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JUNE 27, 2011
A
Budget Workshop Meeting
of the
was held on this date with
the following Commissioners present:
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The Chairman then called on the following for
their respective budget updates:
1. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Deputy Property Appraiser Roger Desjarlais referenced the budget summary provided, and
responded to the Chairman’s request for a year-over-year expenditure comparison. He explained the funding
mechanism for their budget, confirmed that they receive no ad valorem tax dollars, and noted their budget was
representative were able to be present, and no budget report was provided.
fee generated manner as that of the Property Appraiser, in accordance with Florida statute. She continued that, while
their overall Operating Budget is anticipated to go down, the preliminary number will not be available until August 1,
2. COURT RELATED SERVICES
COURT ADMINISTRATION
represented a reduction from the prior year; and noted that while their caseload increased, the State portion of their
budget was reduced by approximately $2 million
advised that their budget would remain about the same as last year. Ms. Wheaton responded to Board questions and
explained that the Medical Examiner’s office operates as a private contractor to Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties and
that all remaining unspent funds are returned to the Counties at fiscal year end.
last year, but a 3.8% reduction in the County portion.
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Judicial Circuit budget, like the Public Defender’s, is primarily
State funded with the County basically responsible for facilities and communications. He reported about a 1%
reduction in their overall budget, and responded to Board questions.
3. BOCC DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGETS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/MAJOR
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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resources, as well as the citizen representatives for their time and efforts. Ms Hawes advised that work on the budget
will continue through July and final recommendations will be available for Board review beginning in August. She
concluded by stating that today’s goal was to obtain consensus Board recommendations for staff as they move
PowerPoint
presentation
and a
5-Year Comparison
budgets over the last several years and those anticipated in the coming years. Ms. Hawes, Facilities Services Director
Rich Beck, Assistant County Manager Holly Schwartz and Public Safety Director John Wilson responded to Board
questions and comments throughout the presentation.
Chairman Mann pointed out that a request he has made numerous times for staff pay package options
and extension of furlough days were not included on the cut list options. He and Commissioner Bigelow spoke in
support of having those options available at budget time. Commissioner Judah congratulated staff for the $17.5
million in reductions, expressed opposition to further pay package reductions citing the inability of even such
reductions to close the deficit gap, and clarified that a potential millage roll-up would not result in a tax increase.
Commissioner Manning expressed his appreciation for the thought and effort by staff in preparing the budget figures
and support for getting back to core levels of services. Commissioner Hall stated that the focus should be on the
General Fund; noted support for substantial cuts; emphasized she was not in support of salary reductions but would
support other sources of revenue, including millage roll-ups capable of actually closing the General Fund deficit gap
by FY13-14. She also requested a separate payroll breakdown. Chairman Mann provided a summary of the Board
positions with additional discussion among the Commissioners and response by Mr. Winton to a question from
Commissioner Bigelow. Chairman Mann requested a memorandum from Mr. Winton on the history of merit raises
and a summary of how they were applied. Commissioner Bigelow requested a summary of personnel costs by
department beginning with FY 03-04 through this year.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:13 a.m.
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