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JUNE 17, 2014
The
2
nd
Budget Workshop Meeting
of the
sitting as the Board Management and Planning Committee was held this date with the following
Commissioners present:
COMMISSIONER PENDERGRASS WAS ABSENT FOR THE ENTIRE MEETING.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Chairman Kiker provided opening remarks noting that this was the 2
nd
Budget Workshop.
may be taken to provide Staff direction. It was the Board’s consensus to give Staff direction.
At the request of the Chairman, County Manager Roger Desjarlais utilized a
Power-Point
presentation
(copy on file in the Minutes office) and provided details on the following Budget topics:
1. CONSERVATION 20/20 MAINTENANCE
In FY 14-15 General Fund continuation budget highlighted the $5.5 million (0.1 mill
equivalents) to be used for 20/20 maintenance.
2. 20% RESERVES
September 30, 2014 General Fund reserves are projected at $94 million, a $22 million
excess compared to a 20% level of $72 million.
3. OUTSTANDING BUDGET ISSUES
●
General Fund (recurring costs):
3% Pay Increase (all General Fund entities) $3,931,546.00
Restore Transit’s FY 13-14 Cuts
358,168.00
TOTAL $4,289,714.00
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Excess Reserves (non-recurring costs):
a) Consolidate Public Defender’s Offices
$2,500,000.00
1,250,000.00
450,000.00
2,500,000.00
f) Other Sheriff’s Equipment
1,500,000.00
g) FEMA Coastal Remapping Consultant
200,000.00
h) Sanibel Community Park Lights Replacement 100,000.00
TOTAL $8,920,000.00
Ambulances are being purchased with a combination of existing revenues from helicopter sale proceeds, the
self-insurance loss fund, and the vehicle replacement fund.
In the spreadsheets the following gap scenarios are shown:
1. One at the June 1 preliminary tax base estimating an increase of 5.4%.
2. Another at 6.48%, assuming the July Final assessment increases another 1%.
A lengthy Board discussion ensued with Mr. Desjarlais, Assistant County Manager Pete Winton, and Assistant
County Manager Christine Brady responding to Board questions. The Board had decided to set aside the entire
$100 million in the 20/20 fund for acquisition of properties; and directed Staff to draft an ordinance that would
allow acquiring 20/20 property by approaching property owners. Decision was not made to fund the 3% pay
raise for county employees; however, Staff was asked to bring back two proposals: one showing raises
beginning in January, and the other to begin in the next fiscal year which is October.
The Chairman called for Public Comment, and the following citizens came forward:
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Committee Marisa Carozzo
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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
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