Okaloosa County BOCC — July 26, 2016 — Board of County Commissioners PBB

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Board of County Commissioners is the chief legislative and governing body for Okaloosa County. The Board formulates policy and directs the County Administrator and County staff to implement their policies. The Commission consists of five elected members. REVENUE: Board of County Commissioners is funded within the General Fund. Supporting revenue of the General Fund are ad valorem taxes, communications service tax, local business tax, permits and fees, state shared revenue, charges for services, judgments and fines, miscellaneous revenue and transfers from other funds. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  Moved constitutional offices and County BCC offices out of rented space and into newly completed Administrative Building in Shalimar.  Secured bonding for Courthouse reconstruction to provide safe, healthy and adequate court facilities for current and future needs.  Created and updated policies to include: Media Policy, Public Records Request Policy, BCC Appointments, BCC Meeting Protocol, Opportunity to be Heard Policy, among others.  Formed a transit Cooperative with member cities to revitalize and redefine the role of public transit.  Developed and implemented state legislative priorities and infrastructure construction projects. PROGRAM GOAL: Formulate public policy to meet community needs and provide effective, efficient government. To consider, evaluate and make wise decisions on county business. To improve delivery of public services to the highest level possible and to capitalize on alternative revenue generation without increasing the tax burden on our citizens. KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To formulate public policy while always being mindful of Sunshine Laws and citizen accountability. 2. To decide on county business after doing due diligence on the subject. 3. To maintain and increase revenue streams without increasing the tax burden. 4. To enhance county government’s public image. 5. To increase public awareness of issues and opportunities. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Proposed Performance Measures FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17 FTEs for Courier Function 1 1 1 FTEs for Board support 3 3 3 Number of meeting summaries produced 24 24 24 Number of regular Board meetings held 24 24 24 Number of Workshops held 7 12 12 HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Full-time Elected Official 5 5 5 5 Full-time Administrative & Support 4 4 4 4 Total 9 9 9 9 EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY14