Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget Book - Lake County

Department: Conservation and ComplianceDivision: Code Enforcement ServicesActual Adopted Estimated BudgetExpenditures/Positions FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2012 FY 2013Expenditures by CategoryPersonal Services $ 662,085 $ 599,425 $ 599,425 $ 592,737Operating 91,343 261,588 142,853 158,742Capital Outlay - - - -Subtotal Operating Expenditures $ 753,429 $ 861,013 $ 742,278 $ 751,479Capital Improvements - - - -Debt Service - - - -Grants and Aids - - - -Transfers - - - -Reserves - - - -Total Operating Expenditures $ 753,429 $ 861,013 $ 742,278 $ 751,479Service Charge Reimbursements - - - -Net Expenditures $ 753,429 $ 861,013 $ 742,278 $ 751,479Expenditures by FundGeneral $ 753,429 $ 861,013 $ 742,278 $ 751,479Total Expenditures $ 753,429 $ 861,013 $ 742,278 $ 751,479Number of Full Time Positions 12.2 11.2 11.2 11.0Number of Part Time Positions - - - -Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions 12.2 11.2 11.2 11.0Highlights:Personal Services for Fiscal Year 2013 does not include any salary increases for employees and reflects an increase from $5,500to $6,900 in life and health insurance costs. With the eventual transfer of the Storage Tank program, Personal Services in FiscalYear 2013 also reflects the elimination of an Environmental Program Supervisor position which was funded at 20 percent. Theremaining 80 percent of this position was reflected in the Storage Tank program on page F-29.Operating Expenses for Fiscal Year 2013 includes $13,900 designated to maintain the appearance and upkeep of 13 vehicles.Fuel costs are budgeted at $25,000. In addition, as part of the Division's responsibilities, it may be required that the county clean,mow, clear, manage or demolish structures that are in violation of the LDR's and county codes, for which $11,250 has beenbudgeted for these purposes. To enforce code violations, public hearings are held where Special Masters (SM) are assigned toevaluate the evidence and testimony. The SM's are lawyers in good standing with the Florida Bar or a Florida Supreme Courtcertified mediator appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). For Fiscal Year 2013 these attorney legal fees are$13,400. Professional Services includes $42,000 in fees and costs to cover legal issues related to injunctions, liens, foreclosures,demolitions and other legal actions. Additionally, the budget reflects the increased risk insurance allocation from 25 percent to100 percent for all County departments.F - 26