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June 16, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2092 Vice Chairman Burrage questioned Dr. William Pilkington, Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) Director, about the percentage of CHA funds and services spent on illegal immigrants. In response to Vice Chairman Burrage's question, Dr. Pilkington stated the clinical services division serves a large portion of illegal immigrants, but is not funded by the county. Commissioner Morris expressed his intent to vote against the motion, citing a lack of time to review the information. He also stated the Wellness Program and Employee Health Clinic have been shown to save money in insurance costs. Commissioner Measmer expressed his support for the motion. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. County Manager Mike Downs stated more information is needed to adopt the budget including a tax rate. Discussion continued. Chairman Poole requested clarification on whether the motion is to approve a 70 cents tax rate with the amendments to the County Manger's proposed budget_ Commissioner Oesterreich replied in the affirmative, adding the spreadsheet of changes presented earlier should also be included in his motion. Chairman Poole reiterated this information was not presented prior to the public hearing and was not provided to the Board prior to this meeting. She expressed concerns that staff has not had ample time to review the information and present it in budget format. The MOTION carried, with Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioners Measmer and Oesterreich voting for and Chairman Poole and Commissioner Morris voting against. For the record, Chairman Poole requested the Board restate their vote. Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioners Measmer and Oesterreich voted for the motion and Chairman Poole and Commissioner Morris voted against. Ordinance No. 2014-19 CABARRUS COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE FISCAL YEAR 2014 -2015 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina: Section I. The following amounts, listed by fund, are hereby appropriated as the estimated revenues and expenditure appropriations for the operation and maintenance of the County's various governmental activities, debt obligations and capital outlay purchases during the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015: General. Fund A. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015: Ad Valorem Tax Levy $ 133,866,989 Other Taxes and Penalties 37,953,337 Intergovernmental 19,811,099 Permits and Fees 4,254,445 Sales and Services 11,082,961 Investment Earnings 145,000 Miscellaneous 111,923 Other Financing Sources 2,417,665 TOTAL REVENUES $ 209,643,419