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BOOK 95 F,up <br />GENERAL FUND <br />Administrator' Chandler announced the proposed millage <br />reflected on TRIM notices is 4.2999 which is 4.20% above the <br />rollback millage of 4.1264. The proposed General Fund Budget is <br />$41,768,251 which is an increase of $1,991,776 over the current <br />budget of $39,776,475. Administrator Chandler stated that the <br />General Fund is funded through ad valorem taxes and the increase is <br />due to (1) additional personnel, (2) health insurance, (3) salary <br />reserves, (4) vehicle replacements, and (5) courthouse security. <br />Commissioner Eggert questioned whether the figures being <br />presented reflect the changes made at the March workshop, and <br />Administrator Chandler confirmed that they do. <br />The Vice Chairman opened the public hearing on the General <br />Fund and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. <br />Ital Veron; Civic Association president, expressed his sadness <br />at Chairman Macht's recent loss. Mr. Veron was concerned about <br />costs and presented a chart comparing 6 counties, showing that <br />Indian River County has the highest level of spending while 3 of <br />the counties represented have greater populations. <br />Doyle Vernon of 2324 1st Place -SW felt that once the millage <br />is raised it is hard to lower it. He asked that each of the <br />County's section heads be taught fiscal prudence. <br />Barbara Tilton of 5725 N A1A questioned her property taxes and <br />Budget Director Baird explained that her increase was due to a <br />newly purchased property with a higher fair market value than her <br />previous property. <br />The Vice Chairman determined that no one else wished to be <br />heard and thereupon closed the public hearing. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously, by a 4-0 <br />vote (Chairman Macht being absent), approved the <br />tentative millage rate of 4.2999 for the General <br />Fund for Fiscal Year 1995/96. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously, by a 4-0 <br />vote (Chairman Macht being absent), approved the <br />tentative budget of $41,768,251 for the General Fund <br />for Fiscal Year 1993/96. <br />SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 <br />