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2 <br />duplication. The attached Intensive Home Visiting Grant Project Ordinance on page 6 of <br />this abstract provides for the receipt of these grant funds and authorizes the 3.5 full time <br />equivalent time - limited positions associated with the program. <br />Department on Aging <br />3) At the February 17, 1998 Board meeting, the County Commissioners approved an agreement <br />with SeniorNet to establish and maintain a computer learning center for senior citizens. This <br />two -year grant covers all start-up and operational expenses for the project. Jointly funded by <br />SeniorNet, a volunteer organization, and BellSouth, this 2 -year grant provides funds for <br />start-up and operational expenses. IBM will provide six computers and two printers. The <br />attached SeniorNet Grant Project Ordinance on page 8 of this agenda abstract provides for <br />the receipt of these funds. <br />Miscellaneous <br />4) In November 1996, the Board of County Commissioners approved the County's <br />participation in the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Through this program, the <br />State reimburses the County for 25 percent of the costs associated with cleaning storm <br />debris, mainly associated with Hurricane Fran, from the County's rivers, streams, and <br />waterways. The County contracted with Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) <br />for the clean up, and in turn, NRCS billed us for one -fourth of the total clean-up cost <br />($23,844). No County funds are required for the receipt of these funds. The attached budget <br />amendment appropriates these funds and allows for reimbursement to Natural Resources <br />Conservation Service. (See block #4, page 3). <br />Ejland Cheeks Community School Park <br />5) On April 7, 1998, the Board of County Commissioners approved two contracts associated <br />with the Efland- Cheeks Community School Park. The attached Efland Cheeks Community <br />School Park Capital Project Ordinance allocates 1997 bond funds totaling $62,520 for <br />professional services ($57,520) and a boundary and topographic survey ($5,000). A revised <br />capital project ordinance including total park construction costs will be presented to the <br />Board of Commissioners when park plans are finalized within the next few months. <br />School Capital Projects <br />6) On April 7, 1998, the Board of County Commissioners approved an impact fee <br />reimbursement request from UCC Living Centers. The amount requested and approved was <br />$120,000 with funding to come from undesignated fund balance in the School Capital Fund. <br />Block 46 on page 3 of this abstract appropriates these funds and allows for reimbursement. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve <br />the attached budget amendments, and grant and project ordinances as presented. <br />