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indicated that in his long range future, he does foresee replacing the 38 system. Commissioner Scurlock continued that the utilities system has grown significantly, and Utilities is out with a request for proposal to purchase an IBM System 400, but he again pointed out that this is an enterprise fund and if they are going to purchase a computer for their use, it would be an enterprise function. Chairman Wheeler asked if we wouldn't be better off to have the County purchase that computer and then have Utilities lease space on it, and we can derive money back in our General Fund from the Enterprise Fund. Commissioner Scurlock felt it is the matter of the tail wagging the dog. The major user of that particular piece of equipment would be Utilities as opposed to the general county function. Chairman Wheeler agreed with the analogy except that he looked at Utilities as being the tail as they are a department of the Board. Commissioner Scurlock did not look at it that way. He looked at Utilities as the provider of 2.1 million dollars to the General Fund and a separate independent enterprise fund not tax supported. Administrator Chandler confirmed that it has been identified that there are needs for automation in many areas throughout our organization, whether it be Utilities or Public Works, etc. Staff is looking at this from the standpoint that since we have the funding available at this point in time, we could earmark "x" amount for that need and as we get into it deeper, he then could bring back a specific recommendation on it. They basically are looking at utilization of these funds for one-shot type non- recurring expenses. He, therefore, felt it would be appropriate to earmark those funds for the purpose set out, and then if it is determined later we do not want to apply them to that particular use, they could be released for another use. Administrator 41 APR 1 8 1989 Ek ODIC 76 ME 630