The Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, met in special session on September 7, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the Government Center Commission Room, Building C, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida. Present were: Chairman Truman Scarborough, Commissioners Randy O'Brien, Nancy Higgs, Sue Carlson and Helen Voltz, County Manager Tom Jenkins, and County Attorney Scott Knox.

Commissioner Nancy Higgs led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPOINTMENT, RE: PERSONNEL COUNCIL

Motion by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner O'Brien, to appoint Joe Sekera, P. O. Box 3609854, Melbourne, Florida 32936 to the Personnel Council replacing W. N. "Bill" Burch, with term of appointment expiring September 6, 2000. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

REPORT, RE: LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Commissioner Higgs stated the Land Acquisition and Management Committee approved a shared title program to go to the Cabinet for its consideration in October, 1999; she will forward to the Board the copy of what was approved and when the Cabinet will be considering it; and it may be useful to send a letter to the members of the Cabinet or the Governor. She stated she understands the program that was approved is supported by the Governor; and Brevard County owes a great deal of thanks to the Indian River County Commissioners who have pushed hard on that, as well as the Florida Association of Counties.

TRAVEL FOR DISTRICT 4 ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE, RE: CULTURAL DIVERSITY SEMINAR

Motion by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to approve travel for District 4 Administrative Aide Yvette Torres to attend the Cultural Diversity Seminar September 15-18, 1999 in Washington, D.C. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

LETTER OF SUPPORT, RE: 2020 VISIONING AND FRONT PORCH FLORIDA DESIGNATION

Motion by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to grant permission to sign a letter of support for East Mims concerning the 2020 Visioning and applying to be designated a Front Porch Florida Community. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

DISCUSSION, RE: FORTUNE 500 COMMUNICATION COMPANY

Chairman Scarborough stated the Board has a request through Lynda Weatherman; a national site location consultant representing Fortune 500 Communication Company is interested in possibly locating in Brevard County; the Company will employ 1,000 people with a minimum starting wage of $9.50 to $10.00 per hour; it wants to build a 100,000 square-foot office facility; and the consultant has informed the Economic Development Commission (EDC) that all the demographics it supplied have qualified the County as a potential site; however, in order to be short-listed, it must provide a stronger representative community support than the basic initiative package. He noted other communities have offered free land and/or very low percentage lease rates in addition to their normal incentive packages; at the consultant's request, the EDC is requesting the Board consider providing 10 to 12 acres located at Spaceport Commercial Park as an additional incentive; and it would allow Brevard County to continue to compete for this prospect. Chairman Scarborough stated this is a new totally different direction for the Board; it should not just say no, but it will be opening a door; and it needs to be reviewed. He requested County Manager Tom Jenkins work with the Economic Development Director in expediting a report on how to analyze dollars per job, and contact Walt Johnson for his thoughts on it.

Commissioner Voltz stated the Board gave land to the Alzheimer's Association, and this is not a new thing. Chairman Scarborough noted using land as an incentive for industrial development is new and parameters need to be set; the County is trying to get its abatement program fine-tuned; and this is another program that could be very good. Commissioner Higgs requested Greg Lugar include an evaluation of this situation versus the Boeing situation and incentives the Board was looking at, the original purchase price of the land, what is invested, and what it is costing the County each month. Commissioner Voltz stated it is important for the Board to know if it is a type of company that could bring in other support businesses. Chairman Scarborough stated there is a desire that the Board have a workshop with the EDC; and requested staff work on scheduling it after October, 1999 when the television cameras are set up in the Florida Room.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN TENTATIVE AGGREGATE MILLAGE OVER AGGREGATE ROLLED BACK RATE

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider announcement of percentage increase in tentative aggregate millage over aggregate rolled back rate.

Budget Director Kathy Wall stated the purpose for the public hearing is to discuss the County's tentative property taxes and budget, to receive public comment, and for the Board to adopt the proposed property taxes and budget for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1999 and ending September 30, 2000. She noted the County's tentative budget for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 of $551,960,461 reflects a reduction of over $21 million or 3.8% from the County's current budget; the majority of these reductions occurred within the County's capital project funds such as road construction and libraries; the non-voted tentative property taxes that have been included in the County's budget overall have been reduced by over 1% from the County's current property tax rates; and the Fire Rescue MSTU includes an increase, as approved by the voters in November, 1998, which will provide for third-person staffing of fire engines, operation of Advanced Life Support engines, and renovations of County fire stations. She stated there is an increase in the Beach and Riverfront property tax of $411,000 in order to provide partial funding for operation and maintenance of properties purchased by the Program; there is an increase in the Recreation District 4 property tax rate which will be used within the District for capital improvements; the budget also includes an increase in the Law Enforcement MSTU in order to provide funding to increase law enforcement coverage in the unincorporated area of the County; and such increase is pending a referendum of the voters in the unincorporated areas of the County. Ms. Wall advised this is the first of two public hearings on the County's Fiscal Year 1999-2000 budget; and the final public hearing is scheduled for September 21, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Room at the Brevard County Government Center.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: PUBLIC COMMENT ON TENTATIVE COUNTY BUDGET FOR FY 1999-2000

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider public comment on the Tentative County Budget for FY 1999-2000.

Bill Johnson stated the assessed value on his property increased $16,000 which is 10%; the Save Our Home law is not saving his home; if the budget stays the same as it did last year, his taxes are going to increase 9% or $218; if everyone gets their proposed increases, his taxes will increase 17?% or $450; and he cannot afford it.

Chairman Scarborough stated the Board sets the millage; it does not have any control over the assessment of property values which is under the Property Appraiser; and such assessment can be challenged with the Value Adjustment Board.

Bea Polk stated she would like a copy of the Property Appraiser's budget item-by-item; and inquired how can the taxpayers know what is being spent. She noted there is a 57% increase in operating capital outlay in the budget; and the taxpayers are paying for politicians to campaign.

Chairman Scarborough stated Ms. Wall will provide all the information County staff has received from the Property Appraiser to Ms. Polk. County Manager Tom Jenkins stated the Property Appraiser's budget is public information, but he fills it out on the Department of Revenue (DOR) form; the Property Appraiser is an extension of the State; and they are legally only required to submit the DOR forms.

Ms. Polk inquired where does she go to get an itemized statement of a constitutional officers' budget. County Attorney Scott Knox responded he does not how the Property Appraiser keeps his budget; and if Mr. Ford has a budget in any form or fashion, it should be public record in his office and Ms. Polk should be entitled to look at it. Ms. Polk stated the County pays their salary; they are classified as County employees; and inquired why she cannot have a copy of the budget.

Chairman Scarborough requested Ms. Wall and Mr. Knox get Ms. Polk an answer; and requested each Commissioner also get copies of the response.

James Lewis stated some of his questions were previously asked by other members of the public and were unable to be answered, so he will not repeat them.

Dale Hathaway stated if the proposed budget change is made, his taxes will be $686.67; if there is no change in the budget, his taxes will be $634.71; his assessment increased $6,370 this year; and if the Board holds the line on the budget, it will help.

Chairman Scarborough stated there is a process by which an individual can appeal the assessment; and a special master hears the case individually.

Janis Walters, President of Valkaria Neighborhood Association, Inc., stated she has been reviewing the Valkaria Airport budget; the capital outlay listing indicates a Super Unicom as a new purchase to be installed in participation with the FDOT; and inclusion of this item is premature and improper for the upcoming fiscal year. She noted the projects approved by the Board have not yet been completed; assurances have been made by the Board that it will not consider any new projects at Valkaria until the previously approved projects have been completed; the relative peace and calm the residents enjoy in the vicinity of Valkaria Airport is due entirely to the good work done at the scene by the Airport Manager and his assistants; and they cannot do with fewer man hours at Valkaria. Ms. Walters stated everyone knows from past experience that the Airport cannot be left unattended; the only purpose in putting a Super Unicom is to leave it unattended or to have it operate outside of the normal hours which is visual flight rules daylight only operations; any Airport improvement that could serve as a component for night operations will be vehemently opposed by the Valkaria residents; and requested the Super Unicom be removed from the proposed budget. Commissioner Higgs stated the Super Unicom is listed there, but it will not be purchased until there is an analysis and approval of implementation by the Board. Mr. Jenkins stated staff will report back to the Board concerning the item.

Curt Lorenc stated the recreational area project for $15,000 was approved in 1995; a fair amount of time has past and it is time to put that project in the budget; the Super Unicom has not been discussed by the Valkaria Airport Advisory Board or the Board of County Commissioners; there should be due process and the public should be allowed to be heard before money is appropriated or put in the budget for the Super Unicom; and the residents of Valkaria are opposed to this device because it is one of the components needed for nighttime operation at Valkaria Airport. He stated in 1995, the Board said no to nighttime operations at Valkaria Airport; he would like to see some consistency with this statement; and the project that should be put in the budget is the recreational area.

Susan Canada stated there is no funding for any new officers in the Animal Control budget, but there are six new vehicles to be added; and requested the $24,500 be used for overtime for officers to pick up more strays and service the traps, or use it for the unfunded programs. She noted Animal Control is getting more fleet than most of the law enforcement departments; and it is not fair and is a total waste of money. Mr. Jenkins stated most of the vehicles are replacement units; and between now and the second hearing, staff can go back and review all the vehicles.

Commissioner Higgs stated the bigger issue Ms. Canada raises is trapping; the Board has talked about it and needs to look at it again and how it wants to be involved; it had a Request for Proposal (RFP) a couple of years ago for privatization; and there have also been proposals in terms of individual fees for people who are having wild animals trapped in their neighborhood.

Commissioner O'Brien stated the maintenance costs and costs to operate can be substantially reduced by looking at what kind of vehicle is going to be purchased.

Nelly Strickland stated she has been after Walt Johnson for weeks to find out the members of the Executive Committee of the Space Coast Development Commission and still has not received the information; and Mr. Johnson is not fit for public office.

Commissioner O'Brien inquired if Ms. Strickland has contacted the City of Titusville; with Ms. Strickland responding no, but she will do so. Ms. Strickland stated Mr. Johnson is on various boards and committees; there should be a Countywide ordinance to limit the number of boards and committees that individuals can serve on; North Brevard needs help and is being run by three or four people; and they are not the nicest people she has ever met.

Chairman Scarborough stated Mr. Johnson is an employee of the City of Titusville; the City has more direct control and has a tremendous amount of ability to deal with the issues Ms. Strickland is interested in; all of the records should be public records because they are a part of the City; and the County does not have control over the municipalities. He noted if the request is not being honored by a department head, an individual can take it to the City Manager; there are requests under law that have to be complied with; and the County Attorney can advise Ms. Strickland as to the manner in which to proceed to request public information and give her the details from Florida Statutes. Attorney Knox requested Ms. Strickland contact him to discuss the issue.

Ms. Wall advised the aggregate rolled back rate is 6.4645 mills; the aggregate tentative rate is 7.2385 mills; and the percentage changed is an increase of 11.97%. She advised the primary increase is due to the Firefighters MSTU which was approved by the votes on November 3, 1998 and a pending referendum on the Sheriff's MSTU which will increase the law enforcement coverage of the unincorporated areas; and the vote is due to the Supervisor of Elections on September 14, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.

Commissioner O'Brien inquired if the firefighters referendum had not passed and if the Sheriff did not have a referendum requesting an increase for his Department, could the County have gone back further than the rolled back rate. Ms. Wall stating excluding the firefighters MSTU and the law enforcement referendum, the County's actual millage rate that is included in the tentative budget is less than the current year's millage rate by a little more than 1%. Commissioner O'Brien stated without the firefighters' and Sheriff's Department's items, the numbers indicate that the County has cut taxes back to 5.8269 mills at the rolled back rate.

Ms. Wall stated the tentative budget not only includes the two voted millages, but also includes the other operating millages that the County has which come up to the 7.2385 mills number; Commissioner O'Brien is comparing it to a rolled back rate which is the rate that the State of Florida uses to determine the millage rate required to generate the same amount of revenue from the existing property taxpayers; it is mixing the two millages up; and the rolled back rate needs to be looked at as one rate and the tentative rate as a different rate as it has different calculation within it and includes the two voted items plus the other increases that have been included. She advised it is an increase in millage rate over last year's rate; and she was quoting the actual rate difference between this tentative and this year's rate.

Mr. Jenkins stated between now and the next workshop, staff will break it out in chart format; and what Ms. Wall is saying is it is comparing apples to oranges in the calculations when subtracting the two numbers.

Commissioner O'Brien stated he is willing to make a motion to approve a roll back rate of 5.8269 mills and add the firefighter item to it; the Sheriff's item can be added temporarily; and if such item does not pass, the roll back rate can be 5.8269 mills plus the .6481 mill for the firefighters' item, and maybe come up with a tax that does not increase.

Chairman Scarborough stated the Board can discuss the item further and review all the numbers at the second hearing on September 21, 1999 since staff is going to give the Board further explanation.

Commissioner Higgs noted the millage has decreased repeatedly since she came into office; since 1992, the expenditure per capita has gone from $192, when adjusted for inflation, to $165; that is an important statistic; and the Board has always been concerned about its expenditures. She stated the millage is not increasing in this budget, in spite of the voted millages; the Board should be proud of the budget that is presented as it allows some expenditures that need to be made for services; but the per capita expenditure for government services in Brevard County has decreased when adjusted for inflation.

Commissioner O'Brien stated just because Brevard County spends less per capita is not a good excuse to raise taxes; and it should keep decreasing it until people say thank you.

Commissioner Higgs stated the Board is not raising taxes and the millage has decreased.

Commissioner O'Brien stated the tentative rate has increased by 11.97% and that is not a tax decrease either. Commissioner Voltz stated that is because the voters voted on it, and the Board does not have anything to do with that.

The Board acknowledged announcement of percentage increase in tentative aggregate millage over the aggregate rolled back rate for FY 1999-2000, as follows:

		Aggregate Rolled Back Rate			6.4645 mills
		Tentative Aggregate Millage Rate		7.2385 mills
		Percentage Change				11.97%

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: ADOPTION OF COUNTY'S FY 1999-2000 TENTATIVE MILLAGES

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider adoption of the County's FY 1999-2000 Tentative Millages.

Commissioner Voltz stated under Human Resources Department, there was a budget item for two nurse practitioners; the County was going to hire them which would decrease insurance rates; and now it is not going to put them into the equation. She noted the County is not going to be able to function as its health insurance provider without the services of these two people; the insurance rates are going to increase; the purpose of doing the health insurance and including the two nurse practitioners within the budget was so that County employees could go to them versus the doctors which costs money; now they are being cut out of the budget; and they need to be put back into the budget.

Commissioner Carlson requested the equipment and personnel for the GIS system be included in the budget which is $61,000.

Motion by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough, to include $61,000 in the budget for equipment and personnel for the GIS system.

Commissioner Higgs stated she is not prepared to vote on the motion tonight as she needs additional information concerning the overall expenditures, including the nurse practitioners.

Commissioner Carlson withdrew her motion and Commissioner Scarborough withdrew the second to the motion for further information from staff.

Commissioner Carlson stated staff inferred it can deal with the local mitigation strategy coordinator on a part-time basis; and around mid-year, she would like to readdress it after Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has looked at the deliverable and the Board has reviewed the document itself before it votes on any additional staffing.

Commissioner Carlson stated in Recreation District 4, it was a roll forward scenario due to the 2% cap that was applied; there are additional funds in such District; and she would like to apply them to Rockledge Community Park.

Motion by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Higgs, to approve earmarking the additional funds in Recreation District 4 for Rockledge Community Park. Motion carried and ordered; Commissioner O'Brien voted nay.

Commissioner O'Brien requested staff provide a list of all new positions that are being added within the budget, all conversions from part-time to full time, and an analysis of the entire costs.

There being no further comments heard, motion was made by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, to tentatively adopt the FY 1999-2000 millages, as follows:

	General Fund								4.1781 mills
	Library District							0.7209 mill
	Mosquito Control District						0.2176 mill
	Fire Control MSTU							2.2035 mills
	Recreation District 1 MSTU						0.5252 mill
	Recreation District 4 O & M						0.6364 mill
	TICO Airport Authority							0.0249 mill
	Law Enforcement Countywide MSTU						1.6500 mills
	Road and Bridge District 1 MSTU						0.7822 mill
	Road and Bridge District 2 MSTU						0.4295 mill
	Road and Bridge District 3 MSTU						0.6567 mill
	Road and Bridge District 4 MSTU						0.4725 mill
	Road and Bridge District 4 MSTU Beaches					0.7093 mill
	Road and Bridge District 4 MSTU M.I. So.				0.5866 mill
	Environmentally Endangered Lands					0.2221 mill
	Beach and Riverfront Acquisition					0.2325 mill
	Port St. John/Canaveral Groves Recreational Facilities MSTU		0.8375 mill

Motion carried and ordered; Commissioner O'Brien voted nay.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECOMPUTED TENTATIVE AGGREGATE MILLAGE AND PERCENT BY WHICH RECOMPUTED RATE DEVIATES FROM AGGREGATE ROLLED BACK RATE

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider announcement of recomputed tentative aggregate millage and percent by which recomputed rate deviates from aggregate rolled back rate.

Ms. Wall advised the aggregate rolled back rate is 6.4645 mills, the aggregate tentative rolled back rate is 7.2385 mills, and the percentage change is an increase of 11.97%.

The Board acknowledged announcement of the recomputed tentative aggregate millage and the percentage by which the recomputed rate deviates from the aggregate rolled back rate, as follows:

	Aggregate Rolled Back Rate			6.4645 mills
	Tentative Aggregate Millage Rate		7.2385 mills
	Percentage Change				11.97%

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: TENTATIVE APPROVAL OF COUNTY'S FY 1999-2000 BUDGET

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider tentative approval of the County's FY 1999-2000 Budget.

Commissioner Voltz inquired is the increase only in unincorporated Brevard County; with Ms. Wall responding that is correct. Commissioner Voltz inquired what is it in the rest of Brevard County. Ms. Wall responded she has the actual impact by Commission Districts; in District 1 incorporated area of City of Titusville, the actual reduction in tentative millage is $3.70 over the current millage rate; in District 2, the County's portion of the incorporated Cities of Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach and sections of Cocoa, the reduction in the tentative millage from the current year's adopted millage is $3.65; and in the incorporated areas of District 3, which include the Cities of Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Indialantic, and Melbourne Beach, the reduction is $3.65 over the current year's millage rate. She stated in District 4, which includes the Cities of Rockledge, sections of Cocoa, and Melbourne, there is actually a $1.00 increase in the millage rate tentatively adopted versus the millage rate that is currently adopted; it is due to the Recreation District 4 operating millage primarily; and in District 5, which includes the Cities of Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, and sections of Palm Bay, the actual reduction in the tentative millage rate is $3.65 versus this current year millage rate.

Mr. Jenkins advised it is computed on a $100,000 home.

There being no further comments heard, motion was made by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to grant tentative approval of the FY 1999-2000 Budget for County Agencies, Charter Officers, and Dependent Special Districts. Motion carried and ordered; Commissioner O'Brien voted nay.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: ADOPTION OF FINAL FY 1999-2000 BUDGETS

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider adoption of the final FY 1999-2000 Budgets.

Ms. Wall advised the final budget for the Solid Waste Management Department for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 is $85,376,774.

Mr. Jenkins advised there are no increases in the rates.

There being no further comments or objections heard, motion was made by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt final budget for Solid Waste Management Department at $85,376,774. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

Ms. Wall advised the final budget for the Surface Water Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 is $8,957,759; and there are also no increases in the assessment rates.

There being no further comments or objections heard, motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt final budget for Surface Water Improvement Program at $8,957,759. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

Ms. Wall advised the final budget for Emergency Medical Services for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 is $18,131,912; and the assessments were increased on August 24, 1999.

There being no further comments heard, motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt final budget for Emergency Medical Services at $18,131,912. Motion carried and ordered; Commissioner O'Brien voted nay.

Ms. Wall advised the final budget for the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 is $1,905,400; and there is no increase in the assessment.

There being no further comments or objections heard, motion was made by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, to adopt Resolution adopting the final operating budget for Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District pursuant to Chapters 165 and 200, Florida Statutes, authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the final budget for FY 1999-2000 at $1,905,400. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING USER FEES FOR MELBOURNE- TILLMAN WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FOR FY 1999-2000

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider a resolution establishing user fees for Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District for FY 1999-2000.

Motion by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner O'Brien, to adopt Resolution authorizing and adopting user fees pursuant to Chapter 86-418, Florida Statutes, authorizing the Board of the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District to levy user fees for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and providing for an effective date. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

Commissioner O'Brien inquired did the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District raise its rates substantially a couple of years ago; with Commissioner Voltz responding it was increased 10% two years ago. Commissioner O'Brien inquired is there any decrease in this budget; with Commissioner Voltz responding they are buying a piece of property and have to pay the St. Johns River Water Management District on a yearly basis.

Commissioner Higgs stated the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District is implementing a total re-diversion project of the major canal that is fed from Palm Bay and parts of Melbourne; such project is an ongoing one that will take a number years; such increase several years ago is continuing to pay for that project; and there are both water quality and water quantity benefits for the citizens who are serviced by the District.

Commissioner O'Brien inquired how long has the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District been in existence.

Al Pennell, Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District Manager, advised the District was established by the State of Florida in 1922.

Commissioner O'Brien inquired how much tax revenue did the District collect last year; with Mr. Pennell responding it collected, at the rate of $16.72 per residence and the charges for services, which are the user fees, $1.355 million. Commissioner O'Brien inquired what was it in 1997-1998; with Mr. Pennell responding $1.33 million. Commissioner O'Brien stated in the past 10 years, the District has averaged approximately $1 million per year; the District has spent approximately $10 million in 10 years; and inquired how much was spent 10 years prior to that; with Mr. Pennell responding he does not have the information with him. Commissioner O'Brien inquired what have the users received for $17 million across 20 years; with Commissioner Voltz responding no flooding. Mr. Pennell stated in 1986, the District changed from a Chapter 298 District, which was an independent District, to be come a special district of Brevard County; at that time, the fees increased substantially; and he does not know if it would be fair to say prior to that time the income was on that order of magnitude. Commissioner O'Brien inquired what was the $17 million dollars used for; with Mr. Pennell responding to clean and maintain canals, provide outfall improvement, maintain a control structure, remove trash, and mow grass; and those things reoccur every year. Mr. Pennell stated in the past two or three years, the District has been working closely with the State and federal government on the water quality project in the Indian River Lagoon to help improve the water quality and salinity, and look at the clam fisheries; the 10% increase two years ago was specifically for that project; and when it is completed, the rates will drop accordingly. He noted the St. Johns River Water Management District has given the indication that the project may be concluded in 2002-2003.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: RESOLUTION ADOPTING STORMWATER UTILITY ASSESSMENT FOR FY 1999-2000

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider a resolution adopting the stormwater utility assessment for FY 1999-2000.

There being no further comments or objections heard, motion was made by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt Resolution imposing an annual Brevard County Stormwater Utility Assessment for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1999, against all real property within the unincorporated areas of Brevard County, Florida; providing for classifications of property; providing for certification of annual stormwater utility assessment roll; and providing an effective date. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FY 1999-2000 STORMWATER UTILITY ASSESSMENT ROLL TO TAX COLLECTOR

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider a resolution certifying FY 1999-2000 Stormwater Utility Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector.

There being no further comments or objections heard, motion was made by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt Resolution certifying the FY 1999-2000 Stormwater Utility Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FY 1999-2000 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL TO TAX COLLECTOR

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider a resolution certifying FY 1999-2000 Emergency Medical Services Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector.

There being no further comments heard, motion was made by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt Resolution certifying the FY 1999-2000 Emergency Medical Services Assessment Roll to the Tax Collector. Motion carried and ordered; Commissioner O'Brien voted nay.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: ORDINANCE AMENDING BREVARD COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FIRE CONTROL AND PROTECTION MSTU

Chairman Scarborough called for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Brevard County Consolidated Fire Control and Protection Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU).

There being no further comments or objections heard, motion was made by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner O'Brien, to adopt Ordinance amending the Brevard County Consolidated Fire Control and Protection Municipal Service Taxing Unit; specifically amending Brevard County Ordinance No. 90-35, to provide authorization for the levy by the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, of a tax of 2.2035 mills for Fiscal Year 1999-2000, and to additionally provide authorization for the levy of a tax of such additional millage as may be authorized under State law and the provisions of Section 5.4 of the Brevard County Home Rule Charter, on all of the real and taxable property within said Taxing Unit; and providing for codification, severability and an effective date. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

Upon motion and vote, the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

ATTEST:

TRUMAN SCARBOROUGH, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

SANDY CRAWFORD, CLERK
(S E A L)