ORD-2015-017 Budget and Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #10 for FY 2014-15

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3 4. The FY 2014-15 Board of Commissioners' Approved Budget included funds of $72,794 for an increase in the Living Wage from $10.97/hour to $12.76/hour, effective July 1, 2414. This budget amendment provides for the actual allocation of these funds to cover the Living Wage increase within the affected departments. (See Attachment 1, column 3) 5. The FY 2014-15 Board of Commissioners' Approved Budget included funds of $844,444 to continue the County match of employees' contributions of up to $64.44 per pay period for all general (non-sworn law enforcement officer) employees, and provided for an additional estimated $325,444 to increase the match to $63.44 per pay period. This budget amendment provides for the allocation of projected year-end actuals of $574,754 to cover these increases within departments. (See Attachment 1, column 4) Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation 6. The Soil and Water Division, within the Department of Environment, Agriculture and Parks and Recreation (DEAPR), has received $354 from the NC Department of Agriculture. The revenue is a Personnel Reimbursement that staff will use for equipment repairs. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See Attachment 1, column 5) Emergency Services 7. The Emergency Services Department has been awarded a Tier II Grant by the Noah Carolina Department of Public Safety in the amount of $1,144. These funds will be utilized by the County's Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for hazardous materials emergency planning, training, and related exercises. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds. (See Attachment 1, column 6) Department of Social Services 8. Due to the Department of Social Services (DSS) participating in the automated Medicaid and Affordable Care system through NCFAST, enhanced revenue is now available for all costs related to Medicaid administration. These additional funds total $844,444 for fiscal year 2014-15. Based on a plan approved by the State, some funds will be used for Information Technology equipment for staff working in Medicaid. As approved by the Board, funds within the DSS budget are also being utilized to address costs for renovating the space at Hillsborough Commons for employment and supportive services. The agency is also requesting to use some of these additional funds to support crisis services for clients, staff costs, and related expenses through June 34, 2015. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds for the above stated purposes. (See Attachment 1, column 7) Department on Aging 9. The Department on Aging has received notification of additional revenue for Operation FAN. Duke Energy and Valassis Energy donated funds, totaling $3,242, for fans and air conditioners, for Orange County older adults. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See Attachment 1, column 8)