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Home My WebLink AboutCBC 032019 minutes and backupCITIZENS’ BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date March 15, 2019 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Pancoast Gwen Morris Ed Lounds Jerry Buechler Carl Hensley Gloria Johnson William Donovan Robert Lynch John Culverhouse Hector Rodriguez Britt Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Barry Mucklow Clarence Kearney Jake Sanders Mark Gotz OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Bremer Leslie Olson Doug Baber Kim Graham Jennifer Hill Mike Quinn Gino Butto Daniel Allison Daniel Retherford Amy Griffin Matthew Beard Don West Ed Matthews Michelle Peterson CALL TO ORDER Mr. Pancoast called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 15TH MINUTES After a motion and second, the minutes were unanimously approved. REVIEW OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RELATED ISSUES INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Ms. Hill informed the Committee where we are in the budget schedule before she started the attached presentation. Citizens Budget Committee March 15, 2019 Page 2 Mr. West continued the presentation with Public Works information. There was some discussion on sinking a ship for an artificial reef, hurricane repair, oversight committee, and sales tax projects. Mr. Lounds started discussion on traffic signals and chip seal. Swales, Midway Road, traffic during construction, costs, FEMA reimbursement and other projects were discussed. Mr. West completed his section of the presentation. He and Ms. Graham answered questions on a White City project, Jenkins Road and Edwards Road. Mr. Retherford presented the Facilities part of the PowerPoint. Mr. Lounds asked about the security system at the jail. Mr. Pancoast asked about the MRO hanger. There was conversation about land at the Airport, solar power, and FPL. Ms. Griffin informed the group about scrub jays and gopher tortoises. Mr. Retherford advised the group about a new position, Energy Services Analyst, to review the utility bills for the 186 County buildings, comprised of nearly two million square feet. OTHER ISSUES Mr. Pancoast asked for information about the Sales Tax Oversight Committee meetings and encouraged the group to attend other meetings and bring back information. Ms. Morris started discussion on the School Board Referendum Election. Ms. Johnson asked about the taxable value on the solar panels owned by FPL. Mr. Lynch asked for a map of City and County responsibilities for roads, permitting and zoning. Ms. Hill advised the Committee of the plan and goal for the next few meetings. Ms. Anderson asked about the County being hacked. Mr. Buto, Chief Information Officer, addressed her concerns. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3 of the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex. 3/27/2019 1 1 Review of Capital Project Funds and Related Issues Infrastructure Strategic Priorities (Strategic Priority Departments Requested Budget FY20) Public Works Facility Next Steps 2 3/27/2019 2 4 4 3/27/2019 3 5 • Sales Tax Implementation • Project Management • Communications • First Data Field (Met’s) Construction • Completion of Stadium New Improvements • Establish an appropriate level of funding for SLC improvements • Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Compliance 6 • Facilities • Facilities Master Plan to address space, safety, and utilization • Unincorporated Municipal Services Taxing Unit – Easement Clearing Process • Improve capital planning and project management 3/27/2019 4 7 Department FY 2019 CIP ‐Funded Projects Funded Project Distribution by Percent Parks and Recreation $53.78 47.3% Public Works $34.39 30.2% Air & Seaport $13.69 12.0% Public Utilities $5.50 4.8% Environmental Resources $3.00 2.6% Constitutional officers (BOCC) $1.65 1.5% Public Safety $0.88 0.8% Facilities $0.65 0.6% Community Services $0.22 0.2% Total CIP Budget ‐ Funded Projects $113.76 100.0% First Data Field Improvements $49.8 M Kings Highway & Indrio Road Project $13.6 M Airport MRO Hangar Project $5.6 M Edwards Road at Oleander Avenue $4.5 M Holiday Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant $3.2 M Fisherman’s Wharf Redevelopment $2.0 M North Entrance to Port of Ft. Pierce $1.8 M Airport Connector (Turnpike – Kings) $1.7 M New Tax Collector Building $1.7 M Hutchinson Island Capital Projects $1.5 M Indian River Estates Drainage Phase III $1.4 M 8 3/27/2019 5 Department/Division Funding Sources Public Works General (Fund 001) Transportation Trust (Fund 101) Transportation Trust Interlocals (Fund 101001) Unincorporated Services Fund (Fund 102) Drainage MSTU (Fund 102001) Impact Fees‐Hutchinson Island RD (Fund 310004) Impact Fees‐Transportation (Fund 310006) County Capital (Fund 316) Transportation Capital‐5th Cent Fuel Tax (Fund 316001) Capital Financing‐Transportation Bond (318) Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Fund 319) Artificial Reef Program (Various) Grant Sources (Various) Lighting & Sustainability Funds (Various) MSBU and MSTU Funds (Various) Facilities General (Fund 001) Fine & Forfeiture (Fund 107) Court Facilities (Fund 170) Impact Fees‐Law Enforcement (Fund 310005) County Capital (Fund 316) Jail Security Upgrade (Fund 320) 9 Public Works: Kings Highway & Indrio Road Intersection Improvements = $7,453,000 Edwards Rd (Oleander –US1) = $6,000,000 Hutchinson Island Capital Projects (TBD) = $1,497,000 Gordy Rd Bridge over Ten Mile Creek = $1,468,000 Indian River Estates Drainage Phase III = $1,350,000 Verada Ditch Phase II (Hurricane Irma EWP) = $912,500 Orange Ave culvert Repair MP 2.2‐4.0 = $650,000 Prima Vista Blvd –West of US1 = $500,000 Emerson Rd Restoration = $500,000 10 Note: This is FY20 requested amount and FY19 estimated carry‐forwards, and does not include total cost of projects. 3/27/2019 6 11 To enhance the quality of life in St. Lucie County by providing excellent customer service, while building a strong community with memorable, positive, professional experiences for our employees, citizens, and visitors to our facilities and public buildings. 12 • Complete 100% of planned Capital Improvement Projects within budget year • Complete Master Campus Phase I: Conceptual Design and Preliminary Costs • Consolidate and reorganize underutilized space throughout county buildings • Complete construction of the MRO Hanger at the TCIA • Evaluate lease opportunities of underutilized properties to other governmental agencies and local partners • Continue to improve service and maintenance activities by establishing standards through all national standard recommendations • Increase safety protocols and threat protection parameters • Complete all planned Capital Projects on-time and under budget • Increase work order analytics and establish performance and maintenance trends for capital budget forecasting • Establish new Energy Performance evaluations to maximize energy efficiencies 3/27/2019 7 To serve the citizens of St. Lucie County in a way for residents to receive needed improvements in a timely and cost effective manner. To provide St. Lucie County, the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, and the general public with a solid, dependable infrastructure program through procurement of funds for projects and overseeing a successful outcome. 13 Public Works Administration Division •Coordinate the Lakewood Park Stormwater Improvements and seek grant funding to leverage Sales Tax funding. Artificial Reef Program •Deploy the 55-meter coastal freighter, MV Voici Bernadette on the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club artificial reef site. •Deploy the 1,500-ton secondary concrete reef adjacent to the Voici Bernadette on the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club artificial reef site. Engineering Division •Sales Tax Initiative Projects o Prima Vista Boulevard Resurfacing (US 1 to Airoso Boulevard) – Construction •Hurricane Repair Projects o Edwards Road (Oleander to US1) - Design 14 3/27/2019 8 Road and Bridge Division •Complete Asphalt Millings surface 5 miles of dirt roads. •Fabricate and install 2,500 street signs replacements to meet seven year replacement cycle •Sales Tax Initiative Projects o Upgrade traffic signals o Resurfacing of East and West Seminole Road and Avenue Q Water Quality Division •Complete value engineering design and begin construction of the Harmony Heights Phase 1 North neighborhood stormwater retrofit project, using in-house forces. •San Lucia Plaza retrofit project 15 Continue review of department budget request: April 19, 2019: Strategic Priorities/Departments Environment Community & Economic Development Culture & Recreation Management Services May 17, 2019: Strategic Priorities/Departments Public Safety Constitutional Officers Sheriff Supervisor of Elections Clerk of Court Preliminary discussion about recommendations for the FY20 budget 16 3/27/2019 9 June 21, 2019: Update on FY20 proposed budget ‐ General Fund/Fine and Forfeiture Fund Revenue/expense summary June 1 Taxable Value summary (from Property Appraiser) Proposed tax rate and ad valorem revenue impact Budget Gap and other issues Emergency Reserve Levels Adopt resolution with recommendations for the FY20 budget 17 18