Okaloosa County BOCC — August 4, 2014 — reading text

timely information to assist them in making informed decisions on bond at the defendant’s first court appearance. By providing this information, Pretrial Services facilitates the release of persons arrested, minimizes failures to appear in court and the potential danger to the community. Pretrial Services assists in managing the jail population by reducing incarcerations that could result in jail overcrowding and the need for a jail expansion. REVENUE: The Pretrial Services Program is funded in 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 and Pretrial Services electronic monitoring fees. EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $ Personal Services 232,260 234,404 274,693 288,326 Operating Expenses 63,919 64,723 63,997 53,252 Capital Outlay 0 0 5,844 23,300 Other 0 0 0 0 Total 296,179 299,127 344,534 364,878 HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Full-time 4 4 4 5 Part-Time 0 0 0 0 Relief 0 0 0 0 Total 4 4 4 5 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  Screened a total of 6389 defendants at First Appearance for Pretrial Release, Mental Health Court, Veteran’s Court, and Drug Court referrals, and provided verified reports to the Judiciary which resulted in a total of 912 additional defendants for Pretrial supervision. Packet Pg. 88  Served a monthly average of 50 defendants and supervised a monthly average of 33 defendants by Mental Health Pretrial Officer and provided initial assessments, reports to the judges, and referrals for appropriate mental health treatment. Provided information to the Public Defender and Asst. State Attorney on the defendant’s mental health issues and treatment status, referrals to Mental Health Court program and Veteran’s Court Program, and referrals to other community resources. Practiced and implemented HIPPA Laws as they pertain to case files, documentation, and storage of defendant files.  Supervised a monthly average of 11 defendants on electronic monitoring program and recouped a total of $29,535.00 in fees for 2013. PROGRAM GOAL: Assist in reducing jail population by providing judiciary verified information at first appearance and facilitate the release of defendants to reduce incarcerations. To reduce potential dangers to residents of Okaloosa County by supervision and referrals to other court programs such as Drug Court, Veterans Court and Mental Health treatment programs, as well as minimize failures to appear in court KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop programs to permit Judiciary to maximize the rate of release for persons arrested and accused of crimes: a. First Appearance Screening Reviews – Provide Judiciary with verified information to assist them in making informed decisions on determining appropriate bond. b. Pretrial Services Supervision Program – Minimize potential danger to community posed by defendants released on bond and minimize failures to appear by ensuring strict adherence to court ordered conditions of release. c. Drug Court Screening and Referrals – Facilitate release from custody for persons arrested on felony drug charges into diversionary drug treatment program. d. Mental Health Assessment, Supervision, and Case Management- Provide Judiciary with adequate results of Mental Health Evaluation to assist in making informed decisions on setting bonds. Ensure defendants are referred to proper Mental Health Treatment as well as ensure they follow all recommended treatment to reduce future incarceration and ensure safety of the community. e. Electronic Monitoring Program – Minimize potential danger to the community by providing a measure of protection to the victims and provides an alternative to incarceration. f. Bond Reviews – Provide updated verified information to the Judiciary, and recommend alternative conditions of release on individuals who remain incarcerated and unable to post bond. 2. Assist Judiciary by providing weekly input on persons who remain incarcerated on misdemeanor offenses, which allows for early disposition of their cases. 3. Maintain a collaborative relationship with all other agencies involved in the Judicial process Packet Pg. 89 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Adopted Performance Measures FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 Number of Full time PTS personnel 4 5 5 Input Number of Grant Personnel (included in Budget operating 3 2 2 expenditures) Total Operating Expenditures 64,723 63,997 53,252 Supervised by GPS Monitoring (monthly average) 10 10 10 Output Supervised by one (1) MH PTS Officer (monthly average) 30 30 30 Defendants assessed/interviewed by PTS 5937/1033 6162/1121* 6389/912** officers Supervised Defendants with FTA rates below 3% 100% 100% 100% Efficiency Jail population remains below the maximum capacity 100% 100% 100% Assist Judiciary at first appearance 365 days a year 100% 100% 100% Keep FTA’S at below 5% 2.9% 4% 4% Reduced jail population 100% 100% 100% Assists Judiciary in making bond decisions 365 days/year 100% 100% 100% *01/01/12-12/31/12 Annual Legislative Report ** 01/01/13-12/31/13 Annual Legislative Report Packet Pg. 90  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: COURT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: LAW LIBRARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Law Library provides reference materials for judges, lawyers and the public in both the south end and north end of Okaloosa County. REVENUE: The Law Library is funded in the Additional Court Cost Fund. Supporting revenue of the Law Library program is twenty five percent of the $65 assessment of additional court costs and surcharges. EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $ Personal Services 55,873 55,969 65,438 66,425 Operating Expenses 31,534 31,082 19,666 19,749 Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 Reserves 0 0 14,096 14,676 Total 87,407 87,051 99,200 100,8550 HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Full-time 1 1 1 1 Part-Time 0 0 0 0 Relief 0 0 0 0 Total 1 1 1 1 Packet Pg. 91  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: August 4, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator SUBJECT: Agriculture/Extension Office The attached documents provide the Program Based Budget & a presentation for the Agriculture/Extension Office. Packet Pg. 92  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: EXTENSION SERVICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Okaloosa County Extension Service develops and delivers research-based educational programs, workshops, newsletters and publications in the areas of agriculture/small farms, family and consumer sciences, horticulture, natural resources, marine science, and 4-H/youth development. The nationwide informal educational network links experts and resources at federal, state and local levels. Local advisory committees provide guidance and recommendations for programming based on local community needs. Programs in Agriculture/Small Farms/Natural Resources focus on agriculture profitability and the sustainable use of environmental resources for the larger commercial operations as well as those smaller farms with more limited available resources. Family and Consumer Sciences programming involves food, nutrition, health, food safety, family finance, community prosperity, and housing. Home and Commercial Horticulture programs include training of Master Gardeners and development of Best Management Practices for the benefit of the environment for all county residents. With increased urbanization and growth come increased pressures on our coastal ecosystems. Balancing population needs while conserving our natural resources is one of the major goals of Okaloosa County’s Sea Grant and Natural Resources Extension program. 4-H clubs develop youth leadership, character, and good citizenship. Projects and programs focus on a wide array of youth interests REVENUE: Extension Service is funded within the General Fund and two partners-federal and