HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1152 (2)lead agency if more grants became available. Johnson said that if local monetary
matches were needed, the money might be provided out of the contingency fund.
NEW LIBRARY BIDS: Commissioner Madison mentioned the new library
project and the low bids. He asked if the county had clauses in the construction
contracts indicating that the usage of illegal aliens would be prohibited.
Mashburn said the low bidder's credentials were being checked, and he would
specifically check into this matter.
FY 2003-04 BUDGET: Discussions centered on methods or options available
to reduce the manager's proposed tax rate of 44.5¢ to 43.5¢.
In reference to the sheriffs request for four new road deputies, County Manager
Mashburn said it took that many employees to provide the coverage of one deputy for a
full 24-hour period.
Finance Director Blumenstein provided two options to reduce the tax rate. She
said Option A would leave the fund balance at $11,946,312, or 10.88% of total
expenditures, and Option B would leave the fund balance at $11,864,137 or 10.80% of
total expenditures. Blumenstein said the FY 02-03 budget had a 10.79% fund balance.
It was the consensus of the board members to approve Option B which is as
ADJOURNMENT: OTIO by Chairman Johnson to adjourn the meeting at
7:35 p.m.
VOT G: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. /:
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