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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Workshop Minutes 07-19-2007M1~. r.~r .~^~.~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BUDGET REVIEW Date: July 19, 2007 Convened: 9:10 a.m. Adjourned 4:45 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft., Joseph Smith, Paula A Lewis, Doug Coward, Charles Grande Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Marie Gouin, Management and Budget Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Dennis Wetzel, IT Director, Leo Cordeiro, Solid Waste Director, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk Opening remarks were made by the County Administrator. The County Administrator advised the Board he was presenting a Balanced Budget for this coming year. The 2007/2008 budget is $646.6 million dollars of this amount the County controls $187.5 million or 28.9% of property taxes dollars. Included also are the unfunded mandates. The difference includes enterprise funds, sales tax, grants, state revenues and others. They hope as time goes on to place other departments on an enterprise fund basis. The 2007 tax rate that we are in now is 6.9712 mills, roll back is greater at 7.1342 mills the proposed rate after the tax reform reduction is 6.4612 mills. The County Administrator advised the Board how they calculated the millages and presented a power point indicating the various expenses. He advised the Board the state indicated a 9% decrease for St. Lucie County due to the growth. However due to the new construction (6%) which they were able to add back in, the total decrease was 3% . After calculations for 2007/2008 tax bill a $250,000 home would save $121.90 with the $25,000 homestead or approximately $10.00 a month. The County Administrator addressed the CRA's the increase in Health Insurance of 38%. He stated our liability insurance has decreased as has retirement fund by $30,000. Utilities was addressed and the Financial Recovery setting aside $5,399,589 giving the county a total at this point of $16 million. Our goal for financial recovery is 25,000 million. This fund is utilized for disasters, i.e. humcanes etc. He has also included salary adjustments, i.e. October 1St increase as well as April 1St increases. October 1St 3% ,April 1St 2-3% increase depending upon where they are in their ranges. The County Administrator advised the Board he had contacted the Constitutional Officers and requested a 9% decrease in their budgets. The Clerk of Circuit Court advised the County Administrator he was at the same staff level as in 1997 and had reduced his budget 4.1 % . He stated he would have to cut into his staff and cut services if he reduced his budget further. .~~~ ~^~! +~..~.. The Supervisor of Elections reduced her budget by 9.07%. She had made recommendations to change her operations. She stated she would be able to cover the cost of the poll workers next year, earlier she had mentioned utilizing county employees however this will not be necessary for next years elections. The County Administrator stated he had requested the Sheriff to increase his budget by 5%. The Sheriff came in with 4.94% increase. The Tax Collector, his budget is not required until August. His budget is fee based. The Property Appraiser is a 3.8% increase. The County Administrator stated in the BOCC Departments he had requested a 9.85% decrease. The County Administrator addressed Outside Agencies. They are looking at an 11.99% decrease this year. They did not receive a request from Weed and Seed this year. Public Defender has an increase of 21.34% due to two new positions for mental health she is requesting. The State Attorney reduced his budget by 15.02%. Court Administrator's budget increased by 24.44% this is due to new optic lines needed and he has incorporated this expense in his budget. They will be renovating an area of the courthouse. The County Administrator advised the Board there are things in this year's budget that will not be in next years for example Lakewood Park this project is completed. Non- Mandated Healthy Start requested remaining at the same level of $57,600 staff recommended the 2008 budget allocation to be $52,416. 211 Info Crisis Services requested remaining at the same level of $17,500 staff recommended $ 15925. ARC of SLC requested an increase from $72,838 to $74,438. Staff recommended funding at $66,283. Council on Aging, 2007 Budget 195,976 they requested $197,542. Staff recommended funding at $182,976. New Horizons 2007 Budget $748,452, they requested $770,906. Staff recommended $681,091. TC Homeless Services 2007 Budget $25,000 they requested $25,000. Staff recommended $22,750. Weed and Seed- no request for funding. Executive Round Table 2007 Budget $48,000 they requested $48,000. Staff recommended $43,680. Health Department They requested the same amount as last year's budget, $1,178,000. Staff is recommending $1,071,980 for 2007/2008 budget. 2 General Reserve Funds Contingency recommended $1,000,000 same as the past 7 years. Financial Recovery is funded at $16,691,624. This includes the emergency reserves and the fund balance policy. Budgeted $1,081,298 to Employee Salary Adjustment Total: $18,772,922 ,Budget Impact $7,480,887 due to financial recovery we are budgeting $5.9 million. The County Administrator reviewed the Tax Refunds to Port St. Lucie CRA and the Tax Refunds to Ft. Pierce CRA. Estimated amount of 2008 returns for the CRA's is $7,200,000. Economic Development Council The County has a two yeaz agreement with the $ 100,000 match. If they do not increase they will not receive the match. Trico The County's payments to TRICO aze expected to decrease by $204,892 or 10% reducing the 2007/2008 insurance payment to $2,069,916. 2007/2008 Position Adjustments: we are now in a hiring freeze At the January 2007 Strategic Planning Session, staff outlined 13 vacant positions that they aze recommending be eliminated from the 2007/2008 budget. Since then staff has identified an additional 12 vacant positions they aze recommending for elimination: January Recommendations: Building Dept. 9 positions County Administration 1 position Solid Waste 2 positions Code Compliance 1 position Total impact <$768,103> 2007/2008 Position Adjustments Recommended additional positions to be eliminated Building Dept. 9 positions Solid Waste 2 positions Library 1 position Total impact <$1,483,048> tota125 vacant positions to be eliminated. In addition there aze 20 vacant positions over and above the 25 positions with another possible position being vacated tomorrow. This is being accomplished through attrition there aze no scheduled layoffs. They are continuing to track the building department and they aze trying to monitor it closely because they aze an enterprise fund and the county cannot subsidize the department. We do not have a hiring freeze in 911 or in the Growth Management Department. 2007/2008 Position Adjustments During the 2007/2008 budget process, staff is recommending the addition of the following positions: These positions are not funded with tax dollars other than the .25 for Mosquito Control. 911 Sr. Accounting Clerk 1 position Mosquito Control .25 position Media funded by the City of Ft. Pierce 1 position Resource Protection Tech 1 position (contingent on approval of permit fees) Tota13.25 positions, impact $170,080 Pre-Trial Release/New Positions Senior Pre-Trial Officer 1 position Pre-Trial Officers 4 positions Senior Staff Assistant 1 position Total New Position Impact: $402,168 Reclassifications: Supervisor/Case Manager to Pre-Trial Manager Case manager to Senior Pre-Trail Officer Case manager to Senior Pre-Trail Officer Total Reclassifications: $17,008 2007/2008 Position Adjustments- If all additional positions in the Budget are approved, the net affect after recommended reductions would be <15.75> positions with budget impact of <$893,792>. This is before the hiring freeze. SLC Pre-Trail Release and Electronic Monitoring Program This budget includes funding for the County to run a pretrial release and electronic monitoring program. This replaces the contract with Sentencing Alternatives. The 2007/2008 Budget is $915,852 compared to the 2006/2007 Budget of $1,322,914 or a savings of $ 407,062. Budget Impact: $915,852 Juvenile Detention Center In April, the County received a $272,000 bill for last year from the State for under billing for operation of the center. The 2007/2008 budget includes $294,000 more than the 2006/2007 budget to cover these unfunded mandated costs. The tota12007/2008 cost is $2,661,122. Lakewood Park Regional Park In June the County opened the Lakewood Park Regional Park with no new position. The County will try their best to maintain the level of service at all parks with reduced manpower hours for each park. South Causeway Island Improvements The 2006/2007 budget includes $240,000 for engineering, paid out of impact fees. Staff did not include funding in the 2007/2008 budget for these improvements. 4 The County Administrator advised the Board in speaking with the City of Ft. Pierce City Manager he indicated the City would take care of the improvements. Media Web Streaming- Video on Demand Phase 1 The Media Department needs to upgrade the Media Web Streaming/Video on Demand of SLCTV Productions to a more reliable system. The current annual cost is $15,000. The recommended new system is $34,690 for the first year and $20,000 per year thereafter. The budget includes funding for the upgraded system. Budget Impact: $19,690. Lincoln Park Community Center The 2006/2007 budget includes $509,000 that was to go toward land acquisition for a new community center. They had the land appraised ($310,000 appraisal value) but were not able to come to terms with the property owner. $509,000 remains in this account. In addition, staff has budgeted $175,000 in the 2007/2008 budget. Budget Impact: $175,000 Torrey Pines The County's commitment is $1,250,000 per year over 8 years. This totals $10,000,000. Staff has included $1,250,000 in the proposed budget to go towards this obligation. Budget impact: $1,250,000. Clerk of Courts Building/Other New Building Custodial Five custodians are required to clean this building. The annual cost for salaries and benefits is $220,195. Staff has not budgeted for these positions. Instead staff recommends that County offices be cleaned 2-3 days per week instead of 5. This will allow us to move custodians around and eliminate the need for additional positions. Orange Avenue Post Office Museum The County has $1,494,420 and the City of Ft. Pierce has up to $1,000,000 toward the reconstruction of this building based upon the Interlocal Agreement. The budget includes no funding towards operating costs once the construction is complete. This project has not gone out to bid. The County Administrator advised the Board the building needs a new air conditioning system in order that the building does not continue to deteriorate. There is a $350,000 grant and the county has the match, however there are no funds available for the renovation costs nor are here funds to assist the city in operating the facility. Com. Lewis recommended obtaining the cost to repair the air conditioning. The Cultural Affairs Director stated she would bring back an estimate of the air conditioning repair. Com. Coward recommended going back to the City to see if they are willing to provide funds from the CRA to complete the project. He does not wish to back off from the County's original commitment. The County Administrator stated renting the building out for office space is not a good return on the investment. Com. Craft stated he felt it was important to preserve history in Ft. Pierce. 5 ~~ ~~ ~~ Com. Grande stated the County needed to abide by the original agreement aside from that the other funds should come from the CRA. Navy UDT Seal Museum Funding Request: The museum staff and North Beach Association have requested funding from the following sources for design and engineering of a 4,000 sq. ft. addition together with a 125 seat community center. Funding Request Revenue Source $100,000 Meridian Site Application $180,000 Grande Beach Total: $280,000 Revenue Designation: $100,000 North Hutchinson Island Improvements 50,000 UDT Museum 50,000 Pepper Park 80,000 No. Hutchinson Island Community Center Total: $280,000 $48,450 for operations will come from the 2007/2008 budget. Special Needs Shelter Staff is recommending closing the Ft. Pierce Community Center and moving 4 full time staff and 2.5 part time FTE's to the Special Needs Shelter. Two staff members from the Fairgrounds will be transferred to the Special Needs Shelter. The Ft. Pierce Community Center will be opened for rentals only. Fireworks Funding for the 4`~ of July fireworks displays are not included in the proposed budget. He is recommending outside sponsors fund the fireworks. Budget Impact <$20,000>. Libraries Staff is not recommending the construction of any new libraries until they can find staffing /operating costs. They are recommending expansions of the exiting libraries. Staff is recommending the closing of the libraries one day per week with the exception of the Main Library at Ft. Pierce. The Main Library is down 7 positions and they may be forced to close it on Sundays. They are also recommending taking the Bookmobile off the road June to September. Com. Coward expressed his concerns with reducing library hours. He asked if there were any way to recruit more volunteers rather than hiring staff to keep the libraries open. The Library Director stated they are not able to recruit as many volunteers and this was one of the problems with staffing. Com. Grande stated he does not wish to be known as an area that is closing libraries. He believes they will do a lot more before they decide to close the Ft. Pierce Library on Sunday. 6 ~~ ~r ~~~ The Chairman requested further discussion be held when this issue comes up under departmental budgets. Median Mowing The 2007/2008 budget includes $701,230 for mowing of existing medians and right of ways. Staff recommends the median for S. 25th St., be redesigned for minimum maintenance. Staff would bring a change order recommendation to the Board. The estimated annual maintenance saving is $80,000. They have not included any funding in the upcoming budget to maintain this median. So. 25th St. Lighting Recommending that this $700,000 cost be eliminated and reallocated to Midway Road construction. Also the estimated annual electric savings would be $20,000. At this time the $20,000 is not budgeted. Staff was directed to check into Solar Lighting, the cost for Solar lighting would be $880,000. Investment for the Future and Annual Reports Staff has been preparing asemi-annual Investment for the Future report since February 1998 together with a county annual report going back many years. The proposed 2007/2008 budget has had this cost removed at a savings of $25,000. Courthouse Renovations The proposed budget includes $3,800,000 or a reduction of $1,000,000 from the original budgeted amount for courthouse renovations. The $3,800,000 will be used to construct three courtrooms, enlarged holding cells and an elevator for the judges' security at the courthouse annex and build three juvenile courtrooms and holding cells at 7th street. The $1,000,000 reduction in revenue will push out the 3`d and 4th levels of the old courthouse until future years, at a total estimated cost of $4,100,000 for two courtrooms and office space. Budget impact ($1,000,000) This amount has assisted in balancing the County's budget. Personal computers This budget excludes $311,683 for replacement personal computers. Budget impact: <$311,683> Com. Grande requested the figure for mental health inmates housed at the jail. The County Administrator advised the Board the cost was approximately $250.00 per day due to the medications provided. This is greater than the $55.00 per day for an inmate without mental health problems. The State has closed all the facilities for mental health patients. The County Administrator also advised the Board there will be libraries opened on Sundays such as the one at St. Lucie West. Homeland Security Funding IRCC had requested $621,592 from the County toward this $38.4 million complex. There is no funding in the budget addressing this request. 7 Financial Goal Impact Financial Goal: $22,091,213 2005/2006 5,149,927 2006/2007 6,142,108 2007/2008 5,399,589 FR Contribution total $16,691,624 Balance 5,399,589 due 2008/2009 budget Budget impact $ 5,399,589 Transportation Bond The Board approved a $43,000,000 bond to be used for the following transportation projects. The County Administrator advised the Board on Apri124th they borrowed $30,000,000 rather than the $43,000,000. The County received a 4.4% interest rate due to its good bond rating. 2007 Project List Kings Hwy. & Widening (SR70 to US1) infrastructure $2,200,000 Kings Hwy. & Indrio Rd. Intersection infrastructure 3,500,000 Kings Hwy & Orange Avenue Intersection 2,500,000 Kings Hwy & Angle Rd. Intersection 4,236,478 Jenkins Rd. Extension-infrastructure 1,600,000 Taylor Dairy Road Extension-infrastructure 500,000 Juanita Avenue Sidewalks-infrastructure 1,400,000 Angle Road Sidewalk-infrastructure 1,500,000 Sidewalks -infrastructure 1,100,000 Indian River Drive Shoreline Restoration infrastructure 350,000 Midway Road Widening Turnpike to 25th St. 7,850,000 City of Port St. Lucie sidewalks 2,000,000 Prima Vista Reconstruction Infrastructure 947,752 Prima Vista Reconstruction Project Reserves 315,770 Tota12007 project list $30,000,000 During the 06/07 budget process, the Board designated .2373 mills to cover the estimated Annual Debt Service. The 2008 budget required millage to cover the debt service is .1307 mills. The 2008 savings of $1,867,188 was used to balance the budget. Parks and Recreation Lakewood Park, Open Space & Paradise Park pools only open May 31 thru Labor Day. Com. Smith stated he would like for staff to find a way not to close these pools on Labor Day and keep them open so that the public can use them. The County Administrator continued his recommendation and stated they will presenting possible revenue streams during the Strategic Planning session and maybe this could be used to keep the pools open. 8 Close summer camps at Floresta Elementary in Port St. Lucie due to camps being offered by PSL. Mazquee not being repaired or moved to SNS. No fertilization of Common Grounds in Pazks & Fairgrounds Replace 1 playground per yeaz Common grounds in Parks and Fairgrounds to be mowed once a month October thru March and every three weeks April thru September Budget impact <$711,852> The County Administrator advised the Boazd he contact the County's Lobbyist and advised him he would be recommending not utilizing his services in Tallahassee. He felt it would not help the county with today's situation. This is a savings of $87,500. County Administration stated he has $57,500 in his budget and the Boazd may be able to utilize for librazies. Also there is $10,000 in Growth Management he recommended keeping that $10,000 where it is. He also received notification from Scripps newspapers that they will be starting to chazge for placing the agenda in the paper the cost would be $25,000. He recommended not continuing to print the agenda in the paper. DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS County Commission- This budget reflects 11.7% decrease from the current year. Last years budget was $1,140,699. This yeaz it is $1,121,420. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION This budget reflects an increase of 3.9% due to health insurance, however he would like to reduce it $57,500 due to eliminating the lobbyist. They will contract should services be needed. The Board concurred and stated should there be a need for lobbyist services it was recommended it be taken from contingency. MEDIA This budget reflects a 12.7% decrease. The budget includes the media web streaming program. Com. Craft suggested advertising on the station to help off set the costs. Com. Coward stated he did not wish to have private companies advertising on public television. Com. Craft recommended discussing this later in the day. Com. Coward stated he would like to know who and where the downloading of our county information is coming from. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET This budget reflects a 0.2% increase or $1,300. It was the consensus of the Board to approve this budget. PURCHASING This budget reflects a 5% increase. It was the consensus of the Boazd to approve this budget. 9 HUMAN RESOURCES This budget reflects a 5.3% increase due to salaries and benefits. It was the consensus of the Board to approve this budget. RISK MANAGEMENT This budget reflects 19.9% decrease. This is due to the reduced workman compensation claims and there was an error made where one employee was incorrectly charged to one account and budgeted to another. This error was corrected. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This budget reflects a 4.8% decrease this is due to some staffing, project cuts, and software. The IT Director advised the Board under item 2 of the goals and objective, the software noted is not in the budget and has been cut out. The County Administrator stated they are currently analyzing the purchase of server in order to save money. DISCUSSION Com. Coward addressed the Geoplasma proposal and the issue as to how it relates to greenhouse gases. He commented on new tax revenues needing to be identified for the purpose of planting trees. He asked if there was legal flexibility to use landfill enterprise reserve for broader environmental benefits. Lunch Break Reconvened: 1:10 p.m. AIRPORT This budget reflects a 65.2% decrease due to capital and grants. The basic budget has increased by 4.1 %. At this point the liability fro the golf course still stands. The golf course was to start paying the airport rent but never has. The general fund has been subsidizing the airport at a cost of 2.4 million dollars. Airport Capital Projects: Construction of parallel runway - 2008 Powerline relocation 2008 The County Administrator advised the Board they were told by the Legislature we would receive 1.5 million for the project, however when it got to the Governor's desk he vetoed it. The Airport Director requested the Board consider allocating 1.5 million for the project and she would sell land at the airport to obtain the other 1.5 million necessary. Com. Coward questioned what property she would be selling. The Airport Director indicated she would sell the property off Taylor Dairy Road. Com. Coward stated he would prefer to do a land swap rather than spend 1.5 million from the budget. Com. Craft recommended leaving the money in the budget as is. 10 Com. Coward stated he would rather put a large red circle and take it out. The County Administrator recommended putting this on hold to see if they could come up with alternatives. Com. Lewis states she would prefer to leave it where it is and not touch it and see what happens in January. Com. Coward stated he would not vote to close a library when there was 1.5 million available. The County Administrator stated they would discuss it further at the Re-Cap. The Airport Director advised the Board she believed there was a $500,000 grant being held by Alcee Hastings for the Airport. CENTRAL SERVICES This budget reflects a 15.6% increase in operating. Service Garage This budget reflects a 23.8% decrease due to fleet maintenance and replacement program. The Board directed staff to pursue Hybrid vehicles for the future and see at what cost we could obtain them. Staff advised the Board they would bring back a report on hybrids for the last day of budget sessions. Central Services Capital Review Major costs consist of 3.8 million for the 7~' street courthouse annex.. Com. Craft stated he would like to see the cost of the chiller outside of the library before moving forward. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the project. COMMUNITY SERVICES This budget reflects an 8.5% decrease due to grants. It was the consensus of the Board to approve this budget. SOLID WASTE This budget reflects a 13.4% decrease. It is an enterprise fund. Capital Solid Waste -The Solid Waste Director advised the Board they should have the ground lease by the end of August and Geoplasma project should be breaking ground within 1 year. They presently have $300,000 set aside for the landscaping in a reserve fund. ANIMAL CONTROL This budget reflects a 1.8% increase. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT This budget reflects a 20.9% increase 11 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS This budget reflects an 11.8% decrease. MARINE SAFETY This budget reflects an 8.9% increase. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the above noted budgets. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION This budget reflects a 37% increase due to the fact the rent has doubled. Oxbow This budget reflects a 3.9% increase. Environmental Lands This budget reflects a decrease of 9.2%. They will be transferring funds to Environmental Regulations and Administration. Environmental Regulations Dept. This budget reflects a 23% increase. Resource Protection Code Compliance position is being added. Com. Coward commented on the Biologist position. The Environmental Resources Director stated the biologist is leaving and there is a hiring freeze. She hopes to speak with the County Administrator with regard to this issue. Com. Coward recommended utilizing the $300,000 set aside in conjunction with the money already in the capital to keep the position and the projects going. Environmental Resources Capital $7,000 for the North Fork $254,000 dedicated to the Environmental Learning Center The funds have been dedicated for various projects. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the above budgets. PUBLIC WORKS Administration This budget reflects a 10.3% increase. This department took a position from Road and Bridge and broke out to a Stormwater Section. They restructured their administration budget for this purpose. Code Compliance This budget reflects a 6.7% decrease. They are an MSTU and Enterprise Fund. The revenue stream has been lowered. 12 Engineering This budget reflects an 18.5% decrease Erosion This budget reflects a 39.1 % decrease due to grants being down from 7 million to 3 million. This department has its own taxing fund. Road and Bridge This budget reflects a decrease of 1.8% Road and Bridge Maintenance This budget reflects a 2.4% decrease Road and Bridge Traffic This budget reflects a 7.1 % increase Road and Bridge Stormwater Com. Coward requested an update on the Lakewood Park project. This budget reflects a 1.6% decrease It was the consensus of the Board to approve the above budgets. CAPITAL PUBLIC WORKS MSBU Dredging $50,600 Improvement of Road and Bridge office $25,000 Unincorporated County bike paths and sidewalks $550,000 $200,000 has been added to be taken from our portion of the gas tax. General Fund dollars are not being used for this project (bike paths and side walks). LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX: $ 200,000 Emergency Culvert Replacements 100,000 Midway Rd. Cross Drain 100,000 S. 3`d St. @ Smallwood Ave. Culvert replacement 150,000 C 23 Outfall @ Carlton Ranch Culver replacement 35,000 Savanna Club @ US 1 Traffic Signal 35,000 Spanish Lakes @ US 1 Traffic Signal 30,000 Naranja @ Prima Vista Traffic Signal 20,000 Harbor Branch @ Old Dixie Traffic Signal 100,000 Traffic Signals TBD Expense total FY 08 New: $770,000 The Board discussed the funding of $300,000 for the paving of Paradise Park Phase 1. The drainage project has been fully funded. The County Administrator stated they needed to have a discussion on the $700,000 for lighting for S. 25`Y' St. 13 Transportation TrustIIMPACT FEES FY 08 New $2,150,000 Walton Road (Village Green-Lennard) *$4,000,000 will be the cost for right of way acquisition for this project. The Board concurred they needed to discuss this issue once they know the legal aspect of the Savanna Club's development order for the Lennard Road project. Drainage Maintenance MSTU carry forward from FY07 to FY08 Taxes $1,500,000 The County Administrator stated they now have $300,000 for the Platts Creek mitigation. Purchase Right of Way Drainage $50,000 Lakewood Park Culvert Replacement $200,000 Paradise Park Drainage Improvements $350,000 NPDES Phase II Project $200,000 Orange Avenue @NSLWCD C-54 Culvert Replacement $$350,000 Carlton Road over C-24 $ 150,000 Erosion Control Operating Fund/ FY 08 New $ 50,000 Artificial Reef Program Transportation Capital New FY 08 Unincorporated Area Resurfacing $1,000,000 Chip Seal Program 250,000 MSBU Inhouse Financing Projects New 08 Projects to be determined CIP $120,000 Garrison Lane MSBU Paving Drainage $150,000 Com. Coward requested staff come back with a priority list of sidewalks and bike path projects for the 1.1 million carried forward from FY 07. 25`t' Street Streetlights- $700,000 to install the lights. These funds will be reallocated to the Midway Road project. PORT This budget reflects an 11.9% increase. Mr. Patel will be presenting a proposal tomorrow to attempt to locate a disposal site. He will be at 4 sites first the City of Ft. Pierce is supporting and staff will return to the Board with a report. Staff will be evaluating the four sites proposed by the city. $512,500 for Harbor Pointe Infrastructure $350,000 for Spoil Site acquisition Com. Craft stated he was not interested in looking for a temporary site. Com. Coward stated we do not have the funds to acquire land for either a temporary or a long term solution. Com. Lewis stated she would still like to move forward with what they are looking at and not keep this project on the back burner any longer. 14 ~~ ~~ ~.ri The County Administrator stated they needed to take advantage of their funding partners. If they continue to delay this they may not have those partners in the future. The workshop was adjourned. 15