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we have complied with the State requirement, with the exception that anything that was public safety would be 3%, with which we have also complied. Mr. Baird believed this was an extremely hard year, and next year would be harder. He stated that next year there would be a super exemption on the Ballot, and if it passes, it would mean a loss in our General fund of 13.6% (in addition to the other losses), and there would also be additional cuts. Mr. Baird outlined this year's budget cuts with the elimination of 57 positions, amounting to $3.3 million in savings. He explained that some of the major impacts on the overall budget are property insurance, which is up $1.1 million; health insurance is still up $400,000.00; and the operating cost of the new County building increased the budget by about $235,000.00. He also outlined the major impacts on the budget with its increases and decreases. GENERAL FUND Administrator Baird informed the Board that the overall budget is $83,443,897.00, showing a decrease of $2,997,111.00 or 3.5% less than last year. He announced that the proposed BCC operating fund is $1,170,167.00 with a 15.6% decrease from last year; the proposed millage in the General Fund is 3.0526, last year it was 3.1914; and the General Fund has an overall reduction of the 5% in ad valorem taxes as required under the new Legislation. He read each department's budget proposal and explained the decrease or increase in said budgets. He also gave a quick overview of the General Fund Budget, noting that eleven (11) positions in the General Fund were eliminated. Administrator Baird and Budget Director Jason Brown responded to questions from Board members regarding increases, funding for soil and water conservation, and the Water Control Districts. July 18, 2007 2