Okaloosa County BOCC — July 28, 2015 — Agenda Packet

Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget Workshop Agenda Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, July 28, 2015– 8:30 AM Water & Sewer Administration Building I. Update from Previous Workshop II. Board of County Commissioners Page - 2 III. County Administrator Page - 6 IV. Library Cooperative Page - 10 V. Purchasing Page - 14 VI. Human Resources Page - 20 VII. Veteran's Services Page - 32 VIII. Risk Management Page - 36 IX. Agriculture/Extension Page - 45 X. Information Systems Page - 50 XI. Tentative Millage Discussion XII. Public Comments Okaloosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting upon request. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at (850) 651-7515 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order for Okaloosa County to provide the requested service. Revised: 7/24/2015 2:56 PM Page 1 of 1  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: July 28, 2015 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad, County Administrator SUBJECT: Board of County Commissioners The attached document provides the Program Based Budget for the Board of County Commissioners Department. Packet Pg. 2  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: Ø Developed and transmitted state legislative priorities and infrastructure construction projects. Ø Passed a bond resolution securing funding for the construction of administrative facility to house Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, and various BCC departments. Ø Oversaw completion of follow-up audits of TDD and BCC departments. Ø Drafted annual priorities to include infrastructure priorities, economic development opportunities, and refocus on the customer 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.