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budget. Ms. Clem detailed her budget cuts and asked the Board to advance her 50% up front <br />since the budget year starts October 1 st, and she has to pay for the November election. <br />Director Brown said he would check with the Attorney's office for the proper procedure <br />and bring this back to the Board. <br />VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD <br />Administrator Baird told how this year's budget has been $24,000, but due to an <br />additional expense from a state mandate, the proposed budget increased to $169,500. He <br />explained how this additional expense requires the Value Adjustment Board to use outside <br />counsel in lieu of our County Attorneys. <br />Commissioner Wheeler felt the public should know that a lot of the County's expenses <br />are directed from the Legislature. <br />NON -DEPARTMENTAL STATE AGENCIES <br />Administrator Baird presented the recommended budgets for the following entities and <br />explained the reasons for the reductions: <br />New Horizons - recommended $384,300, a reduction of 8.50% from last year. <br />John Romano, CEO of New Horizons, informed the Board that the State had cut his <br />budget by $710,000. He revealed that the Governor reimbursed him for those funds, but he is <br />going to give the money to the County for doctor services. He asked the Board not to cut his <br />budget, and divulged that if they do, the cuts would come from services, which had provided <br />over $3.1 million of services to Indian River County residents. <br />State Health Department - recommended $734,900, a reduction of 8.50%. <br />July 16, 2008 16 <br />