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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.28 Presentation5/2/2017 St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Citizen's Budget Committee Presentation April 28, 2017 • Strategic Priorities/Departments • Infrastructure • Public Works • Engineering • Road & Bridge • Mosquito Control & Coastal Management Services • Environment • Environmental Resources • Community and Economic Development • Community Services • Planning & Development Services • Legislative Update � Next Steps Z 5/2/2017 rategic Priorities for Operational Area— Infrastructure Objective: Design, Construct & Maintain Infrastructure Goal: Critical Infrastructure Investments • Airport expansion • Runway connector "Greatness is not where we stand, but in what direction • Customs building we are movingwe Wendell Holmes • Logistics • Mowing and ditch clearing • Upgrade security • Seaport expansion • Second street improvements • Fisherman's Wharf • Harbor Point rategic Priorities fo­FZU17-� Operational Area— Infrastructure Objective: Design, Construct & Maintain Infrastructure Goal: Critical Infrastructure Investments (Continued) • Roadway, Stormwater and sidewalks • Improve capital planning and project management "Greatness iwhat whwe stand, but in what direction • Evaluate funding strategy for infrastructure projects Olive Wmoving llmes • Beach Erosion District Millage • Storrawater District Millage • Paving/repaving, consider allocation of millage • Court facilities study • North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer 4 2 5/2/2017 ering Division Missio The mission and the function of the Public Works Engineering Division is to: • Operate and manage the implementation of the Public Works functions • Provide general public with: • Safe and dependable transportation network • Storm water infrastructure • Regulatory compliance with state & federal regulations and laws • County regulatory permitting in Public Road right-of-ways i n g u i v i s i o • Coordinate with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on the following projects: • Midway Road (25th Street-U.S.1) Construction • Midway Road (Glades Cut-off Road to Selvtiz Road) Design • Kings Highway (Okeechobee Road to N. of Picos Road) Design • Kings Highway (N of Picos Road to I-95 overpass) Design • Juanita Avenue Complete Street (Taylor Creek Bridge to US 1. • Apply for Grants: • TAP - Oleander Avenue Sidewalk ( Midway Road to S. Market Avenue) • TAP - St. James Drive Sidewalk (Royce Avenue to Lazy River Parkway) • TRIP - Airport / Northern Connector (Florida Turnpike to Kings Highway) • CIGP - Airport / Northern Connector (Florida Turnpike to Kings Highway) COUNTY n f L 0 R D 3 5/2/2017 • Roadway Improvement Projects: • Kings Highway and Indrio Road intersection improvements construction • Replacement/Sleeving of the following culverts as needed: • Orange Avenue @ NSLRWCD Canal 411 • Russo Rd @ FPFWCD Canal No. 06 • S. FFA Rd @ NSLRWCD 49 • Farmers Market @ Th Street Ditch • Ideal Holding Road @ NSLRWCD Canal No. 76 • Sneed Road @ NSLRWCD Canal No. 73 • Summit Street @ NSLRWCD Canal No. 8 ineering Division— Revenae=& Expenses Description FY 2016 -Actual FY 2017 - Bud. FY 2018 - Bud. Revenue: Special Revenue 4,043,253 10,613,006 10,432,154 Debt Service 490,512 2,322,479 2,366,777 Capital Fund 7,629,266 32,881,182 38,446,749 Trust and Agency 870,688 870,688 Total Revenue 12,163,031 46,687,355 52,116,368 Expenses: Intrafund Transfers (64,075) Personnel 1,498,550 1,779,407 1,867,738 Operating 3,023,784 4,062,007 3,502,300 Capital Outlay 6,914,156 27,203,533 32,989,862 Debt Service 626,688 1,665,422 1,781,482 Other Uses 163,928 11,976,986 11,9 Total Expenses 12,163,031 46,687,355 52,1 Net Revenue 0 0 8 M 5/2/2017 ring Capital Projects Top 5 Projects: • Kings Highway and Indrio Road Widening = $17,425,625 • Midway Road (Selvitz Rd - 25th Street) = $6,038,795 • Airport Connector (Turnpike to Kings Highway) = $1,700,000 • Orange Avenue at NSLFWCD Culvert 411 = $1,405,497 • Orange Avenue at NSLFWCD Culvert 54 = $814,826 ri ge The Road and Bride Division is responsible for maintenance and repair of County roadways and drainage facilities: • The Maintenance Section is responsible for maintenance of paved, chip sealed, asphalt milled and dirt roads. Road maintenance includes right-of-way mowing, surface patching, shoulder repair, and grading of dirt roads • The Drainage Section is responsible for maintenance and repair of roadside swales, ditches and underground drainage facilities. • The Traffic Section is responsible for designing new traffic signals; maintenance, repair and operation of existing traffic signals; fabrication and installation of regulatory, warning and street signs; pavement striping and marking; and performing traffic counts and studies. 10 5 5/2/2017 ri • Complete Asphalt Millings surface on unimproved roads in Harmony Heights. • Complete 18.6 miles of micro surfacing and 2.3 miles of asphalt resurfacing projects. • Streamline in-house mowing crews and operations. 11 ri ge ivisio penses Description Description FY 2016 -Actual FY 2017 -Bud. FY 2018 -Bud. Revenue: Special Revenue 6,221,689 8,515,466 8,225,158 Capital Fund 493,838 3,294,255 2,664,967 Total Revenue 6,715,527 11,809,721 10,890,125 Expenses: Personnel 2,902,972 3,491,311 3,644,546 Operating 3,501,900 6,300,674 5,000,613 Capital Outlay 132,039 434,063 830,000 Debt Service 109,933 109,933 0 Other Uses 68,684 1,473,740 1,414,967 Total Expenses 6,715,527 11,809,721 10,890,125 Net Revenue 0 0 5/2/2017 ridge Projects Top Projects: • Unincorporated are resurfacing = $650,000 • Asphalt Millings = $250,000 • Chip Seal Program = $250,000 • Roadway Markings = $100,000 13 Impacts ROAD AND BRIDGE 75 Year Road Maintenance Cycle ` 30 25 25 y SLC currently spending $650k + , d 20 per year on road resurfacing, ii need to spend $3.25 million V 15 per year R O 19 10 5 5 i 0 ❑ 15 Year Resurfacing Schedule Proposed Miles to be Resurfaced - s/2/2o17 7 5/2/2017 a ion rus u xpenses is Description FY 2016 -Actual FY 2017 -Bud. FY 2018 -Bud. Revenue: Gas Taxes 6,892,504 7,010,000 6,990,000 Other Revenue 2,042,539 151,889 152,512 Total Revenue 8,935,043 7,161,889 7,142,512 Expenses: Personnel 4,636,067 5,510,723 5,446,543 Operating 4,389,242 6,061,786 5,026,674 Capital Outlay 754,700 1,335,997 1,287,453 Debt Service 219,865 219,866 219,865 Transfers 144,510 145,631 128,798 Total Expenses 10,144,384 13,274,003 12,109,333 Net Revenue -1,209,341 -6,112,114 -4,966,821 — Gas Tax FFs o Dist ' FY 1994 to FY 2017 70.00% 66.83% 60.00% 50.00% 42.44% 440.00% 45.39% 43.12% �PSL 37.87% �FP 30.00% —SLC 19.02% 20.00% 14.37% 10.00% 14.07% �SLV 16.60% 0.07% 0.14% 0.08% 0.00% • • • • • i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY 1994 199S 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20162017 5/2/2017 16 :•7 5/2/2017 LOGT (51h/61h Cent) Distribution 2001 - $11 Million 2017 Projected - $14.4 Million St. Lucie Vill. St. Lucie Vill. $15,527 St. Lucie Cty. $12,019 0% $2,744,583 0% 19% St. Lucie Cty. $4,199,987 38% Port St. Lucie $5,033,996 4S% Fort Pierce $2,030,165 14% /Port St. Lucie $9,641,243 67% Fort Pierce $1,841,030 17% Source: Florida Department of Revenue Services Mission The Mosquito Control and Coastal Management Services Department consists of the Mosquito Control District and the Erosion District, which handles coastal management responsibilities. The mission of the Mosquito Control District is to reduce the risks of mosquito -borne diseases and improve the quality of life in our community by implementing environmentally safe, effective and economically responsible practices consistent with applicable laws. The mission of the Erosion District is to evaluate coastal processes and environmental resources in order to manage critically -eroded beaches through enhancement and preservation. COUNTY n f L 0 R D 18 0 5/2/2017 an oas a es Initiatives MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT • Perform mosquito -treatment testing that will demonstrate the best possible options for safe and effective • Expand research capability through Inspection Building lab renovation and added equipment • Initiate phased program for replacement of high -use mosquito magnet traps • Replace three high -mileage mosquito fog -spraying trucks • Replace aging handheld mosquito sprayers to improve treatment capabilities • Remodel Impoundment 17A pump station • Begin two-year project to provide underground power for Bear Point Preserve aerators • Initiate two-year Harbor Branch Preserve Dike Improvement Project • Repair Bear Point Preserve recreational facilities • Assist multi -department effort to create Vehicle Wash -Station Filtration system • Assist multi -department effort to create new site plan for County Compound 19 ervices Initiatives EROSION DISTRICT • Apply for state funding to support various elements of the beach and inlet management program • Continue annual physical and biological monitoring of both the South County Beach and Dune Restoration and Ft. Pierce Shore Protection projects • Seek appropriations for the next federally planned nourishment of the Ft. Pierce Shore Protection project • Work with Erosion District consultant towards the completion of the Ft. Pierce General Reevaluation Report (GRR) under the guidance and authority of the 2014 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Bill • Coordinate efforts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete the St. Lucie County feasibility study • Monitor the search for additional offshore sand by the Corps of Engineers for s • . future southeast Florida nourishment projects zo 10 5/2/2017 Revenue & Expenses Description FY 2016 - Actual FY 2017 - Bud. FY 2018 - Bud. Revenue: Special Revenue 5,147,624 20,749,128 25,015,668 Capital 62,159 62,159 Total Revenue 5,147,624 20,811,287 25,077,827 Expenses: Intrafund Transfers (374,544) 0 0 Personnel 1,465,237 1,888,153 1,969,807 Operating 2,682,680 7,878,685 10,480,383 Capital Outlay 490,431 1,394,622 783,221 Other Uses 883,824 9,649,827 11,844,416 Total Expenses 5,147,624 20,811,287 Net Revenue 0 0 rojects ($0.5M) Top 5 Projects: • Harbor Branch Preserve Riprap Project Ph. 1 & 2= $200,000 • Equipment Wash Station Filtration System= $130,000 • Harbor Branch Preserve Dike Improvement= $90,000 • Blind Creek Preserve Restroom= $62,159 • Island Dune Culvert Replacement IMP 10B= $49,000 COUNTY n f L 0 R D 21 22 11 5/2/2017 ri • Erosion District's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Funding -It is conservatively estimated that beach restoration necessitated by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 will cost approximately $2 million during FY 18. • Erosion District's Emergency Beach Repair Reserve ($2,000,000) needed for unanticipated emergencies. These funds will help to restore beaches such as Fort Pierce Beach, which regularly experiences erosion that can threaten neighboring structures and properties. An emergency truck haul needed to replenish Fort Pierce Beach is estimated to cost up to $2 million. • 0.2412 mills would generate $4,000,000 in taxes for the erosion district. • For a $250,000 home with a $50,000 exemption, the impact would be $48.24. 23 rategic Priorities for Operational Area- Environment N Objective: Protect the Natural Resources W E Goal: Leverage Partnerships to create improved access to preserved lands • Water quality initiatives 5 The real path to greatness, • Connectivity to existing greenway and trails res oplici turns and sim hat g • Green taskforce sustainability initiative It requires clarity, not I nstant illumination. It demands each of us to focus on what is vital and to eliminate all of the extraneous distractions. Jim Collins COUNT n � o 24 12 5/2/2017 f The mission of the Environmental Resources Department is to preserve, protect and enhance St. Lucie County's environmental resources through sustainable land management practices, regulations, public education, assistance and outreach. 25 W * Develop Oxbow Eco Center expansion designs and future plans Increase partnerships and volunteer opportunities for assistance with Eco heritage House operating and programming, support of ecotourism, arts and nature education, community events, water and climate change education, and other initiatives continue Increase volunteer opportunities to support Preserve Pals, Wesley's Island, and other goals and initiatives Continue to reduce expenditures, increase efficiencies and promote environmentally sustainable growth at TCIA and the entire County organization by completing a Habitat Conservation Plan, Gopher Tortoise Recipient Sites and utilizing ERD resources (staff expertise, equipment, etc.) to provide environmental consulting and land management services = 26 13 5/2/2017 f • Environmentally Significant Lands/Greenways & Trails projects: 1) Implement, coordinate, and project manage initial phases of all five (5) SUN Trail Projects; 2) Designate the North Fork Paddling Trail & finish installing paddle trail kiosks; 3) Complete & open the greenway trail segment between Gordy Road Recreation Area and George Lestrange Preserve; 4) Continue to manage natural resources and improve infrastructure; 5) Continue to seek funding for acquisition, management & improvements • Water Quality related projects: 1) Coordinating future phases at Wesley's Island; 2) Explore potential water filtration pilot project along Platt's Creek, 3) Teague Preserve 300 acre wetland restoration; 4) Continue to seek funding 27 mental Resources Division xpenses Description FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Revenue: General 1,602,895 2,012,232 2,536,800 Special Revenue 250,022 1,047,229 1,467,169 Capital Fund 70,446 3,457,203 3,558,368 Total Revenue 1,923,364 6,516,664 7,562,337 Expenses: Intrafund Transfers (30,000) 0 0 Personnel 1,051,119 1,252,750 1,609,829 Operating 673,208 727,076 742,933 Capital Outlay 199,037 2,206,351 1,099,318 Grants & Aids 0 5,000 5,000 Other Uses 30,000 2,325,487 Total Expenses 1,923,364 6,516,664 Net Revenue 0 0 20 14 5/2/2017 vironmental Resources Capital Projects ($1.09M) Top 5 Projects: • Heathcote Storm Water Park = $220,000 • Petravice Preserve Land Acquisition = $200,000 • Bluefield Preserve Water Crossing Improvements = $150,000 • Oxbow Conference Hall and Parking = $140,000 • Steven J Fousek Boardwalk = $100,000 29 eeic Priorities Operational Area— Community & Economic Development N Objective: Promote Economic Development � µE I W _ E Goal: Improve Business Environment • Establish business process standardization with cities w 5 • Expand use of the "St. Lucie Works" brand The real path to greatness, it turns out, requires • Implement business retention and expansion initiatives simplicity and diligence. It requires clarity, not • Evaluate staffing needs for Planning & Development Department instant leach of us It demands each of us to Goal: Develop Strategic Assets focus onwhat illvital and to eliminate all of the • Facilitate development of the Port of Fort Pierce extraneous Collinsctions. • Implement Treasure Coast International Airport Business & Marketing Plan • Assist EDC to implement the EDC Corridor Initiative & Strategic Plan 30 15 5/2/2017 nity Services iss ion Community Services provides assistance to residents to improve quality of life through information, resources and services. 31 A��I IIMAM Housing Division • Receive funding and start housing rehabilitation program using CDBG funds • Continue to maximize leveraging of funds and explore funding prospects to enhance programs and services for residents and communities within St. Lucie County • Explore opportunities to partner with the cities of Port Saint Lucie and Fort Pierce • Implement a Wind Storm Mitigation Assistance Program utilizing Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP) and apply for additional funding Human Services Division • Identify grant funding to assist the ALICE population with needed services to become self-sufficient • Explore One Stop Success Centers around the state and determine feasibility for St. Lucie County • Provide Family Self Sufficiency clients with Small Business Development Services to help ensure success of their small business startup • Provide residents with access to volunteer opportunities as part of the Family Self Sufficiency Program • Increase the number of sites providing free tax assistance to low-income residents, focu southwest section of Port St. Lucie 2 32 16 5/2/2017 ommunity Services Initiatives Library Division • Increase E Circulation by 20% • Add and activate a second Creation Station Studio at the Lewis Library, including 3D printing • Provide patrons with 24/7 access to robust digital media streaming services and instant downloading to over 600, 000 items • Proactively grow the library patron email address list and begin marketing library programs and services via email • Identify additional funding sources and partners to enhance Library programs 33 nity Services Initiativ Transit Division • Identify new funding opportunities and methods which will reduce use of capital in order to promote a higher level of service, expand public transportation and infrastructure • Develop FTA asset management plan for the existing fleet, equipment and facilities • Develop civil engineering plans for the St. Lucie County Transit Headquarters facility, as identified within the St. Lucie County Transit Development Plan • Continue review of local development plans to implement long range transportation practices which capture discretionary, or "choice," riders. This will require changes to the current operational standards, land use and development policies • Continue with capital and infrastructure priority planning. The installation of new transit infrastructure such as greenways, sidewalks, bus shelters, benches, signage and trash receptacles • Finalize the development of a transit marketing plan, to increase awareness of pu transportation via branding recognition, online and social media presence 34 17 5/2/2017 it—yServices Initia Veteran Services Division • Work with West Palm Beach VA Medical Center to significantly expand the Ft. Pierce VA Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) • Fully implement "Operation Vet Assist" early morning home pickup service for severely disabled Veterans for delivery to our hospital transportation van departure locations • Maintain participation in the Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home construction process • Enhance the Veteran outreach program to include additional nursing home visits, power wheelchair and scooter distribution, and service to homeless Veterans 35 Com Description FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Revenue: General 6,290,346 8,377,075 9,052,189 Special Revenue 6,199,997 9,988,617 11,935,091 Capital 531,274 2,367,418 1,617,833 Total Revenue 13,651,617 20,733,110 22,605,116 Expenses: Intrafund Transfers (165,810) 0 0 Personnel 4,028,739 5,380,300 5,816,106 Operating 2,339,487 3,214,221 2,701,455 Capital Outlay 999,616 2,833,285 2,110,003 Grants & Aids 6,227,050 8,524,294 10,039,437 Other Uses 222,534 781,010 Total Expenses 13,651,617 20,733,110 400 Net Revenue 0 0 5/2/2017 .,ommunityServices Capital Projects($1.41M) Top Projects: • Rosser Boulevard Branch Library Restoration= $1,118,299 • Selvitz Road Transit Administration Building = $292,553 37 P an eve ission To service the community with professional management, mediation, and leadership using adopted codes and plans that manage growth, facilitate prosperity, and protect the natural and built environment for current and future generations of St. Lucie County. This is done in a manner consistent with Florida Statutes intended to guide and regulate growth as well as promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County. 38 19 5/2/2017 an Deve opme i iatives Deliver Excellent Customer Service • Improve efficiency in the Pre -Application and Zoning Compliance processes • Revise the Planning Fee Schedule format for ease of use • Review the development applications and update as needed for ease of use • Review the Land Development Code. Locate areas that could be unclear or in conflict with other sections of the code and approve a Glitch bill to fix these issues Innovations • Update the Land Development Code to provide guidelines to build "Tiny Houses" which require less land and provide affordable housing Provide for a Safe Community • Create Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to incentivize families to provide safe living space to disabled family members or those over the age of 65 • Collaborate with Community Services to implement distance requirements between Non -Chartered Financial Institutions 39 es Design, Construct & Maintain Infrastructure • Review and update Chapters 5, 10, 11 and 12 in the Land Development Regulations Promote Economic Development • Continue to collaborate with the Business Navigator to expedite applications from Targeted Industries Protect Natural Resources • Adopt guidelines for composting to protect surrounding properties and the County • Collaborate with Environment Resources to review the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan to assess if updates are needed Maintain a High Quality of Life • Update the Housing Element of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan • Prepare a land study which identifies the best location for Locally Unwanted Land Uses such as adult entertainment and detoxification facilities • Increase the volunteer hours of Planning staff in St. Lucie County Develop and Train Workforce • Reduce the cost of consulting and improve operations by adding a Transportation/Impact Fee Admin; 9"6. • Meet the uptrend of permit applications and maintain fast track review by adding a Zoning Technic' 40 20 5/2/2017 ' g and Development Services e Expenses 41 Description Description FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Revenue: General 121,613 123,732 123,732 Special Revenue 1,987,479 3,185,212 3,500,709 Enterprise 1,553,437 4,022,298 4,022,298 Total Revenue 3,662,529 7,331,242 7,646,739 Expenses: Personnel 2,928,437 3,329,054 3,751,841 Operating 612,479 1,984,464 2,135,097 Grants &Aids 121,613 123,732 123,732 Other Uses 0 1,893,992 1,636,069 Total Expenses 3,662,529 7,331,242 7,646,739 Net Revenue 0 0 al 525,000� • 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. • Senate Joint Resolution 1774 and HJR 7105 propose an amendment to the Florida Constitution, which is effective January 1, 2019. The proposed amendment would increase the homestead exemption to exempt the assessed valuation greater than $50,000 and up to $100,000 for all levies other than school districts. COUNTY n f L 0 R D 42 21 5/2/2017 na 25.00 xem • The estimated impact of the additional $25,000 tax exemption for St. Lucie County is a reduction of approximately $957 million in the taxable value. The estimated annual reduction in revenue for the St. Lucie County BOCC would be approximately $8.2 million ($7.4 million in Countywide/Dependent Districts and $0.8 million in Municipal Service Taxing Units). If the Board were to increase the millage rates to recover the loss from the decrease in property values, the millage rate increase would be 0.5399 mills (0.4469 mills in Countywide/Dependent Districts and 0.0930 mills in Municipal Service Taxing Units). • The House of Representatives passed HJR 7105 on April 261n 43 Next Steps • Continue review of department budget request: • May - Culture & Recreation Departments and Management Services • June - Public Safety Departments • June - Constitutional Officers and Wrap up • CBC Recommendation to Board of County Commissioners COUNTY n f L 0 R D 44 22 5/2/2017 St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Citizen's Budget Committee Presentation April 28, 2017 23