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Budget Ordinance Amendment#9 Page 2 June 26, 1996 Health Department 5. On March 6, 1996,the Board of Commissioners accepted a State grant in the amount of$12,500. These will be used to provide maternity care coordination services to pregnant women who receive services at the UNC,School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine. During the first year,a Social Worker(1.0 FTE)will provide these services on a trial basis. Continuation of the program and authorized position are contingent upon review of the first year's outcomes and Medicaid reimbursement. The Health Department has also received additional School Health funds from the State. These funds,totaling$1,894,will enable the department to provide dental and eye care to school age children. Block#5 on page 5 contains the budget amendment related to both of these items. Cooperative Extension 6. Earlier this fiscal year,Orange County's Cooperative Extension 4-H and Youth Program received a$60,000 grant from North Carolina State University for summer enrichment camps to middle school youths. A grant project ordinance,Middle School Enrichment Camp,was approved by the Board of Commissioners on February 20, 1996. Recently,the Orange County Schools awarded this program$5,000 to use towards enrichment instructors and supplies. The attached Middle School Enrichment Camp Grant Project Ordinance provides for the receipt of these additional funds. Recreation and Parks 7. On February 20, 1996,the Board of County Commissioners approved the receipt of a State grass roots grant for the Arts Commission. That amendment increased the budget for the Recreation and Parks Department in the Human Services Function. The Arts Commission,however, is included in the Contributions to Outside Agencies function. This technical amendment transfers these monies to the appropriate County function(block#7,page 5). Department on Aging 8. Activities in this department have generated additional revenues this fiscal year. The number of persons registering for classes and renting facilities has increased significantly and resulted in approximately$20,000 more than originally budgeted. The receipt of these funds and associated expenditures are included in block#8,page5. Orange Public Transportation(OPT) 9. This department has received a Rural General Transportation grant,which totals$15,111.It will enable OPT to enhance services offered to residents located in rural areas of the County. In addition,the allocation from the State for Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance is $5,000 more than originally budgeted. OPT contracts with the Department of Social Services to provide mandated medical transportation services for Medicaid certified individuals. During this fiscal year,demand for this service has increased and resulted in additional funds for OPT. The additional revenues of $25,875 will be used to offset motor pool and taxi cab expenses incurred in providing this service. This Spring,the Board of County Commissioners approved the implementation of an Elderly and Disabled Medical Transportation program co-payment. These payments will help defray the costs of providing this service. It is estimated that$2,000 will be collected prior to June 30, 1996. Block#9 on page5 reflects the receipt of all of these OPT associated funds. Sheriffs Department 10. Members of this department have provided security at various special events at the University of North Carolina(UNC) during the fiscal year. The County has paid these officers through its payroll system,and in turn,has been reimbursed by UNC. The total