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Even with recent collaborative efforts between the energy providers and the NC Governor's office (affirmed by the Council of State on December 6) that will result in additional funds of $3,4 million to address the needs of low-income families this winter, Social Services still anticipates a need for additional local funds to serve needy families in Orange County. The amount of new funds to be made available to DS5 directly as a result of the Governor's action is not known yet; however, staff estimates $30,000-$40,000 will be provided, Additional funds contributed by the energy providers are disbursed by the state to local partner agencies; i.e., IFC and OCIM for administration. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The chart below provides a summary of current as well as projected increases to the total funds administered by DSS far emergency assistance, including the requested amount of $102, 86,5, as requested in this abstract, ngma i Iona - ewse ource o Account Budget Appropriation Budget Appropriation Crisis Intervention Program $135,035 $23,965 $159,000 State Funds Emergency Assistance(TANF) $110,000 $0 $110,000 ,ounty mica ee s General Assistance $112,000 $102,865 $214,865 Reserve Funds Total: $357,035 $126,830 $483,865 Commissioners appropriated $440,000 to the Critical Needs Reserve far fiscal year 2005-06, To date, the Board has authorized appropriations from the Reserve totaling $128,968, leaving an unallocated balance of $311,032. (If the Board approves the allocation of $19,739 from the Critical Needs Reserve for the C.JPP Grant Acceptance on the Consent agenda for tonight's meeting, the unallocated balance would be $291,293.) With the approval of $102,865 to help address increased emergency needs of low-income families due to rising energy costs and increased numbers of eligible families, $188,428 would remain in the Reserve fund. Should the Board approve this appropriation, budget staff will bring forward a budget amendment at the next BOCC meeting to transfer $102,865 from the Reserve to the Department of Social Services Budget. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the transfer of $102,865 from the Critical Needs Reserve Fund to the Department of Social Services to be used for emergency assistance.