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Director Brown outlined taxing fund expenditures by type and by service, and <br /> pointed out that Public Safety (services) constitutes the largest fund expenditure at 58.2%. He <br /> reiterated that staff was mindful of the importance of public safety; however, if no cuts were <br /> made in public safety, everything else would need to be cut by 37%to reach the 15%cut. <br /> Clerk's Note: Vice Chairman Davis rejoined the meeting at 11:06 a.m. <br /> Director Brown reported that budget cuts were being made across the State, citing <br /> some of the reductions that were being made in neighboring counties. He reiterated that the <br /> County would be prioritizing the budget cuts, and there would not be 15% cuts made "across <br /> the board." Director Brown stated that the County had initiated a hiring freeze, and he outlined <br /> further possible budget cuts as follows: <br /> • Increased efficiencies - staffing reductions <br /> • Privatizations where savings possible <br /> • Reduced operations for libraries,pools, etc. <br /> • Reduced services - guarded beaches, parks maintenance, <br /> ROW mowing,ALS engines <br /> • Energy savings contractors <br /> • Phone bill analysis <br /> • Reorganization/consolidation of programs <br /> • User fee analysis <br /> • Re-bid, re-negotiate contracts with outside vendors <br /> (SWDD) <br /> • Health insurance adjustments <br /> • Salary freeze(?) <br /> February 19, 2008 24 <br />