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1 FISCAL YEAR Orange County Florida Annual Budget

2 Board of County COMMISSIONERS TERESA JACOBS Orange County Mayor BRYAN NELSON District 2 Orange Blossom Trail 2 PETE CLARKE District 3 TED B. EDWARDS District 5 Colonial Dr. WESTERN EXPY 1 FLORIDA TURNPIKE INTERSTATE 4 6 Orange Blossom Trail John Young Pkwy. EAST WEST EXPY Semoran Blvd. 3 CENTRAL FLORIDA GREENWAY BEACHLINE EXPY Colonial Dr. STATE ROAD S. SCOTT BOYD District 1 VICTORIA P. SIPLIN District 6 JENNIFER THOMPSON District 4

3 ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA INTRODUCTION The Orange County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners are pleased to present the proposed budget for fiscal year , encompassing the period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, This brochure is provided as a brief overview of the Orange County budget. Budget Overview For the fiscal year, all signs point to continued positive economic gains in Orange County. The estimated increase in countywide property values for the upcoming budget year is 12.0%, which follows an increase in the previous year of 7.2%. Rising property values are a result of the improving real estate market, as well as new construction in areas such as Medical City/Lake Nona, International Drive, and in and around the major theme parks. Additionally, record setting tourism numbers about 62 million visitors to Orange County in 2014 and a declining unemployment rate also signal improving economic health. For the 26th year in a row, Orange County will fund the budget without increasing the countywide property tax rate. The $3.6 billion budget for fiscal year is about $45 million less than the modified fiscal year budget, while still providing unchanged or improved levels of service and adding significant funding for infrastructure through Mayor Teresa Jacobs INVEST in Our Home for Life initiative (INVEST). INVEST is a multi-year plan, funded by leveraging existing sales tax collections, that will infuse an additional $300 million into building roadways, parks, fire stations, affordable housing, and other needed capital improvement projects. Major Revenue Sources Most of Orange County Government s major revenue sources are experiencing positive growth due to the improving economy. The proposed budget for county property taxes in fiscal year is $448 million. These funds will be used for an array of services and infrastructure improvements including law enforcement, public transportation, and parks and recreation programs to name a few. Sales tax continues to be a good news budget story. For fiscal year , half-cent sales tax revenue is budgeted at nearly $161 million, which is 4% more than the previous year. Since turning around from a low point of $113 million in fiscal year , collections have steadily increased each year due to the expanding local economy and increased tourism. The continuous improvement in this revenue source is a major reason why Orange County has been able to maintain or increase levels of service for citizens without raising tax rates. Just as they are impacting sales tax collections, the more than 62 million tourists now visiting Orange County each year are also boosting the tourist development tax collections. Revenue from the 6% tax on hotel rooms and other short-term rentals is budgeted at a record $216 million for fiscal year This is 5% more than the previous year budget. These collections are used to fund items such as the Orange County Convention Center, the construction and renovation of venues like the Amway Center, the Citrus Bowl, and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and the continued promotion of Orange County/Orlando as a premier tourist destination. Operating Budget The operating budget is where the rubber meets the road for Orange County Government 1

4 ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA services. Included in the operating budget is the funding for day-to-day services, programs, and personnel. The proposed budget is focused on providing necessary services at the level required by citizens while balancing these needs with available funding. A key component of the operating budget is funding for law enforcement. Each year, the independently elected Sheriff submits a funding request to the Board of County Commissioners. The requested amount included in the fiscal year budget is just below $208 million, a 4.8% increase over the previous year. The Sheriff indicates that this amount will allow for continued law enforcement services, twelve new positions, the deployment of 600 body worn cameras for deputies, and the annual lease purchase payment to replace an existing helicopter that is more than 40 years old. The operating budget also includes $141 million for the Fire Rescue department, a 10% decrease from the previous year budget. The majority of this funding comes from the Fire Rescue property tax levied against properties in the unincorporated areas of Orange County. The budget decrease is a result of new and replacement equipment expenditures being included in the INVEST initiative and the reduction of payments to the general fund for indirect services. Revenue from the Fire Rescue property tax still lags pre-recession levels, while population growth is creating new demands for service. The INVEST funding for additional fire stations and equipment is helping to bridge that gap. Additionally, the budget includes $41.4 million for Orange County s contribution to the LYNX transit service. This amount is 1.3% more than the fiscal year budget. LYNX budget increases for health insurance costs were mostly offset with savings resulting from the lower price of fuel. LYNX is taking steps to further reduce fuel costs by converting a significant portion of its bus fleet to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Capital Projects The total proposed capital projects budget for fiscal year is $397 million, which includes funds for transportation, parks, public safety, utilities, and facilities projects. Included in that total is $49 million for the first year of the $300 million INVEST initiative. Please see page seven (7) of this brochure for a closer look at the INVEST program and the types of projects it will fund. For a detailed view of the entire Orange County budget, please visit the web site at OrangeCountyFL. net. Please note that budget figures reflected in this brochure do not include municipalities, drainage districts, or the Orange County School Board, which are separate entities with their own budgets. Para mas informacion referente a esta vista publica, favor de comunicarse con la Oficina de Administracion y Presupuesto al numero

5 Major REVENUES ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA The Office of Management and Budget develops revenue forecasts by reviewing current and projected economic data, historical trends of specific revenue sources, and input from operating departments responsible for collecting the revenue. State revenue estimates are analyzed and modified to reflect local experience. Ad Valorem Taxes: The Countywide Ad Valorem receipts are budgeted at $447,592,203 for, an 11.96% increase from the FY proceeds. This revenue is derived from the levy of taxes on tangible personal property and real property. The countywide ad valorem millage supports Orange County s General Fund, the Capital Projects Fund, and the Parks Fund. Half-Cent Local Government Sales Tax: The Half-Cent Sales Tax revenue is budgeted at $160,680,000 for. Orange County receives a distribution of funds equal to % of net sales tax collections (approximately one half cent of the net sales tax collected in Orange County). State Revenue Sharing: The State Revenue Sharing revenue is budgeted at $36,635,000 for. Orange County receives 2.9% of net cigarette tax collections and % of state sales tax. Constitutional Gas Tax: The Constitutional Gas Tax revenue is budgeted at $11,000,000 for. Constitutional Gas Tax is collected by the Florida Department of Revenue and is transferred by the State Board of Administration (SBA) to the counties. This is a tax of two cents per gallon on gasoline. The distribution factor is calculated based on a formula contained in Article XII of the Constitution. County Gas Tax: The County Gas Tax revenue is budgeted at $4,800,000 for. County Gas Tax is a one cent per gallon tax on gasoline. It is distributed to counties by the Florida Department of Revenue based on the same formula used to distribute Constitutional Gas Tax. Local Option Gas Tax: The Local Option Gas Tax revenue is budgeted at $25,000,000 for. A six cent per gallon gas tax is levied in Orange County as provided by the Florida legislature. This tax is distributed by the Florida Department of Revenue according to annual population estimates presented by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Local Option Tourist Development Tax: The Local Option Tourist Development Tax revenue is budgeted at $228,000,000 for. On authority granted by the state legislature, Orange County has elected to levy a 6% tax on most short-term rents, leases or lets, and living accommodations in hotels, motels, apartments, houses, and mobile home parks, which have been contracted for periods of six (6) months or less. The first four cents of the 6% Tourist Development Tax is for priority tourism related expenses in the Tourist Development Plan prepared by the Tourist Development Council and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The fifth cent is for convention and sports debt and is currently allocated to the Convention Center construction debt. The sixth cent is for sports debt and tourism promotion. Public Service Tax: The Public Service Tax revenue is budgeted at $64,908,960 for. Florida Statutes authorize municipalities and charter counties, such as Orange County, to levy a public service tax. The tax is levied on purchases of electricity, fuel oil, metered or bottled gas (natural liquefied petroleum gas or manufactured), and water services. Communications Services Tax: The Communications Services Tax (CST) revenue is budgeted at $23,000,000 for. The CST has two (2) components, state and local. Generally, the state CST is 7.44% and consists of a 4.92% state tax plus a 2.52% gross receipts tax. The local CST is 4.98% for unincorporated Orange County. 3

6 ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA Sources of REVENUE (in millions) Taxes $ 1,018.8 Property (ad valorem), gasoline, resort and franchise taxes. Fund Balance $ 1,105.2 Unspent funds from prior fiscal year. Interfund Transfers $ Budgeted amounts transferred from one governmental account to another. An example is an interfund transfer from the Sales Tax Trust Fund (sales tax revenue) to the general fund. Charges for Service $ Fees and charges for various County services. Intergovernmental $ Revenues received from federal, state and other local government sources in the form of grants, shared revenues, and payments in lieu of taxes. Half-cent local sales tax, state revenue sharing and state grants are examples. Miscellaneous $ 47.2 Various smaller funds including interest earnings, contributions, rent and impact fees. Other Operating $ Permits, fees, court related revenue, and fines and forfeitures. Bond/Loan Proceeds $ 99.0 Revenues generated when bonds are sold to provide revenue that pay for various projects. TOTAL $ 3,695.6 Statutory Deductions ($ 90.8) 5%, excluding Non-Revenues, as required by Florida Statute NET TOTAL $ 3,604.8 Taxes 28% Revenue Budget Fund Balance 30% Interfund Transfers 13% Bond/Loan Proceeds 3% Other Operating 5% Miscellaneous 1% Intergovernmental 7% Charges for Service 13% 4

7 How The County ALLOCATES MONEY (in millions) ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA General Government $ Board of County Commissioners, Constitutional Officers, County Administrator, Purchasing and Contracts, Office of Management and Budget, Human Resources, Planning, Non-Departmental Expenditures, Legal, Facilities Management and Telecommunications. Public Safety $ Sheriff, Corrections, Law Enforcement Impact Fees, Fire Impact Fees, Fire Rescue Services, Medical Examiner, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Building, Zoning, and Consumer Fraud. Physical Environment $ Solid Waste, Mandatory Refuse, Lake District MSTUs, Water and Wastewater Utilities, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Protection, Retention Ponds, and Cooperative Extension. Transportation $ Traffic Engineering, Local Option Gas Tax, Roads and Drainage, Highway Construction, Street Light Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Transit Authority (LYNX), and Engineering. Economic Environment $ Youth Employment, Veteran Services, Community Development, Convention Center, and Office of Economic Development. Human Services $ Mosquito Control, Animal Services, Medical Clinic, Social Services, Great Oaks Village, Human Services Agencies, Head Start, and Citizens Commission for Children. Culture & Recreation $ 56.1 Parks and Recreation and Cultural Agencies. Interfund Transfers $ Transfers between individual funds of a governmental unit, which are not repayable and are not considered charges for goods or services. These represent a double counting of expenditures, and are deducted from the total county operating budget to determine net budget. Debt Service $ The expense of retiring debts such as loans and bond issues. Reserves $ An account used to indicate that a portion of a fund s balance is legally restricted or designated for a specific purpose, and is therefore, not available for general appropriation. Internal Services $ Risk Management Fleet Management, and Employee Medical Benefit. NET TOTAL $3,604.8 Expense Budget Reserves 22% Internal Services 5% General Government 7% Public Safety 16% Debt Service 3% Physical Environment 11% Interfund Transfers 14% Culture & Recreation 2% Human Services 6% Economic Environment 7% Transportation 7% 5

8 6 ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA Budget HIGHLIGHTS Tax (Millage) Rate Comparison FY 2007 vs. FY 2016 Countywide, County Fire & EMS, Unincorporated/Sheriff FY 2007 Tax Rate (Millage) (Millage) Change Countywide (14.1%) County Fire & EMS (13.2%) Unincorporated/Sheriff (15.0%) The three (3) primary Orange County tax rates are lower in fiscal year 2016 than they were in fiscal year The Countywide tax rate of is the backbone of Orange County s financial structure and consists of three (3) components: General Fund Capital Projects Fund Parks Fund The County Fire & EMS tax rate of is used to provide fire protection and emergency medical services in unincorporated areas and for cities that contract with Orange County. 3. The Unincorporated/Sheriff tax rate of is used to provide a portion of funding for law enforcement services in unincorporated areas of Orange County. 200,000 1,000 FY 2016 Tax Rate Example: Taxable Value of $200,000 FY 2007 FY 2016 = 200 X mills = $1, ,000 = 200 X mills = $1,697 1,000 Comparing the Countywide, Fire & EMS, and Sheriff tax rates in FY 2007 to those in FY 2016, property with a taxable value of $200,000 will pay approximately $278 less in property taxes for fiscal year Orange County Property Tax Revenue Orange County Property Tax Revenue (In millions) FY 2009 $727 FY 2010 $641 FY 2011 $560 FY 2012 $544 FY 2013 $543 FY 2014 $563 FY 2015 $604 Estimated FY 2016 $674 Percent Fiscal year 2016 property tax revenue is projected to increase by 11.96% over fiscal year 2015 proceeds, but is still below 2009 levels.

9 Invest in OUR HOME FOR LIFE ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA Included in the fiscal year 2016 budget is funding for Mayor Jacobs INVEST in Our Home for Life initiative that will provide: Infrastructure New public safety facilities Vibrant neighborhoods and affordable family housing Enhanced recreation opportunities Safety improvements for pedestrians, and Transportation connectivity throughout Orange County Intersections & Pedestrian Safety Improvements $15M Parks Projects $20M Commission District Projects $30M Housing Initiatives $5M Roadway Improvements $200M Fire Rescue Projects $30M 5,178 When complete, this multi-year program 5,167 will 5,120 have invested $300 million 5,101 in improving infrastructure throughout Orange County. 5,046 INVEST in Our Home For Life funding is allocated as follows: Roadway Improvements - $200 million New roadways or expansion of existing roadways that will relieve traffic congestion throughout Orange County. Parks Projects - $20 million Construction and enhancement of parks and recreational facilities countywide. Fire Rescue Projects - $30 million Construction of three (3) new fire stations. New and replacement fire apparatus and equipment. Partnership funding for a regional training center. Commission District Projects - $30 million One-time projects with minimal operating impacts to be identified in consultation with District Commissioners. $5 million per district. Intersection & Pedestrian Safety Improvements - $15 million Intersection improvements that include enhancing sidewalks, crosswalks, signals, turn lanes, and updated signage. Housing Initiatives - $5 million Funding directed at further promoting the development of affordable family housing. 7

10 ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA Trim Notice QUESTIONS & ANSWERS The following are some common questions taxpayers ask upon receiving their TRIM (Truth in Millage) Notice from the Property Appraiser. 1. Are any of the tax rates (millages) changing? All millages under the control of the BCC are proposed to remain unchanged, except for two Lake District millages: Lake Killarney and Lake Mary. 2. Why is my property value assessment so high? The Property Appraiser is responsible for the assessment of property values. Properties are assessed by site visits, aerial photography, and/or information received from the Building and Zoning Divisions. The Board of County Commissioners has no input into the property appraisal process. Reasons for a large increase in assessments and/or taxable value: a) Neglected to file for homestead exemption with Property Appraiser. Filing dates are between January 1 and March 1 of each year. *Some people are not aware that exemptions are non-transferable. When an individual purchases a new or existing home, they must file for the exemption. b) New development in area/neighborhood has increased property values. c) Additions to home such as a pool, new room, etc. d) Completion of structure on previously vacant property. The first year a home is completed and placed on the tax roll will cause a significant increase in value over the value of the vacant lot. 3. What if I do not agree with the Property Appraiser s assessment of my property value? Property owners who are dissatisfied with the assessment of their property (after contacting the Property Appraiser s Office) may petition for adjustment to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). Petitions for the VAB may be obtained from the Clerk of the VAB located at 201 S. Rosaline Avenue, 4th Floor, Orlando, FL You can also file online at The filing deadline for property valuation petitions and homestead exemption appeals is September 15, This means the original petition document must be filed with the Clerk of the VAB, , by 5:00 p.m. on that day. Hearings before the VAB will begin in late September or early October Property Appraiser s telephone listing: Customer Service

11 ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA 4. Who controls or levies millages on the lakes and MSTU? The Board of County Commissioners has control over, or levies millages for: County-wide Bass Lake Lake Ola Unincorporated Area (Sheriff) Big Sand Lake Lake Pickett County Fire & EMS Lake Holden Lake Price OBT Corridor Lake Horseshoe Lake Sue OBT Neighborhood Lake Irma Lake Waumpi Orlando Central Park Lake Jean Lake Whippoorwill I-Drive Master Transit Lake Jessamine Little Lake Fairview I-Drive Bus Service Lake Killarney South Lake Fairview North I-Drive Improvement Lake Lawne Asbury Park Canal Apopka-Vineland Improvement Lake Marilyn Lake Conway Water/Nav. Lake Mary Windermere Water/Nav. Special Assessments: For more information regarding special assessments such as street-lighting, retention ponds, common area maintenance, and/or road improvements, please direct the call to the Orange County Comptroller s Finance Department, Special Assessments Section at Lake Districts (MSTUs): For information about such topics as how lake district MSTU boundaries are established, the rationale for lake district millage, and what lake district funds pay for, please direct calls to the Environmental Protection Division at What do the last few places in the millage code mean? (e.g., 75 ORG HX) This is the exemption code. This code indicates the property owner has one or more exemptions in effect. Although there are numerous exemption codes, a few common ones are listed below for quick reference. For questions about these and other exemptions, please call the Property Appraiser at DX Disability Exemption HX Homestead Exemption LIS Limited Income Senior Exemption WR Widower Exemption WX Widow Exemption 6. What does non-ad valorem assessment mean and what does it include? Charges appearing in this section of the TRIM notice are compulsory levies imposed on certain properties to defray part or all of the cost of a specific improvement or service deemed to primarily benefit the properties. Such improvements or services include things like street-lighting, common area maintenance, paving, retention pond maintenance, etc. Charges are set by the Board of County Commissioners and are based on a set amount per lot or per foot rather than property value. 9

12 Prepared by the Office of Management & Budget 201 South Rosalind Avenue Orlando, Florida

13 I. Fund Type / Name Budgeted Fund Structure FY Budget as of 03/31/15 Worksession Budget Proposed Adjustments Proposed Budget Percent Change Over 3/31 General Fund and Sub Funds General Fund and Subfunds $ 794,720,691 $ 811,088,247 $ 7,057,673 $ 818,145, % Total $ 794,720,691 $ 811,088,247 $ 7,057,673 $ 818,145, % II. Special Revenue Funds 7000 Level (Federal) Grant - Funds * $ 115,337,324 $ 56,952,845 $(917,575) $ 56,035,270 (51.4)% 8000 Level (State) Grants - Funds * 16,327,477 7,559,326 (2,719) 7,556,607 (53.7)% 911 Fee 20,086,345 19,172, ,172,411 (4.6)% Air Pollution Control 1,004,097 1,071,404 (75,000) 996,404 (0.8)% Air Quality Improvement 375, ,667 (150,000) 156,667 (58.3)% Animal Services Trust Funds 124, , , % Aquatic Weed (Non-Tax) Districts 233, ,774 (1) 248, % Aquatic Weed (Tax) Districts 3,755,591 3,868,945 (176,189) 3,692,756 (1.7)% Boating Improvement Program 1,484, ,393 63,596 1,018,989 (31.3)% Building Safety 29,065,113 31,524,229 1,457,792 32,982, % Conservation Trust Funds 4,984,690 4,890, ,589 5,661, % Constitutional Gas Tax 25,811,914 20,145,755 2,790,482 22,936,237 (11.1)% Court Facilities 7,222,880 6,802, ,783 7,197,656 (0.3)% Court Technology 5,676,922 5,089,513 (800) 5,088,713 (10.4)% Crime Prevention ORD ,873 77, ,168 (62.9)% Driver Education Safety Trust Fund 612, , ,095 (7.0)% Drug Abuse Trust Fund 435, , ,600 (10.3)% Energy Efficiency Renew Energy & Conservation 49,848 45, ,107 (9.5)% I-Drive MSTU Funds 5,320,681 5,652, ,456 6,011, % Inmate Commissary Fund 2,326,076 2,538, ,538, % International Drive CRA 50,663,313 32,998,403 1,201,534 34,199,937 (32.5)% Juvenile Court Programs 290, ,843 (144) 274,699 (5.3)% Lakeside Village Adequate Public Facility 1,202, , ,766 1,254, % Law Enforcement / Confiscated Property 2,550,287 1,977, ,977,000 (22.5)% Law Enforcement / Education Corrections 688, , ,923 (34.4)% Law Enforcement / Education Sheriff 681, , ,600 (50.6)% Law Library 285, , ,475 - % Legal Aid Programs 737, , , % Local Court Programs 1,190,669 1,141,473 (679) 1,140,794 (4.2)% Local Housing Asst (SHIP) 6,561,298 5,730, ,268 6,690, % Local Option Gas Tax 39,135,812 35,657, ,000 36,407,417 (7.0)% Mandatory Refuse Collection 74,362,613 70,326,426 (246,303) 70,080,123 (5.8)% MSBU Agency Funds 80 5, ,330 6,562.5 % Municipal Service Districts 36,250,118 35,506,911 1,140,150 36,647, % OBT Comm Redevelopment Area Trust Fund 396, , , ,081 (10.4)% OC Fire Prot & EMS/MSTU 159,936, ,492,004 7,777, ,269, % Orange Blossom Trail NID , , ,000 (9.8)% Other Grant Funds 37,552, (100.0)% Parks and Recreation Fund 41,264,400 39,049,963 7,637,501 46,687, % Parks and Recreation Scholarship 94,862 47, ,500 (49.9)% Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District 302, , ,978 (20.4)% Pollutant Storage Tank 55,384 55,579 (8,641) 46,938 (15.2)% School Impact Fees 85,519,000 85,519, ,519,000 - % Special Tax MSTU 155,916, ,479,814 1,439, ,919, % Teen Court 1,200,209 1,141, ,141,775 (4.9)% Transportation Trust 105,636,740 98,175,087 3,102, ,277,248 (4.1)% Tree Replacement Trust 1,507,004 1,392, ,392,902 (7.6)% Water and Navigation Funds 9,581,561 7,971,885 1,002,981 8,974,866 (6.3)% Total $ 1,054,172,498 $ 901,319,602 $ 29,709,064 $ 931,028,666 (11.7)% Page 1 of 2

14 III. Fund Type / Name FY Budget as of 03/31/15 Worksession Budget Proposed Adjustments Proposed Budget Percent Change Over 3/31 Debt Service Funds Capital Improvement Bonds $ 39,140,025 $ 39,558,150 $ 0 $ 39,558, % Orange County Promissory Note Series ,837,623 3,743, ,743,047 (2.5)% Public Facilities Bonds 8,731,523 8,726, ,726,550 (0.1)% Public Service Tax Bonds 105,797, ,000, ,000, % Sales Tax Trust Fund 363,234, ,836, , ,776, % Total $ 520,741,274 $ 534,865,359 $ 940,000 $ 535,805, % IV. V. VI. Enterprise Funds Convention Center Funds $ 418,304,079 $ 379,639,702 $ 6,974,329 $ 386,614,031 (7.6)% Solid Waste System 107,850, ,051,107 (3,089,316) 119,961, % Water Utilities System 306,284, ,810,479 (7,097,809) 335,712, % Water Utilities System MSTUs 548, , ,255 (9.3)% Total $ 832,987,594 $ 845,998,543 $(3,212,796) $ 842,785, % Internal Service Funds Employees Benefits $ 155,953,515 $ 153,747,927 $ 0 $ 153,747,927 (1.4)% Fleet Management Dept 22,899,458 20,239, ,239,386 (11.6)% Risk Management Program 66,640,079 66,450,375 (886,711) 65,563,664 (1.6)% Total $ 245,493,052 $ 240,437,688 $(886,711) $ 239,550,977 (2.4)% Capital Construction Funds Fire Impact Fees $ 4,839,361 $ 2,755,367 $ 2,724,724 $ 5,480, % Law Enforcement Impact Fees 6,493,522 6,988, ,000 7,888, % Miscellaneous Construction Projects 86,606,125 82,766,104 32,698, ,464, % Parks & Recreation Impact Fees 18,757,958 3,660,000 15,000,000 18,660,000 (0.5)% Transportation - Deficient Segment Funds 5,731,504 4,018,615 1,346,174 5,364,789 (6.4)% Transportation Impact Fees 79,210,388 66,959,843 17,659,937 84,619, % Total $ 201,638,858 $ 167,148,829 $ 70,329,070 $ 237,477, % Combined Total All Funds $ 3,649,753,967 $ 3,500,858,268 $ 103,936,300 $ 3,604,794,568 (1.2)% *- FY Grant funds include the year-end grant roll. Page 2 of 2

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