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2. Health Department <br />The Health Department has received notification from the State of an additional allocation of <br />grant funds in-the amount of $10,000 to offset a portion of the permanent staff costs in the <br />Healthy Carolinians program. These additional funds bring the current budget for this project to <br />$44,056. (See Attachment 2) <br />3. Department on Aging <br />a) Orange Public Transportation (OPT) has received notification from the North Carolina <br />Department of Transportation of an allocation of funds totaling $5,130 to be used for <br />technology upgrades. Referred to as Tier 1, or foundational/baseline technology funding, <br />the upgraded and expansion computers, file servers, software, printers and telephone <br />systems will provide rural and urban transit systems with the foundation upon which to <br />add technology to their operations. The Department will use the funds to replace the <br />Dispatcher and Scheduler's personal computers with GIS-compatible hardware. (See <br />column #3, attachment 1) <br />b) At its January 16, 2002 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to enter <br />into a contract with Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) -Area Agency on Aging <br />to provide. a Family Caregiver Support Program. The total cost to provide the Respite <br />Program is $39,256. Funding will come from the TJCOG ($30,120) to help offset the cost <br />of the program, $3,000 in grant funds from the Triangle United Way, and $6,136 from in- <br />kind contributions such as office space and staff supervision. This amendment provides <br />for the receipt of the TJCOG funds and the Triangle United Way funds. (See column #4, <br />attachment 1) <br />c) At its October 2, 2001 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved the <br />appropriation of $13,500 in Master Aging Plan funds to purchase heavy housecleaning <br />services from a -local vendor. This service will be available for frail older adults who do <br />not need personal care or respite services. This amendment provides for this <br />appropriation. (See column #5, attachment 1) <br />d) At its November 7, 2001 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved the <br />release of $25,000 in Master Aging Plan funds for the planning and implementation of the <br />Adult Day Health Center Initiative. An adult day health program was identified in the <br />Master Aging Plan as one of the top priorities for FY 2001-02. This program would <br />provide social and health services to frail, disabled and isolated older adults. It would <br />also provide respite and education for the participant's families and caregivers. This <br />amendment provides for the appropriation of these funds from the Reserve for Board of <br />County Commissioner Action Miscellaneous account. (See column #5, attachment 1) <br />4. Sheriff Department <br />The Sheriff s Department has received notification from the Federal Marshal's office of an <br />allocation of funds in the amount of $9,475. This is for reimbursement for overtime paid related <br />to deputies having to transport and/or guard federal prisoners who need medical or dental <br />services. This amendment provides for the receipt of these funds. (See column #6, attachment <br />1) <br />