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BOOK f�664 - Administrator Chandler noted that the $1,457,558 budget reduction contained a reduction of $1,178,511 in the Sheriff's budget, resulting in an overall increase in the Sheriff's budget of $760,000 or the equivalent of 4% increase in expense levels over the current year. In addition to the further cut in the Sheriff's budget, other cuts were made totalling $279,689. The overall increases in the BCC departmental sections by fund would be in the range of 1.15 to 1.9 percent. Administrator Chandler advised that 3 of the proposed full- time positions were eliminated: Recreational Supervisor, Traffic Engineering Assistant, Fire Dept. Mechanic. One part-time position at the North County Library was also eliminated. In addition, 3 of the proposed replacement vehicles were eliminated from capital expense. We also looked at making further capital cuts in the area of the Fire Department. The overall reduction in the Emergency Services District would be $108,722 to achieve a budget at the current millage rate. Under the miscellaneous budgets, we were able to reduce the BCC audit fees somewhat. The final 3 reductions are in the budgets of New Horizons, State Health Dept., and Sexual Assault Program. Administrator Chandler stated that the total of the additional reductions would enable us to consider a millage at the current year's rate. Commissioners Eggert and Macht questioned the Fire Department budget cuts and Commissioner Macht asked if the $6,000 gas detector was a safety requirement. Administrator Chandler explained that all of the cuts in the area of Emergency Services were reviewed by Director Wright. Commissioner Macht asked if that applied throughout the capital expenses, such as the archaic equipment being used by the County Attorney's office. Administrator Chandler stated that these recommendations were made after discussing them with the head of the departments involved. Commissioner Bird questioned the reserve for contingencies, and OMB Director Joe Baird advised that the contingencies are the same as last year except for Emergency Services. Commissioner Bird asked how much we have spent out of general contingencies that was budgeted for 1996-97, and Director Baird stated that we have spent $320,000 of the $650,000 budgeted for contingencies. Sheriff Gary Wheeler emphasized that his budget preparation was the result of a lot of hard work on the part of his staff and 86 JULY 239 1996