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Property Appraiser David Nolte, Property Appraiser, advised that his budget is not due in Tallahassee until June 1 and they are still working on it. He did give OMB Director Joe Baird a working number. He pointed out that his budget is funded solely by the people who collect ad valorem taxes, which means that the percentage paid varies from year to year depending on the amount of taxes levied by the different entities. The Legislature has said that the BCC will pick up the tax collection costs for the School Board and the municipalities, which means that while his budget may come in at zero percent increase, there may be a to or 20 increase for the General Fund because other .entities have spent more money in proportion. Right now, the budget we are looking at is going to be flat. We are looking at a zero increase with the exception of raises. The State has come along with raises of 4 percent for State employees. There are no new employees in the budget. Mr. Nolte wished to have the Board's guidance in the matter of retaining monies derived from the sale of surplus vehicles rather than turning it over to the General Fund. Director Baird indicated that he would like whatever monies we get to be turned over to the General Fund. That could mean a to difference in the way they budget, which is significant, and he would like the Board's guidance on this matter. They try to replace two vehicles each year, but are falling behind that goal. There would be no bottom line difference to the taxpayers since it' is just a budgetary matter. Director Baird explained that he was just looking for some firmer policy on monies derived from surplus vehicles. He doesn't have a problem either way, and he was just looking for revenue on the General Fund side. Commissioner Bird felt the Board's direction is to keep it the way it is. MAY 16 1994 s _ EOOK - 92 FADE 400