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100 , 000 or more miles , and invited suggestions for funding some new automobiles . He added <br /> that he would like to return to a departmental budget that includes a category for "Capital <br /> Outlay . " <br /> Commissioner O ' Bryan complimented the Sheriff and his team on this year ' s budget. He <br /> asked how much the Sheriffs FRS savings were this fiscal year and what his plans were for <br /> those dollars . <br /> Sheriff Loar replied that he did not know the exact dollar amount of FRS savings , but <br /> advised that several employees had unexpectedly retired just before SB 2100 took effect, and <br /> $453 ,000 in retirement benefits had to be paid out to those individuals . He divulged that <br /> additional FRS dollars would be needed this year for an employee who was returning from <br /> military service . He thereafter addressed questions regarding the aforementioned vacant <br /> positions . <br /> Commissioners O ' Bryan and Solari agreed that in view of the Sheriffs retirement <br /> savings and the SCAAP Grant, they would support the County Administrator ' s budget <br /> recommendation. However, they advocated a return of the SCAAP funding to the Sheriffs <br /> budget, should the Bureau of Justice Assistance fail to award the grant. <br /> Commissioner Davis ' s questions regarding the automobile fleet sparked a lengthy <br /> discussion, during which the Sheriff provided a breakdown of vehicle and fuel expenses . <br /> Afterwards , Commissioner Davis revealed his support for approving the proposed budget, but <br /> wanted to see what could be done to enhance the vehicle fleet. <br /> Vice Chairman Wheeler inquired whether the Optional One-Cent Sales Tax revenue <br /> could be used for the purchase of emergency vehicles . After this was confirmed by <br /> Administrator Baird, the Board consensus was to explore using those funds to update the <br /> Sheriff s fleet . <br /> July 13 , 2011 13 <br /> BK 141 PG 151 <br />