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Home My WebLink AboutCBC 082019 Approved Minutes and backupCITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date August 16, 2019 Conference Room 3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Pancoast Jerry Buechler Ed Lounds William Donovan Robert Lynch Jake Sanders Hector Rodriguez Barry Mucklow Clarence Kearney MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Johnson Carl Hensley Gwen Morris Britt Anderson Mark Gotz John Culverhouse C�11�1�:Z•y,:��•9�►r� CALL TO ORDER Don West Jennifer Hill Matthew Beard Jeff Bremer Ron Parrish Michelle Peterson Mr. Pancoast called the meeting to order at 7:32 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. APPROVAL OF JUNE 21ST MINUTES Leslie Olson Gino Butto Doug Baber Harvey Alligood Sophia Holt Madeline Yaroma After a motion by Mr. Donovan and second by Mr.Buechler, the minutes were unanimously approved. UPDATE ON FY20 PROPOSED BUDGET Ms. Hill presented the attached PowerPoint. Mr. Kearney commented on growth. Hurricanes impact on finances were discussed. Mr. Lounds started discussion on transportation. The stadium, beach funding, and jail cost were discussed. Citizens Budget Committee August 16, 2019 Page 2 The information attached was handed out by Mr. Buechler regarding solar energy. Mr. Pancoast reported on the budget meetings and asked for suggestions for future meetings. He encouraged the members to make a strong effort to attend the meetings. Clinics, at the jail and for county employees, were discussed. Ms. Hill gave information on a long range plan for next year. Mr. Alligood started discussion about budget stabilization and a long range plan. Reserves were discussed. OTHERISSUES Mr. Pancoast asked Mr. West for an update on Public Works. He requested information on impact fees and asked the Committee for input for next year. The members were encouraged to talk to the Commissioner that appointed them and request any needed information from County staff. Mr. Alligood asked for information on the strategic planning process. The list of possible topics for 2019 meetings is attached. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Pancoast adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3 of the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex. 10/11/2019 Citizens' Budget Committee FY 2019-2020 Recommended Budget August 16, 2019 BOCC Bu ge rocess July 16: By Aug. 24: Sept. 5: Sept. 19: Adopt July 8-10: TRIM Property Tentative Final BOCC Millage Appraiser Millage Millage Budget mails Rates Rands Workshops Approved property tax and notices Budget Budget 2 10/11/2019 • Today s e • Property Values & Property Taxes • Fund Balance and Reserves • Challenges • Incremental Revenue & Expenses • Board Approval • Millages for Property Tax Notices -,Public Hearing Dates 3 -.. _ _ago dge an - tint -P�opu ation $800,000 350,000 340,000 $700,000 $686,565 �e $654,276 327,987 334,993 330,000 I� $605,296 321,128 ' $600,000 $591,403 $592,353 'r $582,394 320;000 V 333,506' /$$ 5546,309 H $523 980 $506,969 $497,551 $472,621 504,005 330,000 1 G $500,000 $480,661 H 306,507 C 300,000 $400,000 7 'aOm 290,000 00 $300,000 280,907 283 280,000 ,285 �270,903 270,000 $200,000 263,261 260,000 - $100,000 25%000 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2026 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 *FY2020 ------Estimated Population * Recommended Budget Adopted Budget �SLC Population Source: Banner and US Census Bureau 2 10/11/2019 334,993 327,987 266,860 900.00 150,000 50,00 Source St. Lucie Ccunty Budget Documents and US Census Bureau • As the economy and our population grows, people expect services to grow • We are entering the seventh year of positive property value growth. However: • Property values are still 14% lower than they were in FY 08 when property values peaked at $25.6 billion. • We are operating with 182 less positions (19%) than in 2007 while at the same time the population has increased by an estimated 68,000 (26%). We continue to see an increase of 6,000 people each year. • Recession possibility 3 10/11/2019 Y 20 20 CW Taxable Value and *In Change 39.25% 40.00 15,000,000,000 $5,000,000,000 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 REC 1111111111111TAXABLEVALUES -a-%CHANGE OF COUNTY -WIDE PROPERTY VALUES 7.31% 5.81 /o 4.26% 7.78% 8.44% 3.15% 8.3 1.63% 1] 10.90% -16.64% -20.90% m 11I�q�-Ra#@S 30.00% 20.00% 3°Lo .00% 0.00% General Fund and Fine & Forfeiture Millage Rates $9 7.5615 7.5615 7.5401 $e 6.8406 6.8920 6.8920 6.8920 7.0463 7.3972 7 qQ,q $7 $6 6.1651 6.1651 s5 $a $3 $2 $1 $0 •Fine &Forfeiture Millage • General Fund Millage Ad -Valorem Revenues FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FV FY FV 2020 2008 2009 2010 2011 2072 2073 2014 2016 2018 2077 2078 2079 Rec m'd 1.9352 2.6478 3.3967 3.9699 3.9699 3.9699 3.9699 3.2699 3.2699 3.2838 3.4638 3.4538 3.2324 4.2299 3.6173 2.7894 2.8707 2.9221 2.9221 2.9221 3.7784 4.1273 4.1077 4.1077 4.1077 4.3077 10/11/2019 _=-P-ublift -Safety� History of Support • 800 MHz • Jail Security System • Replacement of 115 vehicles • Sheriff's Budget • School Resource Officers program • Maintenance Staff at Jail 9 = Genera# F/Fine &_ Forfeiture parr Ad Valorem Revenue $180,000,000 160,721,221 166,567,675 154,503,180 157,226 906 $160,000,000 142,266,935 $140,000,000 133,079,397 129,014,919 120,695,596 103,29102 $120,000,000 97,636,638 109,590,645 $100,000,000 105,201,912 99,555,758 103, 091,669 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 $0 fivaget fivagee 6uaget fivaget auaget fivagee euaget euagee otal111Ff.-Valorem TaRes Sh— 59.233,56— A7999nr96o 69,665 .OQ Source: Banner and GovMax Financial Systems ,� 0 Note: Sheriff data shows adopted budgets excluding excess fees 5 10/11/2019 GeneralFund/Fine & Forfeitu. rid s. , -I!- W "7 Ad Valorem Revenue Budget $1,000 $900 $800 725 733 748 762 776 788 713 718 689 702 $700 642 659 669 $600 $ $580 $500 $488 $471 $497 $394 $412 $443 $400 $378 $370 $367 $351 $342 $354 $300 $200 $100 $0 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 'FY2020 ' Recommended Budget . Per Capita Taxes � per capita with cost of living 11 _0-� ang aluation 12.00% 10.00% Taxing Property 8.00% Authority City of Port Value St. $10.8 Billion 10/11/2019 _ Ad - The taxes collected by each county are a based on two factors: Taxable property value and the millage rate. Property = Millage x Assessed Property Value Taxes Rate $1, 000 Aggregate Millage Rate = The rate obtained by dividing the sum of all of the ad valorem taxes levied by the taxable value of the county. The aggregate rate expresses the average tax rate. FY 1 9 A_gg regate M i I I a Rates Breakdown Independent Special Di! 3 School Board Operating I 6.335 Municipal 3.7998 Sources: Florida Department of Revenue County Government, Dependent Districts, & MSTUs 18.9000 13 Of the 22.8369 mills levied by all agencies in St. Lucie County, 8.9000 mills are levied by St. Lucie County BOCC (including constitutional officers), dependent districts, and MSTUs 14 7 10/11/2019 Taxable -Values -per- Taxable Values per capita $400.000 $359,124 $350,000 $300,000 $250.000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $67,599 $50.000 $14,681 Lowest County St. Lucie County Statewide Highest County The Statewide Average taxable property value is $89,392. St. Lucie County's value is $67,599. Sources: Florida Department of Revenue & Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research All Taxing Authorities Aggregate Millage Rates All Agencies Aggregate Millage Rates 25 22.8369 22.8369 20 16.5160 15 10 8.9956 5 0 Lowest County 67 County Average St. Lucie County Highest County 15 For the 67 Florida Counties, the Statewide average millage rate is 16.5160. St. Lucie County's millage rate is 22.8369. *Aggregate millage rates calculated by dividing total taxes levied by the county -wide taxable value. Sources: Florida Department of Revenue 16 M. 10/11/2019 ,,- - Q,Il�ina Authoriti Taxes per capita All Agencies Taxes per capita $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,604 $1,597 $1,500 $1,000 $500 Lowest County St. Lucie County Statewide Highest County While St. Lucie County's millage rate is higher than the statewide average, St. Lucie County's taxable value is lower than the statewide average. These two factors taken together result in county taxes per capita being near the statewide average. Sources: Florida Department of Revenue & Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research 17 Aggregate Millage Rates County Aggregate Millage Rates 14 13.0000 12 ° 8.9000 7.9842 e 6 4 3.4319 z 6 Lowest County 67 County Average St. Lucie County Highest County For the 67 Florida Counties, the Statewide average millage rate is 7.9842. St. Lucie County's millage rate is 8.9000. *Aggregate millage rates calculated by dividing total taxes levied by the county -wide taxable value. Sources: Florida Department of Revenue '$ M 10/11/2019 C o u ntq-Taxes-per--ca W County Taxes per capita $1,400 $1,257 $1,200 $1,000 $eoo $602 $615 $600 $400 $200 $ - Lowest County St. Lucie County Statewide Highest County While St. Lucie County's millage rate is higher than the statewide average, St. Lucie County's taxable value is lower than the statewide average. These two factors taken together result in county taxes per capita being slightly below the statewide average. Sources: Florida Department of Revenue & Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research • Recent Referendums • Infrastructure Sales Tax • School Board Millage • Citizen Engagement at its finest • Demonstrated need • Majority of citizens willing to pay for need 19 20 10 10/11/2019 -- -_ Unfunded -Issues. • Unfunded Examples • South County Beach Project • Restoring library hours • Restoring lifeguards • Fully implementing pay study • ERP replacement • 911 operators • Underfunded Examples • Maintenance/Repair of facilities • Full funding of transit needs • Replenishment of Transportation Reserves • Guardrails, Chipseal, Striping • Road & Bridge staffing is down 40% from the peak of the economy 21 BALANC�1/ARD COMPARISON__ - - - FUND/FINE & FORFEITURE FY 2010 TO FY 2018 IN MILLIONS 120 $6.8 100 80 Combined 60 $112.3M $105.5 $12.4 $62.1M Combine $6 2 Combinef 2.6 40 $55.7- 20 $49.7 $49.5 $48.8 0 FY 2010 Beginning Bal. FY 2016 Ending Bal. FY 2017 Ending Bal. FY 2018 Ending Bal. Unaudited General Fund Fine & Forfeiture 22 11 10/11/2019 Use of Balance Forward — Reserves & Deficit Spending Description Amount 2018 Ending Fund Balance $51.4 Million Less: Reserves* $36.5 Million Net Balance $14.9 Million Less: 2019 Reliance on Reserves $1.8 Million Budget Stabilization Balance $13.1 Million * We have utilized $3.5 million of the $6 million Transportation Reserve. The recommended budget does not replenish these reserves leaving us with a balance of $2.5 million. 23 Compensation Beach Renourishment Transit Building Maintenance Jail Population A& 24 12 10/11/2019 Pr_G' cted F _ Incremental Changes Incremental Recurring Revenues Property Taxes (8.3% value increase) $11,910,378 Law Enforcement MSTU Increase (to F&F) $284,154 Sales Tax $147,872 State Revenue Sharing_ $106,507 Incremental Revenue $12,448,911 Note: The above table represents general fund and fine and forfeiture funds only Incremental Changes Incremental Recurring Revenues Incremental Revenue $12,448,911 Less: Mandated Medicaid Increase ($272,827) Less: Estimated CRA Increase ($597,999) Less: Sheriff Increase ($1,000,056) Less: Supervisor of Elections Increase ($791,356) Less: Judicial Increases ($168,196) Less: Clerk Increases ($144,070) Less: Property Appraiser Increases ($58,229) Less: Adjustment for Tax Collector Fees ($446,201) Less: Budget Stabilization (Year 5 of 5) ($1,800,000) Net available for BOCC allocation $7,169,977 Note: The above table represents general fund and fine and forfeiture funds 13 10/11/2019 Available for BOCC Allocation $ 7,169,977 FRS Increase $ 43,456 Health Insurance Increase $ 613,526 3.5% COLA($0.75/hour min.) & Compensation Study $ 954,016 Technology (Including Digital ADA) $ 500,600 Facilities $ 650,000 Port $ 165,870 Transit $ 1,150,000 Erosion (Millage rebalancing) $ 449,108 Airport Projects $ 750,000 Positions $ 549,836 Roads $ 300,000 '/z Veterans' Assistance Center $ 250,000 Inmate Medical $ 200,000 Job Growth Incentive $ 100,000 Parks Equipment $ 100,000 Non-profit funding changes $ 133,862 Other Departmental Requests $ 259,703 BOCC Allocations $ 7,169,977 Fund Name General Fund Fine and Forfeiture Erosion Control Mosquito District Countywide Total Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) Unincorporated Services Stormwater Law Enforcement Parks MSTU Transit MSTU Subtotal MSTU FY 19 Millage FY 20 Millage 4.1077 3.4538 0.0925 0.2164 7.8704 0.3840 0.3497 0.9103 0.2313 0.1269 2.0022 4.3077 3.2324 0.1497 0.1806 7.8704 FY 2019-20 Recommendation Leave millage rates the same, except for rebalancing between the following taxing districts: • General Fund • Fine and Forfeiture Fund • Erosion Control • Mosquito District 0.3840 For the following reasons: 0.3497 . Routine rebalancing of GF/FF 0.9103 . Approx. $750k rebalancing of 0.2313 Erosion/Mosquito 0.1269 • Approx. $450k rebalancing of 2.0022 GF/Erosion 28 14 10/11/2019 Citizens' Budget Committee FY 2019-2020 Recommended Budget August 16, 2019 15 CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE - 2019 DISCUSSION TOPICS DRAFT January 18, 2019 • Elect Chair/Vice-Chair • Impacts from Amendment 1 & Amendment 14 o Loss of Funding (Additional Homestead Exemption) o Funding for Critical Infrastructure (Half Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax) February 15, 2019 • FY2018 Year-end Budget Results • Strategic Priorities March 15, 2019 • Review of Capital Projects and Related Issues o Infrastructure Strategic Priorities April 19, 2019 • Strategic Priorities/Departments o Environment o Community & Economic Development o Culture & Recreation o Management Services May 17, 2019 • Strategic Priorities/Departments o Public Safety • Constitutional Officers o Sheriff o Supervisor of Elections o Clerk of Court • Preliminary discussion about recommendations for the FY20 budget June 21, 2019 • Update on FY20 proposed budget - General Fund/Fine and Forfeiture Fund o Revenue/expense summary o June 1 Taxable Value summary (from Property Appraiser) o Proposed tax rate and ad valorem revenue impact o Budget Gap and other issues o Emergency Reserve Levels • Adopt resolution with recommendations for the FY20 budget August 16, 2019 • Update on FY20 proposed budget October 18, 2019 • Update on FY20 adopted budget • Set meeting dates for 2020 Want To Stick That Electric Bill Where the Sun Shines? 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