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Community, Environmental and Development Services Department
EXPENDITURE HIGHLIGHTS
Due to a reorganization of County-wide departments, the following divisions now make up the Community, Environmental and
Development Services (CEDS) Department: Building Safety, Code Enforcement, Environmental Protection, Fiscal and
Operational Support, CEDS Department Office, Housing and Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Planning,
Transportation Project Planning, and Zoning.
Personal Services –The FY 2012-13 personal services budget includes a 3% salary increase for employees, which is partially
offset by the reduction of the one-time $1,200 health care supplement per employee included in the FY 2011-12 budget to help
with medical and pharmacy expenses. The $9,000 budget per employee for the employer health insurance premium contribution
has remained unchanged for FY 2012-13. The Florida Retirement System (FRS) contributions for all classes of employees have
been updated to reflect the rates signed into law by the Governor. The CEDS authorized positions count has increased by eight
(8) positions. Five (5) positions were transferred from other departments due to the reorganization. There were five (5) new
positions added to accommodate increased workload in specific areas. Additionally, two (2) positions are being deleted to
streamline fiscal operations.
5 New Positions FY 2012-13 2 Deleted Positions FY 2012-13
Development Services Specialist (1) Project Coordinator (1)
Business Systems Analyst (1) Fiscal Coordinator (1)
Parks Specialist (1)
Plans Examiners (2)
Operating Expenses – The FY 2012-13 operating expenses budget decreased by 48.3% or $38.0 million from the current
FY 2011-12 budget. The majority of the decrease is due to grant rollovers for the Housing and Community Development
Division, which do not occur until later in the fiscal year; therefore, they are not included in this budget document. Additional
decreases were taken in contractual services, chemicals and pesticides in the lake funds, equipment, and various other operating
reductions. The Building Safety operating budget increased to pay for indirect service costs that have not been charged the last
few years due to the economy. Transportation Planning has included $180,000 in the budget for a comprehensive transportation
study.
Capital Outlay – The FY 2012-13 capital outlay budget decreased by 41.7% or $2.1 million from the current FY 2011-12 budget.
The majority of the decrease is related to grants for the Environmental Protection Division.
Capital Improvements – The FY 2012-13 capital improvements budget decreased by 77.9% or $19.8 million from the current
FY 2011-12 budget. The budget has decreased due to the anticipated completion of the Summerport Neighborhood Park, Park
Manor Neighborhood Park, and Bithlo Splash Pad in the Parks & Recreation Division. Funding is included for environmentally
sensitive land management and restoration, water quality projects, Parks and Recreation Division maintenance and renovation
projects, and Housing and Community Development housing partnership projects. Please refer to the detailed Capital
Improvements Program section for a complete listing of projects for the departments.
Grants – The FY 2012-13 grants will be distributed primarily to Orange County citizens for housing down-payment assistance.
Some not-for-profit organizations will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as determined through a
competitive process. The amounts for the FY 2012-13 are estimates of funding for projects; actual amounts will not be awarded
until later this fiscal year and next fiscal year; therefore, they are not included in this budget document.
Reserves – The FY 2012-13 reserves level decreased by 14.3% or $5.6 million from the current FY 2011-12 budget for future
capital outlay and operational contingency.
FUNDING SOURCE HIGHLIGHTS
The Community, Environmental and Development Services Department receives funding from various sources. For FY 2012-13
the department will receive funds from the General Fund, Building fees, Special Revenue Funds and Grants. Special Revenue
Funds include such funds as the Parks Fund (1050), the Conservation Trust Fund (1026), and the MSTU Lake Funds (1062–
1096).
Beginning in FY 1997-98, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners earmarked a portion of the countywide ad
valorem tax millage to provide dedicated funding for county parks and recreation programs. Other funding sources for Orange
County parks include public service tax, park entrance fees, park user fees, park concession revenues, and other park charges.
Building Permits – Permit fees are charged for plans review and inspection services encompassing building, electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing trades. Staff reviews construction plans and performs construction inspections to ensure compliance
Community, Environmental and Development Services Section 5 - pg. 5