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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
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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
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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
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• Beach Erosion District Millage
• Storrawater District Millage
• Paving/repaving, consider allocation of millage
• Court facilities study
• North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer
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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
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• 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)
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• 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
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Total Expenses
12,163,031
46,687,355
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Net Revenue
0
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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
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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.
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• 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.
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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
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Other Uses
68,684
1,473,740
1,414,967
Total Expenses
6,715,527
11,809,721
10,890,125
Net Revenue
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ridge Projects
Top Projects:
• Unincorporated are resurfacing = $650,000
• Asphalt Millings = $250,000
• Chip Seal Program = $250,000
• Roadway Markings = $100,000
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Impacts
ROAD AND BRIDGE
75 Year Road Maintenance Cycle `
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d 20 per year on road resurfacing,
ii need to spend $3.25 million
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a ion rus u xpenses
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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• 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.
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rategic Priorities for
Operational Area- Environment
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Objective: Protect the Natural Resources
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Goal: Leverage Partnerships to create improved access to
preserved lands
• Water quality initiatives
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• Connectivity to existing greenway and trails
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• 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.
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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.
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* 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 =
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• 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
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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
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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
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eeic Priorities
Operational Area— Community & Economic Development
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Objective: Promote Economic Development � µE
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Goal: Improve Business Environment
• Establish business process standardization with cities w
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• 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
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nity Services iss ion
Community Services provides assistance to residents
to improve quality of life through information,
resources and services.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Net Revenue
0
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.,ommunityServices Capital Projects($1.41M)
Top Projects:
• Rosser Boulevard Branch Library Restoration= $1,118,299
• Selvitz Road Transit Administration Building = $292,553
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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.
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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
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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'
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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.
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• 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
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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
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St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
Citizen's Budget Committee
Presentation
April 28, 2017
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