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At 1:40 p.m., the Chairman resumed the Board of County Commissioners’ budget workshop agenda. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS County Administrator Baird advised these budgets could be found on page 22 of the Budget Workshop booklet. Details can be found in the Non-Departmental Budget Requests booklet starting on page 113. He explained that a few years ago these budgets were capped at a 3-year funding limit; this is the first year the previously funded organizations must drop off to give other non-profits an opportunity to apply. The amount is capped at $110,772. Staff has reviewed these requests and made recommendations; it is time for the Board to decide which agencies to fund. The following organizations and amounts were recommended by staff: Alzheimer/Parkinson Association of Indian River County $22,440; Catholic Charities/Samaritan Center $23,375; Gifford Satellite Library $30,932; Treasure Coast Food Bank $14,025; and World Changers $20,000; for a total of $110,772. Michael Hubler , the new Executive Director of the Gifford Youth Activity Center, appreciated the funding of the library expansion. He advised of other initiatives within the library, commented on the increased usage and gratifying results. He also spoke of other activities for which they need funding. He asked for software and recreation assistance for their gym. County Administrator Baird explained applications need to be made through Children’s Services for any other programs they wish to add. He also explained that under an agreement with them, if we fund any other programs, we reduce what we pay them in administration. There was discussion on the initial structuring for funding the Gifford Library as a satellite library and County Administrator Baird explained how the capping occurred. Vice Chairman Neuberger and Chairman Lowther wanted to see the Gifford Library under our library system. July 13, 2005 9