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4 Geographic balance; i.e., the Outside Agency helps ensure opportunity and access to key programs and services are available on both ends of the county (example: Communities in SchoolslMiddle School After School) Matching grant; i.e., the Outside Agency specifically needs County dollars to match a unique, desired investment in services to county residents (no examples in FY10-11) Enables new initiative; i.e., the Outside Agencv addresses unmet needs it perceives in the County (example: Bridge 11 Sports -not funded in FY10- Grounds for Funding Commitments The BOCC intent is a "zero-base" approach wherein Outside Agencies must annually prove themselves accordin_g to pre-set criteria, such as the Outside Agencv Application Scorecard or other indices. The BOCC recognizes the desire Outside Agencies may have for a fairly consistent and predictable revenue stream, but seeks to emphasize in their decision creditable agency performance. Limitations on Funded Amount by Agency or Total Funds Available for all Agencies Dollar Limit by Single Agency - • Percentage of its overall budget (Rule of thumb: No more than 50% of Agencv budget should come from County and Town sources) • Flat dollar amount • "Challenge" or "Match" amount • "Step down" approach -diminishing amount over a period of fiscal years • Agency has demonstrated a reliable, diverse funding stream of which governmental assistance is a small portion Dollar Limit to Amount Available for All Outside Agencv Funding - BOCC sets maximum figure available for the upcoming fiscal year. • Typically, County management has begun with a working figure roughly equivalent to the amount funded in the current fiscal year for the next fiscal year. (The historic figure for working purposes is a target the BOCC may choose to match, increase, or decrease in its final budget decisions).