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Dr. Lookabaugh went on to explain that this budget was written up for the state, not the county, and it does not show the county matching funds. She asked for nearly $70,000 from the state out of $100,000 that was to be split up six ways. She did not expect to get that amount, but felt we will probably get somewhere between $30,000 and $60,000. What isn't shown are the county's support costs, which include her nursing time, additional clerical time, supplies, etc. Dr. Lookabaugh explained that she did not have time to prepare a separate county budget. Chairman Bird asked Dr. Lookabaugh if she could prepare a more comprehensive budget to present at the budget hearing tonight. Commissioner Lyons informed the Board that when he learned of this situation, he pushed Dr. Lookabaugh into presenting her request to the Board today as the last opportunity before finalizing the budget. It appears she also has other problems in the Health Department (they are overcrowded, undermanned and undersupplied), and we will be called on for other expenditures, possibly this year, but certainly next year. Commissioner Lyons stated that whether or not the state comes through for the full grant requested, he would recommend that we add $30,000 to the Health Department budget. It seems there are a lot of problems that have not come to light. Administrator Wright noted that he has visited—the County health facility and was surprised at the conditions; he felt they have a real need. Discussion ensued re deferring action until tonight's budget meeting, but Commissioner Lyons stated that he would like to have it in the budget to be considered tonight. Commissioner Scurlock commented that former Health Director Dr. Flood did increase some of his fees recently, and Dr. Lookabaugh reported that she does have her fund allocation for the year and she does have a shortfall. As far as. the fees are 96 S E P ' 7 1933IPA ad