Agenda - 03-16-2021; 8-c - Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Amendment #9

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2 purpose within the Community Development Fund, outside of the General Fund. (See Attachment 1, column #2) 3. The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness has received notification from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services of an award from the Emergency Solutions Grant — Covid Round 2 program. The Partnership will receive $303,365 to be spent through June 30, 2022. These funds will be appropriated for client financial assistance, as well as the creation of a 1.0 FTE Housing Stability Case Manager time-limited position, and a 0.5 FTE Coordinated Entry Housing Specialist time-limited position to administer services. This grant will also extend the 1.0 FTE time-limited Housing Coordinator Position through June 30, 2022. These funds will be appropriated in the Community Development Fund, outside of the General Fund. (See Attachment 1, column #3) SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this 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. • 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. Orange Rural Fire Department 4. The Orange Rural Fire Department has requested a portion ($25,000) of the district's available unassigned fund balance to purchase tools and equipment to establish Trench Rescue capabilities in Orange County. With this appropriation, approximately $94,825 remains in the district's unassigned fund balance. This budget amendment provides for the appropriation of $25,000 from the district's fund balance for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 1, column #4 and Attachment 3) SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. Department of Social Services 5. The Department of Social Services has received revenue of $2,084 from the State for Veteran Services. These funds will be used to purchase a database system for the Veterans Services Officer to keep the veteran client information (demographics, claims, etc.) in one database. This database communicates with the federal Veterans Administration (VA) system by directly uploading forms to the VA allowing the claim process to be more efficient. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 1, column #5)