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23 <br /> Average Sales Price: The average sales price of all dwelling units based on the number <br /> and sales price of dwelling unit types to be constructed in each year. <br /> SECTION 2 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA <br /> Local government data includes information regarding expenditures . required to <br /> provide County services and revenues received based on the approved Orange County <br /> budget for the fiscal year in which the project is considered for approval. All information <br /> derived from the approved budget remains constant throughout a fiscal year (July-June) and <br /> is changed only with the approval of a new budget. <br /> Local government revenue and expenditure information is compiled on a per capita <br /> (per person) basis. Per capita figures are derived by dividing the total expenditures for a <br /> particular service function or revenue source by the estimated population of Orange County <br /> for the year in which the project is considered for approval. Populations estimates are <br /> prepared by the Planning Department. <br /> Data inputs include the following: <br /> Budget Year: The current fiscal year; i.e., 1996-97. <br /> Per Capita Revenues: The sources of revenue by major category are as follows: <br /> Taxes - Other Than Property: Revenues from taxes other than property taxes include <br /> those from sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, and animal taxes. <br /> Intergovernmental Aid: Revenues from this source, in the form of categorical aid or <br /> shared-tax revenues, are provided through State and federal assistance programs. <br /> Service Charges: Service (or user) charges support numerous functions and are charged to <br /> those who voluntarily receive governmental services or use governmental facilities. <br /> Miscellaneous: Miscellaneous revenues include interest earnings on investments, proceeds <br /> from license and permit fees, and all other revenues. <br /> Per Capita Expenditures: Expenditures by major category are as follows: <br /> General Goverment: Services related to the legislative, administrative, financial, and legal <br /> functions of government. <br /> Public Safety: Law enforcement services and emergency medical services. <br /> Public Works: Efforts related to the maintenance of County-owned property and the <br /> provision of sanitation (solid waste disposal) services. <br />