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ORD-2022-016
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 24, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-c
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment #11
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Attachment 1. Year-to-Date Budget Rebecca Crawford, (919) 245-2152
Summary Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453
PURPOSE: To approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
BACKGROUND:
Department on Aging
1. The Department on Aging has received a donation of $10,000 from UNC Healthcare to be
used for wellness supplies in the Senior Health Coordination annual grant fund. This
budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds in the annual grant 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.
Emergency Services
2. Due to ongoing supply chain impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance
manufacturers are projecting at least a 24 month production/delivery timeframe from the
date of order. Manufacturers have recommended emergency medical services agencies
consider advance purchasing replacement units for this period of time to ensure delivery.
Orange County Emergency Services will require $1,164,000 in order to purchase three (3)
Ambulances as well as required equipment which are due to be replaced in the upcoming
years. This amendment will provide funding for these ambulances now to maintain
continuity of services in the department. A staff amendment to the Manager's
Recommended Capital Investment Plan will be proposed to reduce Emergency Services
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Vehicle Replacements in years 1-3 to offset this advanced purchase. This amends the
following Capital Project Ordinances in the County Capital Fund.
Vehicle Replacements ($1,164,000) - Project#30010
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Alternative Financing $4,337,398 $1,164,000 $5,501,398
Transit Tax Proceeds $223,400 $0 $223,400
Grant Funding $2,613,918 $0 $2,613,918
Total Project Funding $7,174,716 $1,164,000 $8,338,716
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Expenditures $7,174,716 $1,164,000 $8,338,716
Total Costs $7,174,716 $1,164,000 $8,338,716
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is
applicable to this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries,
gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
3. Orange County Emergency Services has received additional grant funds totaling $18,230
from the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety related to the Emergency
Management Performance Grant awards. The department plans to use these funds to
assist in maintaining the comprehensive Emergency Management Program. Specifically,
these funds will go towards contract services to revise the Orange County Emergency
Operations Plan, training and education to support of emergency management and
response personnel, and equipment acquisition to address response gaps. This budget
amendment provides for the receipt of these grant funds, outside of the General Fund, and
amends the following grant project ordinance:
Emergency Management Performance Grant($18,230) - Project# 71049
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $551,018 $18,230 $569,248
Total Project Funding $551,018 $18,230 $569,248
Appropriated for thisproject:
Current FY FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
2021-22 Amendment Revised
EM Performance Grant $551,018 $18,230 $569,248
Total Costs $551,018 $18,230 $569,248
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SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is
applicable to this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries,
gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
Board of County Commissioners
4. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners requests to transfer $1,455 from the Board of
County Commissioners Contingency in order to pay for travel and training expenses for
Commissioners.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal associated
with this item.
Criminal Justice Resource Department (CJRD)
5. The NC Department of Public Safety has awarded the Orange County Local Reentry
Council (LRC) in the CJRD new funds in the amount of $25,000. These direct funds have
been deposited pursuant to a legislative mandate in NC Senate Bill 105. These funds are
to be used to provide additional support services to LRC clients. This amends the following
grant ordinance in the Multi-Year Grant Fund, outside of the General Fund.
Local Reentry Council Grant ($25,000) - Project# 71375
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-
FY 2021-22 Amendment 22
Revised
Grant Funding $600,000 $25,000 $625,000
Total Project Funding $600,000 $25,000 $625,000
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-
FY 2021-22 Amendment 22
Revised
Local Reentry Council Expenditures $600,000 $25,000 $625,000
Total Costs 1 $600,000 1 $25,000 1 $625,000
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is
applicable to this item:
• 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.
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Sheriff's Office
6. The Sheriff's Office has received a one-time grant from NC Department of Public Safety
for$84,370 to be used for expenses incurred in enforcing the laws of the state and carrying
out other duties set by law. The Sheriff's Office will use this funding to purchase needed,
but unbudgeted, medical kits. This amends the following grant ordinance in the Annual
Grant Fund, outside of the General Fund.
NC Department of Public Safety($84,370) - Project# 71059
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-
FY 2021-22 Amendment 22
Revised
Grant Funding $0 $84,370 $84,370
Total Project Funding 1 $0 1 $84,370 1 $84,370
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-
FY 2021-22 Amendment 22
Revised
NCDPS Expenditures $0 $84,370 $84,370
Total Costs 1 $0 1 $84,370 1 $84,370
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is
applicable to this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries,
gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
Series 2022 Financing
7. The County will close on the sale of Series 2022 General Obligation Bonds for Schools on
June 2, 2022. This budget amendment provides for the Cost of Issuance and Underwriter's
Discount (expenses) related to the Series 2022 General Obligation Bonds financing
package of $303,600 in the General Fund to be included in the overall Debt Service
budgeted expenditures, and provides for the receipt of the financing proceeds to cover the
cost of these expenditures in the General Fund.
8. The County closed on the sale of Series 2022 A&B Limited Obligation Bonds for Schools
and County projects on May 11, 2022. This budget amendment provides for the Cost of
Issuance and Underwriter's Discount (expenses) related to the Series 2022 A&B Limited
Obligation Bonds financing package of$287,800 in the General Fund to be included in the
overall Debt Service budgeted expenditures, and provides for the receipt of the financing
proceeds to cover the cost of these expenditures in the General Fund.
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Animal Services
9. Animal Services has requested $12,175 of donated funds to cover the cost of Veterinary
Assistance Program and Shelter animal medical care. The donated funds will come from
Animal Services Go Fund Me. With this appropriation approximately $12,052 remains in
the total of unallocated funds in the Community Giving Fund. This budget amendment
provides the receipt and use of these funds consistent with the intent of the donations.
10. Animal Services has received a $20,000 grant from Petco for Working Barn Cat Program
for life saving purposes. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of the grant funds
for the above stated purpose. This amends the following grant ordinance in the Multi-Year
Grant Fund, outside of the General Fund.
Petco Grant($20,000) - Project# 71380
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Petco Grant $40,000 $20,000 $60,000
Total Project Funding $40,000 $20,000 $60,000
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised
Petco Expenditures $40,000 $20,000 $60,000
Total Costs $40,000 $20,000 $60,000
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals associated
with this item.
Department of Social Services
11.Social Services has requested 2.00 FTE (full time equivalent) Time Limited Human
Services Specialist I positions to be funded using existing salary savings for the remainder
of the FY 2021-22 fiscal year. These positions are recommended to be funded in FY 2022-
23 using Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) state revenue and Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) ARPA state revenue. These positions will assist with the
anticipated increased work load for reviewing benefit eligibility following the pause in
income verification during the pandemic.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is
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.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. The
General Fund will increase by $603,575, the Grants Funds will increase by $157,600, and the
County Capital Fund will increase by $1,189,200.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impacts associated with this item.
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
Fund Budget Summary General Fund Grants Fund County Capital
Original Budget* (excluding fund balance
appropriation) $238,794,177 $552,076 $0
Additional Revenue Received Through
Budget Amendment#11 (May 24, 2022)
Grant Funds $3,549,756 $424,872 $1,072,716
Non Grant Funds $1,424,034 $12,767 $5,841,256
Fund Balance for Anticipated
Appropriations (i.e. Encumbrances)
Fund Balance Appropriated to Cover
Anticipated and Unanticipated Expenditures* $14,411,089 $4,454,000
Total Amended Budget $258,179,056 $989,715 $11,367,972
Dollar Change in 2021-22 Approved Budget $19,384,879 $437,639 $11,367,972
Change in 2021-22 Approved Budget 8.12%1 79.27%1 100.00%
Authorized Full Time Equivalent Positions
Original Approved Full Time Equivalent
Positions (includes Permanent and Time
Limited) 947.980 5.000 0.000
Changes to Full Time Equivalent Positions 6.625
Total Approved Full-Time-Equivalent
Positions for Fiscal Year 2021-22 954.605 5.000 0.000
* Original fund balance appropriation moved from Original Budget to Fund Balance Appropriated