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losses from the State. John Link pointed out that in the packet for Monday night the 16t", there are scenarios for comparison in building the third CHCCS high school. Chair Brown said that she never understood at the last meeting the explanation far why the elementary school start up costs were $1.5 million. Rod Visser said that they went back and looked at requests far Scroggs start up costs for 1999 and it was $918,000. The increase is due to inflation and other issues. The school system also wants to make sure that they open each school with the same amenities. Commissioner Jacobs said that the Manager is recommending $45 million for recurring expenses and he would like to work with school boards to review the premise that they build their current expense budgets on. He feels like someone should review the specific programs and business practices of the school systems. Chair Brawn asked for another copy of the comparison of high schools built in the State. Non-Departmental: Commissioner Jacobs asked about what happened with EI Puebla moving. Gwen Harvey said that this was provided in the Manager's memo earlier in the spring. He asked to see this again. Commissioner Jacobs asked about community hospice and if it is awned by Duke. He asked why the County would be supporting Duke. Jahn Link said that he thinks they have changed owners. Commissioner Jacobs asked the staff to check this. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to "Miscellaneous" and that he heard that we were going to be asked for monies for the wildlife rehab center and he asked if this was in here. Chair Brown said that it shaves up in the non-funded area. John Link said that if the Board chooses to address the wildlife rehab center with funding, the Human Services Safety Net could be used. Chair Brown asked about the Disabilities Awareness Council and the increase of $2,000. She asked far an explanation far this. Rad Visser said that the materials for Monday night, June 16t", include this. Solid Waste and Landfill Operations: Commissioner Gordon asked about the fee that will be levied in March 2004. Rad Visser said that you will not see any revenue in this because it will not balance the budget. John Link said that this budget is a status qua budget. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the contribution for the Greene Tract and where it is shown in the Solid Waste budget. Rod Visser said that it is included as part of the revenue stream. Staff answered several clarifying questions of the County Commissioners c. Review new staffing recommendations Information Technology: