Overview The mission of the Communications Division is to provide a connection between county government and Hernando County citizens through the dissemination of accurate and timely information about county services, programs, and issues through Hernando County Government Broadcasting and other initiatives. 24/7 Bright House Channel 622 Since 1998 Web streaming since September

Staffing 2 - Video Technicians 1 - Video Administrative Assistant 1 - Video Production Manager 1 - Community Relations Coordinator

Summary of Channel 622 Programming YEAR MONTH (avg.) Public Meetings Broadcast: Public Meetings Taped for Record Purposes (not broadcast):464 Interview Programs: 565 Seminars/Workshops: 121 Public Service Announcements:333 Special Events: 242 Training Videos: 4 Video Bulletin Board Announcements: 70040(new) Outside Programs: see next slide

Broadcasting - Programming from Outside Sources V A News The American Veteran Face Behind The File Recon Living Green Wildlife Matters Waterways FSU Headlines TBARTA SWFWMD Governing Board Live Response

Eliminate All (3 additional) Government Broadcasting Positions – Contract for Minimal Video Services $282,144Proposed 2010 Expenses (1 position already eliminated) 163,754 Adjusted Expenses Itemized Adjusted Expenses: $ Coordinator + unemployment comp. for 4 staff) 4,000Operating Supplies $12,000Webstreaming contract $36,000 Contracted services to televise public meetings ($120/hour - 5 meetings/month - 5 hrs/meeting) $163,754 Total adjusted 2010 expenses BUDGET REDUCTIONS – Option 1

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – Option 1 (Cont.) Revenue: $56,000 Bright House revenue Net County Support: $163, ,000 $ 107,754 Reduction in County Support: $194,036 Current $107,754Proposed $86,282 Savings – Option 1

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – Option 1 (Cont.) Notes: - Eliminates all HCGB personnel and operating expense except webstreaming contract and video production contract - Eliminates all staff-generated revenue - Level of service: public meetings in Board Room only – no other programming – number of meetings subject to negotiation with contractor - No switchboard service (automated or transferred to another dept.) - Cost of contract is estimate only – Pasco pays $125,000/yr and Citrus pays $13,200/year – Minimal programming – Board meetings and limited original programs - No printed annual report and no directories of service - No system/equipment maintenance - Limited operating expense for Coordinator

List of Public Meetings Broadcast CURRENTLY BOCC – 24 Standing Committees - 24 P&Z - 12 *TBARTA - 2 *SHFR - 24 *City Council - 24 MPO - 10 TDLCB - 3 Housing Authority - 10 Health Care Advisory - 5 Legislative Delegation - 1 TOTAL: 139 *revenue source OPTION 1 BOCC - 24 P&Z - 12 TOTAL: 36

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – OPTION 2 Eliminate 2 additional Government Broadcasting positions $282,144Proposed 2010 Expenses (1 position already eliminated) $197,755Adjusted Expenses Itemized Adjusted Expenses: $170,755Personnel (Coordinator + 1 video staff and unemployment for 3 video staff) $ 12,000Webstreaming contract $ 15,000 Operating Expenses (truck and supplies) $197,755Total adjusted 2010 expenses

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – OPTION 2 (Cont.) Revenue: $56,000 Bright House $27,900 Staff generated revenue $83,900 Net County Support: $197, ,900 $113,855 Net County Support Reduction in County Support: $194,036Current - 113,855Proposed $80,181Savings - Option 2

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – OPTION 2 (Cont.) Option 2 Notes: - All existing revenue sources could be maintained, less TBARTA & misc. ($4,208) - All meetings currently broadcast would continue, with exception of TBARTA (12/month average) Meeting date conflicts would need to be addressed - Services eliminated would include: Switchboard Public service announcements and bulletin board Special events Training videos Interview programs (unpaid) Offsite meetings/seminars (unpaid) Audio/video assistance to other departments Printed service directories or annual report

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – OPTION 3 Eliminate 1 additional Government Broadcasting position $ 282,144Proposed 2010 Expenses (1 position already eliminated) 234,746Adjusted Expenses Itemized Revised Expenses: $207,746Personnel (Coordinator, 2 video staff and unemployment for 2 video staff) $ 12,000Webstreaming contract $ 15,000Operating Expenses (truck and supplies) $234,746Total adjusted 2010 expenses

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – OPTION 3 (Cont.) Revenue: $56,000 Bright House $30,108 Staff generated revenue $86,108 Total Revenue Net County Support: $234, ,108 $148,638 Reduction in County Support: $194,036Current -148,638Proposed $ 45,398Savings – Option 3

BUDGET REDUCTIONS – OPTION 3(Cont.) Option 3 Notes: - All existing revenue sources could be maintained, less misc ($2,000) - All meetings currently broadcast would continue (12/month average) - Interview programs and off-site meetings/seminars could continue - Bulletin board would continue - Services eliminated would include: Switchboard Printed directories of service or annual report -Services continued with limitations: Public service announcements Special events (unpaid) Training videos Audio video assistance to other departments