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Administrator Baird acknowledged that Article V was supposed to have solved the <br />problem by being fee based, and he explained a "glitch in the law" whereby if the money is not <br />covered, technology expenses would become the County's responsibility. <br />County Attorney Collins confirmed that there is a requirement that the Chief Judge <br />certify reasonable and necessary expenses, then the Board determines whether, and to what <br />extent to provide funding. He acknowledged that the expenditures are supposed to increase 1.5% <br />over the prior year, and told of the consequences, should the County not meet its obligation. <br />Administrator Baird acknowledged that more money needed to be put into the Court <br />Administration budget, and suggested Mr. Genung and staff meet after the meeting to reach a <br />settlement. <br />Guardian Ad Litem - recommended $12,000, same as last year. <br />Victim's Assistance Program - recommended $59,722, a reduction of 15.00%. <br />Jennifer Manis, Senior Secretary with the Guardian Ad Litem Program, told the Board <br />that Indian River County has over fifty volunteers and that it is the most active in the State. She <br />brought attention to the IT services, saying that they require $29,900 to continue maintaining <br />their computers. <br />Director Brown acknowledged that this item is from the same funding source as the Court <br />Administration. He said that the Attorney's office had directed the County to fund this source <br />when there is a shortfall. <br />State Attornev Office - recommended $43,037, a reduction of 2.43%. <br />Public Defender - recommended $7,536, a reduction of 6.80%. <br />July 16, 2008 18 <br />