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ORD-2024-042
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 10, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-1
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Amendment #4
DEPARTMENT: County Manager's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Attachment 1. Year-to-Date Budget Kirk Vaughn, (919) 245-2153
Summary
PURPOSE: To approve budget, grant, and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year
2024-25.
BACKGROUND:
County Manager
1. The County has been awarded an additional $229,500 in grant funds from Alliance
Healthcare for FY 2024-25 operating expenses. These funds are awarded to Alliance from
the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) in support the
Orange County Mobile Crisis Team Pilot: The Crisis Assistance, Response and
Engagement (CARE) Team. These additional funds will support staffing needs, software
licensing, harm reduction supplies, and medical supplies. This amendment increases the
following grant ordinance in the Multi-Year Grant Fund.
DHHS Care Grant($229,500) - Project# 71501
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Grant Revenue $579,500 $229,500 $809,000
Total Project Funding $579,500 $229,500 $809,000
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Expenditures $579,500 $229,500 $809,000
Total Costs $579,500 $229,500 $809,000
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ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 1. Improve harm reduction, prevention, and support services for adults
and children experiencing behavioral health issues, substance use disorder, and
intellectual or developmental disability.
OBJECTIVE 2. Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare services. (e.g., Crisis
Diversion facility, Medicaid expansion, crisis response, healthy living campaign).
Economic Development
2. The Article 46 Fund currently has $338,500 in interest earned from investments. This
amendment provides half of that funding for additional economic development incentives,
and provides the same amount to the two (2) school districts split by the adjusted average
daily membership (ADM) allotment excluding Charter students. The funds will supplement
the schools' Technology capital projects, amending the following capital ordinances and
increasing the authorization of the School Capital Fund by $169,250:
CHCCS Technology($104,000) - Project# 54013
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Bond Proceeds $1,862,121.00 $0 $1,862,121
Transfer from General Fund $11,721,104.00 $0 $11,721,104
Article 46 Proceeds $4,131,851.71 $104,000 $4,235,852
Alternative Financing $7,336,076 $0 $7,336,076
Total Project Funding $25,051,153 $104,000 $25,155,153
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Capital Project Expenditures $25,051,153 $104,000 $25,155,153
Total Costs $25,051,153 $104,000 $25,155,153
OCS Technology($65,250) - Project# 51011
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Transfer from General Fund $4,684,458.00 $0 $4,684,458
Article 46 Proceeds $3,277,799.44 $65,250 $3,343,050
Transfer from Other Projects $244,099.00 $0 $244,099
Total Project Funding $8,206,356 $65,250 $8,271,607
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Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Capital Project Expenditures $8,206,356 $65,250 $8,271,607
Total Costs $8,206,356 $65,250 $8,271,607
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEARNING COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 2. Improve school readiness and educational outcomes by providing
access, training, tools, technology, and other resources needed to thrive.
• GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY
OBJECTIVE 6. Provide workforce and business development resources to enhance
the skills of residents of the County.
Health Department
3. The Orange County Health Department has received $75,256 in state revenue from a
federal pass-through grant to support COVID-19 treatment. This funding comes as part of
the Health and Human Services (HHS) Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines
and Treatments which provides funding to help maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines for
uninsured and underinsured adults through existing public health infrastructure, Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-supported Health Centers, and
participating pharmacies. The funding will be used to cover personnel expenses, medical
supplies, language services, the purchase of two (2) portable vaccine freezers, and other
expenses related to community outreach and clinic events. This amendment increases the
following grant ordinance in the Multi-Year Grant Fund by $75,256:
HHS Bridge Access Program ($75,256) - Project# 71468
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $23,911 $75,256 $99,167
Total Project Funding $23,911 $75,256 $99,167
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Grant Expenditures $23,911 $75,256 $99,167
Total Costs $23,911 $75,256 $99,167
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 2. Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare services. (e.g., Crisis
Diversion facility, Medicaid expansion, crisis response, healthy living campaign).
OBJECTIVE 3. Provide social safety net programming and the resources needed for
our most vulnerable community members (e.g., veterans, unhoused people, foster
children, older adults, etc.).
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• OBJECTIVE 6. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and
emergency services to meet the community's evolving needs.
Animal Services
4. Orange County Animal Services has received a grant in the amount of $15,000 awarded
from the Petrie Foundation. These funds will be used toward spay/neuter services. This
budget amendment provides for receipt of these funds consistent with the intent of the
donations.
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.)
Orange County Transportation Services
5. The Orange County Transportation Services has received an updated NC Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) project award for 5339b capital funds to purchase electric buses
and charging stations with the FTA_2019_5339b Discretionary Grant Award. This grant
award increases the federal funds from $893,600 to $1,280,000 and a local match from
$223,400 to $320,000 resulting in a total project cost of $1,600,000. This budget
amendment increases the following capital project ordinance in the County Capital Fund
by $483,000 and extends the grant period to December 31, 2025.
Equipment & Vehicle Capital Project($483,000) - Project#30010
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Alternative Financing $6,666,438 $320,000 $6,986,438
Grant Revenue $2,666,549 $386,400 $3,052,949
Transit Tax Proceeds $223,400 ($223,400) $0
Contribution from Hillsborough $9,000 $0 $9,000
Insurance Reimbursement $406,556 $0 $406,556
Transfer from General Fund $295,951 $0 $295,951
Total Project Funding $10,267,894 $483,000 $10,750,894
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Equipment&Vehicles $10,267,894 $483,000 $10,750,894
Total Costs $10,267,894 $483,000 $10,750,894
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION
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OBJECTIVE 2. Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the
County fleet/facilities and improve safety.
Housing
6. The Orange County Housing Department received a grant for $39,338 from the North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to support the rapid
rehousing program in 2025. The performance period for this grant award is January 1, 2025
— December 31, 2025. This program is administered in the Orange County Housing
Department with assistance and oversight from the Orange County Partnership to End
Homelessness. The program involves the provision of supportive services, tenant-based
rental assistance, and related security/ utility deposits to eligible households. These funds
will be allocated in the Community Development Fund, outside of the General Fund.
Rapid Rehousing Emergency Solutions Grant($39,338) - Project# 71084
Revenues for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Grant Funding $184,299 $39,338 $223,637
Total Project Funding $184,299 $39,338 $223,637
Appropriated for this project:
Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25
FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised
Grant Expenditures $184,299 $39,338 $223,637
Total Costs $184,299 $39,338 $223,637
7. The Orange County Housing Department's Partnership to End Homelessness has
operated in a multi-year fund for over 20 years. Over that time, there have been budgeted
revenues that were never received, including funding from the towns. This amendment will
correct for those absent revenues and reduces the budget by $405,240 and allow the
Partnership to operate within its funding authority. This reduction in budget will not require
any reduction in services. These corrections will occur in the Community Development
Fund, outside of the General Fund.
8. The Town of Chapel Hill has contracted with the County's Housing Department to
supplement the Longtime Homeowner's Assistance Program specifically for Town of
Chapel Hill residents. The Town will provide an additional $75,000 to offset the tax bills of
eligible residents in the town.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 1: HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 2. Address need and any policy barriers to increase access to emergency
shelter beds and other low-barrier housing including eviction diversion.
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Board of Elections
9. The Board of Elections is concluding the process of conducting the 2024 Presidential
Elections. This amendment allocates an additional $46,400 from the General Fund fund
balance for the purpose of covering additional cost for printing ballots and staffing the
Associate Justice recount.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Orange County Strategic Plan Goals
applicable to this item.
Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR)
10.The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, and Parks & Recreation has
a pending contract of $78,000 for the County Trails Plan. This plan was approved during
the budget cycle last fiscal year, but the project was not ready, and the funds fell to fund
balance. This budget amendment authorizes $78,000 in Appropriated Fund Balance and
appropriates expenditure budget within the General Fund.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION
OBJECTIVE 5. Review land use policies to promote and connect Town, County, and
private trails and open spaces.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: This amendment increases the General Fund by $214,400, the Multi-year
Grants Fund by $304,756, the County Capital Fund $483,000, the School Capital Fund by
$169,250 and the Article 46 Sales Tax Fund by $338,500, while reducing the Community
Development Fund by $365,902. In order to correct for an error on FY 2024-25 Budget
Amendment #2, the General Fund authorization is reduced by $23,500.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the budget, grant, and
capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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Year-To-Date Budget Summary
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Community County Article 46
Fund Budget Summary General Fund Grants Fund Development Capital School Capital Sales Tax
Fund Fund
Original Budget Revenue $286,304,076 $282,000 $1,050,112 $15,889,808 $32,285,071 $6,391,998
Interfund Transfer Revenue $1,006,039 $463,864
Fund Balance Appropiation $7,100,000
Total Original Budget $294,410,115 $282,000 $1,513,976 $15,889,808 $32,285,071 $6,391,998
Additional Revenue Received Through
Budget Amendment#4 (December 10, 2024)
Grant Funds $321,897 $544,260 -$406,777 $483,000 $338,500
Non Grant Funds $124,974 $275,000
Additional Interfund Transfer Revenue $143,779 $24,760 -$483 $39,920 $169,250.00
Additional Fund Balance Appropriation $341,586
Total Amended Budget $295,342,351 $851,020 $1,106,716 $16,412,728 $32,729,321 $6,730,498
Dollar Change in 2024-25 Approved Budget $932,236 $569,020 ($407,260) $522,920 $444,250 $338,500
%Change in 2024-25 Approved Budget 0.32% 201.78% -38.78% 3.29% 1.38% 5.30%