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Joe McManus, President of the United Savings Lifesaving Association for the Southeast Region, Indian River County Ocean Rescue Lifeguard II, complimented staff for keeping the Tracking Station open and guarded; and believed it would be possible to keep staffing at the Tracking Station for a reasonable cost. There were no other speakers and the Chairman closed the public comments. ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative millage of 1.0774 (13.43% below rollback) for the M.S.T.U. ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the tentative budget in the amount of $27,029,020, for the M.S.T.U. TRANSPORTATION FUND — M MILLAGE) Administrator Baird explained that this fund derives 70% of its revenues from transfers from the taxing funds; and reported that the proposed budget is $14,372,690, a reduction of $3,101,368, down 17% from last year. He said the elimination of twelve full-time positions and one part-time position was a savings of $853,108; and the reorganization and elimination of one manager and two foremen was a savings of $243,423. The reduction in fuel costs for next year was estimated to be a savings of $238,500; and the health plan changes will save $47,160. He pointed out that there were no raises in this budget. The Chairman opened the floor to public comments. There were no speakers, and the Chairman closed the public comments. rel September 9, 2009 Preliminary Budget Hearing