TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich Jr., County Administrator
FROM: Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management & Budget
DATE: September 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 04
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BACKGROUND
1. On December 3, 2025 the Board of County Commissioners approved the Agency Cost-Share Agreement with the Indian River Lagoon Council for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Transformational Habitat Restoration Grant. Exhibit “A” appropriates the $1,073,506 in grant funding.
2. The County is in receipt of a $15,000 voluntary settlement a developer made to address a non-compliance issue on upland habitat. This habitat is part of the Habitat Conservation Plan that is managed by Indian River County. Exhibit “A” appropriates this $15,000 payment towards the General Fund/Conservation Lands/Other Contractual Services/Scrub Habitat Restoration account.
3. The combination of increased visibility for Human Services, lack of funding provided by other agencies, and the rising needs within Indian River County has resulted in additional funds being needed in the Human Services Division for providing rental assistance. Exhibit “A” appropriates $30,000 from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
4. The County’s Annual Medicaid Contribution has exceeded budgeted estimates by $25,563 for the current fiscal year. Exhibit “A” appropriates funding in the amount of $25,563 to cover this shortfall from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
5. Revenues and expenses are higher than originally budgeted in the Land Acquisition Bond - 2024 fund. Exhibit “A” appropriates this funding in the amount of $37,473.
6. On August 19, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGE) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a Public Transportation Block Grant. Exhibit “A” appropriates these grant funds in the amount of $727,055.
7. Salary, overtime, and benefits expenses are higher than budgeted in the Animal Control Division due to an increase in after-hour calls as well as coverage for injured employees. Exhibit “A” appropriates $40,828 from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
8. Postage costs for the Property Appraiser’s mailing of the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notices has exceeded budgeted estimates. Exhibit “A” appropriates $17,039 from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
9. The Section 8 Emergency Housing Voucher program has incurred more expenses, and received more revenues than what was originally programmed into the budget. Exhibit “A” appropriates the additional revenue and expense totaling $4,782.
ANALYSIS
N/A
BUDGETARY IMPACT
This Budget Amendment will increase the County's budgeted revenues and expenses to align with the approved changes.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Governance
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget.