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2. The Department of Social Services, based on historical collections, anticipates donated funds totaling $20,000 to help with special needs clients throughout the year, including seniors. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds, and is budgeted in a special Adoption Enhancement Fund outside of the General Fund. Department on Aging 3. The Department on Aging has received the following additional funds: • Class Fees -based on current year collections, the department anticipates receiving $33,000 in additional class fees, which will fund educational course instructors and purchase program supplies. • Sponsorship funds -funds collected of $6,000 from rental of agency brochure racks at the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers, as well as sponsors of the Spring 2012 Resource Fair to be used for printing of the Orange County Community Resource Guide. • Home and Community Care Block Grant -receipt of an additional $6,665 in the FY 2011-12 allocation of Home and Community Care Block Grant funds through Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG). The department plans to use these funds to purchase Senior Lunch program meals to serve at the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program -receipt of $10,198 to provide free tax services for low- to moderate-income citizens who cannot prepare their own tax returns. The federal government has provided $10,198 for enhancements to existing services (e.g. increased seasonal personnel, mileage reimbursement, additional program supplies, volunteer appreciation event, and technology purchases). 4. Based on current year collections, the department anticipates receiving an additional $36,000 in class fees related to the Wellness Grant Program. The department will use these funds to offset costs of wellness and fitness course instructors and program supplies. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these revenues and amends the current Senior Citizen Health Promotion Grant Project Ordinance as follows: Senior Citizen Health Promotion Wellness Grant ($36,000) -Project # 294303 Revenues for this ro'ect: Current FY 2011-12 FY 2011-12 Amendment FY 2011-12 Revised Senior Citizen Wellness Funds $117,604 $36,000 $153,604 Total Project Fundin $117,604 $36,000 $153,604 Aooronriated for this oroiect: Current FY 2011-12 FY 2011-12 Amendment FY 2011-12 Revised Senior Citizen Wellness Grant $117,604 $36,000 $153,604 Total Costs $117,604 $36,000 $153,604