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2 <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable <br /> 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 /> To promote self-sufficiency to low income families by providing the Day Care funding <br /> necessary for continued employment, school enrollment, or training activities. <br /> Library Services <br /> 2. The Orange County Library Services has received notification from the North Carolina <br /> Department of Cultural Resources, Library Development Section, of additional State Aid <br /> funds of $4,512 for FY 2016-17. This brings the total budgeted funds to $104,512 in FY <br /> 2016-17, compared to $105,598 in FY 2015-16. These funds will be used to increase the <br /> digital collection of materials. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See <br /> Attachment 1, column 2) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable <br /> to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> 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 /> Technical Amendment <br /> 3. At the adoption of the FY 2016-17 Commissioner Approved Budget, the Board of County <br /> Commissioners approved funds to support the living wage for contract in-home aide <br /> workers. Funds were budgeted in the Department of Social Services to support the <br /> anticipated change in in-home aide contracts, as the contracts are managed by the <br /> Department of Social Services. A portion of the funds, $8,500, are to support the services <br /> provided by the Department on Aging. <br /> This budget amendment provides for the transfer of these funds from the Department of <br /> Social Services to the Department on Aging. (See Attachment 1, column 3) <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact <br /> associated with this agenda item. <br /> County Manager's Office <br /> 4. The Orange County Arts Commission has received notification from the North Carolina <br /> Arts Council of additional State funds of $6,640 for FY 2016-17 due to a mid-year <br /> approved increase by the State. This brings the total budgeted funds to $39,230 in FY <br /> 2016-17, compared to $32,888 in FY 2015-16. These funds will be used to increase <br />