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2 <br /> • Funds are not to replace current budget allocations for these program areas. <br /> The Health Department recently received its annual settlement for FY 00-01 of Medicaid <br /> maximization funds from the State. The settlement totals $72,930 and brings the total <br /> Medicaid maximization reimbursements received by Orange County over the last several <br /> years to more than $560,000. The department plans.to use these funds for non-recurring <br /> items such as replacement of older equipment, meeting OSHA requirements, and potentially <br /> offsetting costs of redesigning clinical space at the Whiffed Human Services Center. <br /> Attachment 3 of this abstract, Health Department Medicaid Maximization Capital Project <br /> Ordinance, provides for the receipt of the additional funds. No County dollars are required in <br /> order to receive these funds. <br /> Department of Social Services <br /> 3. The Department of Social Services has received notification from the State of additional <br /> CHORE (EDS) funds in the amount of$11,000. These funds will be used to purchase long- <br /> term care medical supplies and equipment to enable clients to remain in.their own home <br /> instead of being institutionalized. These additional funds bring the current budget for this <br /> program to $54,000. (see Attachment 1, column #3). <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 and capital project ordinance amendments. <br />