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Department of Social Services <br />4. The Department of Social Services has received additional donations for foster care that were <br />not anticipated at the time the 1998-99 budget was approved. These funds are used to provide <br />Christmas for children in foster care and to send these children to summer camp. This <br />amendment increases the 1998-99 original budget of $10,000 by $11,500, bringing the new <br />total to $21,500 for these activities. (see page 5, column # 4) <br />5. The Department of Social Services has received additional Crisis Intervention and Energy <br />Administration funds through a reallocation from the State. These funds are used to pay <br />heating and air conditioning bills for individuals who qualify for assistance. The current <br />budget for these two programs is $71,889. This amendment increases the current budget by <br />$85,078, bringing the new total to $156,967. There is no County match required. (See column <br /># 5, page 5) <br />6. The Department of Social Services requests to expend approximately $95,000 in lapsed salary <br />for the current fiscal year. The purpose of this request is to renovate the public waiting room <br />and to provide additional workspace for staff and computers. Specific areas to be addressed <br />include replacing torn carpet with tile, replacing the reception area counter, and providing <br />additional space for workstations and the State computer network system. The transfer will <br />not require additional County funds. Expending the funds will enable the Department to <br />receive federal reimbursement for about 30 percent of the project. <br />Department on Aging <br />7. The Wellness program is partially funded with fees from class participants. These fees are <br />used to pay class instructors. This year, the revenues generated from these classes will exceed <br />the budgeted amount by around $14,000. The majority of this revenue is needed to support <br />additional class expenses. The receipt of these funds and associated expenditures are shown <br />on page 5, column # 7 of this abstract. <br />8. The North Carolina General Assembly has approved new general purpose funding for 151 <br />senior centers throughout the State. Orange County has received funds totaling $52,980 <br />($13,245 for each of the four senior centers located in the County). County match of $4,416 <br />is currently available in this department's 1998-99 budget. Specifically, the funds will be used <br />to upgrade equipment, furnishings, and program space and contract for special program staff. <br />The attached budget amendment accepts these additional funds and appropriates the additional <br />expenses. (see page 5, column # 8) <br />9. The Community Based Services Division of the Department on Aging provides classes at its <br />four senior centers throughout the County. Fees collected from class participants cover the <br />cost of the classes. This year, the revenues generated from the classes will exceed the <br />budgeted amount by about $6,000. The revenue supports additional class expenses. The <br />receipt of these funds and associated expenditures are shown on page 5, column # 9 of this <br />abstract. <br />Sheriff's Department <br />10. Members of this department have provided security at various special events at the University <br />of North Carolina (UNC) during the fiscal year. The County has paid these officers through <br />its payroll system, and in turn, has been reimbursed by UNC. The total amount received by <br /> <br />