soil

							                                            SUMMARY BY FUNDING SOURCE
                                              FY 08/FY 09 DECISION UNITS

    DEPARTMENT:                                    SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
    FUND/SUBFUND:                                  01-001-001 COUNTYWIDE GENERAL OPERATING FD

                                                   Funding
                                                   Source         Cost ($)     Positions       Cost ($)     Positions
             Decision Unit Title                   Priority        FY 08        FY 08           FY 09        FY 09      Page #
                            Cumulative Total:                 $      243,038        3.00   $      255,435        3.00
DESIRED SVC LEVEL




NEW MANDATES
                                      (Subtotal)              $      243,038        3.00   $      255,435        3.00




CONTINUATION
                                      (Subtotal)              $      243,038        3.00   $      255,435        3.00




Natural Resources Conservation Service                2                  903                          903
MINIMUM SERVICE LEVEL
Conserving Soil and Water Resources                   1       $      242,135        3.00   $      254,532        3.00




    FORM BF003
                                                                 FY 08/FY 09 DECISION UNIT                                              RECOMMENDED:
                                                                  DESCRIPTION AND COST

Office:                                                                                      SERVICE LEVEL:                                         PRIORITY:

Department:        SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD                                      MINIMUM SVC LEVEL Funding Source Priority #:                                       1

Fund:              01-001 COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND                                                                         Department Priority #:                           1

Subfund:           01-001-001 COUNTYWIDE GENERAL OPERATING FD                                                             SAP Number                                    N/A

Index Code:         SCE01010                                                                                              CIP Number:                                   N/A

DECISION UNIT TITLE:
MATRIX OF SERVICE:                    Soil and Water Technical and Permitting Assistance
                                    RESOURCES:                                                                   Total Positions (Listed by Job Class)
     TOTAL COST:                        FY 08                       FY 09                                           (Use separate sheet if necessary)
Personal Services                           230,018                      242,415                Job Class                  Description                 FY 08                    FY 09
                                                                                                   A0124       Administrative Specialist                   1.00                     1.00
Operating Expenses                              12,117                     12,117                  A1751       Engineering Specialist II                   1.00                     1.00
                                                                                                   A1920       Environmental Specialist II                 1.00                     1.00
Grants and Aid                                        -                           -                                                                        0.00                     0.00
                                                                                                                                                           0.00                     0.00
Capital Outlay                                        -                           -                                                                        0.00                     0.00
                                                                                                                       Total from page 2:                  0.00                     0.00
        TOTAL:                  $             242,135      $              254,532                  TOTAL:                                                           3.00            3.00

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
                                       MEASURE DESCRIPTION                                                             FY 07                 FY 08                     FY 09
WORKLOAD:                      engineering and technical assistance                                                    115.00                     122.00               122.00
tensiometers installed                                                                                                 49.00                        63.00               63.00
educational programs                                                                                                    5.00                         5.00               5.00

IMPACT ON FY 08:
This decision unit conserves Florida's natural resources through a variety of programs and partnerships. It also provide services and programs to prevent damage to natural
resources and the environment, restore the resource base, and promote good land management. It is feasible in conserving soil and water in the interest of public health, safety,
and welfare.

The Board develops and implements soil and water practices on private lands, with similar responsibilites in cooperation with state and local agencies managing publicly-owned
lands. These duties are performed in conjuction with federal, state, regional, and other local partners. Surveys, investigations and research are conducted with public agencies
and landowners. We assist landowners in protecting natural resources by implementing agricultural best management practices (BMPs). We implement preventive and control
measures for conservation. We develop comprehensive plans for conservation of soil and water resources.

Mobile Irrigation Labs (MIL) were developed to help people conserve water. MIL technicians examine irrigation systems, both agricultural and urban, to determine the
uniformity and efficiency of water distribution. Based on the evaluation of information collected, MIL operations identify problems and recommend solutions.

Approximately 1,370 students were provided information through soil and water conservation educational programs.




IMPACT ON FY 09 (If Different):




REVENUE IMPACT:
Revenue Description:                 Index Code                    FY 08                     FY 09                                            Narrative:
                                                                  FY 08/FY 09 DECISION UNIT                                              RECOMMENDED:
                                                                   DESCRIPTION AND COST

Office:                                                                                       SERVICE LEVEL:                                         PRIORITY:

Department:       SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD                                           CONTINUATION                   Funding Source Priority #:                        1

Fund:             01-001 COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND                                                                           Department Priority #:                            2

Subfund:          01-001-001 COUNTYWIDE GENERAL OPERATING FD                                                               SAP Number                                     N/A

Index Code:       SCE01010                                                                                                 CIP Number:                                    N/A

DECISION UNIT TITLE:                  Natural Resources Conservation Service
MATRIX OF SERVICE:                    Soil and Water Technical and Permitting Assistance
                                    RESOURCES:                                                                     Total Positions (Listed by Job Class)
     TOTAL COST:                        FY 08                       FY 09                                           (Use separate sheet if necessary)
Personal Services                                                                                Job Class                 Description                   FY 08                   FY 09
                                                                                                                                                             0.00                    0.00
Operating Expenses                                 903                         903                                                                           0.00                    0.00
                                                                                                                                                             0.00                    0.00
Grants and Aid                                         -                          -                                                                          0.00                    0.00
                                                                                                                                                             0.00                    0.00
Capital Outlay                                         -                          -                                                                          0.00                    0.00
                                                                                                                        Total from page 2:                   0.00                    0.00
        TOTAL:                  $                  903      $                  903                  TOTAL:                                                            0.00            0.00

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
                                       MEASURE DESCRIPTION                                                              FY 07                  FY 08                    FY 09
WORKLOAD:



IMPACT ON FY 08:
This decision unit will continue to help in protecting and restoring soil and water resources, and to assist private landowners in using conservation practices. Florida landowners
and agricultural producers are faced with a host of regulations and programs dealing with their use of private lands. We will be able to continue to implement programs to help
local landowners in conservation efforts through funding and technical support.

It is projected that from 1995 to 2025 Florida's population is projected to grow by 39 percent, while at the same time, the state is experiencing increasing demands for water by
industry and agriculture. In addition to increases in water demand, several areas of the state are experiencing adverse environmental impacts due to the overpumping of
groundwater and the diversion of surface water. The Urban MIL project within the urban areas assist homeowners, condominiums, businesses, and public areas with evaluating
the efficiency of the existing irrigation systems and make recommendations for changes that not only conserve water, but also save money.

Conservation and environmental education programs will be maintained and improved.

Statewide meetings and conferences are attended to remain current on water related resources, planning and implementing resource management, remain familiar with all soil
and water conservation practices applied and irrigation practices.




IMPACT ON FY 09 (If Different):




REVENUE IMPACT:
Revenue Description:                 Index Code                     FY 08                     FY 09                                            Narrative:
         IDENTIFICATION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR EFFICIENCIES IN THE BUDGET
                             FY 08 AND FY 09 BUDGET
                                     (BF004)         NOT RECOMMENDED
Department:      Soil and Water Conservation Board

Program:         Technical and Permitting Assistance
Identified Savings from FY 08 and FY 09 Continuation Level Budget             FY08                  FY09
                                                            Total:            3680                  3680
Number of Positions to be Cut (if any):                                                                0
DESCRIPTION (use additional pages, as necessary):

The dollar impact would be directed to reducing operating cost to eliminate reduction in staff. The district
services would then be sternly affected by this decision.

The list below shows what will happen with such an impact:

   1. Operating costs dollar amount would be reduced.
         a. Some services would not be provided.
   2. Cutting operation costs in half would eliminate giving the best possible programs and services
      needed.
         a. The reduction would drastically reduce the amount of educational programs offered and
             services presented to approximately 1,370 Hillsborough County students each year.
         b. The services of providing Best Management Practices, which include technical assistance and
             services to residents of Hillsborough County, would decrease tremendously.
         c. The MIL program will significantly reduce in providing conservation reports and water quality
             to urban and agricultural irrigation systems.