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Clarence Grier reviewed the following: Synopsis - In FY 2012-13, Orange County appropriated $1,038,700 to 36 Outside Agencies. - The County received 56 Outside Agency funding requests, for FY 2013-14. One agency, approved for funding in FY 2012-13, did not submit an application. Requests totaled $1,549,923, an increase of$511,223 over FY 2012-13 appropriations. The 21 requests from new agencies total $337,423. - County departments, advisory boards, and members of the County management team evaluated each application. - The County Manager recommends funding for 38 agencies, in FY 2013-14. The recommendation totals $1,030,100, a decrease of$8,600 from the FY 2012-13 Approved Budget. Nine (9) agencies would receive an increase; one (1) agency would receive a decrease (Pre-Trial Services - $15,000); and one (1) agency's funding (JOCCA-$20,000) would be eliminated. Three (3) new agencies are recommended for funding. - If funds are approved, one agency's funding would be administered through a departmental service contract ($95,000). Two other organizations received funds through this format, in FY 2012-13 ($10,000 each). Clarence Grier referenced a handout at the Commissioner's places, outlining the decision process for the outside agencies that did not receive funding. He noted that a request was received today from Piedmont Food & Agricultural Processing Center (PFAP) for a funding increase. He said Tonya Walton handled most of this process and she is here to answer questions. Frank Clifton outlined this process for the benefit of the new Commissioners. He noted that the Board of County Commissioners does make changes to these outside agencies each year, and this is their prerogative. Commissioner Dorosin asked where he can find a full listing. Clarence Grier said this is available on pages 209-11 in the budget book. Commissioner Gordon referred to attachment B, pages 6-7. She said, a few years back, the Board tried to create a more systematic approach to funding outside agencies, and these guidelines were developed. She said the advisory boards also provided feedback. She feels that this is a systematic and objective process, and she is inclined to follow what comes out of it. Commissioner Price asked when she should address it if there is a particular agency she would like to see funded. Chair Jacobs said this should be done now. He said nothing has to be decided tonight, but this is a good time to inform the Commissioners of thoughts and opinions. Commissioner Price said she would like for the Board to consider funding the Jackson Center and Voices Together, even if it is not for the full requested amount. Commissioner McKee seconded Commissioner Price's opinion on the Voices Together program. He said he has observed this program and feels it should receive some funding. He said the participant number is low but the impact is big. Commissioner Pelissier said Voices Together is a good program; however she feels there is a counterpoint to be made. She said the criteria for funding states that if non-profit is fully funded by the county government then it should be part of government, rather than a non—profit. She said that even if full funding is not given, most of this program's funding still comes from the County, and she thinks that the schools should help fund this program.