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OCT 29 1991 Boa 4 7 PACE 861 Jan Lathem questioned an item on her T.R.I.M. notice marked "Other" which has gone up 200%, and Finance Director Barton explained that the biggest item in that category is the Hospital District. Also listed under the category called "Other" are such entities as the St. John's Water Management District, Mosquito Control District, etc. Al Flynn noted that the ad valorem collection for 1979 was 17 million from all taxing bodies. If you compare that with the actual 1980 ad valorem collection, there was a 33% increase; however, if you take 1979 and go to the 1981 projection and look at the difference, the total increase is 67.25%. Chairman Lyons pointed out that we are addressing only one part of the total taxes collected, and Mr. Flynn realized that but felt the public must be concerned. The Finance Officer suggested to those present that they attend every public hearing held by the entities that levy the taxes. Commissioner Scurlock requested that the Board refer to Page 30 which is the Board of County Commission operations. Mr. Barton noted that the proposed expenditures for this year are $213,800, and Commissioner Wodtke wished to know the total dollar reductions made in these figures since the T.R.I.M. notices were sent out. County Administrator Nelson informed those present that he was given guidance to keep any increase under 10%. He reported that 'they looked at projected revenues and expenses and interviewed every department head individually as to their costs last year and their objectives for the coming year. Mr. Nelson emphasized that they did not increase any services, but tried to maintain the same service we are giving right now even though in many areas these services are not as adequate as we would like to see especially since we must consider the increase in county population. He reported that they went back over their 3