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Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is an update regarding Carl Matyac's department's funding sources. Carl Matyac said the department is funded about 60/40 (State/County). Commissioner Jacobs said of the remaining State funded positions how much is the State actually contributing. Carl Matyac said he does not have those total amounts but he will get the figures to the Board. Commissioner Jacobs said it appears that if the County does not pick up funding the positions will go away. He said if this is the case the County should have a projection and a plan. Carl Matyac agreed. Commissioner Pelissier noted the expected increase in local farmers selling to local markets. She asked if there are specific reasons for this increase. Carl Matyac said these numbers are from Agricultural Census Data generated by the United States Department of Agriculture a few years ago. Commissioner Pelissier asked if it this information is specific to Orange County. Carl Matyac said yes. • Emergency Services, Pg. 271 Darrell Butts reviewed the following information: Administrative Division (including Emergency Management) Budget Highlights ■ Staff leadership training continues to be a priority in forging a culture change within the organization. A significant portion of the training/development budget is to support this critical initiative. ■ The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes an increase of$12,000 in the Motor Pool account in this division for the motor vehicle surcharge from $.08/mile to $.10/mile. Emergency Services budgets all motor pool costs through the Administration division. Fire Marshal Division Budget Highlights ■ The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes an increase of$20,972, for a total of$46,775 in the Rescue Services account. This increase will provide water rescue equipment to the 4 fire departments that did not receive equipment in the FY14-15 Commissioner Approved Budget and will also allow for the purchase of other specialized rescue equipment. Communications Division Budget Highlights ■ The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes the movement of a 1.0 FTE ES Systems Technician position from the Administration division into the Communications division. The total FTE count is not affected by this transfer; however the budgets associated with each division are affected. ■ The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes a $10,000 increase in the Certifications & Licenses account due to an increase in initial certifications for new hires and a necessary update to Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD) and Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) certifications. ■ The FY15-16 Manager Recommended Budget includes an increase in the Telephone