HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD-2022-016-Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment #11 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date : May 24 , 2022
Action Agenda
Item No . & c
SUBJECT : Fiscal Year 2021 -22 Budget Amendment # 11
DEPARTMENT : Finance and Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT (S ) : INFORMATION CONTACT .
Attachment 1 . Year4o - 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 $ 57501 , 398
Transit Tax Proceeds $2237400 $ 0 $223 , 400
Grant Funding $ 2 , 613 , 918 $ 0 $236137918
Total Project Funding $ 73174, 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 , 1741716 $ 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 $ 183230 $ 569 , 248
Total Project Funding $ 551 , 018 $ 18 , 230 $ 569 , 248
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY FY 2021 -22 FY 2021 -22
2021 -22 Amendment Revised
EM Performance Grant $ 5517018 $ 18 , 230 $ 569 , 248
Total Costs $ 551 , 018 $ 183230 $ 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 $ 6001000 $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 $ 600 , 000 $ 25 , 000 $ 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 $ 841370
Total Project Funding $ 0 $ 84 , 370 $ 84 , 370
Appropriated for this project :
Current FY 2021 -22 FY 2021 -
FY 2021 -22 Amendment 22
Revised
NCDPS Expenditures $ 0 $ 841370 $ 84 , 370
Total Costs $ 0 $ 84 , 370 $ 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 :
;2021 �22
nt FY 2021 -22 FY 2021 -22
;:FY Amendment Revised
Petco Grant 0 , 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 , 0001 $ 20 , 0001 $ 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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Attachment 1 7
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 $4241 2 $ 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 8012 % 1 79027 % 1 100000 %
Authorized Full Time Equivalent Positions
Original Approved Full Time Equivalent
Positions (includes Permanent and Time
Limited ) 947 . 980 54000 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