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Governing & Management Non- Departmental <br />8. At its May 18, 2004 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved an <br />appropriation up to $10,000 from the Commissioners' Contingency account to fund the initial <br />phase of the Orange Book project. The Orange Book is an information and referral guide of <br />local human services agencies providing general information about the agencies, a brief <br />description of the services provided, agency locations, telephone numbers, contact names, <br />and any applicable fees. This budget amendment provides for an appropriation of $10,000 <br />from the Commissioners' Contingency for the initial phase of the Orange Book. (See <br />Attachment 1, column # 4, and Attachment 3) <br />Emergency Management <br />9. At its April 13, 2004 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved acceptance of a <br />state - administered federal grant totaling $26,357 from the North Carolina Office of <br />Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS). The purpose of this grant program is to establish <br />a baseline capability in hospitals and county EMS systems to address bioterrorism events. <br />These funds will be used to purchase a portable decontamination shelter with related <br />equipment and radio communication equipment. There is no County match required for the <br />receipt of this State - administered Federal grant. This budget amendment provides for the <br />receipt of these grant funds. (See Attachment 1, column #5) <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners <br />approve the attached budget ordinance and grant project ordinance amendments. <br />