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ORD-2024-038
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 7, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-s
SUBJECT: Continuation of Takeaway Meals Program and In-Home Services Program and
Approval of Budget Amendment #2-H
DEPARTMENT: Department on Aging
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Year-to-Date Summary Janice Tyler, 919-245-4255
PURPOSE: To approve the continuation of the Department on Aging Takeaway Meals Program
and In-Home Services Program previously funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and
approve Budget Amendment #2-H.
BACKGROUND:
Takeaway Meal Program
Funds available through State ARPA and later through County ARPA have made it possible for
the Department on Aging to continue a takeaway meal service at both the Seymour Center and
Passmore Center. This service has provided meals five (5) days a week for County residents
who were uncomfortable dining in the centers as part of the congregate meal program. ARPA
funds are now exhausted, and the service will be discontinued after October 31, 2024 without
additional funds.
In-Home Services Program
ARPA funds made available through the state helped the Department on Aging expand services
and onboard additional families. This resulted in the ability to serve 36 families within the County
to support aging in place and caregiver respite. ARPA funds were completely expended as of
September 30, 2024, which may result in a reduction in service and the potential discontinuation
of services for many families before the end of the fiscal year. These services support older adults
by providing assistance with day-to-day tasks, without which many older adults would require
assisted living placement. In addition, these services provide family caregivers with a short break
each week to care for their own needs, knowing their loved one is cared for. These services are
not covered by Medicare, and there are limited programs that provide the same type of support.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Budget Amendment #2-H would add $61,100 for the Takeaway Meal
Program and $58,000 for the In-Home Services Program for a total of$119,100. These expenses
would be funded using appropriated fund balance within the General Fund.
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ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life
of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.)
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the continuation of
the Takeaway Meal Program and In-Home Services Program provided by the Department on
Aging and approve Budget Amendment #2-H.
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Year-To-Date Budget Summary
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Fund Budget Summary General Fund
Original Budget Revenue $286,304,076
Interfund Transfer Revenue $1,006,039
Fund Balance Appropiation $7,100,000
Total Original Budget $294,410,115
Additional Revenue Received Through
Budget Amendment#2-H (November 7, 2024)
Grant Funds $230,096
Non Grant Funds $124,974
Additional Interfund Transfer Revenue $167,279
Additional Fund Balance Appropriation $182,186
Total Amended Budget $295,114,650
Dollar Change in 2024-25 Approved Budget $704,535
Change in 2024-25 Approved Budget 0.24%