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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-2001-005 Budget Amendment #7SUBJECT: Bud 4�sJ - Sao / -ooS ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 6, 2001 Amendment #7 DEPARTMENT: Budget ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment 1. Budget as Amended Spreadsheet Attachment 2. Status of BOCC Contingency Action Agenda Item No._ PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Dean 245 -2151 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732 -8181 Chapel Hill 968 -4501 Durham 688 -7331 Mebane 336- 227 -2031 PURPOSE: To approve a budget ordinance amendment for the current fiscal year. BACKGROUND: Department of Social Services At its February 20 meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved an appropriation totaling $25,000 from Contingency for the Department of Social Services. During the first half of this fiscal year, the Department has received higher than normal requests to assist clients with utility costs. Several factors, including unusually cold temperatures and high heating costs, have contributed to the higher than average expenditures. This amendment provides for the Contingency appropriation (see column #1 of Attachment 1 of this abstract). FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached budget ordinance amendment. The 2000 -01 Orange County Budget Ordinance s amended as follows: #7ia n from Budget As Amended y to Budget As Th rough BOA #6 Social Amended Through eneral BOA #7 Agrams General Fund Revenue Property Taxes $ 68,043,123 $ 68,043,123 Sales Taxes $ 14,874,536 $ 14,874,536 License and Permits $ 979,842 $ 979,8T2— Intergovernmental $ 12,672,707 $ 12,672,707 Charges for Service $ 5,190,003 $ 5,190,003 Investment Earnings $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 Miscellaneous $ 420,618 $ 420,618 Transfers from Other Funds $ 1,225,000 $ 1,225,000 Fund Balance $ 4,771,136 $ 4,771,136 Total General Fund Revenues $ 109,976,965 $ 109,976,965 j Expenditures j Community Maintenance $ 1,183,601 $ 1,183,601 General Administration $ 3,825,238 $ 3,825,238 Tax and Records $ 2,536,519 $ 2,536,519 Community Planning $ 2,310,490 $ 2,310,490 Human Services $ 24,620,259 $ 25,000 $ 24,645,259 Public Safety $ 10,044,752 $ 10,044,752 Public Works $ 3,846,846 $ 3,846,846 Education $ 40,493,653 $ 40,493,653 Non Departmental: Outside Agencies $ 1,743,699 $ 1,743,699 Miscellaneous $ 1,556,653 $ (25,000) $ 1,531,653 Debt Service $ 13,224,836 $ 13,224,836 Transfers Out $ 4,590,419 $ 4,590,419 Total General Fund Appropriation $ 109,976,965 $ 109,976,965 3 Attachment 2: Status of Commissioners Contingency Account Fiscal Year 2000 -01 Comments $175,000 Approved 7101100 Appropriation to DSS for General Assistance Programs ($25,000) Approved 2120101 Remaining Contingency $150,000 a "if the proposed bill is enacted, orange County will be able to re-enact the eMnlewmanf a6 provisions of its Ordinance, and the Human Rights and Relations Department will once again be able to assist those who believe that their employer has discriminated against them. "For these reasons, we, the members of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, urge the Orange County Board of Commissioners to include in its legislative packet the proposed bill authorizing cities and counties in North Carolina with populations of 100,000 to enact ordinances prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations." Ann McPherson urged the County Commissioners to support this legislation. She said that she was proud of the Commissioners because they seek progress for Orange County. Commissioner Carey pointed out that this item was a part of the legislative goal package and that the Commissioners are appealing the court decision on the Civil Rights Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the proposed legislative package with the changes and recommendations made by the Commissioners. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA ion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Refunds The Board adopted a refund resolution for eight property tax refund requests amounting to $618.64, which is incorporated herein by reference. b. Budget Amendment #7 The Board approved a budget ordinance amendment for the current fiscal year, which is incorporated herein by reference. C. CJPP Continuation Grant Application The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a grant proposal to continue implementation of the Criminal Justice Partnership Program for Orange and Chatham counties. d. Lease Renewal: Highway 67 Solid Waste Convenience Center This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. e. Amendment to Resolution for Appointment and Orientation Process for Boards and Commissions as required by OWASA The Board approved amending the resolution for appointment and orientation process for boards and commissions to require all citizens applying for the OWASA Board of Directors to sign a disclosure form. f. Orange County/Hillsborough Courtesy Review Agreement This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award The Board approved a housing rehabilitation contract with Taylor Home Improvements in the amount of $23,350 to rehabilitate the property located at 114 Glosson Circle; Carrboro, North Carolina. h. development agreement with Habitat for Humanity on behalf of the Orange County HOME Consortium to provide second mortgage assistance for five low-income families. _1. Memorandum Renewal with North State Leaal Services This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. L Revised Scrap Tire Agreement