HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-26-2022; 2 - Discussion of Outside Agencies Funding for FY 2022-23 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 26, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Discussion of Outside Agencies Funding for FY 2022-23
DEPARTMENT: County Manager and Finance and Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bonnie Hammersley, (919) 245-2300
Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453
Rebecca Crawford, (919) 245-2152
Melissa Allison, (919) 245-2301
PURPOSE: To review and discuss Outside Agencies funding for FY 2022-23.
BACKGROUND: Each fiscal year, non-profit organizations that deliver 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.
Applications are reviewed by staff members for completeness and eligibility. The applications are
then presented to a specific advisory board and evaluated. Each advisory board then makes
recommendations to the County Manager for consideration. The County Manager presents
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, which delegates final approval of grant
awards to the Manager per North Carolina General Statute 14-234.3.
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).
For Fiscal Year 2022-23, Orange County received applications from 57 agencies. The requests
totaled $2,238,645, an increase of $508,692 above Fiscal Year 2021-22. The FY 2022-23
Manager Recommended Budget includes funding awards for 53 agencies with a total of
$1,854,691, an increase of $124,737 from the FY 2021-22 Approved Budget.
Please refer to the Outside Agency section (Page 244) of the FY 2022-23 Manager
Recommended Budget for information outlining Outside Agency funding.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the discussion of Outside
Agencies funding. Decisions that the Board makes on overall Outside Agency funding, as part of
its discussion of the Manager Recommended FY 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget, will have
financial impacts.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and discuss Outside
Agency funding, as part of the Manager Recommended FY 2022-23 budget.