1. Pinellas County Budget
Fiscal Year
2000
FY2000
Operating & Capital
Budget
Meeting the Opportunities
of the New Millennium
Proud to present the FY00 Budget that reflects the BCC guideline of cost reduction without service delivery impact. The budget implements the detailed reviews conducted by the BCC during the separate workshop sessions. This Budget:
Serves 899,000 permanent and 129,000 seasonal citizens on a daily basis.
Places emphasis on quality of life, preservation of our land, infrastructure improvement, and protection of our citizens
Reinforces the BCC vision to: SET THE STANDARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE IN AMERICA
The FY00 Budget funds a wide variety of programs that range from:
Proposed

2. Parks Judicial Facility 911 Dispatch Road Maint. Pinellas Trail
A County Park system that hosted over 15 million visitors in 26 major recreational areas encompassing 3,800 acres, to:
A Emergency Center that receives 555,000 calls each year, to:
An Animal Services program that provides shelter for 18,800 strays, adoption for 3,740 abandoned animals and response to over 20,590 calls, to:
Social Service assistance, emergency housing and medical aid for 57,000 citizens ineligible for Federal and State programs, to:
Required repair and maintenance of 1,500 miles of road, 114 bridges and 2,500 miles of drainage facilities, to:
Judicial operations that handle 325,000 filings and 45,800 inmates booked each year and a daily inmate population of 2,269, to:
An outdoor recreation trail that links the County from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs.
Pinellas Trail
Animal Services
Social Services

3. PINELLAS COUNTY BUDGET FY00 $1,367,664,370
ORGANIZATION COST SUMMARY (In Millions) A P R O I T N S U C ES
Others
$ %
County
Administrator
$1, %
Elected
Officials
$ %
MAJOR COUNTY SERVICES COST SUMMARY (Including Reserves)
Physical
Environment
$646.6
47.3 %
Public
Safety
$249.6
18.3 %
Governmental Support
$237.5
17.4 %
Human
Services
$47.0
3.4 %
Economic
Environment
$43.1
3.1 %
Culture &
Recreation
$37.8
2.8 %
Transportation
$106.1
7.7 %
This chart reflects a summary of the budget.
The overall budget of $1.4 billion is a 4.5% increase over last year.
This increase represents a 4.8% increase in operating and
An 4.1% increase in non-recurring capital outlay.
ANTICIPATED COUNTY RESOURCES (Including Fund Balances)
State & Federal Fees & Charges Other Revenues Property Taxes Designated Funds
$87.1
6.4 %
$210.4
15.4 %
$228.7
16.7%
$266.3
19.5 %
$575.2
42.0 %

4. FY2000 Operating Budget Impacts
Public Safety - New Jail Operations
$11.4 million positions
Quality of Life
New Parks - $1.2 million 12 positions
Indigent Care - $2.4 million
Significant operating impacts include:
Public Safety - New Jail Operation
- $11.4 million and 230 positions of the positions are detention related and 12 are in the facilities management area
Quality of Life
- New Parks $1.2 million with 12 positions
- Indigent Care - $2.4 million; provides services of a last resort not supported by the State or Federal governments
Legislative Reductions
- Save Our Homes - $4.9 million; caps assessments at 3.0% annually or the CPI which ever is less. 1.6% for FY % of homesteads in the County fall under the cap.
- County Revenue Sharing - $4.9 million; State Legislature during last session held Cities harmless, however, Counties saw a true reduction.
Legislative Reductions
Save Our Homes - $4.9 million
County Revenue Sharing - $4.9 million

5. ORGANIZATION COST SUMMARY (In Millions)
County Administrator
$1, % A P R O I T N S
Budget Summary
Operating
Capital
Total
Enterprise Services (Self-supporting Services for Water, Sewer, Solid Waste and Airport)
Governmental Services (Park, Highway, EMS, etc.) Total
$ 280.2
267.9
$ 548.1
$ 330.1
128.1
$ 458.2
$ 610.3
396.0
$ 1,006.3
$1 billion or 73.6% of the budget is required to fund Departments under the County Administrator, reflecting a 5.1% increase in the overall operating budget.
61% or $610.3 million of the CA’s budget is related to the enterprise funds - Utilities (Sewer/Water/Solid Waste) & Airport which receive no ad-valorem support and
$396 million is needed for governmental services.
As a result of a variety of new programs coming on line or being expanded in FY00, 70 new positions are included in my budget;

6. ORGANIZATION COST SUMMARY (In Millions)
Elected Officials
$ % A P R O I T N S
Budget Summary
Operating
Capital
Total
Board of County Comm.
Clerk of the Court
Court Support
Property Appraiser
Sheriff
Supervisor of Elections
Tax Collector Total $
31.7
12.7
7.4
146.1
3.4
10.3
$ 212.5 $
31.7
19.2
7.4
152.1
3.4
10.3
$ 225.0
6.5
6.0
$ 12.5
16.4% or $225 million is required to fund the elected constitutional officers. This represents a 6.5% increase in the operating budget and 106 additional positions. The specific details are:
Clerk of the Circuit Court $31.7 million. 4.1% increase. No new positions.
Court Support $12.7 million. 1.0 % decrease. 1 new position.
Sheriff $146.1 million. 8.1% increase. 89 new positions.
Supervisor of Elect. $3.4 million. 3% increase. No new positions.
The Property Appraiser and Tax Collector’s budgets are approved by the Department of Revenue. These numbers only reflect fees and commissions paid by the County.
Property Appraiser $7.4 million. No change. No new positions.
Tax Collector $10.3 million (commissions capped at $5.5 million for cash flow). 6% increase. 8 new positions.

7. ORGANIZATION COST SUMMARY (In Millions)
Other
$ % A P R O I T N S
Budget Summary
Operating Costs: $132.6
Capital Improvements:
Includes Independent and Special purpose agencies such as:
General Government
Voted Fire Districts
Risk Financing
Unified Personnel System
Management Info Services
Other Voted Districts
$136.4 million or 10% is required to fund the independent and support agencies.
The independent agencies constitute 1.5% or $20 million of the total county operating budget. They are: Construction Licensing Board, County Attorney, Legislative Delegation, MIS, Human Rights, and Personnel.
These agencies reflect a 6.2% increase in operating funding and 7 new positions.
Support Funding contains $116.4 million or 8.5% of the total budget.
There are no county employee positions in Support Funding.
Fifteen (15) separate programs constitute support funding. The largest being the Fire Districts, Employee Health Benefits fund, Debt Service, and the self-insured Risk Financing.

8. FY00 Operating Summary Budget Request +/(-) Positions +/(-) 1,865 633
2,498 11
608
158
2,265 32
240
3,314 81
219
N/A
6,112 76
(6) 70 89 8 97 1 7
175
Positions +/(-)
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Governmental
Enterprise
Total
ELECTED OFFICIALS
BCC
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Property Appraiser
Sheriff
Supervisor of Elections
Tax Collector
COURT SUPPORT SERVICES
Judiciary
Public Defender
State Attorney
Independent Agencies
Support Funding/Debt
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
$ 267,925,180
280,179,110
$ 548,104,290
$ ,690
31,648,260
7,433,170
146,076,200
3,437,860
10,340,760
$ 199,811,940
$ 11,197,050
957,650
572,990
$ 12,727,690
$ 19,941,590
112,572,290
$ 893,157,800
4.9%
5.4%
5.1%
6.9%
0.5%
6.2%
(0.1%)
4.8%
This chart summarizes the FY00 Operating Budget reflecting an expenditure of $893.2 million or a 4.8% increase from last year.
The 6,112 permanent full time positions funded in the County budget is an increase of 175.
89 of which relate to the Sheriff’s request. Of these, 60 positions relate to the opening of the jail.
Under the County Administrator, 28 of the positions relate to the transition of the STAR Center from the Industry Council to the County. 27 for Parks - 10 grant funded, with 17 for operations.

9. Where The Money Goes $1,367,664,370 Human Services 3.4%
Physical Environment
47.3%
Governmental
Support
17.4%
Public
Safety
18.3%
Transportation
7.7%
Economic
Environment
3.1%
Culture &
Recreation
2.8%
Where the money goes:
Physical Environment 47.3%
Public Safety 18.3%
Government Support 17.4%
Transportation 7.7%
Human Services 3.4%
Economic Environment 3.1%
Culture & Recreation 2.8%
$1,367,664,370

10. Capital Improvements $474.5
General Gov. &
Human Services $20.9
Governmental $144.4
Transportation $61.4
Economic
Environment $1.0
Public Safety $13.6
Culture &
Recreation
$14.0
Physical
Environment $33.5
Enterprise $330.1
Airport $6.5
Water $137.7
Sewer $157.7
Solid Waste $28.2
In the area of capital improvements $474.5 million or 34.7% of the budget is required to fund the FY00 CIP.
Enterprise Departments account for $330.1 million and
Governmental Departments account for $144.4 million.
Transportation continues to be the primary governmental program and Water and Sewer dominate the enterprise area.

11. Recreation/Open Space & Preservation
Operations $23.8 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Total $37.8 Million
$14 Million is allocated for park improvements.
The major projects are:
Wall Springs Park $1.2 Million
Ft. DeSoto Park $2 Million
Boca Ciega Park $1.5 Million
Environmentally Sensitive Lands $5 Million

12. Wall Springs Park $1.2 Million Wall Springs $1.2 million
Scheduled to open summer of 2000
Amenities at opening will include
Paved roads and parking
Enhancements to the springs
Picnic shelters and restroom facilities
$1.2 Million

13. Ft. DeSoto Park $2.0 Million Ft. DeSoto Park $2 Million Includes
Repairs to the Bay Pier - $0.7 million
Repairs to the Boat Launch Facility - $0.5 million
Repairs to the Gulf Pier - $0.3 million
Construction of Bridge Sewer Line - $0.3 million
Evaluation of Fort condition and other projects $0.2 million
$2.0 Million

14. Boca Ciega Park $1.5 Million Boca Ciega Park $1.5 million
Park to open to the public July 4, 2000
Facilities to include:
Paved roads and parking
Observation tower
Picnic shelters and restroom facilities
$1.5 Million

15. $5.0 Million Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Environmentally Sensitive Lands $5 million, which includes deferred purchase agreements
$5.0 Million

16. Conservation & Resource Management
Operations $10.6 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Total $29.9 Million
$19.3 million is devoted to Conservation and Resource Management.
Highlights are:
Brooker Creek Preserve $1.4 million
Botanical Education Center $6.9 million
Beach Renourishment Long Key N. $1.1 million
Sunset Beach Enhancement $1.0 million
Beach Renourishment Treasure Island N $0.1 million

17. Brooker Creek Preserve
Brooker Creek Preserve $1.4 Million
Includes:
Environmental Education Center - $1.2 million
Hydrological and other environmental enhancements $0.2 million
$1.4 Million

18. $6.9 Million Botanical Education Center
Botanical Education Center $6.9 million
January 2000
The Tropical, Palm, Shade and Wedding Gardens
2nd Bridge over McKay Creek connecting the gardens to Cooperative Extension facilities
Summer 2000
Restoration of Highway divisions landfill area in the northeast area of the site
$6.9 Million
(Note: Opening September Museum of Art, First walking bridge over McKay Creek, parking facilities, 2 sculpture gardens and a ground cover garden near the Museum)

19. $1.1 Million Long Key North Segment Beach Renourishment
Beach Renourishment Long Key North Segment $1.1 million
$1.1 Million

20. Sunset Beach Enhancement
Sunset Beach Enhancement $1.0 million
$1 Million

21. Treasure Island N Segment
Beach Renourishment
Beach Renourishment Treasure Island North Segment $0.1 million
$0.1 Million

22. Public Safety Operations $236.0 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Total $249.6 Million
$13.6 million is utilized for Public Safety projects.
Highlights include:
Jail Facility Expansion $2.1 million
800 Mhz Radio System $3.2 million

23. Jail Facility Expansion
The Jail Facility Expansion $2.1 million
$2.1 Million

24. $3.2 Million 800 Mhz Radio System 800 Mhz Radio System $3.2 million
Includes
Expansion of intergovernmental public safety radio communications system
Installation of a 6 GHz Digital Microwave Tower
Replacement of old system backbone radios with state of the art equipment
$3.2 Million

25. Judicial Operations $36.9 Million Capital Improvements 6.5 Million
Total $43.4 Million
$6.5 million is necessary for Judicial projects.
Highlights include:
St. Petersburg Judicial Building $3.6 million
Criminal Justice Facility $2.5 million

26. St. Petersburg Judicial
St. Petersburg Judicial Building $3.6 million
Includes:
Repair and replacement of pedestrian deck surrounding the building
Repairs to parking garage
Replacement of windows and water proofing
ADA restroom upgrades
Enclosing approximately 27,000 sq. ft. to provide additional office space.
$3.6 Million

27. Criminal Justice Facility
The Criminal Justice Facility is $2.5 million.
Includes:
Completion of two courtrooms
Technological enhancements to existing courtrooms
Phase III and IV of exterior structure enhancements including exterior skin and windows
$2.5 Million

28. Flood Control Operations $ 3.8 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Total $18.0 Million
$14.2 million is needed for surface water/flood control management.
Projects range from channel improvements to water quality improvements, highlights include:
Alligator Creek $1.7 million
McKay Creek $2.3 million

29. Alligator Creek $1.7 Million Alligator Creek $1.7 million Includes:
Construction of a detention area for Channel A at Logan Street
Improvements to Channel B and the watershed
$1.7 Million

30. McKay Creek $2.3 Million McKay Creek for $2.3 million Includes:
Improvements to the creek’s channel between Ulmerton Road and Walsingham Road
Restoration of wetlands at Hickory Drive and 8th Ave SW
$2.3 Million

31. FY00 Road & Street Program Expenditures
$37.5 Million - Arterial Roads
10.7 Million - Road & Street Facilities Support Projects
3.9 Million - Intersection Improvements - Countywide
3.5 Million - Local Streets & Connectors
1.8 Million - Roadway Assessment Projects
1.1 Million - Pinellas Trail
0.8 Million - Sidewalks - Countywide
0.7 Million - Right of Way Acquisition - Countywide
$60 million is dedicated to the FY00 Road & Street program.
$37.5 million for Arterial Roads
$10.7 million for Road and Street Facilities Support Projects
$3.9 million for Intersection Improvements - Countywide
$3.5 million for Local Streets and Connectors
$1.8 million for Roadway Assessment Projects
$1.1 million for the Pinellas Trail
$0.8 million for sidewalks
$0.7 million for right-of-way acquisition - Countywide
$60.0 Million Total

32. Pinellas County Arterial Roads
FY00
Construction
Pinellas County
Arterial Roads
Total Expenditures
$37.5 Million
This slide depicts the major elements of the FY00 Pinellas County Arterial Road program.
The major projects in the entire Road & Street program are as follows:
East-West Parkway - SR584 to Race Track Road $1.6 Million
Klosterman Rd - Alt. 19 to U.S. 19 $1 Million
Belcher Road - Tampa Rd to Alderman Rd $2 Million
Bryan Dairy Road - 72nd St. to U.S. 19 $7 Million
Gulf Blvd - Clearwater City Limit North to Bridge $2.2 Million
County Road 1 - Curlew Rd to Tampa Rd $1.6 Million
Keene Road - Druid to Sunset Point Rd $4.5 Million

33. East - West Parkway CR 734 $1.6 Million SR 584 to Race Track Rd
East-West Parkway SR584 to Race Track Road
FY00 $1.6 million
Total $5.7 million over the next two years
Construction of a 4 lane divided rural arterial roadway from SR 584 to the Harrod Property
Construction of a 2 lane divided rural arterial roadway from the Harrod Property to Race Track Road
$1.6 Million
SR 584 to Race Track Rd

34. Klosterman Road CR 880 $1 Million Alt 19 to US 19
Alternate US19 to US19
FY00 $1 million
$6.7 million over the next 3 years
Expand to a 4 lane divided urban arterial roadway
$1 Million
Alt 19 to US 19

35. Belcher Road CR 501 $2.0 Million Tampa Rd to Alderman Rd
Belcher Road - Tampa Road to Alderman Road
FY00 $2 million
Total $5.3 million over the next 2 years
Construction of a 4 lane divided urban arterial roadway
$2.0 Million
Tampa Rd to Alderman Rd

36. Bryan Dairy Road $7 Million CR 296 72nd St to U.S. 19
Bryan Dairy Road - 72nd Street to US 19
FY00 $7 million
Total $19.1 million over the next 2 years
Construct to a 6 lane divided urban arterial roadway with an interchange at 72nd street
$7 Million
72nd St to U.S. 19

37. Clearwater City Limit North to Bridge
Gulf Blvd
CR 183
Gulf Blvd - Clearwater City Limit North to Bridge
FY00 $2.2 million
Reconstruction of the 2.7 miles to a 3 lane roadway
$2.2 Million
Clearwater City Limit North to Bridge

38. County Road 1 $1.6 Million Curlew Rd to Tampa Rd
County Road 1 - Curlew Road to Tampa Road
FY00 $1.6 million
Total $3.9 million over the next 3 years
Construct to a 4 lane urban arterial roadway
$1.6 Million
Curlew Rd to Tampa Rd

39. Druid Rd to Sunset Point Rd
Keene Road
CR 1
Keene Road - Druid to Sunset Point Road
FY00 $4.5 million
Total $17.7 million over the next 3 years
Construct to a 6 lane divided urban arterial roadway between Druid Road and Drew Street
Construct to a 4 lane divided roadway between Drew Street and Sunset Point Road
Other significant aspects of the transportation program include:
$4.5 Million
Druid Rd to Sunset Point Rd

40. Road Resurfacing $2 Million Road Resurfacing $2.0 million
Funding for annual contracts to resurface County numbered arterial roads and local streets
$2 Million

41. $1.1 Million Pinellas Trail Northeast Extension
Pinellas Trail Northeast Extension $1.1 million
Includes:
Construction of trail from US 19 to Tarpon Springs Park along Keystone Road
Funding for reconstruction of Jasmine Avenue, adjacent to trail. The City of Tarpon Springs to administer project.
$1.1 Million

42. $3.5 Million Local Streets & Connectors
Ridgecrest Area Road Improvements
Walsingham Road
125th St. N. to 119th St. N.
38th Avenue North
34th St. N. to 31st St. N.
Various local major streets for $3.5 million
Improvements to local streets serving as collectors to arterial roads
Ridgecrest area improvements include both roadway and drainage improvements
Walsingham Road will be widened to facilitate access to the Botanical Learning Center and Walsingham Park.
38th Avenue North will be reconstructed and include new underdrain system.
$3.5 Million

43. $3.9 Million Intersection Improvements
Various intersection improvements for $3.9 million; pictured is East Lake Road & Boot Ranch Intersection
Other major projects include:
Nebraska Ave/Riviere Road
Nebraska Ave/US19, East leg
McMullen-Booth Road/Union Street
McMullen-Booth Road/ SR590
McMullen-Booth Road/Drew Street
Pictured: East Lake Rd/ Boot Ranch Intersection $1 M
$3.9 Million

44. Utilities Airport Enterprise Funds
$610.3 million is budgeted for operations and CIP in the Enterprise departments.
There are no property tax dollars associated with these funds.
The specific functions within Utilities are:
Airport

45. Water Utilities Operations $ 57.3 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Reserves Million
Total $ Million
The Water budget includes $57.3 million for operations
$48.4 million for capital improvements
$180 million in reserves - the majority consists of $81.2 million for Rate Stabilization and $77.2 million for Renewal and Replacement
For a total budget of $285.7 million.
There are NO fee increases proposed for our water customers.
We serve 107,000 retail customers and supply water to seven (7) municipalities with average daily pumping of 71 million gallons.
The major capital project in Water for FY00 is...

46. $20.1 Million Source of Supply & Treatment Facilities
Source of Supply and Treatment Facilities for $20.1 million, pictured is the Eldridge Wilde Water Treatment Facility.
Other projects include:
Renewal and replacement of water distribution mains - $7.5 million
Renewal and replacement of water supply stations - $7.2 million
Contribution in aid of construction of the reclaimed water system $3.6 million
$20.1 Million
Pictured Eldridge Wilde Water Treatment Facility

47. Sewer Utilities Operations $ 31.4 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Reserves Million
Total $ Million
The Sewer budget includes $31.4 million for operations
$123.4 million for capital improvements
$39 million in reserves - the majority of which is $34.4 million for renewal and replacement
For a total budget of $193.8 million.
There are NO fee increases proposed for our sewer customers.
We serve 126,700 retail customers and provide wholesale services to 7 municipalities; on average we treat 32 million gallons per day
The major project for Sewer in FY00 is.

48. South Cross Bayou Water
Reclamation Facility
South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation Facility $63.9 million
Other projects include:
Additions and improvements to the McKay Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - $19.5 million
Additions and improvements to the North Pinellas Wastewater Treatment Plant - $14 million
Modifications and rehabilitation of the sewer system - $15.2 million
$63.9 Million

49. Solid Waste Utilities Operations $ 56.2 Million
Capital Improvements Million
Reserves Million
Total $ Million
The Solid Waste budget includes $56.2 million for operations
$20.7 for capital improvements
$41.4 million for reserves - includes required debt service reserves, Renewal and Replacement and future capital
For a total budget of $118.3 million
There are NO fee increases proposed for our Solid Waste customers
Solid Waste provides garbage disposal to over one million customers, converting 740,000 tons of refuse to electricity each year, in the largest mass burn to energy facility in the world.
The major capital project in Solid Waste in FY00 is...

50. Resource Recovery Facility Retrofit
Resource Recovery Facility Retrofit $13.1 million in FY99 and an additional $14.3 million in FY2000.
Other projects include:
Relocation of slurry wall and gradient control along CR296 - $1.6 million
Landfill modifications $1.4 million
$14.3 Million

51. Airport $6 Million Operations $6.5 Million Capital
For the Airport, $6.5 million is required for capital, the largest project being the baggage claim expansion for $3.9 million.
Other projects include:
Runway rehabilitation $1.2 million
Air cargo ramp expansion $0.6 million
$6.0 million is required for operations
The Airport is projected to serve 850,000 passengers in FY00
$6 Million Operations
$6.5 Million Capital
Pictured Baggage Claim Expansion $3.9 million

52. PINELLAS COUNTY BUDGET FY00 $1,367,664,370
ORGANIZATION COST SUMMARY (In Millions) A P R O I T N S U C ES
Others
$ %
County
Administrator
$1, %
Elected
Officials
$ %
MAJOR COUNTY SERVICES COST SUMMARY (Including Reserves)
Physical
Environment
$646.6
47.3 %
Public
Safety
$249.6
18.3 %
Governmental Support
$237.5
17.4 %
Human
Services
$47.0
3.4 %
Economic
Environment
$43.1
3.1 %
Culture &
Recreation
$37.8
2.8 %
Transportation
$106.1
7.7 %
This chart reflects a summary of the budget.
The overall budget of $1.4 billion is a 4.6% increase over last year.
The sources to fund the budget are:
ANTICIPATED COUNTY RESOURCES (Including Fund Balances)
State & Federal Fees & Charges Other Revenues Property Taxes Designated Funds
$87.1
6.4 %
$210.4
15.4 %
$228.7
16.7%
$266.3
19.5 %
$575.2
42.0 %

53. Where The Money Comes From
Designated
Funds
42.0%
Other
Revenues
16.7%
State &
Federal
6.4%
Property
Taxes
19.5%
Fees &
Charges
15.4%
Designated Funds 42.0% $575.2 million
Property Taxes 19.5% $266.3 million
Other Revenues 16.7% $228.7 million
Fees & Charges 15.4% $210.4 million
State & Federal 6.4% $87.1 million
$1,367,664,370

54. Millage Rates
Countywide
The current millage rate of

55. Millage Rates Countywide Proposed
Is proposed to increase 0.25 mills to 6.501
The proposed increase is the 1st in six years (since FY95)
The impact is $25.00 per year for an owner of a homesteaded property with an assessed value of $125,000
The impact on the average homesteaded property in Pinellas County of $86,800 is $15.45 annually.

56. Millage Rates
MSTU
The current millage rate of

57. Millage Rates MSTU Proposed
Is being proposed with no increase for FY00.

58. Comparison of Comparable Florida Counties
Proposed FY00 Capital & Operating Budgets Per Capita
Pinellas County continues to have the lowest operating budget per capita among the urban counties.
Pinellas County’s investment in infrastructure through the Penny for Pinellas and various enterprise operations is shown by Pinellas having the third highest capital expenditure per capita among the major urban counties.
Pinellas Hillsborough Palm Beach
Orange Broward

59. Comparison of Comparable Florida Counties
Proposed FY00 Property Taxes Per Capita
$363
$330
$305
$288
$268
Of the comparable major urban counties, Pinellas has the lowest per capita tax levy in the state.
Pinellas’ per capita levy of $268 compares extremely favorably with the highest of Broward at $363.
Pinellas Orange Broward
Hillsborough Palm Beach
*based on countywide millage rate not including MSTU rate

60. Comparison of Outstanding Bonded Debt*
As of October 1, 1998
$1,182
$549
$452
$393
Chart reflects non-self supporting revenue debt (ie Penny for Pinellas and State Revenue Sharing) and General Obligation Debt;
Chart does not include self-supporting debt (ie Solid Waste, Water and Sewer). Self-supporting debt is excluded because the funds are derived from a specific user community and not from all taxpayers.
Of the comparable major urban counties, Pinellas has the lowest per capita bonded debt ratio.
Pinellas’ bonded debt per capita of $78 is significantly less than the next closest, which is Hillsborough at $393.
One significant contributing factor is the County’s “ Pay as you go” approach to a large portion of our capital program utilizing Penny for Pinellas.
$78
Pinellas Broward Orange
Hillsborough Palm Beach
*comprised of G.O. and Non-Self Supporting Debt

61. Pinellas County Budget
Fiscal Year
2000
Pinellas County
FY2000
Operating & Capital
Budget
Meeting the Challenges of the
New Millennium
Budget information can be found on the internet at:
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