Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
2 <br /> The receipt of the $40,000 ESG funds amends the following Grant Project Ordinance: <br /> Emergency Solutions Grant— Project#71084 <br /> Revenues for this project: <br /> Current FY FY 2019-20 FY 2019-20 <br /> 2019-20 Amendment Revised <br /> Emergency Solutions Grant $463,061 $40,000 $503,061 <br /> Total Project Funding $463,061 $40,000 $503,061 <br /> Appropriated for this project: <br /> Current FY FY 2019-20 FY 2019-20 <br /> 2019-20 Amendment Revised <br /> Emergency Solutions Grant $463,061 $40,000 $503,061 <br /> Total Costs $463,061 $40,000 $503,061 <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> Providing housing to homeless individuals and assuring access to treatment services supports a <br /> safe community, promotes self-sufficiency and addresses equity issues faced by low income <br /> families unable to afford needed services. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve: <br /> 1) Budget Amendment #3-A for the receipt of the $40,000 Emergency Solutions Grant; <br /> 2) the creation of a 1.0 FTE time-limited position at DSS to provide assessment and case <br /> management for homeless persons with mental health needs; and <br /> 3) allocating $28,737 from MOE funds to pay for the position costs and $25,000 from MOE <br /> funds to purchase mental health services for families involved in protective services. <br />