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4 Department of Social Services 8. The Orange County Department of Social Services has received notification of additional Adoption Enhancement Funds donations totaling $7,077 to offset costs for the on-going, needs of foster care children. These funds are located in a separate fund outside the General Fund. 9. The Department of Social Services has also received $36,571 for its Food and Nutrition Program as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These funds will enhance administrative support and delivery of food and nutrition services using new contracted and nonpermanent staff. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated programs. (See Attachment 1, column #8) Solid Waste Department 10. The Orange County Solid Waste Department has received a $5,000 grant from the American Chemistry Council to conduct a pilot program on enhancing and expanding plastic bag and film recycling. The program focuses on building abusiness-to-business recycling infrastructure, based on existing film recycling efforts at large grocery stores, rather than creating a publicly operated, separate program. The grant will fund program administration by nonpermanent staff. (See Attachment 1, column #9) Department on Aging 11. The Department on Aging has received additional revenue for the following programs: Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) -funds totaling $2,804 from the NC Department of Insurance for patient outreach, education programs and promotion of the Medicare Part D prescription drug program and other health insurance issues. University Mall Walk Program -funds totaling $4,000 from UNC Hospitals in support of the department's University Mall Walk Program. This donation will cover costs of breakfasts served at the Mall Walks each month. • Operation Fan - a $250 contribution from Triangle J Council of Governments to purchase fans for low-income, older residents. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated purposes. (See Attachment 1, column #10) Emergency Services 12. Refer to separate Action Agenda Item on tonight's agenda regarding Driveway Reimbursement to Efland Volunteer Fire Department. (See Attachment 1, column #11) FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Interim Manager recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget, grant project and capital project ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2009-10.