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cost-effective
organization designed to provide quality programs, services and facilities consistent with the goals and
objectives of the community. To increase engagement with our customers and citizens through a variety of
media outlets.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Enhance and maintain internal controls in administering assigned responsibilities in accordance with applicable
laws, rules, regulations, contracts, grant agreements, and guidelines.
2. Complete multi-year implementation plan for future distribution of RESTORE Act funds for Board-approved
proposals; submit projects to the U.S. Treasury for funds disbursement
3. Transition Okaloosa County to a Hybrid Program/Performance-based budget in all county departments
4. To incorporate technological advances into department business while maintaining rigid controls on cost
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY14/15 FY15/16 FY15/16
FTEs for County Administrator 1 1 1
FTEs for Administrator Support 3 3 3
Input FTEs for Budget Management 0 1 1
FTEs for Public Information 1 1 1
FTEs for Grant Coordination 0 1 1
Balanced budget created 1 1 1
Number of BCC agendas created 25 26 26
Number of workshop agendas created. 19 15 15
Output
Number of press releases created 196 141 141
Number of Social Media (Twitter, Facebook) posts 330 410 410
Media Inquiries 130 120 120
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Full-time Administrative & Support 2 2 2 3
Full-time Management & Professional 3 3 3 3
Total 5 5 5 6
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY15/FY16 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Original Approved +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $407,591 $370,431 $338,373 $614,240 $275,867 81.5%
Operating Expenses $36,078 $35,182 $35,136 $40,628 $5,492 15.6%
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $3,000 $0 -$3,000 -100.0%
Debt Service $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Grants & Aids $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Other Uses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Total $443,669 $405,613 $376,509 $654,868 $278,359 73.9%
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ACCOUNTS:
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY15/FY16 Increase/
Code Category Approved Approved Approved +/- Decrease
10 SALARIES & WAGES $345,811 $274,545 $455,387 $180,842 65.9%
Added Deputy Administrator, Budget/Compliance, and Grant Coordinator positions
20 BENEFITS $94,454 $63,828 $158,853 $95,025 148.9%
Increase due to all employees on County Health Insurance
34 CONTRACT SERVICES $0 $0 $15,000 $15,000 0%
40 TRAVEL & PER DIEM $3,400 $3,850 $6,300 $2,450 63.6%
Additional travel expenses for Deputy County Administrator
41 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES $1,500 $1,500 $2,100 $600 40.0%
42 FREIGHT & POSTAGE $150 $150 $200 $50 33.3%
44 RENTS & LEASES $20,064 $20,435 $0 -$20,435 -100.0%
Rent savings from relocation to Shalimar Administrative Building
45 RISK MANAGEMENT ALLOCATION $4,648 $5,201 $3,529 -$1,672 -32.1%
Additional cost of 4G service for iPads
46 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $0 $0 $1,300 $1,300 0%
Property Insurance reallocation
47 PRINTING & BINDING $3,500 $500 $500 $0 0%
48 PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY $50 $0 $0 $0 0%
49 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES $200 $300 $500 $200 66.7%
51 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,050 $1,100 $2,000 $900 81.8%
52 OPERATING SUPPLIES $4,411 $600 $6,699 $6,099 1016.5%
Additional fuel and maintenance for County Administrator vehicle
54 BOOKS/PUBS/SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS $2,500 $1,000 $1,500 $500 50.0%
55 TRAINING & EDUCATION EXPENSES $700 $500 $1,000 $500 100.0%
60 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $3,000 $0 -$3,000 -100.0%
Eliminated need for copier through centralization of resources at new admin building
TOTAL $482,438 $376,509 $654,868 $278,359 73.9%
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: July 28, 2015
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad, County Administrator
SUBJECT: Library Cooperative
The attached document provides the Performance Based Budget for the Library Cooperative.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: CULTURE/RECREATION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative is an independent inter-
governmental agency governed by a board of seven appointed members. It is a partnership between the cities of
Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Mary Esther, Valparaiso and Okaloosa County to provide
library services for all county residents.
REVENUE: The Library Cooperative is funded within the General Fund. A transfer-in from the Debt Service
Fund provides funding for the Library Cooperative. Anticipated Board support for Fiscal Year 2016 is
$630,482.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Ø More than 41,000 people attended over 1,800 educational and engaging classes, workshops and events.
Ø Borrowing of eBooks and eAudiobooks increased 230% from FY13 to FY14, and is on track to increase an
additional 56% in FY15.
Ø Partnered with the Okaloosa STEMM Academy to streamline delivery of public library books to students at
the school, which does not have a media center.
Ø Implemented online research tools, academic skills classes and live tutoring to increase student success.
Ø Upgraded all public access computers to provide current technology required by students and job seekers in
today’s computer-based environment.
Ø Redesigned Website and upgraded catalog to enhance the delivery of self-directed education with improved
convenience, effectiveness and efficiency for customers and staff.
Ø Positioned libraries as partners in public safety education and disaster recovery through customer education
initiatives and installation of mobile device charging stations.
Ø Mitigated impact upon customers of closure/ reduced operations of Mary Esther Library due to natural
disaster through coordination of member library resources.
PROGRAM GOAL: The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) is a major component of
Okaloosa County’s strong education system of schools, colleges, universities and libraries. We deliver high
quality public education for all residents regardless of age, background, or means. We provide equal access to
self-directed education, research assistance and instruction, and enriching and enlightening experiences..
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate library service among members to ensure equal access to high-quality public education.
2. Provide fiction and nonfiction materials in all formats to meet diverse educational and cultural needs.
3. Supplement and enhance school system curriculum to optimize student achievement with access to
computers, wireless Internet, online research tools, study spaces and personal research assistance.
4. Teach reading and technology literacy in residents of all ages, beginning with the very young.
5. Encourage economic growth and workforce development through seminars, specialized research tools, and
library materials that address needs of job seekers and area businesses.
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) 1 1 1
Input
Access to Service Outlets, Square Foot per Capita .45 .45 .45
Circulation Totals 748,566 760,566 765,000
Output Library Material Holdings 314,428 316,400
