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Home My WebLink AboutCBC 062017 Backup2 (2)6/9/2017 St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Citizen's Budget Committee Presentation June 9, 2017 • Strategic Priorities/Departments • Public Safety • Public Safety • Constitutional Officers • Sheriff • Supervisor of Elections • Clerk of Court • Property Appraiser • Tax Collector • Challenges • Next Steps COi1NT u n �� 6/9/2017 ategic Priorities ro Operational Area— Public Safety _ Objective: Provide for a Safe Community V-: Evaluate staffing needs: • Ocean Lifeguards Emergency Management "Greatness isnotwhectio ere we • stand, but in what direction we are moving.... Oliver Wendell Holmes Goal: Critical Infrastructure Investments • 800mhz radio system implementation • Jail medical unit • Public Safety vehicles afety Department Mission • To provide the resources necessary in planning, preparing, protecting and mitigating manmade and natural disasters and emergencies for all responders and the citizens and visitors of St. Lucie County. To provide the best in Public Safety Communication to all of our constituents through the most advance technology available. To ensure that all of our personnel have the best training, tools and equipment necessary in providing the very best Public Safety Service available. COUNTY n f L 0 R D 2 6/9/2017 nitiative Animal Control • To improve and enhance community educational opportunities in responsible pet care and ownership. To participate in the Safety Day events and to continue to reach out to Home Owner Associations and civic organizations regarding responsible pet care and ownership. To assist in the annual evaluations of pet shelters within St. Lucie County Marine Safety • To improve and enhance the safety of all patrons that visit St. Lucie County's protected beaches • To educate and inform visitors in ocean and beach safety • To continue to train and educate all Ocean Rescue personnel in current ocean rescue strategies and tactics, as well as in the professional and custom relations nitiative Central Communications • To have our personnel roster filled completely • To find solutions in reducing our staffing related overtime and stress related attendance challenges • To train and develop our personnel for further advancement • To enhance and improve our Public Safety Communications process, i.e. text messaging • To review and analyze our equipment and technology system for efficiency and effectiveness 800 MHz • The new 800 MHz tower has been built, and is currently waiti Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to award the licence 3 6/9/2017 nitiative Emergency Management • Provides the safety and welfare of St. Lucie County residents and response agencies through hazard specific best practices in the areas of planning, equipment, training, exercises, operations, and regulatory compliance Radiological Planning • Continue to enhance and improve training initiatives for first responders • Prepare for FEMA evaluated FPL/NPP exercise • Improve technology for the Emergency Operations Center • Improve communications in and between the Emergency Operations Center and the Emergency Operations Facility Public Safet — Revenue & ExpensesSWORMN Description Description FY 2016 -Actual FY 2017 -Bud. FY 2018 -Bud. Funding Sources: General 1,062,813 1,393,839 1,564,909 Special Revenue 6,037,509 17,779,779 17,576,625 Total Revenue 7,100,322 19,173,618 19,141,534 Expenses: Intrafund Transfers -437,142 Personnel 5,037,202 5,527,363 6,157,833 Operating 1,846,363 2,123,922 2,042,333 Capital Outlay 367,318 9,309,212 9,339,712 Grants &Aids 286,580 323,198 323,198 Other Uses 1 1,889,923 1,278,458 Total Expenses 7,100,322 19,173,618 19,141,534 Net Revenue 0 0 6/9/2017 Constitutional Officers s Office Mission • Provide the highest professional level of effective and efficient law enforcement services to the residents of St. Lucie County. COUNTY n i L 0 R D 10 5 6/9/2017 FY 17 Adopted $75,036,367 FY 18 Requested $80,940,721 Increase $ 5,904,354 Major Variances: Salary and benefits, catch-up payment plus Continuing step plan $3,894,079 Health Insurance increases 724,480 Increase in Capital Outlay 70,565 Operating Increases 341,654 Annual Vehicle Lease Payment 873,576 Sheriff's Office Requested Increase $5,904354 rvisor of Elections' O ice ission • Pursue excellence in the registration of citizens to vote in compliance with the National Voter Registration Act as well as process and maintain voter records in a timely and professional manner that serves all citizens of St. Lucie County. The Supervisor of Elections will conduct all elections within St. Lucie County with integrity and accuracy, and in the most proficient and cost effective manner to serve all citizens. COUNTY n f L 0 R D 11 12 M. 6/9/2017 FY 17 Adopted FY 18 Requested $3,029,651 $3,239,731 Increase $ 210,080 Major Variances: Salary & Benefits Changes $133,900 2 staff from temp to permanent 2% Cola 9% Group Insurance EVID Equipment & Software Licenses 28,535 Replacement of 3 Vehicles 161,300 Less: Last year's capital (63,655) Offsetting decrease in contr. services (50,000) Requested Increase of Court's Office Mission n 210 080 • Efficiently and effectively perform the responsibilities of the Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Recorder, Guardian of Public Records, Treasurer, and Auditor. COUNTY n f L 0 R D 13 14 7 6/9/2017 FY 17 Adopted* $1,963,737 FY 18 Requested $2,191,788 Increase $ 228,051 Major Variances: 2% Cola 50,004 9% Group Insurance 15,465 Offsetting decreases (28,418) Clerk Admin Building Maintenance 191,000 Requested Increase *includes $9,500 for facility maintenance & window washing y Appraiser's Office fission 228 051 • Locate, appraise and assess all property located within St. Lucie County according to the laws of the State of Florida, thereby assuring all property owners with a fair and equitable taxing structure. COUNTY n f L 0 R D is 16 ' 7 6/9/2017 FY 17 Adopted (All Agencies) $6,411,077 FY 18 Requested (All Agencies) $6,823,254 Increase $ 412,177 (SLC BOCC Funds 83.30755% of the Property Appraiser's Budget FY18 $5,684,285) Major Variances: Personnel Increases 84,034 Insurance 116,205 Capital Items 123,000 Aerial Photos 55,599 EDP Services 64,526 Offsetting decreases (31,187) Requested Increase $412,177 offector's Office Miss of n • Provide our neighbors the highest level of customer service through innovative technology and highly trained professionals while maintaining the public trust. COUNTY n f L 0 R D 17 18 0 6/9/2017 • The Tax Collector's Budget is an estimate based on commission and fees, and not a request from the Tax Collector. • The County's budget for fees will increase by approximately $255,000. Challenges • Stormwater Millage • Erosion Millage • Transportation Trust Fund Shortfall • Needs Outweigh Resources • Potential Reduced Tax Base in Future Years • Declining Fund Balance 19 COU NTMo A �� 20 10 6/9/2017 Next Steps • Continue review of department budget request: • June 16 - Wrap up • CBC Recommendation to Board of County Commissioners St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Citizen's Budget Committee Presentation June 9, 2017 COUNTY n i L 0 R D 21 22 11