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2 <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of the above mentioned funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 1) <br /> • General Assistance Donations — receipt of $726, given by Orange County <br /> citizens, for the special needs of clients, including seniors, throughout the year. <br /> These funds are budgeted in a special Adoption Enhancement Fund, outside of the <br /> General Fund. <br /> Health Department <br /> 2. The Health Department has received notification from the State of an additional $1,500 <br /> in Aid to County funds for Diabetes Capacity Building. These funds will be used for <br /> expenses related to the American Diabetes Association standards of care for diabetes <br /> self-management programs, including travel expenses, continuing education, and <br /> educational supplies. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these <br /> additional funds. (See Attachment 1, column 2) <br /> 3. The Health Department has received State notification of reduced FY 2012-13 funding, <br /> totaling $11,229, for the Orange County Reducing Health Disparities Grant. The Board of <br /> County Commissioners originally approved a grant project ordinance in an anticipated <br /> award amount of $76,996 at its February 21, 2012 meeting. This budget amendment <br /> provides for the reduction of State funding, and amends the Grant Project Ordinance as <br /> follows: (See Attachment 1, column 3) <br /> Orange County Reducing Health Disparities Grant: (Project#71125) <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 <br /> Current Budget Amendment Revised <br /> Health Disparities Award $78,996 $(11,229) $67,767 <br /> Total Project Funding $78,996 $(11,229) $67,767 <br /> Appropriated for this project: <br /> FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 <br /> Current Budget Amendment Revised <br /> Health Disparities Grant $78,996 $(11,229) $67,767 <br /> Total Costs $78,996 $(11,229) $67,767 <br /> 4. The Health Department has received notification of its FY 2010-11 Medicaid <br /> Maximization Cost Settlement funds totaling $1,062,033. The Board of County <br /> Commissioners established a Medicaid Maximization Capital Project Ordinance in 1998 <br /> to allow for the receipt and use of these funds. The intent was to save and utilize the <br /> funds for renovation, capital building, equipment, and furnishings as needed by health <br /> and dental programs, thereby assisting the County in meeting service obligations to <br /> residents. In accordance with Federal and State regulations, these funds must be <br />