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There is also a pilot study underway to analyze the impacts of an AMI meter program. This is a long -ter investment in technology to remotely read meters and to improve customer service. V GIS/ Computer Services Fund The total proposed budget for the GIS/Computer Services Fund is $1,592,915, an increase of $199,238 or 14.3%. The proposed budget includes funding for the NeoGov online employment application and tracking system. One of the initial impressions of Indian River Government is made when a prospective job candidate applies for an available position. The new system is automated, allows for applicant tracking, is already in use by a number of other Florida counties, and will streamline the hiring process: A full time Application Specialist position has been added into the FY 2016/17 budget to facilitate continued progress of the online permitting technology in the Building Division and to implement the NeoGov employment application and tracking system. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the funding forthis position is from the Building Fund. In our ever more automated world, future technology investments will be necessary to improve the customer's experience and to increase the efficiency of County operations. Prospective View The County taxroll has begun to increase as the County continues to recover from the impacts of the* Great Recession. The increased taxroll along with moderate increases in other revenue sources has allowed for the County to increase funding for the planned replacement of capital assets and the operating costs related to new facilities. While the County's revenues are growing, it is important to note that the economic recovery is still relatively fragile. It will be necessary to remain vigilant in controlling cost increases going forward. During the economic downturn the County undertook several measures to streamline the organization and reduce taxes going forward. We will need to maintain the same vigilance to keep taxes low going in to the future. The preceding is intended to provide the Board with a general overview of the most significant changes in the proposed budget. A more detailed explanation will be provided during the workshop sessions. Respectfully submitted Jasoo E. Prown CourltyAdministrator • 16