TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich Jr., County Administrator
FROM: Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management & Budget
DATE: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 01
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BACKGROUND
1. The Board of County Commissioners approved a 4% or $1.00 per hour, whichever is greater, general wage increase agreed upon by the Teamsters Local Union No. 769 on October 7, 2025, which was also approved for Non-Union employees for the FY 25/26 budget year. Exhibit “A” appropriates the funding for general wage increases from the various Reserve for Contingency funds.
2. The Board of County Commissioners approved a new 2-year agreement with the Indian River County Firefighters/Paramedics Association, Local 2201, IAFF on October 21, 2025. Exhibit “A” appropriates $4,619,106 for the contract costs from Emergency Services/Reserve for Contingency.
3. On January 9, 2026, the Main Library received the second distribution from the Joan Warren Trust in the amount of $20,000. Exhibit “A” appropriates these funds to be utilized towards the purchase of youth books.
4. On January 13, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners approved a grant from Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation to purchase and Ocean Rescue all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Exhibit “A” appropriates $6,619 in grant revenues and expenses.
5. On January 13, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners approved the renovation of the Tax Collector’s Office to incorporate a break room. Exhibit “A” appropriates $95,000 from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
6. The 58th Avenue & 77th Street Intersection Signalization Project was completed in house and under budget. Exhibit “A” appropriates $60,178 in reimbursement from the Optional Sales Tax Fund to the Gas Tax and Transportation Funds.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve...
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