Okaloosa County BOCC — October 21, 2014 — BT-15-1 — reading text

DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA DATE: October 21, 2014 SUBJECT: Budget Transfer — General Fund TO: Board of County Commissioners Finance Director Transfer From Department Account Amount Reserves 0199 599090 $7,000 Transfer To Department Account Amount Janitorial Supplies 0112 552700 $7,000 David L. Skarzynski, Budget Manager Budget Transfer: BT-15-1 Reference: Prove funding to Facilities Maintenance for janitorial supplies to clean County Health Department buildings. Repty To: COURTHOUSE @ 101 E. JAMES LEEBLVD. @ CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536-1359 @ (850) 689-5000 BRACKIN BUILDING # 302 NORTH WILSON ST., SUITE 203 @ CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32536 @ (850) 689-5000 COURTHOUSE ANNEX @ 1250N. EGLINPKWY @ SHALIMAR, FLORIDA 32579 @ (850) 651-7200 ANNEX EXTENSION @ 1940 LEWIS TURNER BLVD e@ FT. WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA 32547 @ (850) 651-7200 \.2 Visit us on the web at http://www.clerkofcourts.cc « The reasons for the budget increase are: addition of three staff positions (one custodian and two new structural staff), substantial list of major projects, market increases ir goods and services, and one replacement vehicle Mr, Parisot asked if the request for three ag fe cee includes staff for the Health Department to which Mr. Turner replied, “Not entirely.” He then continued his presentation, saying that he will request two more custodians when the new administrative facility in Shalimar is completed in FY 2016. Mr, Turner stated the Pest Control Specialist position was eliminated a few years ago because of budget cuts. However, the individual who performed that task continued to work as a carpenter. Now that individual will be retiring and there is a need to add that position back. He said the cost to perform pest control internally is less than $40,000 per year and estimated outsourcing of the service at $90,000 or more per year. He said the Health Department has requested two custodians but he believes the addition of one more custodian will be sufficient. Mr. Amunds said he was told the State pays a portion of the Health Department’s janitorial service and asked for confirmation the State will continue to allocate funds for service to the county-owned building, Secondly, he asked if Doctor Chapman will be allowed to transfer funds to the Facilities Maintenance Department for these services. Mr. Amunds stated he does not want thi 1d mandate. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Mr. Turner stated there are 27 project requests for FY 2015, He identified six items for the Corrections Department, two for the duly 29, 2014 -9- Minute Book 71, Page 178 Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners