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I 1 She said these reviews are due at the end of March, at which time the manager's office looks at 2 them in depth and makes funding recommendations based on the County Commissioners' 3 viewpoint. 4 She said the requests totaled $1.5 million, but the manager's recommendation was to 5 fund $1,074,100, for 41 agencies. She referenced the spreadsheet on page 371 of the budget 6 binder, which groups agencies that are currently funded as well as new or previously unfunded 7 projects. She said the agenda abstract provides additional details about funding increases and 8 decreases. She said the funding increases total $21,000 for 8 currently funded agencies and 2 9 new agencies. She said one agency is recommended for a reduction, due to implementation 10 delays. 11 Commissioner Rich asked if the delay and funding reduction for the Boys and Girls Club 12 would hurt their chance to get back to their original budget amount in 2015 -16. 13 Michael Talbert said this should not impact the 2015 -16 budget. 14 Commissioner Price referred to page 370 and noted that there was no increase to 15 Empowerment. She feels that everybody is worthy to get some funding, but some got 16 increases and others did not. 17 Chair Jacobs said if Commissioner Price feels strongly then she can propose to raise 18 the amount. 19 Commissioner Price proposed an increase of $2500 to Empowerment. 20 Commissioner Gordon said the Board does not have to spend the entire $650,000. She 21 said if the entire amount is not used, it could go to the schools. She said this is about 4/10 of a 22 cent on the tax rate that is at the discretion of the Commissioners. She said she just wants to 23 note they don't have to spend it all. 24 Commissioner McKee said he would propose the Meals on Wheels program should 25 increase by $6000 to get to their original request of $10,000. 26 Chair Jacobs noted that the state has cut support for Meals on Wheels. 27 Michael Talbert said a number of agencies are receiving funding cuts by the state and 28 they can't replace all of the funding for all of these agencies. 29 Chair Jacobs said he had the same proposal for the Compass Center, to increase 30 funding by $5000. 31 Commissioner Pelissier referred to Ligo Dojo Of Budo Karate, and said this program is 32 geared toward youth who cannot be reached in other ways. She would like to support this 33 program for a total of $2000. 34 Commissioner Rich asked if it is possible to get an asterisk listing of those agencies that 35 are going to face state funding cuts. 36 Michael Talbert said a list can be compiled of what is known. 37 Commissioner Dorosin proposed an additional $4000 in funding for the Rogers Eubanks 38 Neighborhood Association. He said he understands wanting to fund the schools, but a lot of 39 these human service agencies would not exist without some County funding. 40 Commissioner Price agreed with Commissioner McKee on his request to increase 41 funding for the Meals and Wheels program. 42 Chair Jacobs asked Bob Marotto who takes care of injured wildlife in Orange County 43 since the County stopped funding Piedmont Wildlife Center. 44 Bob Marotto said two years ago $10,000 was shifted into the animal control operating 45 budget for the purpose of entering into a performance based agreement with an area 46 organization. He said this contract was continued with Piedmont Wildlife Center until it folded in 47 December 2012. He said at that time, the County entered into an agreement with CLAWS. He 48 said CLAWS provides rehabilitation of wildlife; allows for refer of clients for advice; and provides 49 training to Animal Services staff. He said this has worked out well, and the funding is part of 50 the Animal Services budget.