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In response to Vice Chairman Davis' inquiry, Mr. Barton confirmed that there is no more than $100,000 in any one institution. He explained the banking agreement, investments, and how CD's (Certificate of Deposit) are placed with institutions. TAX COLLECTOR — CHARLES SEMBLER Administrator Baird said that due to a glitch in the system, this budget is not officially due until August 1, 2008. He reported that the Tax Collector's budget is estimated at $1,265,104, an increase of 5.0%. Assistant Tax Collector Jeff Smith, on behalf of Charles Sembler, acknowledged that the budget is in the process of being "fine-tuned" and that it would be turned in to the Florida Department of Revenue by August 1 st. He anticipated the budget cuts would be in compliance, and said that a "record number of dollars" would be returned to the County. PROPERTYAPPRAISER — DAVID C. NOLTE Administrator Baird reported this budget to be $2,863,537, which is $57,619 more than last year, a 2.1 % increase. He clarified that the increase was due to OPEB requirements, and acknowledged that five positions were eliminated. Property Appraiser, David Nolte acknowledged that his overall budget was down 8.51%. He asked the Board for their assistance in resolving a recent situation. He explained that in the past he had received aerial photographs by the State, usually in August; but now, "due to some bureaucrat having drawn a line on a piece of paper, they want to fly us again next year," at a cost of $75,000, for an updated aerial. He emphasized that his office requires new aerials every four years, not every year. Mr. Nolte disclosed that the Legislature had put $75,000 of unfunded state mandated dollars into his budget, and he felt this to be ridiculous since he had to reduce personnel over the past two years due to funding. He said that when he asked to be "opted out" July 16, 2008 14