HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-25-2017 - 2. Discussion of Outside Agencies Funding for FY 2017-18 ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 25, 2017
Action Agenda
Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Discussion of Outside Agencies Funding for FY 2017-18
DEPARTMENT: County Manager and Finance and Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Attachment 1. Outside Agency Funding Bonnie Hammersley, (919) 245-2300
Report Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453
Paul Laughton, (919) 245-2152
PURPOSE: To review and discuss Outside Agencies funding for FY 2017-18.
BACKGROUND:
Each fiscal year, non-profit organizations that deliver vital community services have the
ability to apply for program funding from Orange County. In December 2016, the Orange
County Board of Commissioners adopted a funding target of 1.2 percent of the county's
general fund expenditures, less the appropriation for education expenses, for the purpose of
funding outside agency operations. Historically, the county had a funding target of 1.0
percent.
Recipients are required to submit written program reports that include: goals, description of
activities/challenges, revisions of timelines/budgets, and other relevant information. Funded
projects are monitored for progress and performance, financial and administrative
management, and compliance with the terms of Performance/Development Agreement(s).
Monitoring may involve site and/or office visit(s).
Applications are reviewed by staff members for completeness and eligibility. The
applications are presented to a specific application review group, depending on the funding
source. The review group makes a recommendation, based on available funding and the
priorities identified by the county. The recommendation is presented to the Board of County
Commissioners, which approves the final allocations.
For fiscal year 2017-18, Orange County received applications from 60 agencies. The
requests totaled $1,887,153, an increase of$710,390 above fiscal year 2016-17. The FY
2017-18 Manager's Recommended budget reflects total funding of $1,353,401, an increase
of $212,638 from the FY 2016-17 Approved budget.
Please refer to the Outside Agency section (Pages 428-439) of the FY 2017-18 Manager's
Recommended budget for discussion of Outside Agency funding. In addition, see
Attachment 1 for an Outside Agency Report, which includes the Purpose/Mission, Program,
Proposed Services, Performance Measures, and Agency Budget for each Outside Agency.
The report is organized by each agencies' primary function area. The following are the
primary function areas: Arts, Community Services, Food/Nutritional Services, Health,
Housing, Human Services, Juvenile/Adult Justice Services, Mental Health, Senior Services,
and Youth Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the discussion of Outside
Agencies. Decisions that the Board makes on Outside Agency funding, as part of its discussion
of the Manager's Recommended FY 2017-18 Annual Operating Budget, will have financial
impacts.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are associated with this item:
• 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: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries,
gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
• 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.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and discuss
Outside Agency funding, as part of the Manager's Recommended FY 2017-18 budget, and
provide direction to staff, as appropriate.