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10 occasionally there is unexpected revenue. He said there was a sizeable Medicaid reimbursement one year. Commissioner Rich referred to page 2.2 in the agenda, and said the ABC revenues seem to be decreasing. She said Chair Dorosin had worked hard to get more funds for the County from the ABC revenues, and asked if there is a reason the schools are not seeing that increase as well. Todd LoFrese said CHCCS got $45,000 this year. Commissioner McKee asked if the ABC Money is for special projects like alcohol education. Todd LoFrese said yes. Commissioner McKee said those funds would be very different than what the County receives, which is an allocation of ABC profits. Commissioner Rich asked if there is a reason for the decrease in the ABC funds to the schools. Commissioner McKee said the ABC board allocates funds for each organization that provides alcohol education. Todd LoFrese referred to page 2-2, and said CHCCS budgeted $45,300 in 2015-16, and only received $40,000. He said the budget was revised for 2016-17. He said if the amount increases, CHCCS will revise the budget. Commissioner Rich suggested that CHCCS request more funding from the ABC Board. Steve Halkiotis said historically it stayed around $35,000 for about 25 years. Commissioner Price said there was a slight difference between the superintendent's budget and the BOE's request, and asked if there was a reason for this discrepancy. Dr. Pamela Baldwin said there were initial requests, and the differences were with personnel. She said the conclusion was to try and fund what is needed and requested by the schools. Commissioner Price referred to point 8 in the Budget Assumptions, on page 2-2, and asked if this could be clarified. Todd LoFrese said as the County is in the middle of a revaluation, CHCCS made some budget assumptions in its calculations. Commissioner Price said the wording was confusing. Todd LoFrese said the assumption made by CHCCS was based on the current valuation. Commissioner Price asked if CHCCS is asking for an increase this year. Todd LoFrese said the BOE made the motion to authorize the BOCC to increase the special district tax in order to meet the budget request. He said the increase is based on the current valuations. Chair Dorosin asked if the Glenwood renovations increased capacity. Todd LoFrese said no, as this was a smaller school renovation that provided for handicap accessibility, a secure front entrance, and flooding and moisture infiltration. He said the location and condition of Glenwood does not necessarily make it the best candidate for major renovation. He said the renovations that were done will keep Glenwood running for the next 10 years, while CHCCS can focus on other schools. Chair Dorosin said CHCCS currently contracts out evening janitorial and food services to third parties. He asked if CHCCS plans to ask these companies to ensure their employees are paid a living wage. Todd LoFrese said yes. Chair Dorosin asked if CHCCS has analyzed the possibility of bringing these services in house.