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^ $5 million increase from 2004-05 far school and County recurring and long-range <br />capital <br />^ Progress towards $17 million+ backlog of County facility <br />maintenancelrepairs!improvements <br />Other Capital Considerations <br />^ Uncertainty in Raleigh about impacts of potential "education lottery" <br />^ Possible State sequestering of Public School Building Funds - a key component of <br />Orange County debt service funding <br />^ $100,000 construction manager initiative <br />. 60°~ from school capital, 40% from County capital <br />. Three year pilot effort <br />. Provide independent, critical review of County and school construction projects for <br />savings/efficiencies <br />Employee Pay and Benefits <br />^ Manager's Recommended Budget emphasis on funding pay plan an an ongoing basis <br />and some "catch up" in increased cast of living and salary compression issues <br />Elements include: <br />. 2.5 percent cost of living effective July 1, 2005 <br />. Reinstatement of 2.5 percent in-range salary increases for proficient or higher work <br />performance <br />. Reinstatement of Meritorious Service awards to recognize top performing employees <br />. $5 increase in County 401 (k} contribution for non-sworn law enforcement employees from <br />$20 to $25 per pay period <br />^ Employee health insurance increase of up to 15.9 percent <br />Increase in the Living Wage from $9.11 to $9.34 per hour <br />On the Horizon <br />^ Start up costs for OCS Middle School #3 -opening August 2006 <br />^ Start up costs for CHCCS High School #3 -opening August 2007 <br />^ Capital impacts from phased implementation of BOCC-endorsed Space Needs Report <br />^ Assuming successful property acquisition negotiations, future <br />operationsimaintenance costs of SportsPlex and ca-located senior center <br />^ Review of various County fees to ensure they are at appropriate levels <br />Conclusion <br />^ One of the most challenging Orange County budgets of past 20 years, and my tenure <br />as Manager <br />^ Progress an capital repair and improvement goals <br />^ Address school priorities in some creative ways <br />^ Recognize our talented and committed employees <br />^ Manager and staff ready to assist BOCC in making this their budget <br />Public Hearings and Work Sessions (All Meetings Begin at 7.30 p.m.) <br />Public Hearings - May 31St at Southern Human Services Center <br />June 2"d at F. Gordon Battle Courtroom <br />