The document summarizes the Geauga County Government's 2010 Tax Budget. It projects total budget expenditures of $103.4 million, with $28.3 million for the general fund. The general fund budget requests total $29.1 million, leaving a projected deficit of $738,000. It also notes that revenue estimates are down $3.6 million from 2009 levels based on conservative estimates. Departments are being asked to limit spending to 90% of 2009 levels to help address the budget shortfall. The overall goals are to maximize the 2009 general fund carryover balance and fund budgets at or below 2009 levels where possible.