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The County Commissioners share responsibility with the State for funding some critical services and facilities. As we manage the County’s finances, we must provide for our share of these costs.
Agricultural Land Preservation – In the past 3 budget years, the County has funded approximately $30 million, while receiving $3 million in State funding – In FY 07, we have appropriated $9.8million, and we hope to receive $1.8 million from the State
Parr’s Ridge Elementary School – opened to relieve overcrowding in Mt. Airy – The County paid $8.9 million and the State paid $5.7 million.
Modernization of North Carroll Middle School – The County paid $11.8 million and the State paid $7.7 million
North Carroll Senior Center - $3.2 million entirely funded by the County
South Carroll Senior Center - $11.1 million the County will fund and $600,000 funded by the State
Full-day kindergarten – 29 new classrooms - $11.9 million to be paid by the County, $9.0 million to be paid by the State
Full-day kindergarten operating costs – 40% must be funded by the State according to law – the County’s share in FY 08 is estimated to be $4.5 million annually
Three new schools are in the planning stages with an estimated cost of $140 million – State funding may not reach $20 million
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