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annualized operating cost for the new phase of the Jail which will be coming on line. Chairman Bird opened the public hearing on the General Fund. John Welton of Winter Beach wanted to go on record that he is opposed to any tax increase whatsoever in view of the economy and the unemployment situation. Gerald Green, resident of Indian River County, also opposed any tax increase, and wished to point out that while 2.8% doesn't sound like much of an increase, it amounts to close to $1 -million. Eleanor Ebbinger of Vista Royale had a question concerning the calculation of the solid waste generation units, and Chairman Bird requested that she raise her question during the public hearing on the Solid Waste Disposal District. Fred Mensing of Roseland suggested that the Board consider a substantial change in the cash forward reserves, but Administrator Chandler stated that it would be foolhardy and shortsighted to cut the cash forward or any other portion of the budget in order to make up the difference in future years. Delores Hill of Indian River County complained about seeing county workers leaning on their shovels and about Sheriff's squad cars being taken home overnight by deputies. She felt those matters need to be looked at in order to shave some money from the budget. Chairman Bird explained that the Sheriff has the right to decide the manner .in which the squad cars are put in use. That issue has been discussed many times in the last few years, and Sheriff Dobeck is convinced that having the deputies take their cars home during off-duty hours provides a longer life for the vehicles. He noted that while the Board of County Commissioners approves the Sheriff's budget, the Sheriff has the ability to - appeal that decision to the Governor and Cabinet. As for county workers, Chairman Bird emphasized that we try to run this county as a business, and county employees who fail to diligently do � a BOOK 7 SEP '1901