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ORD-2021-032
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 14, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-g
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment #5
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Attachment 1. Year-to-Date Budget Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453
Summary
PURPOSE: To approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
BACKGROUND:
Health Department
1. The Orange County Health Department has received $115,000 in federal pass through
grant funds to support the COVID-19 pandemic response. The grant service period runs
from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. Funding will be used for a temporary full -time Public
Health School Liaison for the coordination of COVID-19 screening, testing, and vaccine
administration and other mitigation efforts. This budget amendment provides for the receipt
of these funds and the creation of this temporary position, with end date of May 31, 2022.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are
applicable to this item:
• 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.
Northern Campus Energy Incentives
2. The Asset Management Services Department has received notice from Duke Energy that
it will receive an energy incentive funds for the installation of solar panels at Northern
Campus. Duke Energy has assessed the incentive for the Detention Center at $118,000
and the Parks Ops Base at $13,500. The County is expecting a similar incentive for the
Bonnie B. Davis Center shortly. These incentive payments will be appropriated in the
Northern Campus Capital Project to purchase any remaining furnishings and equipment
required at the buildings.
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Orange County Northern Campus ($131,500) - Project# 10064
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Alternative Financing $40,085,906 $0 $40,085,906
Transfer from General Fund $119,700 $0 $119,700
Energy Incentive $0 $131,500 $131,500
Total Project Funding $40,205,606 $131,500 $40,337,106
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Northern Campus Project Expenditures $40,205,606 $131,500 $40,337,106
Total Costs $40,205,606 $131,500 $40,337,106
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Impact Goals
are applicable to this item:
• GOAL: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION
Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource
consumption; 3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4)
minimize waste stream impacts on the environment.
Department of Social Services
3. The Department of Social Services has received a total allocation of $237,500 to provide
one time stimulus checks to youth that were previously in foster care. In Budget
Amendment#2, the County anticipated $65,904 of such funds. This amendment increases
that amount by $171,596 to the full award.
4. The department has received an allocation from the state to provide water payment
assistance to low income households. The program will run from December 2021 to May
2022, and the County will receive $208,194 for direct payments and administrative support
for this program.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are
applicable to this item:
• 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.
• 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
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origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential
or economic status.
Arts Commission
5. The Arts Commission moved into Suite 17 at the Eno Mill this fiscal year, requiring a
$54,489 increase in rent payments. This will be offset by rent received by the Arts
Commission through 5 additional artist studios, as well as gallery sales, classes, and
events held by the Orange County Arts Alliance. These funds will be budgeted in the
Visitors Bureau Fund, outside of the General Fund.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are
applicable to this item:
• 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.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. This
budget amendment provides for the receipt of funds in FY 2021-22, which will increase the
General Fund by $494,790, the Visitors Bureau Fund by $54,489, and the County Capital Fund
by $131,500.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impacts associated with this item other than as noted above.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the budget amendment
for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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Year-To-Date Budget Summary
Fiscal Year 2021-22
Visitors County
Fund Budget Summary General Fund Bureau Fund Capital
Original Budget $240,762,361 $1,432,667 $0
Additional Revenue Received Through
Budget Amendment #5 (December 14, 2021)
Grant Funds $2,494,707 $13,119 $1,072,716
Non Grant Funds $590,781 $54,489 $131,500
Fund Balance for Anticipated Appropriations
(i.e. Encumbrances)
Fund Balance Appropriated to Cover
Anticipated and Unanticipated Expenditures ($551,786) $72,760
Total Amended Budget $243,296,063 $1,573,035 $1,204,216
Dollar Change in 2021-22 Approved Budget $2,533,702 $140,368 $1,204,216
Change in 2021-22 Approved Budget 1.05%1 9.80%1 0.00%
Authorized Full Time Equivalent Positions
Original Approved Full Time Equivalent
Positions (includes Permanent and Time
Limited) 947.980 7.000 0.000
Changes to Full Time Equivalent Positions 3.625
Total Approved Full-Time-Equivalent
Positions for Fiscal Year 2021-22 951.605 7.000 0.000