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The County of Volusia held a public hearing on September 7, 2017, to discuss and approve the fiscal year 2017-2018 budget and millage rates. The meeting focused on maintaining a flat millage rate across all taxing funds, continuing the county's zero debt payoff plan, and preserving emergency reserves. Key budget allocations included funding for critical infrastructure such as the medical examiner facility design, sheriff's CAD and RMS systems, and the 800 MHz radio backbone. Personnel costs were budgeted with a 3% salary adjustment. The council approved millage rates for various funds, including the general fund, library, Votran, mosquito control, fire rescue, and special taxing districts, all with slight increases over rollback rates. Public participation highlighted support for environmental learning centers, emphasizing the importance of continued funding. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of the tentative operating and non-operating budgets and scheduling a second public hearing.