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In presenting the 1996/97 tentative budget, several changes have been made related to information received after the July 23, 1996 BCC meeting; these changes are as follows: Due to the cancellation of the Second Primary, the Supervisor of Elections has decreased that Office's budget by $16,000. Notification of the finalized amount of the 1996/97 Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Base Grant resulted in a minor decrease of $281 in grant revenues and expenditures under the General Fund. The State Department of Revenue forwarded revised half -cent sales tax estimates for the County for 1996/97 indicating a reduction of $161,335. The half -cent sales tax revenue in the General Fund has been reduced for the noted expenditure reductions; however, the full amount of the State adjustment has not been reflected. The opening of the DeBartolo and Indian River malls this coming fall, as well as other commercial growth in the County, would not be included in the State's estimations; therefore, it is believed the revenue estimates as reflected are attainable and reasonable. Budget Overview by County Administrator Administrator Chandler presented an overview of the budget and mentioned that $1.458 million had been cut in the .July workshop. He advised that the proposed millage rate is the same as the current year, and that the proposed MSTU (Municipal Service Taxing Unit) charge is slightly lower than the current year. Although there is a $1,308,855 increase in the total proposed budget, the average taxpayer will pay slightly fewer tax dollars. The reason for the increase in the proposed budget is due mainly to a $7'60,709 increase in the Sheriff's office budget; a 3% cost of living employee pay increase and continuation of the step plan; a 6.2% health insurance increase; and vehicle replacements totalling $444,959. He specified there has been no increase in golf course and building department fees or utilities and SWDD rates. 2 September 4, 1996