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Commission Minutes--August 12, 2002 2479 Buildings & Grounds Mrs. Johnson said carpet replacement is included in the Buildings & Grounds Courthouse budget. In the Buildings & Grounds Jail budget, $36,000 was included for custodial services; $8,000 for lawn maintenance; $220,000 for electricity and $75,000 far security at the new jail. She said the Buildings & Grounds Jail budget increased from $412,000 to $563,000. The Buildings & Grounds Annex budget did not change significantly from last year. State's Attorney/Victim Witness/Coroner/Asset Forfeiture State's Attorney Birch Burdick was present. He said his budget increased overall by 1.8%. He discussed revenue projections for next year and said funding decisions on the Byrne Grant wiJl not be made until this fall, but he included $54,360 for this grant and $15,500 fer the VAWA Stop grant. He included $15,000 for a new digital copiedprinter. His office currently has three copiers, One is five years old and the other two are around 10 years old. He plans to trade in two copiers if he purchases a new one. He increased the printing/forms line item from $600 to $2,200 to cover costs for brochures on the criminal court system that could be displayed and distributed at public functions, such as National Night Out. An ergonomic assessment was done by the North Dakota Association of Counties and as a result, he budgeted $9,400 under office equipment to purchase new chairs and a larger conference table. He said the coroner contract increased from $75,000 to $80,000. He also budgeted $10,000 for the asset forfeiture fund. He asked about using additional funds over the $10,000 for drug abuse education in schools. Commissioners did not have any problem using excess funds to educate young people about drug issues. F~o__Cass County Economic Development Executive Director Brian Walters and Accountant Amanda Swanson were present from Fargo Cass County Economic Development (FCCEDC). Mr. Montplaisir said this budget decreased because of the loan pool elimination last year and the customs service take over by the federal government this year. Mr. Walters said their organization is in a transitional period now and is committed to enhancing the tax base and creating new jobs. He also discussed business retention and said employers' needs and concerns will be addressed. He said the number one selling tool is the productivity of our area's work force. FCCEDC is requesting $235,000 for the jeb development authority. Mr. Wieland asked how the funding is allocated and Mr. Wagner said $175,000 is for administration and the remainder is for work force priorities. Janie Hulett, Director of the Skills Development project was present. She is requesting $45,000 to continue the operation of this project. There was discussion on whether funds will continue through FCCEDC or should be a separate budget request. Ms. Hulett gave commissioners a brief history on the project and said an additional $30,000 will be carried over from the current budget. Mr. Wagner said he thought the Skills Development project was meant to be a partnership bet~veen employers and the center; however, the county is funding this project. Mrs. Schneider asked how many people attended training last month and out of those who attended, how many were receiving Social Service assistance. Ms. Hulett said six people attended training and five of the six receive some form of assistance.