Agenda 03-21-2017 - 8-c - Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Amendment #7

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2 This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds in FY 2016-17. (See Attachment 1, column 1) SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. To promote self-sufficiency to low income families by providing the Day Care funding necessary for continued employment, school enrollment, or training activities. Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation 2. The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation (DEAPR) anticipates $7,648 in additional revenue for Summer camps. Due to demand, DEAPR will open more spaces for participants. These funds will be used for cost associated with: seasonal staff, contracted services, and supplies associated with the camp. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds. (See Attachment 1, column 2) SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the wellbeing of all County residents. Department of Aging 3. The Department on Aging anticipates additional revenue for the following programs: • Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) — receipt of $1,750 from the N.C. Department of Insurance, through the Triangle J Area Agency on Aging. These funds will be used for outreach on services available through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and low income subsidy programs. • Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) — receipt of $3,441 from the N.C. Department of Insurance. This is a volunteer driven program that focuses on annual re-enrollment of insurance and helping seniors to better understand their benefits. These funds will be used for recruitment and training of volunteers to help seniors better understand Medicare and aspects related to it.