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2 (3) The 1997 General Assembly authorized $1,000,000 in general purpose funding for senior centers. The 148 senior centers across the State receive equal allotments. Each of Orange County's four senior centers receives $6,757 for a total of $27,028. Plans include replacing older equipment and furniture at each center. The required 10% local match of $2,703 is currently available in the Community Based Services budget (see block #3, page 3). Health Department (4) The Orange County Health Depaztment has received additional Smart Start funds from the Orange County Partnership for Young Children for the dental screening program. These funds, totaling $26,518 will provide screening and education to over 2,000 children ages 0-5. The Health Department will subcontract with the School of Dentistry to provide the services. Dental hygiene students and dental faculty aze to provide the services between October 1, 1997 and December 1, 1998. The attached grant project ordinance, Smart Start Grant Project Ordinance, appropriates the additional monies (see page S of this abstract). Cooperative Extension (5) The Orange County Cooperative Extension 4-H Programs provides a middle school enrichment camp during the summer. Initially funded in 1996 through a grant from N.C. State University, the program also receives funding support from the Orange County Schools and from fees chazged to participants. Both McDougle and Stanford Middle Schools provide in-kind physical structure contributions. Recently, the Orange County Schools provided an additional $5,000 contribution to the program. These funds will provide summer camperships to help youths that would not otherwise have the opportunity for summer enrichment. The attached Middle School Enrichment Camp Grant Project Ordinance provides for the receipt of these additional funds (see page 6 of this abstract). Southern Human Services Center Capital Project (6) On February 3, 1998, the Board of County Commissioners approved an appropriation of $12,000 from the County Capital Fund Fund Balance to cover the cost of a change order for the Southern Human Services Center. This change order covers costs associated with mitigation of unsuitable soils related to the left turn lane into the Center. The attached budget amendment (see block 6, page 3 of this abstract) and the accompanying Southern Human Services Capital Project Ordinance provide for this appropriation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of Commissioners approved the attached budget ordinance amendment and grant and capital project ordinances.