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Sanitation division reallocate $15,700 with a fund balance appropriation for the remainder. This budget amendment appropriates $9,328 from General Fund Balance to cover the outstanding cost of the convenience center. (See Attachment 1, Column 1) Department on Aging 2. The Department on Aging has received revenue for the following programs: • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program - $13,250 to provide free tax services for low- to moderate-income citizens who cannot prepare their own tax returns. The United Way of the Greater Triangle has provided $4,250 for a nonpermanent, VITA coordinator; the federal government provided $9,000 for enhancements to existing services (e.g. increased seasonal personnel, additional program supplies and technology purchases). • Frail Elderly - $1,200 in contributions for low-income, senior adults items and services, such as Lifeline, emergency food and medication. • Senior Centers - $8,436 in State, general purpose funds to support the general operation of the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. The funds will provide additional nonpermanent personnel and program supplies for each center. • Class Fees - $27,000 in additional class fees, which will fund course instructors and purchase program supplies. • Wellness Grant Program - $4,200 in fees from the Fit Feet program, which provides nurses and supplies for the program. The ,program has also received an additional $24,000 in class fees for the Senior Citizen Health Promotion (Wellness) Program. The department will use these funds to offset costs of wellness class instructors. These funds are budgeted in a grant project fund, located outside of the General Fund. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 1, Column 2 and Attachment 3, Senior Citizen Health Promotion Program Grant Project Ordinance) Department of Social Services 3. The Department of Social Services has received revenue for the following programs: • Foster Care Donations -donated funds totaling $2,200 from citizens of Orange County to help with the needs of foster care clients. • General Assistance Donations -donated funds totaling $14,441 to help with special needs clients, including seniors. • Adoption Services Donations - $400 to offset the cost of adoption services. • Crisis Intervention Program -receipt of $40,559 to provide for the heating needs of Orange County residents in crisis. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of the above stated funds. Staff will budget the donations in a special Adoption Enhancement Fund, outside of the General Fund, while the Crisis Intervention Program funds will be budgeted in the department's General Fund operating budget. (See Attachment 1, Column 3)