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Carole Jean Jordan, Indian River County Tax Collector, spoke about cutting her budget <br />by $280,000 despite an increased workload, and the current challenges that her office is facing. <br />Jeffrey R. Smith, Chief Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court, reminded the Commissioners <br />that the Board of County Commission funds the Finance Department and Clerk to the Board <br />offices, but the Courthouse function is controlled by the State, and funded with the fees that are <br />paid for court cases. He disclosed that his staff has been diligently looking for ways to cut the <br />budget, while seeking technology for efficiency. He commended the Management and Budget <br />office for the assistance they continue to provide. <br />Commissioner Davis complimented the Clerk for implementing the user-friendly website <br />that cross-references the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Property Appraiser websites. <br />The Commissioners commended the Sheriff for reducing his budget without eliminating <br />personnel, and they also extended kudos to the other Constitutional Officers for the effort and <br />sacrifices they made in reducing their budgets. <br />Chairman O'Bryan opened the floor to public comments. <br />John Blair, 4268 56th Lane, former employee of the Supervisor of Elections office, <br />provided handouts (on file) and voiced concerns over the Supervisor of Election's budget. <br />There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public comment session. <br />3 <br />September 15, 2010 <br />Final Budget Hearing <br />