ORD-2024-017-Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Amendment #11

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Library Services 8 . Orange County Public Library has received a contribution of $ 4 , 000 from the Town of Carrboro . This donation will be used to purchase collection materials to support the Southern Branch Library . SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT : The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are 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 . • 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 . • 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 . Other Funds 9 . The Health and Dental Fund , which funds employee and retiree health insurance , has experienced higher activity than budgeted due to a lower vacancy and turnover rate . This budget amendment recognizes an additional $ 1 , 500 , 000 in health insurance costs , funded through payroll deductions . This increases the authorization for the Health and Dental Insurance Fund , outside the General Fund . 10 . The Housing Choice Voucher Fund has received more revenue from the federal government due to placing more clients into vouchers than anticipated . This recognizes $ 250 , 000 in additional revenue and authorizes expenses in the Housing Choice Voucher Fund , outside of the General Fund . 11 . The Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools District Tax Fund provides all tax revenue by the special district tax levy generated directly to the school district . That levy is estimated to generate an additional $ 500 , 000 above the original budget . This increases the revenue in the District Tax Fund , outside of the General Fund . 12 . The County pays monthly fees for document retention and storage in the Orange - Person - Chatham ( OPC ) Retiree Health Fund , outside of the General Fund . This amendment increases the authorization in the fund by $ 11 , 000 , due to increases in storage costs . 13 . The Sportsplex Fund continues to experience improved revenue performance recovering from the pandemic . This recognizes $ 1 , 000 , 000 in additional revenue , which will support inflationary expenses experienced by the Sportsplex , and improves the position of the enterprise fund . SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT : There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated with these items .