AGENDA I. II. New Member Orientation · there were any objections to the August 14, 2018, meeting minutes. Hearing none, Judge Gerber moved the minutes as approved. Agenda Item II.:

Monday, May 13, 2019 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Orlando, Florida

AGENDA

I. Welcome and Opening Remarks A. Roll Call B. Approval of February 25, 2019 Meeting Minutes

II. New Member Orientation

III. FY 2018-19 Budget Status A. Salary Budget B. Positions Vacant Over 180 Days C. Operating Budgets D. Trust Fund Cash Statement Overview

IV. Rate Distribution of $137,700

V. FY 2019-20 Budget and Pay Memo

VI. FY 2019-20 Legislative Update A. Classification Salary Adjustment Recommendations

VII. FY 2020-21 LBRs

A. Timeline B. Discussion of Potential LBRs

VIII. Other Business

IX. Next Videoconference – July 15 or 16

X. Adjournment

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I. Welcome and Opening Remarks

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District Court of Appeal Budget Commission Video Conference Call

Meeting Minutes February 25, 2019

Members Present Judge Jonathan Gerber, Chair

Judge Clayton Roberts, Vice Chair

Judge Bradford Thomas

Judge Stevan Northcutt

Judge Kevin Emas

Judge Ivan Fernandez

Marshal Kevin Taylor

Marshal Jo Haynes

Marshal Veronica Antonoff

Marshal Daniel DiGiacomo

Marshal Charles Crawford

Judge Spencer Levine

Judge Kerry Evander

Judge Richard Orfinger

Others Present Judge Stephanie Ray, Judge Nelly Khouzam, Judge Brian Lambert, Lonn Weissblum, Kristina

Samuels, Justice Polston, Lisa Kiel, Eric Maclure, Dorothy Willard and other OSCA staff.

Special Note: It is recommended these minutes be used in conjunction with the meeting materials.

Agenda Item I.: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Judge Jonathan Gerber welcomed members and called the District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission (DCABC) meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Judge Gerber then asked the commission if

there were any objections to the August 14, 2018, meeting minutes. Hearing none, Judge Gerber

moved the minutes as approved.

Agenda Item II.: Updates A. Welcome New Members

Judge Gerber welcomed new members Judge Kevin Emas, Judge Ivan Fernandez, Judge Kerry

Evander, and Judge Richard Orfinger.

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District Court of Appeal Budget Commission

February 25, 2019

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B. Welcome Back Interim State Courts Administrator Lisa (Goodner) Kiel Judge Gerber welcomed back interim State Courts Administrator Lisa Kiel and acknowledged

her experience and extensive knowledge of the DCABC. Judge Gerber stated he and Judge

Roberts met with Lisa and Eric Maclure prior to today’s meeting and provided an update on

DCABC actions.

C. FY 2018-19 Budget and Pay Memo Judge Gerber reported this request was not approved by the Supreme Court and referenced the

letter communicating the decision in the meeting packet. Judge Gerber further stated a Joint

Workgroup (Workgroup), comprised of Salary Budget Committee (SBC) members and OSCA

staff, has been formed to review and resolve the concerns of both the DCABC and the Supreme

Court with the goal of developing the draft FY 2019-20 Budget and Pay Memo by the next

DCABC meeting scheduled for May 13, 2019. Lisa Goodner Kiel recommended developing

guidelines that allow for predictability in budget decisions while improving the timeliness in

issuing future memos. Judge Gerber reported due to Judge Orfinger’s DCABC historical

knowledge, he has requested Judge Orfinger serve on the SBC while the Workgroup addresses

the budget and pay memo issues.

Judge Gerber stated the FY 2017-18 Budget & Pay memo will remain in effect for the rest of the

2018-19 fiscal year. The Workgroup proposals will be presented for possible implementation in

fiscal year 2019-20. Judge Gerber further requested Judge Northcutt and Marshal Haynes to set

the Joint Workgroup’s meeting schedule with the goal of having bi-weekly conference calls.

D. December 2018 Rate Distribution Judge Gerber reported this request has been approved by the Supreme Court and implemented

with the exceptions as noted in the Chief Justice’s letter. Judge Gerber thanked the marshals and

the chiefs for providing the information timely and thanked OSCA staff for processing the

requests.

E. January 2019 Supplemental Rate Distribution Judge Gerber reported this request has been approved by the Supreme Court and implemented.

F. 1st DCA Amended Rate Distribution Judge Thomas provided an overview of the 1st DCA request to redirect $4,000 in rate increases

to two employees. He noted a few approved recipients of the December 2018 rate distribution

vacated their positions prior to the rate distributions being realized. Due to the vacancies, the 1st

DCA would like to redirect those rate increases to two other employees. Judge Gerber asked if

there were any questions or objections to this request. With no further questions, the request was

approved without objection. Judge Gerber asked that the information for the increases be

provided to OSCA for processing.

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G. 3rd DCA Transfer of Salary to Senior Judge Category Dorothy Willard provided a status update on the budget amendment request submitted by the 3rd

DCA to transfer salary funds to the senior judge category. The budget amendment has been

approved by the Legislature and the transfer processed by OSCA staff. Judge Emas thanked

everyone involved for their assistance with this request.

H. 3rd DCA Temporary Utilization of Unfunded Positions Judge Gerber noted this request was previously approved by the Commission but included an

expiration date for the use of the positions. Judge Gerber asked Dorothy Willard to provide an

overview of this request. Ms. Willard reported that on February 21, 2018, via e-mail vote, the

Commission approved the 3rd DCA’s request to temporarily utilize 2.0 Unfunded FTE from the

unfunded position reserve for a period of 10-months after the hire date. Ms. Willard then

reported that one of the temporary approvals expired on January 11, 2019 and the 3rd DCA

would like DCABC approval to extend the temporary utilization of both FTE. Judge Emas then

stated the 3rd DCA would like to request the extension through June 30, 2019, as the 3rd DCA

courthouse construction is scheduled for completion in April 2019 and these additional positions

through the end of the fiscal year would aid in the transition from two locations to the new

courthouse. Judge Emas then moved to approve the request. Judge Gerber asked if there were

any objections. There being none, Judge Gerber noted this request as unanimously approved.

I. 5th DCA Transfer of Salary to Senior Judge Category Judge Gerber indicated this request was withdrawn due to the appointment of a new judge.

Judge Evander reported that a possible federal appointment may impact the 5th DCA and a

similar request may be submitted later.

Agenda Item III.: FY 2019-20 Legislative Updates

Judge Gerber thanked Judge Roberts for attending interim legislative committee meetings in his

absence. He then requested Judge Roberts provide an overview of the meetings and the status of the

DCA legislative budget requests (LBR). Judge Roberts noted the 2019 legislative session starts

March 5, 2019 and stated he has been working in conjunction with Judge Mark Mahon, vice-chair of

the Trial Court Budget Commission (TCBC), as they met with members of the budget committees

and subcommittees.

A. 2nd DCA New Courthouse Judge Roberts provided an update on the request and noted funding for the issue will be decided

by the budget committees with input provided by the subcommittees.

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B. 5th DCA Hurricane Windows Judge Roberts provided an update on the request and reported Representative Plakon and Senator

Simmons are supportive of the request.

C. Unfunded Deputy Marshal Positions Judge Roberts provided an update on the request as part of the general budget request for the

courts. D. Employee Pay Issue

Judge Roberts stated Judge Mahon has been discussing the statewide pay issue during the interim

committee weeks, noting the courts continue to lose employees to other state agencies. Judge

Roberts noted legislative members are receptive to the request.

E. Reimbursement for Judges Residing More than 50 Miles from Headquarters Judge Roberts stated the request has been presented to the Supreme Court during conference for

consideration. Although requested for the FY 2019-20 legislative budget request, Judge Roberts

indicated the issue may be appropriate for the following year’s request.

F. New Agenda Item – Public Records Exemption Request Judge Gerber presented an overview of a bill filed by the Judicial Assistants Association of

Florida that would provide an exemption from public records requirements for current and

former judicial assistants. Judge Gerber indicated a request has been made to amend the bill to

include clerks of court and deputy clerks of court for the district courts. Judge Gerber and Judge

Thomas presented the issue for discussion but noted the issue has not been discussed with the

Judicial Assistants Association, the Trial Court Budget Commission, or other court conferences.

Judge Roberts indicated he was in favor of the proposed bill change but added a note of caution

not to inhibit the bill by adding to many exemptions. Jo Haynes asked if the bill would include

exemptions for the spouses and children of judicial assistants. Judge Gerber responded he will

verify and provide a copy of the bills to the members. Judge Gerber requested an informal vote

for approval and there were no objections. Judge Gerber noted this LBR issue will move

forward and indicated communications will be initiated with the Judicial Assistants Association

lobbyist.

Agenda Item IV.: Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Status

A. Salary Budget Dorothy Willard presented the Salary Budget as of January 31, 2019 and reported the adjusted

liability under salary appropriation is projected at $283,209. She noted actual payroll

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adjustments through January 31, 2019 are $146,000 higher than last year due to judicial turnover.

Although under appropriation, Ms. Willard noted the final adjusted liability is down from last

year’s amount of ($446,000) due to impacts from the rate distribution plans.

B. Positions Vacant Over 180 Days

Dorothy Willard presented the Positions Vacant over 180 Days as of January 31, 2019. Ms.

Willard noted the Governor’s budget recommendations for FY 2019-20 do not include any cuts

in positions.

C. Operating Budgets Dorothy Willard presented the FY 2018-19 Operating Budgets as of January 31, 2019.

D. Trust Fund Cash Statement Overview Dorothy Willard presented the Administrative Trust Fund (ATF) Cash Analysis and reported the

cash balance as of January 31, 2019, was $379,220. Ms. Willard noted these funds will be

exhausted by June 30, 2019.

Agenda Item V.: Next Meeting – Monday, May 13, 2019

Judge Gerber stated the next DCABC meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2019. Due to the early 2020

legislative session date, the May meeting will be both a post 2019 legislative session recap and a

training session for new members and in-coming chief judges. Judge Gerber acknowledged the

potential travel strain for members but provided three potential locations for the meeting including

the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, the Hyatt Regency at the Orlando International Airport,

and the Embassy Suites in Lake Buena Vista. Judge Northcutt stated accommodations can be made

in Tampa if the Orlando locations are not available.

Justice Polston stated he will no longer be the Supreme Court liaison to the DCABC due to rotation

of assignments among the new justices. Judge Gerber thanked Justice Polston for his service.

Agenda Item VI.: Future Meeting – Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Judge Gerber reported the September 3, 2019, DCABC meeting will be an in-person meeting in

Amelia Island in conjunction with District Court of Appeal Conference from 3:00 – 4:30 pm.

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Agenda Item VII.: Adjournment

With no other business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

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II. New Member Orientation

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Supreme Court of Florida

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No. SC01-87____________

AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA RULES OFJUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

(RULE 2.054 - DISTRICT COURT OFAPPEAL BUDGET COMMISSION)

[March 15, 2001]

WELLS, C.J.

We have for review the recommendations of the Chief Judges of the District

Courts of Appeal of Florida for the creation of the District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission (DCA Budget Commission). We agree with the recommendation of

the Chief Judges for the formation of the DCA Budget Commission. In order to

create the DCA Budget Commission, we approve a proposed rule for immediate

publication and comment. The proposed rule is set forth in the appendix to this

opinion.

The rule establishes the DCA Budget Commission to oversee the

preparation and implementation of the budgets for Florida’s intermediate courts of

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appeal. The DCA Budget Commission will be directly responsible for adopting

the policies and procedures governing the development and administration of the

budgets affecting its constituency and will provide a mechanism for the active

involvement of appellate judges and administrative officers in the development of

budgetary policy so that the funding requirements of each of the appellate courts

can be adequately addressed while promoting statewide operational consistency.

Article III, section 19 of the Florida Constitution and chapter 216, Florida

Statutes, govern the development and administration of state budgets, including

those of the judicial branch. Specific legislative requirements for state government

budgeting, budget administration, and planning are presented in chapter 216.

These constitutional and statutory provisions, along with the General

Appropriations Act, set forth the budgetary processes and annual appropriations

for the judicial branch. The DCA Budget Commission will afford an opportunity

for district court of appeal judges and their administrative personnel to work

together in the development of budgets for the appellate courts that conform with

constitutional requirements, legislative directives contained in the statutes and the

Appropriations Act, and budget instructions that are issued pursuant to chapter

216.

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The role and function of the DCA Budget Commission is similar to that of

the Trial Court Budget Commission (TCBC), which was recently created under

Rule of Judicial Administration 2.053. The TCBC rule was promulgated primarily

to assist in the orderly transition of trial court funding responsibilities from the

counties to the state pursuant to the 1998 adoption by the voters of Revision 7 to

Article V of the Florida Constitution. But, in addition, the TCBC will provide a

mechanism for the participation of trial court officers and personnel in the

budgeting process mandated by the Constitution and the Legislature. This

cooperative effort among trial court representatives is intended to promote support

for a unified trial court budget by fostering confidence in the budgeting process

and assuring equity and fairness in the allocation of State Courts System

resources. Similarly, a budget commission for the District Courts of Appeal will

provide a forum for appellate court representatives to reach consensus on funding

issues and priorities for the District Courts of Appeal so that all court officers and

personnel can support a unified legislative funding proposal for the intermediate

appellate courts and make collaborative decisions regarding the allocation of

resources once legislative appropriations have been made.

The effectiveness of the DCA Budget Commission will depend on its ability

to fairly balance the competing interests and priorities of all affected constituents.

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To ensure that its decisions are made equitably, the DCA Budget Commission

must afford an opportunity for access and input by those who will be impacted by

its activities. Those opportunities should include a procedure for soliciting budget

suggestions and recommendations, a process for reviewing and commenting on

commission decisions, and a mechanism for appeal. In return, we expect all

appellate court personnel to support the decisions of the DCA Budget

Commission, which will require a willingness to work cooperatively and to

compromise from time to time. It will be necessary for district court of appeal

judges and staff to develop a statewide perspective so that they will appreciate the

collective resource needs and requirements of all five intermediate appellate courts

and eliminate intra-branch competition in the face of resource limitations. Most

importantly, they must be committed to speaking with a unified voice through the

DCA Budget Commission and refrain from advancing the interests of their own

courts at the expense of the others.

Florida’s District Courts of Appeal have had since their creation a great deal

of autonomy in the development and administration of their budgets. The Chief

Judges of the District Courts of Appeal have traditionally exercised a high degree

of fiscal responsibility in the prudent expenditure of state funds. We expect the

DCA Budget Commission to develop budgetary practices and procedures that

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continue to vest primary authority for fiscal management and control of court

operations in the chief judge of each court. However, we will additionally rely on

the DCA Budget Commission to develop uniform policies that promote efficiency,

productivity, and accountability in appellate court operations and advance best

practices so that continuous improvement is assured and the interests of justice are

served.

Finally, the DCA Budget Commission will serve as a resource to the

Supreme Court in carrying out the constitutional mandate established under article

III, section 19(h), Florida Constitution, for the development of planning

documents and implementation of quality management and accountability

programs. The DCA Budget Commission will work with other Supreme Court

commissions and committees so that budget planning and development are

coordinated with programmatic planning, performance, and accountability

activities for the branch.

We approve the proposed rule for publication and comment, with the rule to

become effective July 1, 2001. Interested parties are invited to submit comments

and suggestions regarding the proposed rule on or before May 1, 2001.

It is so ordered.

SHAW, HARDING, ANSTEAD, PARIENTE, LEWIS and QUINCE, JJ., concur.

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THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING SHALL NOT ALTER THEEFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RULE.

Original Proceeding - Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

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RULE 2.235. DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL BUDGET COMMISSION (a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish a District Court of Appeal

Budget Commission with responsibility for developing and overseeing the

administration of district court budgets in a manner which ensures equity and

fairness in state funding among the 5 districts.

(b) Responsibilities. The District Court of Appeal Budget Commission is charged

with specific responsibility to:

(1) establish budgeting and funding policies and procedures consistent with

judicial branch plans and policies, directions from the supreme court, and in

consideration of input from the Commission on District Court of Appeal

Performance and Accountability, and other supreme court committees;

(2) make recommendations to the supreme court on a unitary district court

component of the annual judicial branch budget request;

(3) advocate for the district court component of the annual judicial branch

budget request;

(4) make recommendations to the supreme court on funding allocation

formulas and/or criteria as well as associated accountability mechanisms based on

actual legislative appropriations;

(5) monitor district court expenditure trends and revenue collections to

identify unanticipated budget problems and to ensure the efficient use of resources;

(6) recommend statutory and rule changes related to district court budgets;

(7) develop recommended responses to findings on financial audits and

reports from the Supreme Court Inspector General, Auditor General, Office of

Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, and other governmental

entities charged with auditing responsibilities regarding district court budgeting

when appropriate;

(8) recommend to the supreme court district court budget reductions

required by the legislature;

(9) identify potential additional sources of revenue for the district courts;

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(10) recommend to the supreme court legislative pay plan issues for district

court personnel, except the commission shall not make recommendations as to pay

or benefits for judges; and

(11) request input from the Commission on District Court of Appeal

Performance and Accountability on recommendations from that commission that

may impact the district court budget or require funding.

(c) Operational Procedures. The District Court of Appeal Budget Commission

will establish operating procedures necessary to carry out its responsibilities as

outlined in subdivision (b), subject to final approval by the supreme court. These

procedures shall include:

(1) a method for ensuring input from interested constituencies, including the

chief judges, marshals, and clerks of the district courts, other members of the

district court judiciary, the Judicial Management Council, the Commission on

District Court of Appeal Performance and Accountability, and other judicial

branch committees and commissions; and

(2) a method for appeal of the decisions of the District Court of Appeal

Budget Commission. Appeals may be made only by a chief judge on behalf of the

district. Appeals may be heard only by the District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission unless the appeal is based on the failure of the commission to adhere

to its operating procedures, in which case the appeal may be made to the supreme

court.

(d) Action by Supreme Court or Chief Justice on Recommendations of District Court of Appeal Budget Commission. The supreme court or chief

justice, as appropriate, may take any or all of the following actions on

recommendations made by the District Court of Appeal Budget Commission:

(1) The adoption of the recommendations of the commission made in

accordance with the discharge of its responsibilities listed in subdivision (b) in

whole.

(2) The adoption of the recommendations in part and referral of specific

issues or questions back to the commission for further study or alternative

recommendations.

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(e) Membership and Organization. The District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission will be composed of 10 voting members appointed by the chief

justice who will represent the interests of the district courts generally rather than

the individual interests of a particular district.

(1) The membership shall include the chief judge of each district court of

appeal, who shall serve for his or her term as chief judge. The membership shall

also include one additional judge from each district court of appeal, appointed by

the chief justice, with advice from each chief judge. The marshal of each district

court of appeal shall serve as a nonvoting member. Ex officio nonvoting members

shall also include the chairs of the District Court of Appeal Performance and

Accountability Commission and the Appellate Court Technology Committee, and

the president of the District Court of Appeal Judges Conference.

(2) The chief justice will appoint 1 member to serve as chair and 1 member

to serve as vice chair, each for a four-year term, or until the member’s term on the

commission expires.

(3) The commission may establish subcommittees as necessary to

satisfactorily carry out its responsibilities. Subcommittees may make

recommendations only to the commission as a whole. The chair of the commission

may appoint a non-commission member to serve on a subcommittee.

(4) Effective July 1, 2013, the commission shall be reconstituted

with staggered terms for voting members, as follows: (A) The chief judge of each

district will be appointed for his or her term as chief judge. (B) The additional

judge from each odd-numbered district will be appointed for a four-year term. (C)

The additional judge from each even-numbered district will be appointed for a

two-year term, and thereafter to four-year terms. (D) Each nonvoting member will

serve so long as he or she continues to hold the office which entitles him or her to

membership on the commission.

(f) Staff Support and Funding. The Office of the State Courts Administrator will

provide primary staff support to the commission. Adequate staffing and resources

will be made available to the Office of the State Courts Administrator to ensure the

commission is able to fulfill its responsibilities as outlined in this rule. Sufficient

resources will also be provided for the commission and its subcommittees to meet

and otherwise complete its work.

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DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL BUDGET COMMISSION OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

I. Background and Authority. The District Court of Appeal Budget Commission (DCABC) is created pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.235. II. Responsibilities. The DCABC shall promote a unified budgetary process, assuring equity and fairness in the allocation of resources. The members of the DCABC are charged with representing the interests of the District Courts generally rather than the individual interests of a particular District. The responsibilities of the DCABC are as set forth in Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.235(b). III. Purpose. The purpose of this document is to set forth procedures for the general operations of the Commission. IV. Membership. In accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.235, ten individuals shall be appointed by the Chief Justice to serve on the Commission. The membership consists of the chief judge of each district court of appeal, and one additional judge from each district court of appeal, as designated by the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice will designate the Chairperson and vice Chairperson. The Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) will provide staff to record minutes, to notify members of meetings, and other support related to the operation of the Commission. The marshal of each district court of appeal shall serve as a non-voting member.

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V. Meetings. 1. Number of Meetings: The Commission will meet no less than three times annually, to include a meeting as soon as possible after adjournment of the regular session of the Florida Legislature. 2. Regular Meetings: The Commission will meet regularly at a time and place designated by the Chairperson. Although Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, is not applicable to the Judicial Branch, regular meetings of the Commission will be open to the public and all official acts of the Commission will be taken at public meetings, provided that the schedule of meetings is available on the Commission’s website at www.flcourts.org. At the discretion of the Chairperson, meetings, including special or emergency meetings, may be held by video conference. Any meeting may be closed by a vote of a majority of the Commission, when not prohibited by Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. 3. Special Meetings: Special meetings, including hearings and workshops may be called by the Chairperson or by a majority of the Chief Judges. 4. Emergency Meetings: An emergency meeting of the Commission may be called by the Chairperson with no less than twenty-four (24) hour’s notice whenever, in the opinion of the Chairperson, an issue requires immediate Commission action. Whenever such emergency meeting is called, the Chairperson will notify OSCA staff. OSCA staff will immediately serve either verbal or written notice upon each member of the Commission, stating the date, hour, place, and purpose of the meeting. No other business will be transacted at the meeting unless additional emergency matters are agreed to by a majority of those Commission members in attendance. 5. Notice of Regular Meetings: Notice of regular meetings of the Commission will be posted to the Commission’s website by OSCA staff not less than three (3) days before the event and will include a statement of the general subject matter to be considered. 6. Attendance: Attendance at Commission meetings is mandatory and shall be in person unless otherwise approved by the Chairperson.

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Notification of absence from a Commission meeting should be made in advance of the meeting to OSCA staff. A member can be present electronically during a scheduled meeting as approved by the Chairperson. 7. Voting: a. Quorum: Each member shall have one vote. A representative voting member of at least four (4) of the District Courts must be present to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of those members present is required to take action. b. No Proxy Voting: A Commission members must be present to vote on issues, either in person, or pursuant to previous approval for electronic participation. No member may authorize another person to vote on any issue in place of the member. 8. Minutes: Minutes will be taken by OSCA staff at Commission meetings and a draft will be posted to the Commission’s website within thirty (30) days of each meeting. Once approved by the DCABC, a finalized copy of the minutes will be posted on the Commission’s website. VI. Agenda. 1. Recommendations to the Commission and all matters of business or concern to be included in the agenda will be presented to the Chairperson or the OSCA staff prior to any meeting. The Chairperson, with the assistance of OSCA staff, will assemble the items received, including those from Commission members, with sufficient time to prepare the agenda in advance of each meeting and provide a copy of the agenda to each member of the Commission at least three days prior to the meeting. If additional items or supporting documentation become available, a supplemental agenda may be provided one day prior to the meeting. The agenda and any supplemental agenda will be posted on the Commission’s website. 2. Commission members may add additional items not included on the published agenda to the full Commission meeting agenda if a majority of the District Courts and the Chairperson approve.

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VII. Appearances Before the Commission. 1. The Commission shall provide any person or group a reasonable opportunity to be heard on any agenda item being considered by the Commission. 2. Individuals or representatives of any group who desire to appear before the Commission to address a subject within the Commission’s jurisdiction shall submit their requests to the Chairperson of the DCABC for the matter to be included in the agenda. The Chairperson will determine whether the item will be heard and when the item will be heard. The Chairperson may place time limits on any presentation or decline to hear any matter determined to be outside the Commission’s jurisdiction. 3. The Chairperson shall have the discretion during the course of a Commission meeting to recognize any individual or representatives of groups to address the Commission on items listed on the Commission’s agenda. VIII. Subcommittees. The Commission may authorize the establishment of subcommittees. Members are expected to serve on at least one subcommittee. Subcommittees may have members that are not Commission members; however, each committee shall have at least one Commission member. The Chairperson shall appoint the members of each subcommittee and the subcommittee chair. Ad Hoc subcommittees may be appointed by the Chairperson. Subcommittee meetings may be held at the discretion of the Commission Chair or the chair of any subcommittee. If a subcommittee member misses two consecutive subcommittee meetings, the chairperson of the subcommittee may contact the member regarding the attendance. If a member misses three consecutive subcommittee meetings, the chairperson of the subcommittee may make a motion to recommend replacement of that member on the Commission and if the Commission approves, the Chairperson of the DCABC shall act accordingly.

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IX. Appeals. Only the chief judge of a District Court is authorized to appeal a decision of the District Court of Appeal Budget Commission to the Florida Supreme Court. Any appeal must be made within ten (10) days of the DCABC’s final decision. The Supreme Court will hear only appeals that are based on the failure of the DCABC to adhere to its operational procedures and may be taken only after exhausting all other remedies. X. Budgeting Policies and Procedures. 1. Policies and procedures governing DCABC budgeting development and administration will be developed by the Commission as necessary. 2. Policies and procedures developed and implemented by the Commission will be placed on the Commission’s website. Date Approved by the DCABC: August 18, 2006 Date Approved by Supreme Court: September 28, 2006

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III. FY 2018-19 Budget Status

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Agenda Item III.A.: Salary Budget

1 44,535,692

2 (952)

3 3,749

4 10,185

5 3,339

6 Total Projected Payroll Liability through June 30, 2019 44,552,014

7 (44,281,969)

8 Projected Liability OVER/(UNDER) Salary Appropriation @ Full Employment 270,045

9 Actual Payroll Adjustments through April 30, 2019 (1,070,179)

10 (800,134)

11 36,219

12 (763,915)


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FINAL - Adjusted Liability OVER/(UNDER) Salary Appropriation @ Full Employment

Estimated Remaining Leave Payouts (Based on GR three year average and SCRTF

annualized data)

Adjusted Liability OVER/(UNDER) Salary Appropriation @ Full Employment

April 2019

Projected Law Clerk Incentives Pay Plan Liability through June 30, 2019

FY 2018-19 District Courts of Appeal Salary Budget

Projected Law Clerk Below Minimum Pay Plan Liability through June 30, 2019

Projected Overtime Liability through June 30, 2019 (Based on GR two year average and

SCRTF annualized data)

Salary Appropriation

Projected Full Employment Payroll Liability through June 30, 2019

Projected DROP Liability through June 30, 2019

Prepared by the OSCA Office of Budget Services

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Agenda Item III.B.: Positions Vacant Over 180 Days (as of May 6, 2019)

DISTRICT

COURT

COST

CENTERCost Center Name

Position

NumberClass Title FTE

# of

Days

Vacant

Date

Position

Vacant

Base Rate

1 111 Judicial Administration 003956 Judicial Assistant 1.00 293 07/18/18 35,868.36



2 115 Facility Maint & Mgmt 001659 Custodial Supervisor 1.00 187 11/01/18 24,346.44

* 000 Reserve 000079 Custodial Worker 0.50 0 00/00/00 10,841.04

* 000 Reserve 004395 Administrative Secretary I 1.00 0 00/00/00 27,819.84

* 000 Reserve 011927 Deputy Marshal-District Court 1.00 0 00/00/00 35,903.36






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* Note: There is no funding associated with these positions.

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Agenda Item III.C.: Operating Budgets

General Revenue Fund

Category District AppropriationExpended /

Encumbered

Remaining

Balance% Expended

1st 24,809 2,511 22,298 10.12%

2nd 14,560 3,624 10,936 24.89%

3rd 7,560 3,512 4,048 46.45%

4th 34,793 28,892 5,901 83.04%

5th 72,439 44,893 27,546 61.97%

TOTAL 154,161 83,431 70,730 54.12%

1st 1,425,124 1,399,655 25,469 98.21%

2nd 1,088,341 1,020,813 67,528 93.80%

3rd 233,593 163,275 70,318 69.90%

4th 264,223 211,796 52,427 80.16%

5th 266,386 206,611 59,775 77.56%

TOTAL 3,277,667 3,002,150 275,517 91.59%

1st 4,642 1,625 3,017 35.01%

2nd 51,872 33,284 18,588 64.17%

3rd 13,472 13,472 0 100.00%

4th 41,509 41,509 0 100.00%

5th 16,750 6,021 10,729 35.95%

TOTAL 128,245 95,911 32,334 74.79%

1st 7,700 0 7,700 0.00%

2nd 8,261 5,326 2,935 64.47%

3rd 4,566 2,283 2,283 49.99%

4th 0 0 0 0.00%

5th 9,011 6,087 2,924 67.55%

TOTAL 29,538 13,696 15,842 46.37%

The data below represents the status of the FY 2018-19 operating budget as of April 30, 2019.


May 13, 2019

Orlando, Florida

Expenses

Operating Capital

Outlay

Senior Judge Days

Other Personal

Services

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Agenda Item III.C.: Operating Budgets

General Revenue Fund

Category District AppropriationExpended /

Encumbered

Remaining

Balance% Expended

The data below represents the status of the FY 2018-19 operating budget as of April 30, 2019.

Other Personal

Services

1st 79,385 14,797 64,588 18.64%

2nd 234,303 186,456 47,847 79.58%

3rd 270,088 198,819 71,269 73.61%

4th 169,657 168,166 1,491 99.12%

5th 56,562 54,728 1,834 96.76%

TOTAL 809,995 622,966 187,029 76.91%

1st 86,641 40,665 45,976 46.93%

2nd 34,977 14,496 20,481 41.45%

3rd 8,601 4,250 4,351 49.42%

4th 0 0 0 0.00%

5th 15,705 15,003 702 95.53%

TOTAL 145,924 74,414 71,510 51.00%

1st 16,895 11,202 5,693 66.30%

2nd 14,853 13,727 1,126 92.42%

3rd 4,269 3,630 639 85.03%

4th 4,586 4,586 0 99.99%

5th 12,446 8,838 3,608 71.01%

TOTAL 53,049 41,982 11,067 79.14%

Administrative Trust Fund

AppropriationExpended /

Encumbered

Remaining

Balance% Expended

94,669 30,030 64,639 31.72%

27,000 7,988 19,012 29.59%

121,669 38,018 83,651 31.25%TOTAL

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Lease/Lease

Purchase

Contracted Services

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1 Beginning Balance July 1, 2018 5,835

2 Revenues Received 1,428,158

3 Expenditures (1,465,232)

4 Cash Balance as of April 30, 2019 (31,239)

FY 2018-19

FY 2018-19 Cash Statement

As of April 30, 2019


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ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND

Agenda Item III.D.: Trust Fund Cash Statement Overview

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IV. Rate Distribution of $137,700

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V. FY 2019-20 Budget and Pay Memo

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VI. FY 2019-20 Legislative Update

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JUDICIAL BRANCH

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET REQUEST

FY 2019-20

Issue

CodeFTE

General

Revenue

GR Non-

RecurringTrust

Total GR

and Trust

1 BRANCH WIDE

2Recruitment and Retention Pay Issue for

State Courts System Employees4401A90 9,790,235 515,736 10,305,971

3 TOTAL BRANCHWIDE 0.00 9,790,235 0 515,736 10,305,971

4 SUPREME COURT - 22010100

5 CIP - Generator Docking Station 990M000 192,397 192,397

6 TOTAL SUPREME COURT 0.00 0 0 192,397 192,397

7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTION - 22010200

8

Reduce Excess Budget Authority -

Eliminates Trust Fund Authority in Excess

of Available and Projected Revenue in

Various Trust Funds

3306000 (2.50) (873,925) (873,925)

9Electronic Notification Technology

Maintenance and Enhancements36223C0 370,000 370,000

10 Access to Justice - DIY Florida 36230C0 185,872 7,600 193,472

11Disaster Recovery/Continuity of

Operations Plan36240C0 220,964 531,365 752,329

12Information Technology Security

Assessment and Support36260C0 1.00 132,949 303,800 436,749

13 Florida's Problem Solving Courts 36330C0 180,000 135,000 315,000

14Office of Information Technology On-Call

Pay4400A50 187,899 187,899

15Emergency Management, Security, and

Safety Support4600800 1.00 106,248 3,800 110,048

16 TOTAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTION (0.50) 1,383,932 0 107,640 1,491,572

17 ADMINISTERED FUNDS - 22020100

18Jackson County Courthouse - Hurricane

Michael Repairs (HB 4887) (SF#1662)5100050 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000

19Liberty County Courthouse Electrical

Upgrade (HB 4375)5100040 75,000 75,000 75,000

20Santa Rosa County Judicial Center -

Master Site Planning (HB 4389)5100070 250,000 250,000 250,000

21 TOTAL ADMINISTERED FUNDS 0.00 1,325,000 1,325,000 0 1,325,000

22 DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL - 22100600

23 CIP - 5th DCA Storm Windows 990S000 432,804 432,804

24 TOTAL DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL 0.00 0 0 432,804 432,804

25 TRIAL COURTS - 22300100/22300200

26Problem-Solving Courts Funding

(Specialty Courts)3000135 2,357,304 452,313 2,357,304

27Senior Judge Support to Circuit Court

(14th Circuit)3000420 125,000 125,000 125,000

28

Reduce Excess Budget Authority -

Eliminates Trust Fund Authority in Excess

of Available and Projected Revenue in

Various Trust Funds

3306000 (672,589) (672,589)

29

JUDGESHIPS: Two circuit court judges

(9th and 12th) and Two County Judges

(Citrus County and Flagler County)

3009410 10.00 1,439,940 30,666 1,439,940

30 TOTAL TRIAL COURTS 10.00 3,922,244 607,979 (672,589) 3,249,655

31 TOTAL JUDICIAL BRANCH 9.50 16,421,411 1,932,979 575,988 16,997,399

Updated 05/02/19; 11:38 AM

Budget Entity/Issues

Conference Report - SB 2500

Prepared by the Office of the State Courts AdministratorPage 35 of 46

JUDICIAL BRANCH

FY 2019-20 LEGISLATIVE BUDGET REQUEST

Proviso, Back of Bill, Implementing Language Report

Updated 05/02/19; 10:15a.m.

Senate Bill 2500 - Conference Report

PROVISO - SECTION 4

1

JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION: The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall conduct a review of due process and

court-appointed counsel cost containment approaches other states have undertaken. OPPAGA shall identify options for cost containment measures which

simultaneously preserve the constitutional rights of indigent defendants accused of crimes. The Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) and the Justice

Administrative Commission (JAC) shall provide OPPAGA with requested data to complete its review. The study shall be provided to the Governor, President of the

Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court no later than December 31, 2019.

PROVISO - SECTION 7

1

LINE ITEM 3222A - EXECUTIVE DIRECTION

REVISED: Funds in Specific Appropriation 3222A shall be used by the Office of the State Courts Administrator, in coordination with the Florida Clerks of Court Operations

Corporation and clerks of court, for operation, maintenance, and enhancement of an information technology platform to electronically transmit alert reminders and

information to individuals involved with the state courts system. The platform shall integrate with existing state, county, or other court- or justice-related information

systems, as necessary. Any data collected is the property of the State of Florida or designated agency. The Office of the State Courts Administrator shall provide a project

status report which includes progress made to date for each milestone and deliverable as well as key metrics such as failures to appear in order to assess the

performance of the project. The report shall be submitted to the chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the chair of the House of Representatives

Appropriations Committee, and the Executive Office of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on July 15, 2020, for the prior fiscal year and biannually thereafter.

2LINE ITEM 3229A - ADMINISTERED FUNDS

NEW: Funds in Specific Appropriation 3229A are provided for electrical upgrades to the Liberty County Courthouse (Senate Form 2014) (HB 4375).

3LINE ITEM 3229B - ADMINISTERED FUNDS

NEW: Funds in Specific Appropriation 3229B are provided for the Santa Rosa County Judicial Center Master Site Planning (Senate Form 2206) (HB 4389).

4

LINE ITEM 3230A - ADMINISTERED FUNDS

NEW: Funds in Specific Appropriation 3230A are provided for the repairs to the Jackson County Courthouse and replacement of furniture due to damages caused by

Hurricane Michael (Senate Form 1662) (HB 4887).

5

LINE ITEMS 3243, 3245, 3257 - CIRCUIT COURTS

NEW: From the funds in Specific Appropriations 3243, 3245, 3257, six positions, associated salary rate, and $796,000 of recurring and $30,666 of non-recurring general

revenue funds are provided for an additional circuit court judgeship in the Ninth Judicial Circuit and Twelfth Judicial Circuit, contingent upon HB 5011 or similar

legislation becoming law.

6

LINE ITEM 3245 - CIRCUIT COURTS

NEW: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3245, $25,000 of nonrecurring general revenue funds is provided to reimburse travel expenditures related to the

provision of senior judicial services in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. If the Trial Court Budget Commission determines at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year

that a portion of these funds will not be needed in support of the provision of senior judicial services in that circuit for the remainder of the fiscal year, the commission

may reallocate that portion of funds for travel or other expenditures related to the provision of such services in one or more other circuits.


JUDICIAL BRANCH




PROVISO - SECTION 7

7


NEW: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3247, the Office of the State Courts Administrator shall provide a report by January 1, 2020, to the President of the

Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives which details the number of participants in each problem-solving court for each fiscal year the court has been

operating and the types of services provided, each source of funding for each court during each fiscal year, and information on the performance of each court based

upon outcome measures established by the courts.

REVISED: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3247, $9,412,527 in recurring general revenue funds and $452,313 in nonrecurring general revenue funds is provided

for treatment services, drug testing, case management, and ancillary services for participants in problem-solving courts, including, but not limited to, adult drug courts,

juvenile drug courts, family dependency drug courts, early childhood courts, mental health courts, and veterans courts. Funds may also be used to provide training and

education for multidisciplinary problem-solving court team members to gain up-to-date knowledge on best practices.

8

LINE ITEM 3247 (Cont.) - CIRCUIT COURTS

EXISTING: The Trial Court Budget Commission shall determine the allocation of funds to the circuits. Funds distributed from this specific appropriation must be matched

by local government, federal government, or private funds. The matching ratio for allocation of these funds shall be 30 percent non-state and 70 percent state funding,

other than veterans court, which shall have a matching ratio of 20 percent non-state funding and 80 percent state funding. However, no match will be required for a

problem-solving court that by its primary purpose or mission addresses activities for which state dollars are typically expended. Further, if the county meets the

definition of a "fiscally constrained county," as provided in section 218.67, Florida Statutes, no match will be required. In pursuing funding under this specific

appropriation, a circuit may consider, among other criteria, the extent to which a problem-solving court addresses the needs of individuals with an opioid use disorder.

EXISTING: From the funds in Specific Appropriations 3247, $1,425,000 in recurring general revenue funds is provided for felony and/or misdemeanor pretrial or post-

adjudicatory veterans' treatment intervention programs in the following counties:

Alachua........... 150,000

Clay................. 150,000

Duval.............. 200,000

Escambia....... 150,000

Leon................ 125,000

Okaloosa......... 150,000

Orange............ 200,000

Pasco.............. 150,000

Pinellas........... 150,000

9

LINE ITEM 3247 (Cont.) - CIRCUIT COURTS

NEW: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3249, $100,000 of nonrecurring general revenue funds is provided for full-time senior judicial services within the

Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. If the Trial Court Budget Commission determines at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year that a portion of these funds will not be

needed in support of the provision of senior judicial services in that circuit for the remainder of the fiscal year, the commission may reallocate that portion of funds in

support of such services in one or more other circuits.


JUDICIAL BRANCH




PROVISO - SECTION 7

10


EXISTING: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3250, $5,000,000 in recurring general revenue funds are provided for naltrexone extended-release injectable

medication to treat alcohol- or opioid-addicted individuals involved in the criminal justice system, individuals who have a high likelihood of criminal justice involvement,

or who are in court-ordered, community-based drug treatment (recurring base appropriations project). The Office of the State Courts Administrator shall contract with a

non-profit entity for the purpose of purchasing and distributing the medication.

NEW: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3250, $6,000,000 in recurring general revenue is provided to the Office of State Court Administrator for medication-

assisted treatment of substance abuse disorders in individuals involved in the criminal justice system, individuals who have a high likelihood of becoming involved in the

criminal justice system, or individuals who are in court-ordered, community-based drug treatment. Such medication-assisted treatment may include, but is not limited

to, methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone extended release injectable. The Office of the State Courts Administrator shall contract with a non-profit entity for the

purpose of purchasing and distributing the medication.

11


EXISTING: Funds in Specific Appropriation 3251 are provided to the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to continue its program to protect victims of domestic violence with

Active Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology (recurring base appropriation project).

12

LINE ITEM 3259, 3267 - COUNTY COURTS

NEW: From the funds in Specific Appropriations 3259 and 3267, four positions, associated salary rate, and $613,274 of recurring general revenue funds are provided for

an additional county court judgeship in Citrus County and Flagler County, contingent upon HB 5011 or similar legislation becoming law.

13

LINE ITEM 3273 - JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

EXISTING: Funds in Specific Appropriation 3273 are to be used only for case expenditures associated with the filing and prosecution of formal charges. These costs shall

consist of attorney’s fees, court reporting fees, investigators’ fees, and similar charges associated with the adjudicatory process.


JUDICIAL BRANCH




Back of Bill

1

SECTION 8(2)(b) SPECIAL PAY ISSUES, Judicial Branch Employees

NEW: Effective July 1, 2019, recurring funds are provided in Specific Appropriation 2049 in the amount of $9,790,235 from the General Revenue Fund and $515,736

from trust funds for position classification salary adjustments for judicial branch employees, excluding judges, to encourage employee retention, provide equity

adjustments to equalize salaries between the judicial branch and other public and private sector employers for similar positions and duties, and provide market-based

adjustments necessary to remedy recurring employee recruitment and retention problems for specific position classifications. The funds available for these adjustments

shall be allocated proportionately among circuit and county courts, the district courts of appeal, the Supreme Court, the Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the

Judicial Qualifications Commission, based upon the total number of full-time-equivalent positions, excluding judges employed by each of those components of the

judicial branch. The Chief Justice, based upon recommendation from the Trial Court Budget Commission, District Court of Appeal Budget Commission, and the State

Courts Administrator shall submit a plan for such position classification salary adjustments pursuant to section 216.177(2), Florida Statutes.

2

SECTION 55

NEW: The unexpended balance within the General Revenue Fund appropriated in Specific Appropriation 3165A of Chapter 2018-9, Laws of Florida, for the State Courts

System Problem Solving Courts, shall revert and is appropriated for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for the same purpose.

3

SECTION 56

NEW: The unexpended balance within the General Revenue Fund provided to the Office of State Court Administrator in Specific Appropriation 3169 of Chapter 2018-9,

Laws of Florida, via Chapter 2018-13, Laws of Florida, for medication-assisted treatment of substance abuse disorders in individuals involved in the criminal justice

system, individuals who have a high likelihood of becoming involved in the criminal justice system, or individuals who are in court-ordered, community-based drug

treatment, shall revert and is appropriated for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the same purpose.

4

SECTION 57

NEW: The unexpended balance within the General Revenue Fund appropriated in Specific Appropriation 3141A of Chapter 2018-9, Laws of Florida, for an information

technology platform to electronically transmit alert reminders and information to individual involved in the criminal justice system, shall revert and is appropriated for

Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for the same purpose.


Implementing Bill

1SECTION 54. COURT TRUST FUND LOAN

EXISTING: Amends s. 215.18, F.S. to provide the chief justice the authority to request a trust fund loan.

2

SECTION 64. JUDICIAL HEADQUARTERS

REVISED: Permits Supreme Court justices who reside outside of Leon County to designate an official headquarters in a District Court of Appeal courthouse, a county

courthouse, or other appropriate facility in the district in which they reside. Justices may be paid travel and subsistence expenses when traveling between their official

headquarters and Tallahassee on official business. The Chief Justice may establish parameters such as operational requirements for a designated headquarters, limiting

the number of days for which reimbursement may be provided, and prescribing activities that qualify as court business.


VI.A. Classification Salary Adjustment Recommendations


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VII. FY 2020-21 LBRs

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Agenda Item VII.: FY 2020-21 LBRs

2020-2021 Legislative Budget Request Timeline District Courts of Appeal

Monday, May 13 Preliminary LBR discussion; District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission (DCABC) meeting 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. – Orlando

Wednesday, May 15 Legislative Budget Request (LBR) technical instructions distributed via

email to Chief Judges and Marshals

Wednesday, June 19 Budget requests due to OSCA Office of Budget Services

Thursday, June 20- Issues and summaries prepared by Office of Budget Services for District

Friday, July 12 Court of Appeal Budget Commission review

Week of July 15 or 16 District Court of Appeal Budget Commission meeting to review and

(tentative) approval of final Legislative Budget Request 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Video Conference Meeting

Thursday, July 25 Joint meeting of leadership materials sent out via email

Monday, July 29 Joint meeting of leadership with the Chief Justice, District Court of Appeal

(tentative) Budget Commission, Trial Court Budget Commission, JQC, Judicial

Conference Chairs, and OSCA to review the LBR recommendations 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Telephone Conference (Executive Conference Center has been

reserved for Tallahassee participants)

Thursday, August 1 Final LBR recommendations distributed to the Supreme Court for Court

Conference

Thursday, August 15 Approval of LBR recommendations by the Supreme Court

Thursday, September 12 Public Hearing Tallahassee, Florida

Friday, September 13 or Submission of the Legislative Budget Request to the Legislature

Monday, September 16

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FY 2020-21 through FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Plan Fixed Capital Outlay Legislative Budget Request Timeline

District Courts of Appeal

Monday, May 13 Preliminary LBR strategy discussion; District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission (DCABC) meeting 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Video Conference Meeting

Wednesday, May 15 Legislative Budget Request (LBR) technical instructions distributed via

email to Chief Judges and Marshals

Friday, May 17 Marshals notify Project Monitor* and OSCA Chief of Budget Services of

intent to file issue(s) for FCO and begin development of FCO issues

Wednesday, June 19 FCO project plans and CIPP forms due to OSCA Project Monitor and

FCO narratives due to OSCA Budget Services Office

Thursday, June 20- Project Monitor review of FCO issue request. Issues and summaries

Friday, July 12 prepared by Office of Budget Services for District Court of Appeal Budget

Commission review

Week of July 15 or 16 District Court of Appeal Budget Commission meeting to review and

(tentative) approval of final Legislative Budget Request TBD – Video Conference Meeting

Thursday, July 25 Joint Leadership meeting materials sent out via email

Monday, July 29 Joint meeting of Leadership with the Chief Justice, OSCA,

(tentative) District Court of Appeal Budget Commission, Trial Court Budget

Commission, JQC and Judicial Conference Chairs to review the LBR

recommendations 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Telephone Conference (Executive Conference Center has been

reserved for Tallahassee participants)

Thursday, August 1 Final LBR recommendations distributed to the Supreme Court for Court

Conference

Thursday, August 15 Approval of LBR recommendations by the Supreme Court

Thursday, September 12 Public Hearing Tallahassee, Florida

Friday, September 13 or Submission of the Legislative Budget Request to the Legislature

Monday, September 15

*Project Manager Contact Information: Steven Hall, Chief of General Services

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (850)487-2373

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VIII. Other Business


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IX. Next Videoconference – July 15 or 16


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X. Adjournment

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Documents

AGENDA I. II. New Member Orientation · there were any objections to the August 14, 2018, meeting minutes. Hearing none, Judge Gerber moved the minutes as approved. Agenda Item II.: