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4 10. The department has also received $30,824 through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These funds will supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide food, shelter and supportive services for Orange County citizens during the economic crisis (i.e. rent and utility payment assistance). This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 1, Column 8) Department on Aging 11. The Department on Aging has received revenue for the following programs: • Senior Lunch Program -additional funds totaling $35,200, from the towns of Hillsborough and Carrboro, Senior Care Inc., and the NC Division of Aging and Adult and Adult Services (DAAS). Hillsborough ($1,300) and Carrboro ($1,007) contributed, through each town's outside agency funding process, for the purchase of additional meals. Funding from Senior Care, Inc. ($15,000) will provide meals for the organization's Adult Day Health Center clients. The department also received $17,893 from DAAS as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The funds will be used to purchase additional meals for program participants. A local match of $1,988 is required and already included in the department's budget. • Frail Elderly -funds totaling $500 for low-income, senior adults items and services, such as Lifeline, emergency food and medication. • Family Caregiver Support Program -funds totaling $25,672 from the Triangle J Council of Government's Area Agency on Aging for in-home services, day care services and continuing the group respite program at the senior center. Funds will also supply program supplies and training materials. • Case Assistance -additional Home and Community Care Block Grant funds of $10,000 from the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. These funds will continue the African-American Outreach project, begun in 2007. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 1, Column 9) Legal Services 12. Refer to separate Action Agenda Item on tonight's agenda regarding changes to the County Attorney Office's staff and contracting outside legal services. (See Attachment 1, column 10) County Capital Project Ordinances 13. At its June 16, 2009 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved the use of $175,023 in Hillsborough/Cheeks District Payment-in-Lieu funding for Fairview Park construction. That evening the Board also approved $500,000 in Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) funding, pending the grant's approval. The department received award notification on August 21. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated purpose. (Attachment 1, Column 11 and Attachment 5, Fairview Park Capital Project Ordinance)