Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget Book - Lake County

Department: Public ResourcesPublic Lands Capital ProgramActual Adopted Estimated BudgetFY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2012 FY 2013Expenditures by CategoryPersonal Services $ - $ - $ - $ -Operating - - - -Capital Outlay - - - -Subtotal Operating Expenditures $ - $ - $ - $ -Capital Improvements 239,611 3,577,263 868,517 2,788,351Debt Service - - - -Grants and Aids - - - -Transfers - - - -Reserves - 253,319 - 205,413Total Operating Expenditures $ 239,611 $ 3,830,582 $ 868,517 $ 2,993,764Service Charge Reimbursements - - - -Net Expenditures $ 239,611 $ 3,830,582 $ 868,517 $ 2,993,764Expenditures by FundPublic Lands Capital Program $ 239,611 $ 3,830,582 $ 868,517 $ 2,993,764Total Expenditures $ 239,611 $ 3,830,582 $ 868,517 $ 2,993,764Highlights:The creation of the Public Lands Program was a direct result of Lake County voters approving a public land referendum forwhich the County issued $36 million in bonds for the acquisition and improvement of land for protection of water resources,protection of natural communities and landscapes, protection of plant and animal species and protection of social/humanvalues. As a result, the county acquired ten properties, accepted a donated property, partnered on a multi-agency acquisition,provided grants to the City of Clermont for conservation property acquisition and provided funds for purchase of South LakeTrail Right-of-way. Lake County Public Lands properties now total over 2,000 acres. All properties have approvedmanagement plans and three of the properties were opened to the public in July 2011 for passive activities. There are plansto open another three properties to the public in 2012. Restoration and conservation activities are ongoing at all properties.Capital Improvements for Fiscal Year 2013 includes funding for land, improvements other than buildings, andinfrastructure construction. The Public Lands Program has been concluded, and new revenues are from interest earningsonly. The Pasture Reserve project increased $7,250 for Fiscal Year 2013 based on the estimated interest. The balance offunding, $2,781,101, is from projects carried forward from Fiscal Year 2012. A detailed list of projects is available in thissection, page H-37.Reserves for Fiscal Year 2013 includes $205,413 for purchase order carry-forwards.H - 19