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Management & Budget
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News
Oct 30, 2008 - Detailed information about all Mecklenburg County capital projects is now available in a user-friendly format online. Much of the info has been available to the public, but was stored at multiple locations on the County Web site. Now it is displayed in one easy-to-use location.
Oct 21, 2008 - County Manager issues instructions to Department Directors regarding managing expenditures due to economic conditions. County Manager's Memo(10.21.08)
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Final FY 09 Budget Documents
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a budget for FY 09 on Tuesday, June 17. The Board changed the budget approved in the June 10 straw voting by providing an additional $2 million for public safety and crime fighting. The money will come from technology, capital reserve, employee compensation, and post employment benefits, with each losing $500,000 in funding. The budget totals $1.5 billion and the tax rate remains at 83.87 cents per $100 of valuation.
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In straw voting on Tuesday, June 10, the Board of County Commissioners approved by a 5-4 vote the County Manager's Recommended FY 09 Budget with the following adjustments:
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State Justice Services: added $1 Million for DA support, DA salary supplement, additional district attorneys, electronic monitoring, and park security
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CPCC: added $800,000 to operating budget
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Commissioners: added $10,000 for protocol expenses
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Health: added $272,000 for School Nurses and $214,000 for Pre-natal Clinic
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WTVI: added $500,000 for public square - a new civic channel
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Metrolina Aids Project: added $57,389
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The Relatives: added $25,000
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Salvation Army: added $37,500
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Shelter for Battered Women: added 56,144
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Community Support Services: added $47,000 for domestic violence
All other recommendations from the Manager were accepted in full by the Board.
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County Manager's Recommended FY 09 Budget
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WFAE's Mike Collins interviews County Manager Harry Jones about his Fiscal Year 2009 recommended budget. Among the issues he discusses are the funding for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and how to fund the battle against crime.
Click here to listen.
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Previous FY 09 Presentations/Documents
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