Okaloosa County BOCC — February 12, 2013 (meeting #1122) — reading text

services that can be funded by special assessments versus those that cannot. General government services, such as general law enforcement and indigent health care, fail to satisfy the logical relationship to property test and cannot be funded by special assessments. Many improvements and services have been upheld by the courts as providing a special benefit to assessed properties. Examples of such improvements and services include downtown redevelopment, garbage disposal, fire and rescue services, fire protection, parking facilities, sewer improvements, stormwater management services, street improvements, and water and sewer line extensions. Once the service or capital facility satisfies the special benefit test, the assessment must be fairly apportioned among the benefited property in a manner consistent with the logical relationship embodied in the special benefit requirement. Special Assessments. A special assessment may provide funding for capital Packet Pg. 38  3.a.A expenditures or the operational costs of services provided that the property, which is subject to the assessment, derives a special benefit from the improvement or service. The courts have upheld a number of assessed services and improvements, such as: garbage disposal, sewer improvements, fire protection, fire and rescue services, street improvements, parking facilities, downtown redevelopment, water and sewer line extensions and stormwater management services. Florida Statutes Chapter 125.01(1)(q) outlines the many facilities and services that can be funded from the proceeds of special assessments imposed by county governments, via the municipal service taxing Attachment: 2013-2014 Strategic Plan-Rev Sources (1362 : Revenue Source Options) unit (MSTU) or municipal service benefit unit (MSBU). The Board of County Commissioners has assessed, by ordinance, certain special assessments related mainly to street lighting requests made by certain areas of the County. The MSBU program has been expanded to cover channel maintenance, landscape and subdivision maintenance, as well as road improvements. The Board of County Commissioners approved a revised MSBU Policy and Procedure for road maintenance in October 2007. This policy’s mission was to empower the Board of County Commissioners and property owners the use of statutory authority to acquire alternative funding for infrastructure, improvements, construction and maintenance. The Board has also considered imposition of a Stormwater Utility Assessment that could assist with funding of the County Stormwater Infrastructure needs. Packet Pg. 39  4.a BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: February 12, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: James D. Curry SUBJECT: Overview of Proposed FY 2014 Strategic Plan and Board Direction DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: ALL As a pre-cursor to development of the FY 2014 Okaloosa County Annual Budget, the Board of County Commissioners needs to discuss and offer direction for the proposed FY 2013 - 2014 Okaloosa County Strategic Plan and Priorities for the Board departments. The attached document consists of the proposed Okaloosa County Strategic Plan for FY 2013 - 2014 as well as the Board Priorities for each BCC department. Staff recommends the Board review the proposed FY 2013 - 2014 Okaloosa County Strategic Plan and Board Priorities and provide direction. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 40  2013-2014 In preparation of Fiscal Year Strategic Plan Okaloosa County 4.a.A Packet Pg. 41 Attachment: 2013-2014 Strat Plan (1360 : Overview of Proposed FY 2014 Strategic Plan and Board Direction)  4.a.A Index Attachment: 2013-2014 Strat Plan (1360 : Overview of Proposed FY 2014 Strategic Plan and Board Direction) Airports Pgs. 3-7 Board of County Commissioners Pgs. 8-10 Corrections Pgs. 11 - 13 County Administrator’s Office Pgs. 14 - 16 Court Services Pgs. 17 – 21 Extension Pgs. 22 -24 Facility Maintenance Pgs. 25 - 27 Fleet Pgs. 28 - 29 Growth Management Pgs. 30 - 36 Human Resources Pgs. 37 - 39 Information Systems Pgs. 40 - 43 Library Cooperative Pgs. 44 - 46 Public Safety Pgs. 47 - 55 Public Works Pgs. 56 - 71 Purchasing Pgs. 72 - 73 Risk Management Pgs. 74 - 76 Tourist Development Council Pgs. 77 - 78 Veterans Services Pgs. 79 - 80 Water & Sewer Pgs. 81 - 84 2 Packet Pg. 42  4.a.A AIRPORTS MISSION STATEMENT The Airports Department operates Okaloosa County’s three public use Attachment: 2013-2014 Strat Plan (1360 : Overview of Proposed FY 2014 Strategic Plan and Board Direction) airports consisting of Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), Crestview / Bob Sikes Airport (CEW), and Destin Airport (DTS). The department provides safe, dependable air transportation support services in accordance with the highest standards through facilities that ensure comfort and convenience for business, military and leisure travelers. Airport functions are financially self-sufficient and accommodate a wide range of scheduled commercial air carrier service, industrial, corporate, military and private aircraft operations. VISION STATEMENT Over the next five years, competition for air carrier service by all airports in the region will increase while industrial demand from the aerospace sector is expected to grow as new military programs are established. Okaloosa County Airports will provide distinctive services and will be an exceptional value for customers and business partners alike by providing beneficial infrastructure and operating environments. Airport resources are committed to providing economic benefits that exceed $510 million annually for our community and the organization strives towards being the preferred choice of customers throughout the greater Northwest Florida region and beyond. Improving public awareness and building brand loyalty is a focus. OPERATIONS PHILOSPHY We believe in being helpful, reliable, open, honest, accessible, responsive, and well informed. We are problem solvers who believe in teamwork and personal commitment and who pay particular attention to cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. We have respect and appreciation for the public and are dedicated to providing the highest quality services for all who live in and visit our community. As we pursue our vision and carry out our mission, we will be guided by the following principles: Integrity - we will uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our operations. Customer satisfaction - we will strive to exceed customer expectations by providing world-class customer service with distinction of products. Value and competitive pricing - we will strive for competitive value to our customers, business partners, and tenants through effective use of infrastructure and resources. Safety and security - we will provide 3 Packet Pg. 43  4.a.A our customers with an operating environment that is safe, secure, dependable, and exceeds the highest regulatory and industry standards. Efficiency - we will maximize proficient use of all resources and encourage professional creativity so that our customers and business partners succeed. Convenience - we will provide facilities and services that are Attachment: 2013-2014 Strat Plan (1360 : Overview of Proposed FY 2014 Strategic Plan and Board Direction) readily available, well located, and user friendly to yield the best possible experience. GOALS, OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES Goal 1 Achieve the lowest cost per enplaned passenger of any airport in Northwest Florida Objective To keep the air carrier cost per enplaned passenger below $6.00 Action/Strategies a) Attract additional signatory carriers b) Further expand non-aeronautical sources of revenue c) Negotiate favorable fee terms with U.S. Air Force d) Carefully manage O&M expenditures e) Increase the number of travelers Goal 2 Have the lowest airport debt per enplaned passenger of any airport in Northwest Florida while making necessary capital improvements Objective To expand terminal concourse and make other necessary capital improvements without increasing the existing debt amount of $55.41 per enplaned passenger Action/Strategies a) Optimize use of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) entitlement and discretionary grant funding b) Apply FAA Military Airports Program (MAP) grants to capital improvement expenses c) Carefully monitor and scrutinize engineering contracts and task orders d) Implement pay-as-you-go program to decrease long-term debt e) Maintain good debt service coverage ratios 4 Packet Pg. 44  4.a.A Goal 3 Develop new and enhance existing non-aeronautical sources of revenue Objective To increase sources of non-airline revenue to lower airport rates and charges Action/Strategies a) Market and lease cargo building b) Identify best enterprise use and obtain United States Air Force Attachment: 2013-2014 Strat Plan (1360 : Overview of Proposed FY 2014 Strategic Plan and Board Direction) (USAF) concurrence for development of land inside existing130- acre leasehold c) Develop further concession areas inside terminal building d) Increase non-airline revenue per square foot ratio Goal 4 Broaden industrial base and increase business presence at the Crestview/Bob Sikes Airport (CEW)