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2 <br />Department of Social Services <br />2. The department has received $36,842 from the NC Department of Human Services <br />through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These funds will <br />enhance administrative support, delivery of food and nutrition services using new <br />contracted and nonpermanent staff. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of <br />these funds for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 1, Column 2) <br />Health Department <br />3. Refer to separate Action Agenda Item on tonight's agenda regarding receipt of H1 N1 <br />Phase 111 influenza funds and immunization funds for vaccine storage. (See Attachment <br />1, Column 3) <br />Sheriff Department <br />4. The Sheriff Department has been notified by the North Carolina Department of Crime <br />Control and Public Safety of the receipt of second year grant funds for the following two <br />programs, which began in FY 2008-09: (1) Domestic Violence Program -second year <br />federal funds of $40,000 to continue the appointment of one sworn deputy sheriff trained <br />in domestic violence response to manage the receipt, service, return and long-term <br />tracking of Domestic Violence Protective Orders and other family-related civil summons; <br />(2) Gang Response Intervention Prevention Program -second year federal funds of <br />$59,800 to continue to assess the current status of gang presence in the community, <br />provide awareness training to deputy officers, and deliver educational presentations to <br />citizens, schools, and homeowner associations. The department will also provide <br />additional patrols in high-crime areas. The required 25% local match is included in the <br />department's FY 2009-10 budget. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of <br />these federal pass-through funds for FY 2009-10. (See Attachment 1, Column 4) <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the. Board of County Commissioners <br />approve budget ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2009-10. <br />