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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-21-2022; 8-e - Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment #13 1 ORD-2022-020 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 21, 2022 Action Agenda Item No. 8-e SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment #13 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 Attachment 2: Eno Fire District Fund Balance Request PURPOSE: To approve a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021-22. BACKGROUND: Sheriff's Office 1. North Carolina Sheriffs' Association Grant — After the County's FY 2021-22 Budget was approved, the Sheriff's Office received official notification that the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association (NSCA) approved an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant for the purchase of equipment and funds for training of investigators. The NCSA awarded the Orange County Sheriff's Office grant funding in the amount of $75,000. This amendment appropriates these funds in the Multi-Year Grant Fund, outside of the General Fund. 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. 2. The Sheriff's Office has the following year-end adjustments that are needed in the Drug Forfeiture Fund and the Jail Inmate Fund: • The Drug Forfeiture Fund was established in FY 2015-16 to record Federal and State Forfeiture funds for the Sheriff's Office, and to account for the receipt and disbursement of these funds. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of additional Forfeiture funds of $130,324 received by the Sheriff's Office during FY 2021-22 into the separate Drug Forfeiture Fund, outside of the General Fund. 2 • The Jail Inmate Fund is a fiduciary fund and all remaining funds at year-end should be transferred out of the Fund to either a special revenue fund or to the General Fund, and reported as revenues of the County and used to track expenditures for equipment needs or providing indigent services to the inmates. These funds will be designated as Committed Fund Balance in the General Fund for use in FY 2022-23. This budget amendment provides for the transfer of funds totaling $215, and any residual balances, from the Jail Inmate Fund to the General Fund. 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. Miscellaneous 3. As in prior years, this year-end amendment transfers approved amounts from the salary and benefits reserve line items (such as for attrition ($3,000,000), wage increase ($1,883,775), and 401k funding ($650,000) in the Non-Departmental budget to individual departmental appropriations in order to properly fund salary and benefit amounts within departments. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals associated with this item. Department on Aging 4. The Department on Aging received an additional allocation from the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) of $82,674 through Triangle J Council of Governments. $43,674 is for use in the Senior Lunch Program to meet additional needs for food and supplies. The remaining $39,000 will be used to update the Seymour Center theatre to support virtual programming for senior center activities. The department anticipates fully expending these funds by the expiration date of June 30, 2022. 5. The Department on Aging has received additional revenue for the Operation Fan Heat Relief Program from Dominion Resources, Duke Energy Carolinas, and Duke Energy Progress through the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), totaling $2,150, to purchase fans for Orange County adults 60 years old and over. This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these donated funds in the following Department on Aging Grant Project Ordinance, outside of the General Fund: 3 Operation Fan Grant($2,150) - Project# 71154 Revenues for this project: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021- FY 2021-22 Amendment 22 Revised Operation Fan Grant $622 $2,150 $2,772 Total Project Funding $622 $2,150 $2,772 Appropriated for this project: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021- FY 2021-22 Amendment 22 Revised Operation Fan Expenditures $622 $2,150 $2,772 Total Costs $622 $2,150 $2,772 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. Health Department 6. The Orange County Health Department has received $215,667 in federal pass through grant funding to support the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. Funding will be used to create two time-limited Public Health Nurse II positions, with expiration dates of May 31, 2023. These positions will be full time employees trained in all communicable disease areas. One will focus on COVID-19, pandemic preparedness, and assist with integration of COVID-19 vaccination into the medical clinic. The second position will focus on immunization and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. Funds will be used for salary, benefits, training, cell phones and laptops for the two time-limited staff. This amendment appropriates these funds and provides for the creation of these two time-limited positions. 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. Emergency Services 7. The Emergency Services Department has received a sub award from the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, through Duke University, for cardiovascular diseases research. The study, entitled Randomized Cluster Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest Systems (RACE-CARS) Trial, has a performance period ending April 30, 2027. Emergency Services will receive reimbursement up to $41,000 to test interventions for cardiac arrest survivability. Funds will be used to support the Cardiac Arrest Survivors 4 Reunion as well as study related equipment, supplies and training for the Emergency Medical Services Division. This amendment appropriates these funds in the Multi-Year Grant Fund, outside of the General Fund. RACECARS ($41,000) - Project# 71050 Revenues for this project: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021- FY 2021-22 Amendment 22 Revised RACECARS Grant $0 $41,000 $41,000 Total Project Funding $0 $41,000 $41,000 Appropriated for this project: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021- FY 2021-22 Amendment 22 Revised RACECARS Expenditures $0 $41,000 $41,000 Total Costs $0 $41,000 $41,000 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. County Manager's Office 8. The Arts Commission has received an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant through the State's Grassroots Arts program. The division will allocate $35,655 of that grant, as well a donation of $24,206 from the Orange County Arts Alliance, to support the creation of one time-limited full time equivalent position. This position will provide administrative and operations support to the Arts Commission. These funds will be authorized in the Multi- year Grant Fund outside of the General Fund, and create the following grant ordinance: Grassroots Arts ARPA Grant($59,861) - Project# 96060 Revenues for this project: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021- FY 2021-22 Amendment 22 Revised Grant Revenue $0 $35,655 $35,655 Donations 1 $0 1 $24,206 1 $24,206 Total Project Funding $0 $59,861 $59,861 Appropriated for this project: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021- FY 2021-22 Amendment 22 Revised Arts Grant Expenditures $0 $59,861 $59,861 Total Costs 1 $0 $59,861 $59,861 5 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. 9. At the recommendation of the Chair of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, the Food Council and Cooperative Extension have been exploring options for a pilot program to expand markets for Orange County growers and increase access to local foods for regional buyers. The Orange County Food Council in partnership with Cooperative Extension recommends an 18-month pilot program with Freshspire, a technology company based in Raleigh with a record of supporting connections between local growers and buyers. The program funding will subsidize 6-8 Orange County growers and 1-3 regional buyers participation on the Freshspire online wholesale marketplace and provide frequent and customizable data reports. Funding of $25,000 for this program will utilize reserves within the county portion of the Article 46 Fund. 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. Housing Department 10.At the June 15, 2021 Business meeting, the Board authorized an initial ARPA allocation of $325,000 to fund the Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) program. These funds were authorized in the Community Development Fund. Subsequently, the County received guidance that all ARPA funds must be separated to a separate fund, which the Board authorized at the December 15, 2021 Business meeting. This amendment removes the budget authority in the Community Development Fund of $325,000 to comply with that guidance. 11.The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness has received notification from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services of an award from the Emergency Solutions Grant — Covid Round 2 program. The Partnership will receive $104,878 to be spent through September 30, 2022. These funds will be used to support rapid rehousing initiatives. These funds will be appropriated in the Community Development Fund, outside of the General Fund. 12.Due to the department providing additional Housing Choice Vouchers, the Housing Choice Voucher Fund is expected to significantly exceed budget. Funding for vouchers is provided as pass-through funding by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This amendment authorizes $1,000,000 in additional voucher funding offset by anticipated HUD revenue. 13.In July 2021, the County sold $2,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds) for approved affordable housing projects from the 2016 referendum. In the sale, the County received $202,579 in additional GO Bond premiums. These premiums are restricted to 6 fund additional affordable housing projects. This amendment authorizes $202,579 to be contributed towards the Affordable Housing Bond project in the County Capital Fund, amending the capital project ordinance. 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 origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. Capital Projects 14.This amendment provides for the reconciliation of multiple completed projects in the County Capital Fund. Unused revenue and expense appropriation from these projects are applied to cover funding shortages in other incomplete capital projects detailed below. County Capital Fund($0) - Fund 61 Revenues for these projects: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised Alternative Financing $10,572,387.00 0.00 $10,572,387.00 From General Fund $2,565,027.00 0.00 $2,565,027.00 Grant Funding $811,528.00 0.00 $811,528.00 From Other Funds $716,504.00 0.00 $716,504.00 Contribution from Capital Partners $102,600.00 0.00 $102,600.00 Total Project Funding $14,768,046.00 0.00 $14,768,046.00 Appropriation for these projects: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised 30035 - UPFIT OF COUNTY SPACE - LINK $1,977,662.00 (528,024.00) $1,449,638.00 CENTER 10054 - HISTORIC ROGERS ROAD $7,427,000.00 25,200.00 $7,452,200.00 30061 - COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS $4,764,957.00 71,824.00 $4,836,781.00 10078 - FACILITY MASTER PLAN $598,427.00 431,000.00 $1,029,427.00 Total Costs $14,768,046.00 0.00 $14,768,046.00 7 15.This amendment provides additional appropriation for two projects in the Long Range School Capital Fund. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) requests new appropriation for sales tax reimbursement already received for Chapel Hill High and Northside Elementary totaling $603,134. Long Range Capital Fund($603,134) - Fund 64 Revenues for these projects: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised Alternative Financing $23,224,900.00 $23,224,900.00 From General Fund $643,754.00 $643,754.00 2016 Bonds $71,285,332.00 $71,285,332.00 Lottery Proceeds $974,000.00 $974,000.00 Sales Tax Reimbursement $0.00 603,134.00 $603,134.00 Total Project Funding $96,127,986.00 $603,134.00 $96,731,120.00 Appropriation for these projects: Current FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 Amendment Revised 53001 - CHAPEL HILL HIGH $73,019,224.00 $592,333.00 $73,611,557.00 53051 - NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY $23,108,762.00 $10,801.00 $23,119,563.00 Total Costs $96,127,986.00 $603,134.00 $96,731,120.00 Fire Districts 16.The Eno Fire Department has requested a portion ($363,182) of the district's available, unassigned fund balance to pay off the loan on Station #2 for a $65,000 cost savings in interest and also pay off the balance of a loan on a fire engine. With this appropriation, approximately $20,000 remains in the district's unassigned fund balance or 2% of budgeted expenditures. This budget amendment provides for the appropriation of $363,182 from the district's fund balance for the above stated purpose. (See Attachment 2.) 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. Emergency Telephone System Fund 17.A budget adjustment is needed to the Emergency Telephone System Fund in FY 2021-22, due to a correction made by the NC 911 Board on the FY2021 Expenditure Report submitted by Emergency Services, after the County's Audit had been completed. The NC 911 Board determined that $1,656 in charges were not permissible within the Emergency Telephone System Fund. This budget amendment provides for a fund balance appropriation of$1,656 from the General Fund to the Emergency Telephone System Fund, to correct this adjustment, so the Fund's reserves will agree with the NC 911 Board. 8 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. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts are included in the background information above. The General Fund will increase by $299,782, the Grants Funds will increase by $178,011, the Emergency Telephone Fund will increase by $1,656, the Fire Districts Fund will increase by $363,182, the Housing Voucher Fund will increase by $1,000,000, the County Capital Fund will increase by $202,579, the School Capital Fund will increase by $603,134, and the Drug Forfeiture Fund will increase by $130,324. The Jail Inmate Trust Fund will decrease by $215 and the Community Development Fund will decrease by $220,122. To the extent the FY 2021-22 Financial Close and Audit process determines necessary adjusting transfers and entries to close the fiscal year, then the Finance Department will have the leeway consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 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. 9 Year-To-Date Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2021-22 Long Range Jail Drug Emergency Section 8 Community School Inmate Forfeiture Telephone Fire Districts (Housing Development County Capital Trust Fund Fund Budget Summary General Fund Grants Fund Fund Fund Fund) Fund Capital Fund Fund Original Budget*(excluding fund balance appropriation) $238,794,177 $552,076 $759,757 $7,242,735 $4,501,584 $948,056 $0 $0 $315,000 Additional Revenue Received Through Budget Amendment#13(June 21,2022) Grant Funds $3,848,097 1 $602,883 1 1 $25,0001 $1,126,4931 $1,745,3671 $1,072,716 Non Grant Funds $1,424,034 1 $12,767 1 $1,6561 1 1 1 $6,043,835 $835,134 ($215) 130,324 Fund Balance for Anticipated Appropriations(i.e.Encumbrances) Fund Balance Appropriated to Cover Anticipated and Unanticipated Expenditures* $14,412,530 $414,932 $4,454,000 Total Amended Budget $258,478,838 $1,167,726 $761,413 $7,682,667 $5,6289077 $2,693,423 $11,570,551 $8359134 $3149785 $1309324 Dollar Change in 2021-22 Approved Budget $19,684,661 $615,650 $1,656 $439,932 $1,126,493 $1,745,367 $11,570,551 $835,134 ($215) $130,324 Change in 2021-22 Approved Budget 8.24% 111.52% 0.22% 6.07% 25.02% 184.10% 100.00% 100.00% 0% 0% Authorized Full Time Equivalent Positions Original Approved Full Time Equivalent Positions(includes Permanent and Time Limited) 947.980 5.000 0.000 0.000 5.950 11.500 0.000 0.000 0 Changes to Full Time Equivalent Positions 8.625 1.000 2.000 0 Amended Approved General Fund Full Time Equivalent Positions 947.980 Total Approved Full-Time-Equivalent Positions for Fiscal Year 2021-22 956.605 6.000 0.000 0.000 5.950 13.500 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 *Original fund balance appropriation moved from Original Budget to Fund Balance Appropriated ENO FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES INC. 10 9 µa] 5019 U.S. HIGHWAY 70 W DURHAM, NC 27705-9029 (9'19)383.5967 Keith Hayes- Fire Chief Daylon Hayes - Deputy Chief Ralph MacDonnell-Asst Chief To: Rebecca Crawford (Deputy Financial Services Director) Orange County BOCC's Ref: Eno FD Fund Balance Date: June 12, 2022 Mrs. Crawford, Eno Fire Department is requesting$343,182 of our available, unassigned fund balance ($363,182),leaving a balance of$20,000 in our fund balance. This money will be used to pay off the loan on Station #2 (SS01 St. Mary's Rd) for an approximately$6S,000 coast saving in interest; along with remainder being used toward the loan our Squad Truck(rescue engine). Thank you in advance and please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Th,p4 You, / l David O'Dell President Eno Fire &Emergency Services S019 US 70-W Durham, NC 2770S (Sta)919-383-S967