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JUN 26 1995 BOOP( I ^I �. F ,4 be part of the denominator used to determine the final fraction to be used for the allocation of the pool costs, which are, basically, the seven departments. When all these calculations are made, which is the simplest way to come up with the indirect cost for the upcoming years, the fraction turns out to be 8.56270. Director Barton recalled that last year we made a commitment that we were going to continue to charge the departments we already had and add new departments to the charge this year, particularly the MSTU departments. Commissioner Bird asked how the percentage figure would be used if the Board agrees on the figures today. Director Barton, using the Utilities Department as an example, explained that the total line for all personal items such as overtime, special pay, FICA match, State Retirement, health care package, and Workers' Compensation would be multiplied by the 8.56% figure and that computation added as that department's contribution back to the General Fund to offset the cost of the support group. This ratio would be applied equally to all departments. He believed there would not be a full 100% recovery, but this would keep us from loading some departments unfairly. Administrator Wright cautioned that this formula increases the G & A charge for the South County Fire District dramatically, and wondered if the Board might prefer to phase it in over a period of time. In addition, he believed that a different formula would have to be developed for determining the cost of the North County Fire District because there are no salaries involved. Administrator Wright advised that these numbers are being given to the Board today for their review so that they are aware of where the figures came from when the budgets are sent out. Chairman Lyons was still unsure about applying the overhead time services to all departments, but Administrator Wright felt that while the most equitable way to do it would be on an hourly 10