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Home My WebLink AboutCitizens' Budget Committee Minutes 1-19-18 CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date January 19, 2018 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Kurek Richard Pancoast Clarence Kearney John Culverhouse Jerry Buechler Mark Gotz Craig Mundt William Donovan Carl Hensley Gwen Morris MEMBERS ABSENT: Barry Mucklow Jake Sanders Rubin Johnson Ed Lounds Gloria Johnson OTHERS PRESENT: Don West Leslie Olson Teah Baker Joe Sabater Diana Wesloski Jennifer Hill Sophia Holt Jeff Bremer Dan Allison Gino Butto Amy Griffin CALL TO ORDER Mr. Kurek called the meeting to order at 7:32 a.m. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR FOR 2018 Mr. Kurek took nominations for Chair. Mr. Pancoast was nominated and seconded. Chairman Pancoast asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Mundt nominated Mr. Kurek. It was seconded. Both were unanimously approved. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. Citizens Budget Committee January 19, 2018 Page 2 APPROVAL OF JUNE 16th MINUTES After a motion and second, the minutes were unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF THE 2018 MEETING DATES After a motion and second, the dates on the attached sheet were unanimously approved. BUDGET DISCUSSION Ms. Hill introduced Jeff Bremer, Deputy County Administrator and Gino Butto, Chief Information Officer, before she started the attached presentation. Mr. Mundt asked about the free transportation/transportation trust fund, Mr. Gotz wanted clarification on deficit spending, and Mr. Kearney started discussion on Facilities. Discussion was started by Mr. Donovan about the Community Services expense and Mr. Mundt asked about Arts in Public Places. More information was given on funding for the stadium and the Port. Mr. Pancoast started discussion on damage from Hurricane Irma. Discussion was started by Mr. Mundt about the possible sales tax increase before Mr. Pancoast asked about reserves. INFORMAL BOCC UPDATE Ms. Hill gave out the attached summary of informal meetings since the last Committee meeting and pointed out the items that were budget related. There was discussion on the possible sales tax increase, advisors and surveys. Mr. Kurek suggested the members watch the joint meetings with the Cities and the County. The next informal meeting is February 13 at 9:00 am in Conference Room 3. The members should have received an invitation from the Facilitites Department to attend. Mr. Pancoast asked if other members had questions and if there was updated information on the Airport hangar. Ms. Morris asked about Commissioner Mowery's appointees. Mr. Gotz started discussion on the Port expense and essential services. Citizens Budget Committee January 19, 2018 Page 3 Mr. Pancoast adjourned the meeting at 9:32 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, of the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex. ST. LUCIE COUNTY CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE 2018 MEETING DATES January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20 May 18 June 15 August 17 October 19 1/22/2018 BUDGET DISCUSSION JAN UARY 19, 2018 CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE • FY 2018 Adopted Budget • Incremental Changes • What is funded in the FY 18 budget • Tax Impacts • Capital Updates • Port Purchase • Update on Additional Homestead Exemption Z 1 1/22/2018 Adopted FY 18 Budget 3 CHANGES IN THE FINAL BUDGET BY FUND FY 2018 FY 2018 FY 2018 FY 2018 FY 2018 Fund Name Recommended TRIM Budget Tentative Final Change Gen.Fund&Fine and Forfeiture Fund $217,136,836 $217,536,185 $232,987,738 $224,478,903 -$8,508,835 Special Revenue Fund $124,100,148 $117,508,062 $98,516,187 $102,096,897 $3,580,710 Debt Service Fund $22,092,009 $22,092,009 $22,092,009 $22,092,009 $0 Capital Improvement Fund $126,700,596 $126,700,596 $119,962,185 $119,928,790 -$33,395 Enterprise Fund $54,627,284 $54,627,284 $55,201,754 $55,251,754 $50,000 Internal Service Fund $29,871,239 $29,871,239 $29,871,239 $29,871,239 $0 Special Trust Fund $3,512,566 $3,512,566 $3,496,128 $3,496,128 $0 Total 578,040,678 $571,847,941 $562,127,240 $557,215,720 -$4,911,520 s , _ 4 2 1/22/2018 Budget Summary The FY 2017-18 Final Budget is $557,215,720 . The prior fiscal year's amended budget (FY2016-17) is $626,221,663.When comparing the Final 2017-18 budget with the prior year amended budget,the 2017-18 budget is a 11.0 percent decrease over the previous year. 5 Projected FY 2018 Incremental Changes Incremental Recurring Revenues Property Taxes (from 7.33%value increase) $9.57M Property Taxes (from Millage Increase) $5.90M (0.4000 Law Enf MSTU/0.1700 F&F) State Shared $0.25 M Half Cent Sales Tax $0.52 M Total Increment $16.24 M Reallocate Local Communications Services Tax to Transportation Trust ($0.81 M) Total Available $15.43 M 6 3 1/22/2018 ri Funding Revenue Available $15,430,000 • Sheriff Budget Increase $5,904,354 Net Revenue $9,525,646 $Includes$873,576 for annual vehicle lease payments,$724,480 for insurance increases,and$732,939 for FRS increases. 4 • .J 7 r ommitments Revenue Available $9,525,646 • Medical Examiner portion for position full year $ 41,000 • FRS Increase(w/o Sheriff) $ 254,740 • Health Insurance Increases(w/o Sheriff) $ 723,070 • Medicaid $ 317,680 • SOE Rent $ 62,524 • Tax Collector(Fee based) $ 255,000 • Additional CRA Payments $ 582,000 • 800 MHz Debt $ 409,187 • Deficit Reduction $ 2.000.000 Committed Needs $ 4,645,201 Net Revenue $4,880,445 8 4 1/22/2018 FY 18 All-acatlrxn s - _�- e Available $4,880,445 • Property Appraiser $ 246,567 • Supervisor of Elections Vehicles $ 161,300 • Medical Examiner $ 106,116 • Non-profits $ 235,765 • COLA/Salary Adjustment $ 1,000,000 • Airport Equipment $ 209,000 • Information Technology $ 169,200 • Community Services ($ 300,000) • Facilities $ 1,609,274 • Parks&Recreation $ 372,725 • Public Safety $ 7,840 • Heavy Equipment Loan Payment $ 500,000 • Arts in Public Places $ 150,000 • Job Growth Incentive Grants $ 65,314 • Port Debt $ 295,408 • Miscellaneous $ 51.936 Total $4,880,445 Net Available $0 9 Mi1I - fs . . . - • Sheriff's $5.9 increase funded through a millage increase. • 50% Law Enforcement MSTU • 50% GF/FF • Impact on a homesteaded city resident's $200,000 home would be $58.65. • Impact on a homesteaded unincorporated resident's $200,000 home would be $123.77. J � 10 5 1/22/2018 • Move Additional Public Works Infrastructure Costs (Stormwater/Roads) At $5.1 million) To A Sales Tax Initiative For 2018. • The Transportation Emergency Reserve Will Need To Be Available To Public Works To Work On Needed Repairs And Maintenance During Fiscal Year 2017-18 �Ut_ � IS . . . �- • Heavy Equipment • $500,000 internal loan to cover new equipment requests for Public Works. 12 6 1/22/2018 • Budget Stabilization • $2,000,000 as per the plan • For FY2018/19 through FY2020/21, reserve $2,000,000 in market growth to address additional homestead exemption. 13 • No New County (BOCC) Positions • Funding for required increases in Florida Retirement System, as well as increases in Health Insurance and compensation is adequate. 14 7 1/22/2018 Capital Update �s rojectsJinfivi-11lions)-- -- Department FY 2018 CIP Funded Project -Funded Distribution by Projects Percent Parks and Recreation $58.61 45.5% Public Works $36.71 28.5% County Administration $12.81 9.9% Public Utilities $8.87 6.9% Constitutional Officers (BOCC) $6.50 5.0% Environmental Resources $2.74 2.1% Facilities $1.64 1.3% Mosquito Control and Coastal Management $0.46 0.4% Community Services $0.42 0.3% Library Services _ 0.13 0.1% - Total CIP Budget- Funded Projects $128.89 100.0% 8 1/22/2018 ADO - HIGHEST COST IMPACT First Data Field Improvements $55 M Kings Highway and Indrio Rd Widening $17.9 M Tax Collector Building $6.5 M r { Landfill Phase 4 Cell Construction $6.2 M MRO Hangar$5.06 M North Entrance to Port of Ft. Pierce $3.4 M TCERDA Sunshine Kitchen Project $2.4 M Midway Road Widening (Selvitz to 2511 St) $1.9 M 17 • Scope: Design and construction for the Expansion,Renovation,and Modernization of the SLC Sports complex. There are five major components to this project: • Stadium improvements including a 360 degree concourse • Player amenities and business administration improvements • Expansion and upgrade of existing Minor League Clubhouse • Practice facility enhancements,synthetic turf fields,softball fields • Site work improvements,including parking,walkways,utilities,landscape,and signage Project Budget vs Actual 60,000,000 55,000,000 55,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 Y 1 10,000,000 - 1,197,350 1,197,350 LTD Fiscal Year 2017 ■Budget ❑Actual 9 1/22/2018 First Data Field Improvements • Status: Project is currently in the design phase. Permitting phase is planned to begin at the beginning of fiscal year 2018. Phase start Completion 2017 2018 r 2019 r 2020 2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Preliminary 8/15/2016 f Design 8/15/2016 Permitting _ lConstruction 11 *Capital project estimated budgets maybe adjusted as needed to actual prior year Planned / Actual ending balance.Adjustments will be made by OMB at the endof Ql. • Port 20 10 1/22/2018 Cos --Acgtasffio r----- -- __�-- • $25 million purchase price • $22 million for the Maritime property • $3 million for 10% interest in the Destin Property • An initial deposit of$10,000 and $50,000 each month beginning October 1st will be applied against the purchase price. 21 • 30 year bonds with the first two years being interest only payments. • In September when the Board approved the first step in this process,we proposed utilizing $2 million in transportation reserves towards financing the project. • By structuring the bonds so that the first two years are interest only,we will only need to utilize approximately$1,000,000 from reserves. • Estimated payments of$1.1 million each of the first two years, followed by annual payments of$1.6 million for the remainder of the thirty years. 22 11 1/22/2018 F i n cingAzisu-i-r -- _= •We have approached the financing from a worst case scenario. • We are not counting on any partnerships to cover the debt payment. • We are not counting on any port revenue to cover the debt payment. 23 �- • There is $300,000 available from recycling revenues • There is $300,000 that was set aside in the budget process from FY 18 property value growth • The County currently has a debt service payment of approximately$1 million that is set to be freed up in 2019. FY 18 Reallocated Annual Needed Recycling growth in from Other Revenue Estimated from Revenue tax base Debt Available Payment reserves Year 1 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 600,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 500,0001 (Year 2 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 600,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 500,000 (Year 3 through 30 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 1,600,0,�` _ 11 00 24 12 1/22/2018 Homestead Exemption Update 25 Additional $25,000 Exemption • Currently,property owners that are eligible for homestead exemption receive an exemption up to the assessed valuation of$25,000. An additional $25,000 exemption applies to the property value between $50,000 and $75,000. This additional $25,000 exemption does not apply to taxes levied by school districts. • House Joint Resolution (HJR) 7105 proposed an amendment to the Florida Constitution,which is effective January 1, 2019. The proposed amendment would increase the homestead exemption to also exempt the assessed valuation greater than $100,000 and up to $125,000 for all levies other than school districts. • A referendum for a Constitutional Amendment will be on the November 2018 ballot. • If adopted,this will impact our budget beginning in FY 2020. 26 13 1/22/2018 Additional Homestead Exemption -- sfimated Future Impacts Estimated Tax Loss COUNTY GENERALFUND $ (3,353,638) FINE&FORFEITURE $ (2,819,776) SUBTOTAL COUNTY $ (6,173,414) DEPENDENT DISTRICTS EROSION CONTROL-ZONE E $ (75,520) MOSQUITO DISTRICT $ (39,769) SUBTOTAL DEPENDENT DIST. $ (115,289) TOTAL COUNTY/DEPENDENT DIST. $ (6,288,703) MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS(MSTUs) UNINCORPORATED SERVICES $ (70,570) STORMWATER $ (64,266) LAW ENFORCEMENT $ (167,291) PARKS MSTU $ (188,840) TRANSIT MSTU $ (103,605) SUBTOTAL MSTU $ (594,572) - Total Estimated Tax Loss $ (6,883,275) • Source:St.Lucie County Property Appraiser's Office based on 2017 Rates and Values 27 14 BOCC Informal Meeting Tuesday,July 11, 2017 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER DZADOVSKY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Updated Master Plan MSTU - Ed Matthews, SLC Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director 2. Adventure District Feasibility Study - Bonnie Landry, AICP, SLC Planning Manager 3. Alcohol License Requirements - Peter Jones, SLC Business Navigator & Dan McIntyre, SLC County Attorney ADJOURNMENT BOCC Informal Meeting Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER DZADOVSKY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Quarterly Federal Legislative Update - Greg Burns, Van Scoyoc Associates 1. Fort Pierce Beach Update 2. FAA Reauthorization 3. Supplemental appropriations update to respond to recent disasters 4. CHIP funding 5. Offshore drilling update 6. Tax relief update B. Sales Tax Presentation - Steve Vancore, Vancore - Jones Communications C. CRA Update - Leslie Olson, SLC Planning & Development Services Director D. County line property annexing into Indian River - Commissioner Townsend ADJOURNMENT BOCC Informal Meeting ' Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER DZADOVSKY, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Chickens in Residential Neighborhoods - Monica Graziani, SLC Building & Code Regulation Manager 2. Quarterly Budget Discussion - Jennifer Hill, SLC Interim Office of Management & Budget Director 3. Mobile Food Vendors at Beaches & Parks - Matt Baum, SLC Parks & Special Facilities Manager ADJOURNMENT BOCC Informal Meeting Tuesday,January 16, 2018 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER HUTCHINSON, CHAIR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Federal Legislative Priorities - Greg Burns, Van Scoyoc Associates & Nicole Fogarty, SLC Legislative Affairs Manager 2. Homeless Veteran Update - Wayne Teegartin, CVSO, Veteran Services Manager 3. Mobile Homes on Agricultural Property - Leslie Olson, SLC Planning & Development Services Director ADJOURNMENT