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2 <br /> Emergency Services <br /> 4. Orange County Emergency Services has received notification of the receipt of <br /> Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance for Firefighters Grant <br /> funds totaling $83,235. The approved grant project costs totals $104,044, with <br /> $83,235 coming from the Federal funds and the local share of 20%, or $20,809, <br /> coming from Orange County. There are sufficient funds within the FY 2012-13 <br /> Emergency Services budget to cover the County's share. The grant will allow the <br /> County to purchase advanced equipment that will keep first responders safe while <br /> transporting patients. The County plans to purchase eight (8) "power lift" stretchers, <br /> which have battery-powered hydraulic lifts that raise and lower patients with the touch <br /> of a button. The new equipment is expected to reduce repetitive lift injuries and <br /> worker's compensation claims. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of <br /> the $83,235 in Federal funds and establishes the following Grant Project Ordinance: <br /> (See Attachment 1, column 4) <br /> FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant: (Project#71053) <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 <br /> Current Budget Amendment Revised <br /> FEMA Grant Funds $0 $83,235 $83,235 <br /> Total Grant Project Funding $0 $83,235 $83,235 <br /> A ppropriated for this project: <br /> FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 FY 2012-13 <br /> Current Budget Amendment Revised <br /> Equipment $0 $83,235 $83,235 <br /> Total Costs $0 $83,235 $83,235 <br /> Board of Elections <br /> 5. The Orange County Board of Elections held a Town of Carrboro Special Election on <br /> March 19, 2013 to fill a vacant seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Early voting <br /> began on February 28, 2013 and ended on March 16, 2013 at the Orange County <br /> Board of Elections office only. There were 8 precincts opened on March 19th for the <br /> Town of Carrboro voters. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of <br /> reimbursement funds of $11,423 from the Town for the cost of this Special Election. <br /> (See Attachment 1, column 5) <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. <br />