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17 <br /> 1 The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes an increase of$250,000 in EMS <br /> 2 Charges. This increase is due to an increase in current year actuals that is expected to continue <br /> 3 in the future. <br /> 4 Jim Groves, Director of Emergency Services, said his department has been trying to <br /> 5 improve the services that are provided to Orange County and its visitors. He said this involves <br /> 6 a variety of technical advancements which will allow faster, safer and more complete service. <br /> 7 Commissioner Rich asked if Jim Groves had input regarding the potential 911 center at <br /> 8 the Southern Human Services Center (SHSC). <br /> 9 Jim Groves said it would be ideal to have a 911 back-up center at the SHSC. He said <br /> 10 the current plan does not provide a redundant 911 call center. He said moving to the SHSC <br /> 11 insures that there is a Emergency Services presence in multiple areas of the County and allows <br /> 12 for the system to be on two different providers in the event that one line gets cut. <br /> 13 Commissioner Jacobs asked if Emergency Services will be able to enforce illegal <br /> 14 burning with the new House bill allowing farmers' to burn plastic. <br /> 15 Jim Groves said he just learned about the bill this evening and it will need to be <br /> 16 researched further. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to <br /> 19 adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 22 <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Earl McKee, Chair <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board <br />