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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: April 16, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Rick Owen
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014 Revenue Options
DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request the Board provide discussion and guidance on options for
revenue streams for Okaloosa County's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget to include fuel taxes and utility
franchise fees.
BACKGROUND: At the BCC Budget Policy Workshop held on April 9, 2013 at 6 pm in the
Water & Sewer building, the Board discussed options for increasing revenue to offset expenses
for the purpose of ensuring a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2014. This discussion primarily
focused on the use of the remaining 5 cent fuel tax and utility franchise fees in the
unincorporated portion of the County. Prior to the conclusion of the workshop, the Board
requested to continue the discussion at the BCC meeting to be held on April 16, 2013 at 6 pm in
the Okaloosa Water & Sewer building.
The attached revenue options sheet, extracted from the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Policy
Document provides background on the sources of revenue. Additionally, per the Board's
direction, letters to Gulf Power, Chelco, and Okaloosa Gas District are attached for the
Chairman's signature.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff requests guidance and direction on revenue options for Fiscal
Year 2014 Budget planning.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator