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Register of Deeds page 237 Budget Highlights • The increase in Revenues, both in the 12 Month Estimate and in the FY 2013-14 Manager Recommended Budget, is due to an increase in recordings from re-financing as well as increased building activity. Darryl Butts reviewed the increase in revenues. He said this is primarily due to an increase in excise stamp fees and register of deeds fees, as well as increase in marriage license fees. He said much of the increase is also due to increases in re-financing or building activity. He said there was no requested capital outlay in this budget. Register of Deeds Deborah Brooks thanked the Commissioners and the manager for their efforts. Commissioner McKee noted the lack of request for any capital outlay. He asked about the department's dependence on technology and asked if there was a good comfort level with this. Paul Laughton said there is an automation enhancement fund in the Capital Project fund and this puts 10 percent of revenues into a technology fund for enhancements. Chair Jacobs referred to the last item on the second page and asked if the increase in stamps is a result of re-financing and increased building activity. Frank Clifton said this is mostly due to re-financing. Chair Jacobs noted that there was a period where there were no projected increases in revenue. Sheriff page 240 Budget Highlights • The FY 2013-14 Manager Recommended Budget includes an increase of$184,469 in Temporary Personnel due to budgeting for seven (7) Reserve Deputies in Orange County Schools (OCS), which is completely offset by reimbursement revenues from OCS. • The increase in Operations is due to a $.05/mile surcharge in Motor Pool for future vehicle replacement within a separate Internal Service Fund; all other Operational accounts remain budgeted the same as in FY 2012-13. Paul Laughton thanked the Sheriff for holding the line on operations. He noted that the increase is due to the surcharge for departments, and this will be done on a three year phase- in that will increase to $.10. He said the $.05/mile brings in about $150,000. Sheriff Pendergrass said he feels good about the budget, and if the reserve deputies can be placed at the schools, that would be good for safety. Commissioner McKee said that vehicles are the department's main expense and he asked if the sheriff is good on his vehicles. Sheriff Pendergrass said there are 6 vehicles on order and there will be 6 more next year. Paul Laughton said the vehicle replacement program will be discussed on June 11.