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Highlights and Key elements of the budget Include: <br /> Payroll <br /> Continued support of the living wage continues to increase payroll and will decrease profitability <br /> for years to come as raises compound the cost of the workforce. <br /> Capital Improvements,Store Improvements and Building Projects <br /> We budgeted 20K for LED lighting upgrades at 5 locations.We have included $400,000 in the <br /> budget for remodeling the store in Carrboro and$1,400,000 for construction of the new store <br /> relocating in Hillsborough. We will also pay off the property of$440K for the Oakdale property in <br /> Hillsborough. <br /> Rent and Lease Payments <br /> Leasing the temporary location in Carrboro will be$18,000. <br /> Training <br /> The training budget of$25,000 reflects our commitment to training employees and providing <br /> them with professional development opportunities. We maintain our relationship with CAI in <br /> Raleigh and Greensboro as a member and will continue to partner with them to provide training. <br /> Several core areas will be covered to improve customer service and management skills with the <br /> continuing goal to create a comfortable customer environment and improve overall operations <br /> and profitability. <br /> Staffing Summary <br /> The Board maintains an employee base of 47 Employees with 33 Full-Time and 14 Part-Time and <br /> do not expect this number to fluctuate.We will maintain enough staff to keep customer service a <br /> high priority by maintaining consistent staffing levels. <br /> Changes to this budget after adoption will be accompanied by a budget amendment with changes <br /> in excess of$5,000 requiring approval by the board and changes under$5,000 requiring approval <br /> by both the Budget Officer and Finance Officer.This budget shows the commitment of the Orange <br /> County ABC Board to go over and above statutorily required distributions to Alcohol Education, <br /> Law Enforcement while increasing the distribution to the Orange County General fund by 25% <br /> despite a projected lower net income in 2017/18.This budget reflects the board's commitment to <br /> improving store infrastructure and increasing profitability by investing in the employees who <br /> generate revenue through their hard work and dedication to outstanding Customer Service. <br /> Tony DuBois <br /> General Manager <br /> Orange County ABC Board <br />