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7.. Cash Forward - In reviewing the Cash Forward balances in all the taxing funds, we were comfortable in increasing the M.S.T.U. balance by $3,952 and the Transportation Fund by $13,300. 8. Contin - As a last resort we reduced contingencies in the M.S.T.U. ' by $22,159 and Transportation Fund by $13,291. 9. Delinquent Taxes - After further review we were able to increase delinquent tax revenue in the General Fund by $24,404 and EMS Fund by $20,000. After stretching all revenues as far as was reasonably possibly and re-evaluating the expenses in the taxing fiords, we were able to find $409,997 for employee raises equal to a 1.33% increase effective October 1, 1994 or a r/o increase effective February 1, 1995. Utilizing the same pool of money we could give an across the board raise of approximately $343.00 per full-time employee ($170.00 per part-time employee.) The additional contribution to the Humane Society would have to be deducted from the salary pool of money, which we do not recommend. RECOMMENDATTON Staff recommends Board of County Commissioners approve a 2% increase for employees raises effective February 1, 1995. County Administrator James E. Chandler advised that the County has, over the last several weeks, identified sources of funding but the budget is still very tight for the coming year. The additional funding sources are the health insurance program, federal prisoner revenue, and miscellaneous accounts, for a total of $409,000. Administrator Chandler listed the following alternatives for employee raises: (1) 1.33% across the board to be effective 10/01/94, (2) 2% if deferred to 02/01/95, or (3) a flat amount of approximately $345.00 per employee. Administrator Chandler recommended a 2% increase effective 02/01/95. Commissioner Eggert understood that the raise base would be the 2% increase and expressed her concern about the funding for the Council on Aging and the Humane Society. Administrator Chandler advised that an additional $14,000 is being funded to the Humane Society. Commissioner Bird asked to hear from the Sheriff's Department, and Sheriff Gary Wheeler advised that his understanding was that the federal prisoner revenue funds would not be touched by the Commission and that the $67,000 savings would stay in his budget. He also advised that $120,000 from the State has many strings attached, some of which are security for the after-school programs; he was not assured that his department would be getting the entire amount. They are working on a contract through County Attorney Vitunac outlining the ordering process and what is expected from his department. The Department currently received $40 per day per federal prisoner. The Sheriff also advised the Commission that he presently has 29 federal prisoners and would anticipate the numbers staying in September 13, 1994 9 BOOK 93 FAut