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It was the consensus of the Board to approve these four positions conceptually now, and to make them permanent as needed. The funding for daycare was discussed. It was the consensus of the Board to always use first the state monies and when they are exhausted to use County money for daycare and that the Department of Social Services shall have the responsibility for making that decision. JOCCA Gloria Williams, Executive Director, asked for an additional $2,500 to lease- purchase computer equipment. This would be a one time expenditure. The new system will meet Federal and State requirements and help with accountability. John Link's recommended budget included an approximate 15% increase in the JOCCA allocation over last year. Gloria Williams indicated that $4600 of the increase would be used for operations and $5,000 would be used for automation. It was suggested that JOCCA talk with the bank about a two or three year loan for this equipment. The Board supported the purchase of new computers to improve service to clients and to save money. ORANGE ENTERPRISES Kathy Turner asked for an additional allocation. She explained that since Orange Enterprises is private non - profit, the County has dropped paying the utilities which has created a hardship on them. They plan to serve 97 people in 1990 which are either mentally retarded or developmentally disabled. The cost per client is more than they receive from the State causing a shortfall. Also, they have ten shelter employees who receive no subsidy from the State. The State has actually cut funds to Orange Enterprises. The Board indicated they would take this information into consideration when finalizing the budget allocation for Orange Enterprises. OCIM Reverend Curtis Tyler, President of OCIM, asked that the Board consider allocating additional monies for their family counseling program. It was decided that the possibility of this being funded under the JOBS Program would be investigated. The Board expressed their support of OCIM and what they do in the northern part of the County. TRIANGLE HOSPICE Mark Roundtree stated that Triangle Hospice requested $7,500 from Orange County and received nothing in the County's recommended budget. He explained that this is a method of care for those who have been given less than six months to live. The $7,500 would be used for indigent care. They provide the service regardless if the person can pay.