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AUGUST 29, 2011
The
2
nd
Budget Workshop Meeting
of the
was held on this date
with the following members present:
Roger Desjarlais, Deputy Property Appraiser
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Memorandum dated August 25, 2011
(copy on file), and Assistant
PowerPoint presentation
(copy on file), reviewed the projected
General Fund items, and County Manager’s recommended cuts/options.
Board discussion ensued with Mr. Winton responding to questions. Commissioner Bigelow left the meeting briefly
during Commissioner’s comments.
Following a short break, the Chairman called the meeting back to order with all Commissioners present.
The Directors of the following Departments reviewed their program/services, costs, potential cuts, and possible
impacts: Transit, Human Services, Facilities Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and County Attorney.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COURT RELATED SERVICES
Deputy Director Bill Bergquist, on behalf of Sheriff Mike Scott, informed that over the last three years
$17 Million has been cut, $8 million has been returned on recapture, and noted the Sheriff’s office did not participate
in furloughs; however had cut the budget to the equivalent of the furloughs. He informed that, at the request of
Administration, the post benefit for retirees will be paid from the dollars that were set aside several years ago resulting
in another $2 million in savings; and noted the increase in jail population. During Board discussion, Mr. Bergquist
informed that 20 senior level positions had been deleted. Discussion continued regarding the School Resource
Officers.
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
reduction in mailing and postage that would reduce the number of people in the workforce. She noted that there
would be over $50,000.00 returned to the Board and $600,000.00 from Municipalities returned to the Board.
reduced their budget by 7% or $650,000.00 over last year, and stated expenses were at the 2005 level.
Assistant Tax Collector Larry Hart explained Florida Statute 197.091, stating their office is funded by
the County. Commissioner Hall left the meeting briefly during Mr. Hart’s comments. He noted the Tax Collector’s
budget is the same as that of 2003-2004.
20
th
million dollars - a 4% cut.
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the State; and informed that for FY 11-12, $602,000.00 came from Lee County. She further stated her costs were
fixed.
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After comments by Commissioner Hall, the Chairman asked that Commissioner Manning restate the summary of
minimal cuts (excluding the difference between Human Services’ additional cuts) of the following departments:
Transit
Human Services
Facilities
Parks & Recreation
Public Safety – transfer to
MSBU fund 44.6%
County Attorney
$ 648,000.00
$ 770,000.00
$ 1,100,000.00
$ 450,000.00
$ 1,280,000.00
$ 135,000.00
Total : $ 4,383,000.00
After providing comments, Commissioner Manning left the meeting due to a previous commitment. Brief Board
discussion ensued during which the Chairman noted the Tentative and a Final Budget Hearings were scheduled for
September.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:51 p.m.
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