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SEP 9 1987 BOOK 69 FAA40 P Commissioner Eggert believed this referred to Buildings 8 Grounds Maintenance, and OMB Director Baird advised that the County felt it was better to utilize our Buildings 8 Ground staff because we already have staff and it was cheaper. The increase was due to the new building, which wasn't in last year. He explained that we cover all buildings countywide except for the enterprise funds which are not supported by ad valorem taxes, and stressed that we do not believe in zero budgeting. Mr. Moriarity then suggested that the budget be set up to show what is mandated and what can't be changed. He realized the budget sessions are open, but if everyone attended there would be thousands there, and the people actually cannot tell the Board where to cut, He felt, however, there is something that can be and must be done; otherwise, it is going to get to the point where it will end up at Proposition 13. He contended that in Los Angeles they have everything they need, and they haven't suffered under Proposition 13. His mother lives there and only pays $750 taxes on a $250,000 house, and if it hadn't been for Proposition 13, her taxes would have gone up to $3,000. Chairman Scurlock noted that was discussed extensively in this county a few years ago, and he is not opposed to Proposition 13 because it might send a message to Tallahassee. Jack Orr, 109 Palmetto Court, believed the Board obviously has gone into a great deal of detail during the budget process, and it is somewhat surprising, therefore, to see a Reserve for Contingencies that amounts to over 8% of the ad valorem tax. That is about a $900,000 increase over the reserve from last year, and gives rise to the question of just what that amount is there for. Chairman Scurlock noted that the Board gave a good bit of thought to how much, if any, we should increase our reserve. OMB Director Baird advised that our contingency at the beginning of the 86-87 year was $950,000, and by April 1st of 16