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Ada County to cut staff to 'off-set dwindling revenues'

 - Idaho Statesman

Published: 01/12/09


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Two full-time and four part-time positions in the Ada County Department of Motor Vehicles Division will be eliminated to "off-set dwindling revenues generated by fees collected for motor vehicle registrations and vehicle titling services," according to a news release issued Monday by Ada County Assessor Robert McQuade.

McQuade also said his office will leave two full-time and two part-time positions open "until a time when the economy rebounds and the fees charged for DMV services can once again cover the division’s daily operating costs," according to the release.

Currently, the county's DMV revenues are down by approximately 7 to 15 percent. The DMV Division is funded solely by fees charged for services and does not receive any property tax support for its day-to-day operation.

McQuade said the current revenue shortfall is caused by fewer people buying new cars, which means fewer vehicle registrations and fewer title changes. The shortfall also is compounded by the likelihood that more county residents are deciding not to renew registrations on recreational vehicles.

Some families are also likely leaving their second and third family cars parked because they can’t afford the fuel costs, auto insurance, and upkeep, according to McQuade.

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