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3 <br /> on annual re-enrollment of insurance and helping seniors to better understand <br /> their benefits. <br /> • In Praise of Age — receipt of $1,500 from Carolina Meadows in support of the In <br /> Praise of Age public television show that is produced by the Department on Aging. <br /> • Senior Center Instructors — receipt of $20,000 class enrollment fees to pay <br /> Senior Center instructors and related class expenses. <br /> • Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) — receipt of <br /> $1,933 from the N.C. Department of Insurance. These funds will be used for <br /> recruitment and training of volunteers to help seniors to better understand <br /> Medicare and aspects related to it. <br /> • Health Promotion Activities — receipt of an additional $1,512 from the N.C. <br /> Division of Aging and Adult Services for evidence-based health promotion <br /> activities. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 3) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding <br /> necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for <br /> themselves and their dependents. <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or <br /> color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national <br /> origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential <br /> or economic status. <br /> County Manager's Office <br /> 4. The County Manager's office anticipates additional revenue for the following: <br /> • Criminal Justice Resources — receipt of $31,200 in support of a Criminal Case <br /> Assessment Specialist position. At the January 21, 2016 BOCC meeting, the <br /> Board approved a new 1.0 full time equivalent Criminal Case Assessment <br /> Specialist position. Funding for this position will be supported by reimbursement <br /> from Cardinal Innovations. Annually, the County provides maintenance of effort <br /> funding to Cardinal Innovations to support mental health, substance abuse, and <br /> intellectual/developmental disability services. In FY 2015-16, Orange County <br /> allocated $1.3 million to its maintenance of effort payment, which includes a <br /> $107,500 reserve to support unforeseen needs. <br /> • Drug Treatment Court — receipt of $5,000 from the ABC Board and an <br /> appropriation of $20,000 from the General Fund's Unassigned Fund Balance in <br /> support of drug treatment court screening and client support activities. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION <br /> AND INEQUITY <br />