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50 <br /> Fee Study Review — DEAPR Recreation <br /> Targeted Subsidy Arrangements FT M70 <br /> All peers in the peer review utilize different targeted subsidy arrangements, as does the county. Targeted <br /> subsidies can ensure that those who can't afford private services can take advantage of the county <br /> services. <br /> • However, administering a targeted subsidy adds administrative costs that add to the total cost of <br /> programs. Typical subsidy programs also require income verification, which can feel invasive to users. <br /> • County has two primary subsidy programs: <br /> • DSS covers up to $250 per child that are receiving benefits from DSS out of its Youth Enhancement <br /> Fund. DSS provides the administrative support to track the usage of the program. <br /> • DEAPR uses free or reduced lunch certificates from OCS to provide 25% discount to classes and <br /> programming. Does not apply to afterschool, summer camp or preschool. <br /> • Separately, a prior Board removed the fee for both youth and adult drop-in programming at Central <br /> Recreation Center. This includes badminton, basketball and pickleball. Staff are required to supervise <br /> these drop-in periods, so 633 hours of staff time have no reimbursement. Fees could be established for <br /> adults, for youth, or both. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 16 NORTH CAROLINA <br />