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2 2. Health Department The Health Department has received notification from the State of an additional allocation of grant funds in the amount of$10,000 to offset a portion of the permanent staff costs in the Healthy Carolinians program. These additional funds bring the current budget for this project to $44,056. (See Attachment 2) 3. Department on Aging a) Orange Public Transportation (OPT) has received notification from the North Carolina Department of Transportation of an allocation of funds totaling $5,130 to be used for technology upgrades. Referred to as Tier 1, or foundational/baseline technology funding, the upgraded and expansion computers, file servers, software, printers and telephone systems will provide rural and urban transit systems with the foundation upon which to add technology to their operations. The Department will use the funds to replace the Dispatcher and Scheduler's personal computers with GIS-compatible hardware. (See column #3, attachment 1) b) At its January 16, 2002 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to enter into a contract with Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG)—Area Agency on Aging to provide a Family Caregiver Support Program. The total cost to provide the Respite Program is $39,256. Funding will come from the TJCOG ($30,120) to help offset the cost of the program, $3,000 in grant funds from the Triangle United Way, and $6,136 from in- kind contributions such as office space and staff supervision. This amendment provides for the receipt of the TJCOG funds and the Triangle United Way funds. (See column#4, attachment 1) c) At its October 2, 2001 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved the appropriation of$13,500 in Master Aging Plan funds to purchase heavy housecleaning services from a local vendor. This service will be available for frail older adults who do not need personal care or respite services. This amendment provides for this appropriation. (See column #5, attachment 1) d) At its November 7, 2001 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved the release of$25,000 in Master Aging Plan funds for the planning and implementation of the Adult Day Health Center Initiative. An adult day health program was identified in the Master Aging Plan as one of the top priorities for FY 2001-02. This program would provide social and health services to frail, disabled and isolated older adults. It would also provide respite and education for the participant's families and caregivers. This amendment provides for the appropriation of these funds from the Reserve for Board of County Commissioner Action Miscellaneous account. (See column #5, attachment 1) 4. Sheriff Department The Sheriffs Department has received notification from the Federal Marshal's office of an allocation of funds in the amount of$9,475. This is for reimbursement for overtime paid related to deputies having to transport and/or guard federal prisoners who need medical or dental services. This amendment provides for the receipt of these funds. (See column #6, attachment 1)