Florida Statutes force and mandate him to do certain things that require the need for additional funds, noting that he does not have a choice in these matters. He stated that he ie prepared to adjust the budget to the level of asr- vice that the people want. Mrs. Grace Mackay stated that she ~upporta the bed tax if it can be collected. Mr. William Martin stated that his taxes went up 80~ but his assessment only went up 60~ and questioned what recourse he has, to which Commissioner Saunders stated that the assessment can be appealed through the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board. Contesioner Ooodntght stated that she would like Commissioner Saunders to explain the bed tax and its usa. Commissioner Saundsre stated that the bad t~x ts a percentage tax placed on acconodations that are for a period of six Bontha or 1sea which Includes condominiums or any type of lodging, adding that rheas tax dollars can only be used for tourist related pro~ecte auch as beach rePourtshment, co~v~tton centers, advertising for tour/et industry. Cow~tsstoner Saunders stated that this concludea the public com- ment portion of this hearing, noting that there le & second public hearing scheduled for Monday, September 25, 1989, at 7:00 P.M. in the Boardroom. Budget D/rector Zalka stated that the changes that have been made in the budget workshops would result in the tentative tax rate going from 4.6157 mill8 to 4.5426 mille which ts an 11~ increase over the rollback rate for County-wide taxes. She stated that for the aggre- gate rate which includes the HSTU's, the millage rate was 5.4043 or & 15X tax increase and the changes os far would propose a 5.2402 millage Page 13 1989 rats ~hich is ~n 11.5~ increase. Coatsstoner Saunders questioned if the action t~ksn this date ts final or subject to change on September 25, 1989, to which Budget Director Zalka stated that any action that is taken this date would represent the maximum tax rats that could be levied, noting that at the second public heartng it could be kept the sa~e or could be made lower. She stated that what ts decided this date will be advertised in the newspaper In order to advertise the second public hearing. Comtsatoner Salmdsrs stated that he would suggest that one of the three columns on the impact on taxes of proposed cutbacks be adopted mnd if the Board wants additional cuts, then the County Nmnager should ba directed to come back at the next public hearing with additional cuts. Comissioner Shmnahan stated that it is clear that additional cuts have to be made and that will have to be determined between now mnd September 25, 1989. Coataatoner Saunders stated that he would suggest that the middle column be considered at this time and further cuts could be made September 25, 1989. In answer to Co~tseloner Saundere, Sheriff Hunter stated that he is prepared to work with the Cosuntsslon to reduce the tax Increase, adding that he feels that he cmn do something better than what the middle column tn the backup material shows. He stated that he feels that there would have to be another workshop or it would have to be done at tbs public hearing. Commissioner Saunders stated that he would suggest that one of the tentative budgets be adopted and then give the County Nanager and the Sheriff some direction as to what they would like to see et the hearing. Sheriff Hunter stated that he has worked on his budget and he ia willing to remove another 22 positions which would equal a cut of $1,004,317 and would involve every area. He stated that he is not Page 14 SEPTKNBKR 130 ~989 comfortable with it as he will not be able to maintain the current service. He stated that he Is prepared to make these cute if the Board determines. In answer to Commissioner Volpe, Sheriff Hunter stated that this would make the total new positions 36 instead of 58 positions. He noted that these positions would be from road patrol, administration, investigators, Jail, etc. He stated that thio will reduce the ser- vice that he will be able to provide. Commissioner GoodnIght stated that she would need to have more infor~&tion before she can make a decision as she would need to know what It would do to District § and she would recommend that the middle column which is today's budget with cutbacks be adopted this date, and then another workshop could be held with the Sheriff to review any additional cuts. Com~ooloner Oo~night moved, seconded by Com~osione~ Ss~oe, to mmod tho tenmtiv~ budgot 8nd approve the middle column on Page · of tho b~cup materiaJ, which ts entitled Today's Budgot with Cutbecho mhd then schedule anol~er bud~t workshop for the Sheriff and tho C~ty Couulssloner Volpe stated that he feels that the County Nanager should be asked to look at his budget and see if there are some reduc- tions that could be made tn the area of personal and capital outlays. Budget Director Zalka stated that the proposed County-wide millage rate would be 4.5416 mills which ts an 11~ Increase over the rollback rate, and the aggregate millage rate would be 5.1401 mille which ts an tncreaee of 11.5~ over the rollback rate. Upouc~ll for ~hoqueotton, tho motionc~rrted~l[. Commissioner Hesse suggested that there be another cut of $.5 million from the County Nanager and $1 million from the Sheriff if mt all possible. Commissioner Shanahan stated that the budget should be reduced to column #3 plus in the backup material. SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 Connisoloner Volpe stated that if the inflation rate ~s to be and then the 3X that As used reflects an increase of 8~ over last year and presently with column #3, the increase is 8.9~ which means that the target should be 8~ in~rease overall. Commissioner Saunders stated that there has been talk about the number of new positions in the County Manager's agency, the capital projects, and the Sheriff's Department. He stated that tho message lo that the proposed budget should be cut and there is no indication at this time as to exactly how much should be cut. County Manager Dorrtll stated that he can prepare a further list of cuts for $.5 million if that is the consensus of the Board. He stated that before the Board ever saw this budget, he took 05 million out of his operating budget to get a zero millage increase and then his budget was brought tn at 14.9~ because it could not exceed 15~. He stated that the County Manager is only responsible for 10X of the total tax bill and then the other agencies will have to be dealt with that are spending money. Commissioner Shanahan stated that he would suggest that every constitutional officer come back in and take some money out of his budget a~ well as the Ccuxxcy Manager. It was the general consensus that Monday, September 18, 1989, at 9:00 A.M. be the next budget workshop session. ¢omisolonor S~mnahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Volpe c~tod ~aniBo~oly, that Resolution 89-241 adopting tho ms,IMbed See ° Budget Director Zalka stated that the proposed millage rate of 4.5426 mills Is the County-wide millage rate and would result in an 11~ tax increase over rollback and the aggregate millage rate of 5.2404 mills could result in an 11.5~ tax increase. Page 16 SKPTKMBKR 13, 1989 There being no further business for the Good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 10:50 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY CONMISSIONL'RS BOARD OF ZONING APP~ALS/~X OFFICIO GOV~rRlqING BOARD(S) OF SPKCIAL DISTRICTS UNDKR ITS CO~'ROL 'These m'tnute~ approve ¥ the Board on as presented ~// or as corrected