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Gayle Wilson said staff has given this a lot of thought and there are plans to include food waste at the Eubanks site. He said the problem with composting is the need for a proper place to do it. He said siting issues have brought down many good ideas. Chair Jacobs said he hopes the department has learned from the Walnut Grove experience and can apply this at the Eubanks Convenience Center. He asked for examples of this. Gayle Wilson said one lesson learned is with regard to the the concrete pad. He said these were not made long enough and had to be lengthened; so the pads will be made longer at Eubanks. He said there were some water issues with the canopies that cover sheds, and staff now knows that gutters need to be added to these. He said there will also be a need to address some issues with attendants and how things are grouped together in the new center. Commissioner McKee said a citizen had approached him with complimentary words about the new convenience centers. Asset Management Services (AMS) page 55 Budget Highlights • Decreases in Personnel Services for FY 2013-14 is related to the transfer of an Asset Management Coordinator position to Finance and Administrative Services and the transfer of a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator position to the Department on Aging during FY 2012-13. • The FY 2013-14 Manager Recommended Budget includes an increase in Training and Professional Development costs of$35,545 —AMS plans to aggressively incorporate skills development training in all functional areas to include technical "currency" training, leadership training, advanced certifications in support of the department mission and efficiency. The program also seeks to establish a foundation, culture and identifiable career progression system for more confident, professional, entrepreneurial, and loyal employees dedicated to supporting Orange County government. • Mandated energy costs —Asset Management Services has budgeted for Duke Energy's requested 10% rate increase for electricity and the natural gas industry- projected increase of 10% from current low rates, for FY 13-14. Despite these rate increases, the overall utility budget request includes an increase of less than 1% in utilities due to the divestiture of, and lowering of utility intensity within, certain buildings as well as continued implementation of efficiency measures. • Vehicle replacement funds are being accumulated through the new Internal Services Fund ("ISF") established in FY 2012-13. Effective July 1, 2013, an additional $.05 per mile driven will inure to this fund. An estimated 3,027,000 miles will be driven County- wide during FY 2013-14, equating to an estimated $151,350 in budgeted contribution to the ISF. • For FY 2013-14, the Motor Pool division includes a cost of Personnel, Operations, and Capital Outlay of$1,723,696, less the chargebacks to departments of$1,502,934 for a net Motor Pool cost of$220,762. (Motor Pool division budget highlight). • Capital Outlay of$1,723,696, less the chargebacks to departments of$1,502,934 for a net Motor Pool cost of$220,762. (Motor Pool division budget highlight). • For FY 2013-14, the Motor Pool division projects a decrease in unit costs for gas and diesel. However, overall fuel cost will increase due to the Solid Waste Department beginning to acquire diesel fuel from the County's fuel station located at the Asset