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Administrator Chandler explained that the thrust of the proposed budget is to hold the line on and reduce expenses wherever possible. There are no new or expanded programs within the budget with the exception of areas where we have the Second 18 holes of Sandridge Golf Course, the septage and sludge facility which will be in place in February, and the requirement for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) which goes into effect this upcoming fiscal year. The total budget for the next fiscal year is $134,598,274, which contains an overall decrease of $664,802. In personnel, 16 positions have been eliminated and 17 new positions have been added for the new facilities as well as to assume responsibility for Donald McDonald Park and to implement the MPO. The majority of the new positions are related to the golf course and as such are funded by the golf course greens fees. The net effect is one additional full-time position. Capital expenses have been reduced in all areas throughout the budget. Our insurance program for liability, Workers' Compensation and so forth contains a reduction of $327,000. In prior years our health insurance has been a problem with double digit increases; with the new program which was developed within this last year, the proposed budget reflects 1% increase. Salary adjustments contained within the budget reflect our third -year commitment and requirement under the firefighters' contract, and negotiations with Emergency Management Services employees have not been completed. Regarding salaries for the balance of the employees, funding at this point has been provided for continuation of the step program with no across-the- board increases. Administrator Chandler recounted that during the July budget workshop there was discussion regarding the step program and the Commission asked for alternatives; those will be presented at next Tuesday morning's Regular Meeting and prior to adoption of the Final Budget on September 15, 1992. Administrator Chandler explained that the General Fund and MSTU fund are below rolled -back rates. The Emergency Services district and the aggregate millage rate is above the rolled -back rate because of the new funding district, and Administrator Chandler stated he would go into more detail when that fund is addressed. There is no increase for solid waste disposal, no increase in golf fees, and the utilities budget contains the programmed rate increases for water. 5 Box `' 506