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VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />b. Approval of Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget Ordinance, Capital Project <br />Ordinances, and Grant Project Ordinances <br />The Board considered adopting the County's budget ordinance, capital project <br />ordinances, and grant project ordinances for FY 2005-06. <br />John Link said that the Board made confirmed changes to the Manager's Recommended <br />Budget, which are highlighted in the Resolution of Intent. Page 5 specifically captures the major <br />changes to the budget. Section 1 states the major funds in the budget. Section 2 identifies the <br />appropriation by major function. Section 3 is the revenue side. Section 4 is the tax rate levy for <br />the fire districts. Section 5 states the approved per pupil amount for current expense, which is <br />$2,796 per student. There are 10 sections. <br />The yellow paper has the actual motions for the Board to consider. <br />John Link said that because of actions the Board took during deliberations on capital, <br />they will have to bring back the revised capital improvement plan for the two school systems <br />and the County after the break. <br />Commissioner Jacobs asked about the percentage of the budget used for education. <br />Budget Director Donna Dean said that the education funding equals $72 million, which is 48% <br />of the general fund. This includes current expense, recurring capital, long-range capital, debt <br />service, and school nurses. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis asked about non-departmental allocations and Donna Dean said <br />that this is not included. She will bring this information back. Commissioner Halkiotis said that <br />it is important to highlight that because if it were taken away, there would be significant impacts. <br />Motion 1: <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordan, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />adopt the 2005-06 Orange County Budget Ordinance to include a Countywide tax rate of 84.3 <br />cents and a Chapel HiIIlCarrbara City Schools District Tax of 18.34 cents. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Motion 2: <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />authorize an employee compensation package that includes: <br />- 4 percent in-range salary increases far proficient or higher work performance effective <br />for fiscal year 2005-06 <br />- $5 increase in County 401 (k) contribution for non-sworn law enforcement employees <br />from $20 to $25 per pay period effective July 1, 2005 <br />-Increase the County's Living Wage for employees from $9.11 per hour to $9.34 per <br />hour effective July 1, 2005 <br />-Elimination of Grade 7 in the Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2005 and moving <br />employees and positions at Grade 7 to Grade 8 with salary administration as provided in the <br />Personnel Ordinance <br />VOTE: UNAIMOUS <br />Matian 3: <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />authorize the following position changes: <br />Time Limited Positions to Be Extended One-Year from Current End Date: <br />