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Home My WebLink About7.15.16 Minutes and BackupMEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS' BUDGET COMMITTEE Meeting Date July 15, 2016 Conference Room 3 Dan Kurek Richard Pancoast William Donovan Barry Mucklow Jerry Buechler Gwen Morris Steven Weaver Carl Hensley Patrick Campion Clarence Kearney Jay L. McBee Craig Mundt Ed Lounds John Culverhouse Howard Tipton Asheley Hepburn Gee Chow Don West Betty Jackson George Landry Laurie Waldie Mr. Kurek called the meeting to order at 7:34 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No member of the public spoke. APPROVAL OF JUNE 24, 2016 MINUTES Mark Satterlee Jennifer Hill Doug Barber Bob Adolphe Beth Ryder Ed Matthews Mr. Pancoast made a motion to approve the minutes unanimously approved. OVERVIEW OF BUDGET After a second, they were Mr. Hepburn gave the attached presentation. Mr. Kurek started discussion on the reduction and possible needs. There was conversation on the shortage of attorneys in the Public Defender's office. Mr. Citizens' Budget Committee July 15, 2016 Page 2 Hensley started discussion on total budgets of Constitutional offices. Court Administration, Clerk of the Court, other Judicial agencies and non -profits were mentioned in the next discussion. Ms. Morris asked about Tradition Field. There was conversation on debt service and the economic impact. BUDGET RESOLUTION DISCUSSION Different views were expressed regarding the Committee's recommendation. Mr. Campion made a motion to recommend to the Board the numbers that were presented. Mr. Buechler seconded the motion. There was further discussion. The result of the vote was Mr. Mucklow, Mr. Campion, Ms. Morris, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Weaver and Mr. Buechler in favor. Mr. Pancoast, Mr. Kurek, Mr. Kearney and Mr. Hensley were opposed. OTHERISSUES There was conversation on the Fire District assessment. Mr. Hepburn thanked the Committee for their sound discussion and recommendations during the budget process. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 a.m. Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Marlin The next CBC meeting will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016, at 7:30 a.m., in Conference Room 3, of the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex. 1/13/2017 CITIZEN BUDGET COMMITTEE JULY 15, 2016 FY 2016-2017 RECOMMENDED BUDGET Today's Detailed Agenda • Budget Summary • Debt • Factors for Budget Direction • Reserves and Deficit Spending • Recommended Budget (Overall) • Recommended Budget (General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture) • Property Appraiser Valuations FY 17 • Recommended Millage Changes 1 1/13/2017 oday's Detailed Agenda • Revenue Outlook • Incremental Revenue & Expenses • Five Year Forecast (model) • Capital • Enterprise Funds • Outside Agencies • Next Steps COUNT c n udget Summary The FY 2016-17 recommended budget is $504.7 million which represents a decrease of $2.3 million or 0.5% from the prior fiscal year amended budget 4 2 1/13/2017 nsuran Revenue Vs. Expenses $17,000,000 $16,449,176 $16,000,000 $15,138,520 $15,000,000 $14,854,551 $14,000,000 $13,210,000 $13,000,000 $12,000,000 $11,445,547 $11,000,000 $10,000,000 FY 2016 FY 2017 ■ Revenue ❑ Expenses ® Budget Note: 2016 Expenses are based on most current projection of health insurance experience 5 get Stabilization un (Reserves) • Current Conditions. Operating expenses in the General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture Fund are exceeding operating revenues. • FY 2010 thru FY 2015 the County has utilized $49.1 million of the General Fund and Fine Forfeiture fund balance. • Expenses exceed revenue annually during the same period of time, averaging $7.2 million. • Future Direction. Changing our condition requires discipline through fiscal year 2020. If we remain disciplined, it is possible that we can reverse the trend so that our operating revenues cover our operating expenses. 6 3 1/13/2017 rve H I MT" 2016 120 $6.80 • 52% of the 112.3 million will be spent by the end of FY 2016 • Leaving 53.60 million of which: • 36.5 million is set aside as part of our reserve balance • $16.5 million for emergency reserves • $14 million for budget stabilization • $6 million for Transportation Infrastructure reserves 100 = FY 80 $24.20 / $19.00 $53.60 60combme t( d eombin 40$1 3 d M $6 M \ combin e d 20 $6E,2 M i I 0 FY 2010 Beginning FY 2014 Ending FY 2015 Ending FY 2016 Ending Bal. Bal. Bal. Bal. ■ Gen. Fund ❑ Fine & Forfeit ® Combine Strategic Priorities for 2016-2017 Strategic Priorities — Infrastructure Objective: Design, Construct & Maintain Infrastructure Goal: Critical Infrastructure Investments • Airport expansion Runway connector • Customs building • Logistics • Seaport expansion • Second street improvements • Fisherman's wharf • Roadway, drainage and sidewalks • Improve capital planning and project management • Negotiate gas tax interlocal agreement with cities Description Fund Amount Airport Expansion -Runway Connector Grants $4,030,206 -Customs Renovation Grants $1,882,780 Seaport Expansion -Fisherman's Wharf Grants $760,000 -North Entrance to Port Grants $5,994,827 Roadway -Midway Road Impact/Financing $13,042,807 -Kings/Indrio Impact/Financing $8,571,691 Drainage -Orange Ave Culvert Stormwater MSTU $1,765,020 -Indian River Estates Drainage Gas Tax/Stmwtr $1,656,983 Sidewalks Gas Taxes $250,000 Q 4 1/13/2017 Strategic Priorities for 2016-2017 Strategic Priorities — Public Safety Objective: Provide for a Safe Community Goal: Critical Infrastructure Investments • 800mhz radio system implementation • Inmate security system implementation • Jail facility upgrades (i.e.-plumbing) Description Fund Amount 800mhz radio system 800 MHz Fund $8,967,201 Inmate security system Jail Security $2,668,745 Upgrade Fund Jail facility upgrades - A/C handler Replacement Fine & Forfeiture $421,834 Water Storage Tank Cleaning Fine & Forfeiture $ 25,000 - Fire Alarm System Fine & Forfeiture $400,000 Grill Duct Maintenance Fine & Forfeiture $ 25,708 - Medical Wing Impact Fees $250,000 Strategic Priorities for 2016-2017 Strategic Priorities — Environment Objective: Protect the Natural Resources Goal: Leverage Partnerships to create Irn Droved access to Dreserved lands • Wesley's island improvements • Water quality initiatives • Connectivity to existing greenway and trails • Recertification as a green government • Green taskforce sustainability initiative Description Fund Amount Wesley's island General Fund $50,000 improvements Water quality initiatives -Indian River Estates Grants/Gas Tax $1,656,983 -Paradise Park Grants/Stormwater $1,166,367 Greenways and Trails Master En, Land 15,000 Plan Acquisition Fund Recertification as a green None 0 government Green taskforce None 0 sustainability initiative 1/13/2017 Strategic Priorities for 2016-2017 Strategic Priorities — Community & Economic Development Objective: Promote Economic Development Goal: Improve Business Environment • Establish business process standardization with cities • Expand use of the "St. Lucie Works" brand • Implement business retention and expansion initiatives Goal: Develop Strategic Assets • Facilitate development of the Port of Fort Pierce • Implement Treasure Coast International Airport Business & Marketing Plan • Assist EDC to implement the EDC Corridor Initiative & Strategic Plan Desctiption Fund Amount Establish business process None TBD standardization with cities Expand use of the "St. Lucie Unincorporated $125,222 Works" brand MSTU Implement business retention General Fund $372,294 and expansion initiatives Facilitate development of the Various TBD Port of Fort Pierce Implement Treasure Coast General Fund TBD International Airport Business & Marketing Plan Assist EDC to implement the EDC General Fund $244,634 Corridor Initiative & Strategic Econ Dev Trust $ 55,366 Plan Strategic Priorities for 2016-2017 Strategic Priorities — Culture & Recreation Objective: Maintain a High Quality of Life Goal: Maximize Partnerships to Leverage Resources • Complete the remodel of the new library at Rosser Road for an opening of date by the 3rd quarter of 2017 • Continue as an MLB spring training destination • Expand the quality of resort hotels • Maximize amateur sporting events • Maintain St. Lucie County as premier destination for Boating, Fishing and Golfing Desctiption Fund Amount Rosser Library Impact Fees $2,037,236 Renovation General Fund $84,900 Spring Training Future $55 Million Destination Financing Expand the quality of None 0 resort hotels Maximize amateur Tourism Dev. $185,000 sporting events Fund Maintain St Lucie County Tourism Dev. $200,000 as premier destination for Fund Boating, Fishing and Golfing 11 12 0 1/13/2017 Strategic Priorities for 2016-2017 Strategic Priorities — Management Services Objective: 1. Innovation 2. Provide Transparent & Accountable Financial Management 3. Develop and Train Workforce Goal: Eliminate Deficit Soendine by 2020 and Build Internal Capacity • Financial Reports • Monthly Budget Vs Actual • Capital Report • Develop High level Strategy Map/Scorecard • Leadership Development Training • Customer Service Training • Implement an IT Leadership Council Description Fund Amount Financial Reports General Fund $3,500 Develop High level Strategy Map/Scorecard General Fund TBD Executive Leadership Program General Fund $20,000 LEAP Program General Fund $50,000 13 FY 2017JotalAecomme Budget $504.7 Million Internal Service Trust/Agency $30,461,8471 �$4,608,705 1% Enterprise 6% ` $54,474,736 __FY17Budget 11% GF/FF $221,111,866 ;k z 44% Capital $71,183,385_ 14% Debt $17,935,414 Special Revenue 3 % $104,885,944 21% 7 1/13/2017 17 General Fund/ Fine & Forfeitureun Budget $221.1 Million GF/FFSubfunds $18,910,575 9% GF/FF $202,201,291 91% 17 General Fund/ Fine & Forfeiture un Budget $202.2 Million Non -Operating $39,475,915 20% Operating $162,725,376 80% 1/13/2017 General Fund / Fine & Forfeiture Operating Expenses $162.7 Million Judicial Agencies Aid to Other Agencies 1,286,174 1,567,693 1% 1% Community Service _ Mandates �3 �� ,�!, Board Departments 8,856,909 ,!;`,i'' 63,896,792 5% 39% Constitutional Officers 87,117,808 54% 17 General Fund/Fine &Forfeiture The County's main operations are located in the General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture Fund portion of the FY 16-17 Recommended Budget, which amount to $162.7 M for County operations. This represents an increase of 3.88% or $8.0 M. 18 9 1/13/2017 Taxable Property Values Taxable Value 30 24.4 25.6 25 �•`1.6 20 17ZS 17 - c 2 14.4 14.2 15.1 15.6 _ 15 —• m 10 5 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year o ange ' Appraiser Property Valuation 10.00% 8.00% 6.00°/a 2.00% 0.00% Percentage Change in Property Value ® City of Port St Lucie ■ St. Lucie County Wide 0 City of Fort Pierce ❑ St. Lucie County Unincoroporated Area 20 Taxing Property Authority Value City of Port St. $7.900 Lucie Billion St. Lucie County - $17.500 County Wide Billion City of Fort Pierce $2.115 10 1/13/2017 Recommended FY 2017 Millage Changes Recommended Milla a Milla a Chan a Taxes @ 95% General Fund 4.1077 -0.0196 $ (325,003) Fine & Forfeiture Fund 3.2838 0.0139 $ 230,487 Mosquito Control Fund 0.2164 -0.0249 $ (405,554) Unincorporated MSTU Fund 0.3840 -0.0540 $ (383,340) Port Property Bond 0.0000 -0.0154 $ (258,502) Erosion Control 0.0925 0.0000 $ 0 Stormwater MSTU 0.3497 0.0000 $ 0 Law Enforcement MSTU 0.5103 0.0000 $ 0 Parks MSTU 0.2313 0.0000 $ Transit MSTU 0.1269 0.0000 Total 9.3026 -0.1000 $ (1,1 ota Fund Fine & Forfeiture n e ra Account Name Amount Ad Valorem Revenue (Prop. Tax) $129,014,919 Communication Service Tax 900,000 FPL Franchise Fee 3,988,464 State Shared Revenue 3,262,650 Local Government Half Cent Sales Tax 4,353,906 All Other Operating Revenue 8,187,202 5%Statutory Reduction (7,340,971) Non -Operating Revenue 4,250,538 Total Revenue $146,616,708 11 1/13/2017 FY 2017 Incremental Changes Incremental Recurring Revenues Property Taxes $7.9 M State Shared $0.1M Half Cent Sales Tax $0.3M Franchise Fees $0.1m Total Increment $8.4M Total Available $8.4M GF/FF BOCC Group Insurance $ 1,577,832 Transfers/New Debt $ 713,149 BOCC Departments $ 1,515,641 2% COLA $ 457,643 Increase Attrition Budget (4%) ($ 494,455) Juvenile Detention ($ 266,032) Utilities ($ 203,689) Medicaid $ 353,637 Sheriff $ 3,115,508 Supervisor of Elections ($ 202,050) Clerk $ 168,197 Tax Collector $ 200,000 Property Appraiser $ 374,753 Medical Examiner $ 171,645 EDC $ 50,000 Wesley Island Improvements $ 50,000 Health Department $ 200,000 Additional CRA Payments $ 477,000 Staffine Mosouito Control Passive Parks $ 100.000 Total Increment $8,358,779 12 1/13/2017 'BOCC Departments Information Technology $1,208,642 Parks $ 87,256 Marine Safety $ 90,000 Veteran Services $ 52,538 Extension $ 52,205 Oxbow $ 25.000 Total $1,515,641 COUNTY a �o 0 r unanges • The County's Health Insurance Fund continues to be structurally imbalanced. In FY 15, expenses outpaced revenues by $4.8M. For FY 17, the County is increasing premiums by 35%, which impacts the GF/FF by $1.6M. • Sheriff's Office increase $3.1M: • Continue with step plan • Operational and capital increases • Capital Improvements: • Jail Security System $3.3M • 800 MHz System $9.OM • Enhancement to BOCC Departments $1.5M 13 1/13/2017 Five cast FY 2015 to FY 2020 185 .38 175 _ $171.76 165 $162.72---- $164.77 ------ --,------- 155 $., ^ '' `J? 145 135 1 t$4 4 $ 4 $$ 1 $ $ 5 125 2016 3017 1018 2019 2020 2021 Revenue —•— Expenses 27 Assumptions: Revenue: • Property Taxes are estimated based on increases to projected property value of 7.32%-FY 2017, 5.00%-FY 2018, and 4.25% FY 2019 thru FY 2021 • Local Communications Service Taxes are estimated to remain flat, Other Major Revenues grow at an annual growth rate of 2.1% 28 14 1/13/2017 year orec Assumptions: Expenses: • 2% Salary increases in FY 2017 thru FY 2021 across all Board of County Commission departments and Constitutional Offices • Florida Retirement System contribution for regular class employees are based on the proposed rate as set by the Florida legislature • Health insurance increases in FY 2017 of 35% and 9% annually thereafter GW 29 Assumptions: Expenses: Constitutional Officer expenses increase in FY 2017 $3.5 million as follows: • Sherriff's Office increases for salary increases, $2.4 million and an increase in benefits ($121K)operating ($216K), Capital Outlay ($103K) and an additional ($200K) for court security expenses from the elimination of the private security contractor. • An adjustment of excess fees from the Tax Collector $200K impact on the GF/FF • An adjustment of fees for the Property Appraiser, with the net effect of these changes being a $375K impact on the GF/FF • An increase in poll workers salaries associated with the need to establish an additional early voting site due to the high expected voter turnout and $64K in increased capital outlay for a new Electronic Voter Identification Unit • Funding of $100,000 for the Clerk of Circuit Court's contractual services for planned internal audit work 30 15 1/13/2017 ear rorec Assumptions: Expenses: • Model applies a 4% attrition to base year FY 2017 salary and wages • Includes debt service beginning in FY 2018 for 800 MHz (360,000) and Airport Hangar ($300,000) • All other expenses grow at CPI 1.06% ENTERPRISE FUNDS 31 32 16 1/13/2017 Solid Waste • The Solid Waste and Recycling Division FY17 requested budget of $30,369,969, is an increase of $3,473,747 or +12.92%. • Personnel increased by a net total of $915,450 (+25.64%) • Capital decreased by a total of $5,000,000 (-93.72%), • Other Uses increased by a total of $6,787,487 (+131.23%) 34 17 1/13/2017 Water & Sewer District • The Water & Sewer District FY17 requested budget of $17.8 million, is a decrease of $359,723 or-1.98%. • Personnel increased by a net total of $56,173 (+7.47%) • Capital decreased by a total of $362,437 (-26.42%) • Other Uses increased by a total of $81,337 (+0.94%) 35 Building & Code Regulations • The Building & Code Regulation Division FY17 requested budget of $5,212,690, is an increase of $706,283 or +16.67%. • Personnel increased by a net total of $226,225 (+12.42%) • Operating increased by a total of $753,131 (+165.07%), • Other Uses decreased by a total of $273,073 (-12.25%) 36 18 1/13/2017 Fairwinds Golf Course • The Fairwinds Golf Course Division FY17 requested budget of $1,383,633, is an decrease of $429,000 or -23.63%. • Personnel increased by a net total of $18,895 (+2.52%) • Operating decreased by a net total of $12,963 (-2.32%) • Capital decreased by a total of $434,932 (-85.63%), DEBT 37 38 19 1/13/2017 Debt Notab a ac s Overall Debt: • The County's overall outstanding debt is estimated to be approximately $153,322,232 as of 09/30/2016. This is $12,349,727or 8.76% greater than last year's, $140,972,505. The increase is mainly attributed to 21.8 Million in new outstanding debt. Rating/Conservative Approach: • Maintaining strong reserves and prudent borrowing are necessary for favorable bond ratings, which ultimately reduce borrowing costs • Conservative in budget for high bond ratings and creditworthiness • Must maintain compliance with bond covenants GW 39 FY 2017 Capital Improvement Plan 40 20 1/13/2017 ital Improvem jects FY 2017 CIP - Funded Project Funded Distribution by Department Projects Percent Public Works $44.83 42.9% Parks, Recreation, and Facilities $19.45 18.6% County Administration $10.31 9.9% Public Safety $8.97 8.6% Solid Waste $7.43 7.1% Constitutional Officers (BOCC) $6.80 6.5% Community Services $2.41 2.3% Environmental Resources $2.05 2.0% Water and Sewer $1.79 1.7% Mosquito Control and Coastal Management $0.46 0.4% Statutorily Mandated and Non -County Agencies $0.00 0.0% Total CIP Budget- Funded Projects $104.50 100.0% 41 Deferred Request & Capital Needs Category Description Amount Public Safety Projects that improve public safety services to $12,800,000 the resident of St. Lucie County Environmental Projects which enhance our natural $79,350,000 environment either through preservation or mitigation of our natural resources air, land or water Transportation Projects that improve our transportation $283,700,000 Infrastructure system of roads, intersections and bridges Economic Projects that improve our ability to retain or $217,900,000 Development attract businesses and increase employment in the region ' 21 1/13/2017 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES 22 1/13/2017 OUTSIDE AGENCIES 23 1/13/2017 Judicial ervices Funding $5.810 Million State Attorney $855,681 15% Court Public Defender Administration $438,725 - $3,510,527 8% -------- -- ju 60% Medical Examiner $633,757 11% Guardian Ad Litem $371,340 6% _ Note: Medical Examiner to be reduced on Errata currently budgeted at $689,099 -CA & GA: This represents the total cost ofthese services. However, some of the costs are reimbursed to County from Indian River, Martin County and Okeechobee County. 47 icial Services Description FY 2016 Budget FY 2017 Recommended Budget Difference Court Administration $3.159 M $3.510 M $.351 M Guardian Ad Litem .400 M .371 M -.028 M Medical Examiner .517 M .634 M .116M Public Defender .443 M .439 M -.004 M State Attorney .859 M .856 M -.002 M Note: -Medical Examiner to be reduced on Errata per revised budget, Recom. Budget currently reflects $689,099 48 24 1/13/2017 Non -Profit Agencies $1.149 Million SELF Life Builder Program Special Olympics A$5 ,of 5SLC Treasure Coast $32,178 \000 $25,000 g5654 Homeless Srvs 3% 2 % 2 / 5% Boys and Girls Club $22,500 $0 2% OA 0 / Executive Rountable .:� _� \ - 12% 0 130 . $1 Gang Model $40,000 - Healthy Start 3% $51,840 5% Executive Rountable - $48,200 4% _ 211 Info Services $17,750 2% New Horizons $687,078 60% -roit ge Budget $1.149 M g r _ FY12-13 Adopted Budget FY13-14 Adopted Budget FY14-15 Adopted Budget FY15-16 Adopted Budget FY16-17 Recomm. Budget Diff Change ARC of St. Lucie County 65,55 65,55 65,55 65,55 56,55 (9,000 -13.73% Boys and Girls Club 0 15,0001 15,000 15 00 0 15 000 -100.00% Council on Aging 148,617 148,575 143,13 143 13 143,13 0 0.00% Healthy Start 51840 51840 51,84 5184 51840 0 0.00% 211 Information Crisis Services 15,75 15,75 17,75 17,75 17,75 0 0.00% ew Horizons 673,6061 673,6061 687,078 687,078 687,078 0 0.00°/ Executive Roundtable 43 200 43 200 48,20d 48,20d 48 200 0 0.00°/ 25 1/13/2017 Akan- r�o��it Agenci trig (cont.) Budget $1.149 M FY12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16 FY16-17 Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Recomm. % Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Diff Change Executive Roundtable Gang Model 0 0 40,000. 40,000 40,000.0.00% Treasure Coast Homeless Services 22,50 22,50 22,50 22,50 22,50 0 0.00% Special Olympics 32178 32178 32178 32178 32178 0 0.00% SELF 01 01 25,0001 25,0001 25,0001 01 0.00% Life Builder Program 0 0 0 0 25 00 25,00 100.00% Total 1,053,2451 1 068 203 1,148,2301 1 148 230 1 149 23 1 000 0.09% Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) $1,755,370 42% 51 Outside Agencies $4.161 Million Economic Development Council (EDC)_ s3on.000 Soil & Water Conservation $71,192 2% Juvenile Detention $911,589 22% Public Health Dept. $1,122,647 27% 52 o 1/13/2017 Out ' nd�un $4.161 M Note: *EDC included in Dept. budget 53 FY 2017 FY 2016 Recommended Difference Description Budget Budget juvenile Detention $1.178 M $.9116 M $-0.266 M Public Health Dept. .923 M 1.123 M .200 M Soil &Water Conservation .066 M .0712 M .005M Transportation Planning 1.755 M 1.755 M .000M Organization (TPO) Economic Development .250 M .300 M .050 M Council (EDC)* Next Steps • CBC Resolution to BOCC • Setting Maximum Millage • September Budget Hearings LA 54 27 1/13/2017 CITIZEN BUDGET COMMITTEE JULY 15, 2016 FY 2016-2017 RECOMMENDED BUDGET COUNTY a �o 0 cto rs TO Direction • Compensation • Health Insurance • Budget Stabilization Fund (Reserves) • Economy • Unfunded Capital Projects • Economic Development Projects 55 56 0 1/13/2017 • Personnel Costs • Compensation • Proposed budget includes a 2% increase in salary for BOCC employees and Constitutional Offices except the Sheriff • Proposed budget includes an average 5% increase in salary for SLC Sheriff employees • FRS rates • Regular rate will increase from 7.26 to 7.52% • Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Rule changes • Expected to be issued July 2016 • Impact will be that more employees will be overtime eligible • Financial impact is indeterminate at this time 57 Health Insurance Fund • The health insurance fund must maintain sufficient reserve levels in the fund to remain compliant with Florida State Statutes. • The 2016 Adopted Budget this fund would increase premiums 70% over a two year period beginning with FY 2016 and again in FY 2017. Both the employer and employee share will increase by 35% in FY 2017 • 10% of the health insurance is paid by the employee and 90% is paid by the employer. Cost to the employee per plan is: • Employee only - $56.02 • Employee Plus 1 - $141.20 • Family - $208.49 ss 29 1/13/2017 Ines • No new positions or reclassifications. The budget should be prepared using the existing level of service. • No increases in operating as compared to FY 16 budget unless there is an offsetting decrease. • In the event that budgets need to be increased to reflect uncontrollable costs (e.g. utilities), the increase needs to be thoroughly justified. • Consider areas based on economic conditions today that can be reduced (i.e. fuel). • No new or replacement equipment funded from ad valorem taxes. • OMB will be working with departments on updating the equipment replacement plan. • Requests for vehicle replacement must be coordinated through Facilities. • Equipment that is approved for replacement as a result of this process will be added to the budget. • Exceptions to the guidelines may be made for items consistent with the strategic priorities and for self sufficient operations when submitted as a budget pro on sal with justification (i.e. Enterprise Funds). • Health Insurance rates are expected to go up significantly for the employer and employee. Revenue outlook 30 1/13/2017 neral Fund/Fine or ure Ad Valorem Revenue Outlook $160,000,000 $140,000,000 129,014,919 $120,000,000 112,881,486 $100,000,000 92,968,092 $80,000,000 — $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 $0 FY z006 Fr .0 01s e ag m a General"" 7080 3871 1., 49115 Sae41 Dn.—F9rfel_ 46,458,— 49,699,061 42,456,311 48,116.e42 51,206,203 54,737,368 53,394,176 53,114,075 55,816,807 47,905,480 53,352,962 57,317,07 Millage Rates General Fund and Fine & Forefiture Millage Rates $e 7.4426 7.3915 $7 6.1651 — $6 — $5 — $4 — $3 — $2 — — $1 — — $0 FYI FY IN FY FY FY FY FY FY 2006 2007 2008 2009 20102011 2012 2013 2014 FY"3!26993!.3. 2019■Fine& Forfeiture Millage 3.3178 2.3778 1.9352 2.5478 3.3957 3.9699 3.9699 3.9699 3.9699 3.269❑General 4.2734 4.2299 3.6173 2.7694 2.8707 2.9221 Fund Millage 4.1248 2.9221 2.9221 3.776 62 31 1/13/2017 =Ha va i o re Revenue Outlook 100% 90% 80% 2, 11 2, 42 2, 68 3, 14 3, 31 3, 00 3, 64 70% 60% - 9 0 9 5 9 0 9 0 50% 901,1 5 2 94, 16 2, 15, 78 40% 3, 42, 79 3, 61, 93 4, 68, 68 4, 53, 6 30% 20% 04 20% 2, 35 2, 96 3, 95 3, 35 3, 44 3, 0 0% FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 ■ Electric Franchise 2,175,511 2,640,942 12,795,968 3,692,1141 3,811,1311 3,879,800 3,988,464 ® Local Communications Services Tax - - - 927,660 972,835 925,000 925,000 ❑ Half Cent Sales Tax 901,155 2,394,816 2,715,578 3,642,779 3,661,193 4,068,468 4,353,906 ■ State Revenue Sharing 2,504,804 2,642,335 2,840,796 3,070,595 3,302,635 3,195,544 3,262,650 ■ State Revenue Sharing ❑ Half Cent Sales Tax ® Local Communications Services Tax ■ Electric Franchise F017 CIP -Fun in Department In Millions $50.00 $44.83 $45.00 $40.00 $35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $19.45 $20.00 $15.00 $10.31 $8.97 $30.00 $5.00 ❑ ❑ $7.43 $6.80 $2.41 $2.05 $1.79 ❑ ❑ O $0.46 $0.00 O O S�ahe �OLLI t,` 9 J ¢ .11 so ° aF� As ��c a ¢5� ° 9ca Vic` `aa °T� `FF '` oe `ems. c°JCC1 D`as�9 c° sA 64 32 1/13/2017 Top Doll Improvement Projects Midway Road (Seitz Road to 251" Street) $13.00 M 800 MHz Radio Infrastructure $8.97 M Kings Hwy/Indro Rd. Intersection 8.57 M Tax Collector Bldg. at Traditions $6.8 M Port 2nd Street Entrance $5.99 M Landfill Phase 4 Cell Construction $4.8 M Parallel Runway Taxiway Connector $4.03 M 65 nstitutional Officers $90.742 M FY 2016 FY 2017 Adopted Recommended Description Budget Budget Difference Supervisor of $ 3.231 M $ 3.030 M -$ .201 M Elections Clerk of Courts 1.796 M 1.964 M .168 M Property 4.890 M 5.278 M .388 M Appraiser Sheriff's Office 71.921M 75.036 M 3.115 M Tax Collector 5.432M 5.434M .002 M Note: -Excludes excess fees, -Additional Property Appraiser and Tax Collector Fees are included in the Dept. budget -Excludes Constitutional BOCC funding -FY16 adopted budget reflected estimated COLA increases for the Constitutional Officers, however, the budgets were amended during FY16 to the actual 66 33 1/13/2017 $450 $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 Net Direct Debt Per Capital f- $400 $282 $270 $307 $273 2013 2014 2015 2016 —Benchmark —BOCC 20131 2014 2015 2016 Benchmark 1 $400 $400 $400 $400 BOCC 1 $307 $282 $273 $270 1. Includes all General Fund debt for Port general obligation, Transportation Refunding, Half Cent Sales Tax Refunding and Capital Improvement Refunding Bonds 67 ' c e come per Capita 2.50% 2.00% 1.50% — 1.00% 0.50% 0.00% 2013 2014 2015 2016 —Benchmark —BOCC 2013 2014 2015 r=,• 68 2016 Benchmark 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% BOCC 1.00% 0.89% 0.88% 0.79% 34 1/13/2017 Net Direct Debt As % o General Government Expenditures 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 2013 2014 2015 2016 —Benchmark —BOCC 2013 2014 2015 2016 Benchmark 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% BOCC 3.5% 4.47% 3.78 3.64% Not Funded • Information Technology • Replace grant funding for position $76,896 • ERP Replacement $1,625,000 • Human Resources • Wage Survey $65,000 • Housing • Reclass funding for position $27,602 • Environmental Resources • Land Management Position $79,115 • Emergency Management • Replace grant funding for position $66,132 35 35 RESOLUTION 2016-002 THE CITIZENS BUDGET COMMITTEE OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSED FY2017 BUDGET IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Citizens Budget Committee of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. The St. Lucie County Citizens Budget Committee ("Committee') met on July 15, 2016 to review the budget recommendations presented to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners. 2. As a result of these discussions, the Committee has the following concerns: A. The Committee remains concerned about the use of reserve funds in the amount of $9.5 million to balance the budget. The County Administrator and the Management and Budget Director have a plan to discontinue this practice in the next several years. However, the expectations for county provided services are increasing everyyear as the County grows. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Citizens Budget Committee of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. The Committee recommends a budget of $504,661,897, which includes a reduction of the millage rate by 0.100 mills or an estimated reduction of $1.10 million in St. Lucie County, Florida as follows: A. General Fund (0.0196) B. Fine & Forfeiture Fund 0.0139 C. Mosquito Control Fund (0.0249) D. Unincorporated MSTU Fund (0.0540) E. Port Property Bond (0.0154) 2. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and the Management and Budget Director. PASSED AND DULYADOPTED this 15th day of July 2016. CITIZENS BUDGET COMMITTEE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA DANIEL J. KUREK, CHAIRMAN