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Home My WebLink AboutORD-2025-013-Fiscal year 2024-25 budget amendment #9 1 ORD-2025 -013 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date : May 20 , 2025 Action Agenda Item No . 8 - b SUBJECT : Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Budget Amendment #9 DEPARTMENT . County Manager' s Office ATTACHMENT (S ) : INFORMATION CONTACT : Attachment 1 . Year4o- Date Budget Kirk Vaughn , ( 919 ) 245 -2153 Summary MEN PURPOSE : To approve budget , grant , and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 . BACKGROUND : Housing 1 . The Housing Department has received $ 5 , 000 in donations to be used for the Street Outreach Harm Reduction and Deflection program . This amendment will provide for the receipt and use of those funds for Client Needs services in the Community Development Fund . ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports : • GOAL 2 : HEALTHY COMMUNITY 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 . ) . Environment, Agriculture , Parks & Recreation ( DEAPR) 2 . DEAPR has been awarded $ 5 , 000 from the Duke Energy Foundation to provide free rainwater capture kits to Orange County residents . When kits are received , DEAPR will conduct workshops to educate attendees about the benefits of such kits . This amendment provides for the use of those awarded funds . ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports : • GOAL In ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION OBJECTIVE 1 . Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate Action Plan . 2 OBJECTIVE 3 . Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects . Criminal Justice Resources Department 3 . The Criminal Justice Resources Department has received a Vera Institute of Justice grant contract in the amount of $ 72 , 000 to cover March 6 , 2025 — March 5 , 2030 . This grant is for a collaboration with the District Attorney' s Office to expand equitable access to diversion . This grant will be used to fund Client Needs such as harm reduction materials , transportation , food , clothing and a temporary Community Justice Specialist to work closely with County diversion programs to assist in jail intakes , referrals to programming and services , ensuring pretrial release conditions are followed and addressing needs and compliance issues . This amendment authorizes the increase in the Multi -year Grant Fund . Vera Institute of Justice Grant ($ 72, 000) - Project # 71379 Revenues for this project : Current FY 2024 -25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024 -25 Amendment Revised Vera Grant Revenue $0 $ 723000 $72 , 000 Total Project Funding $ 0 $72, 000 $ 72, 000 Appropriated for this project : Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024 -25 Amendment Revised Grant Expenses $ 0 $72 , 000 $723000 Total Costs $ 0 $ 72 , 000 $72, 000 4 . The Criminal Justice Resources Department has received $ 1 , 000 in donations from the Orange County Justice Project to assist with client commissary needs for use in FY 2024 - 25 . This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these additional funds in the General Fund . 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 4 . Reduce impacts and barriers for justice-involved children and adults through deflection , diversion , therapeutic interventions , and re -entry support , including housing . Planning & Inspections 5 . Communications Towers Trust Fund — The Communications Towers Trust Fund accounts for application fees paid to the County by telecommunication companies , with these fees being used to pay costs associated with determining tower location and construction . This budget amendment appropriates $ 3 , 000 in revenue received to pay consultant costs for 3 reviewing telecommunication applications . The consultant fee is paid only after the project is closed out , in compliance with the County' s Unified Development Ordinance . Of this amount , $ 1 , 000 will be appropriated from Fund Balance , and $2 , 000 will be due to additional revenue received this year . This budget amendment provides for the receipt of these funds in the Communications Towers Trust Fund , outside of the General Fund . ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN : This item supports : • MISSION STATEMENT — Orange County is a visionary leader in providing governmental services valued by our community , beyond those required by law , in an equitable , sustainable , innovative and efficient way . Department on Aging 6 . The Department on Aging has received an additional $29 , 953 for Community Based Services classes and $ 1 , 080 for Facility Use Fees . These additional funds will be used to purchase supplies to support the Community Based Services program . This budget amendment provides for the receipt and use of these funds within the General Fund . 7 . The Department on Aging has received an additional $2 , 884 for Fitness Studio Fees . These additional funds will be used to pay for class instructors and related class expenses . This budget amendment provides for the receipt and use of these funds within the General Fund . 8 . The Department on Aging has received additional Title III D Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ( HPDP ) funding of $ 2 , 128 from Central Pines Area Agency on Aging to provide evidence- based classes and programs . This budget amendment provides for the receipt and use of these funds within the General Fund . 9 . The Department on Aging has received an additional grant award of $ 16 , 146 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act State Senior Center funds through Central Pines Council of Governments . These funds will be used toward window tinting at the Seymour Center and other Department of Aging projects to be identified . This budget amendment appropriates these funds and updates the following Grant Project Ordinance in the Multi -Year Grants Fund , outside of the General Fund : ARPA Aging Grant ($ 16, 146) - Project # 95029 Revenues for this project : Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised ARPA Aging Grant Revenue $448 , 966 $ 16 , 146 $465 , 112 Total Project Funding $448 , 966 $ 16 , 146 $465 , 112 Appropriated for this project : Current FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 FY 2024-25 Amendment Revised ARPA Aging Grant Expenses $448 , 966 $ 16 , 146 $465 , 112 Total Costs $448 , 966 $ 16, 146 $465 , 112 4 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 . ) • GOAL 6 : DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY OBJECTIVE 1 . Provide family-oriented and inclusive programming or other cultural events for residents and visitors . Library Services 10 . The Department of Library Services has received a $ 1 , 000 donation from Triangle Community Foundation . These funds will be used to support youth service initiatives and programing . This budget amendment provides for the receipt and use of these funds within the General Fund . 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 . ) • GOAL 52 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 1 . Provide family- oriented and inclusive programming or other cultural events for residents and visitors . FINANCIAL IMPACT : This amendment increases the authorization of the General Fund by $43 , 045 , the Community Development Fund by $ 5 , 000 , the Multi -Year Grants Fund by $ 88 , 146 and the Communication Towers Fund by $ 3 , 000 . RECOMMENDATION (S ) : The Manager recommends the Board approve the budget , grant , and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 . Attachment 1 5 Year-To -Date Budget Summary Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Communic Fund Budget Summary General Fund Grants Fund Development ations Fund Towers Trust Fund Original Budget Revenue $286, 304,076 $ 282,000 $ 11050, 112 Interfund Transfer Revenue $ 1,006,039 $463, 864 Fund Balance Appropiation $ 7, 100,000 Total Original Budget $294,410 , 115 $282, 000 $ 1 $ 13 , 976 $ 0 Additional Revenue Received Through Budget Amendment #9 (May 20th) Grant Funds $722, 834 $ 11201, 385 $ 244, 323 Non Grant Funds $ 219,923 $ 21,516 $ 5, 000 $ 10,000 Additional Interfund Transfer Revenue $ 143, 779 $ 24, 760 $483 Additional Fund Balance Appropriation $ 2, 241, 528 $ 11000 Total Amended Budget $297,738 , 179 $ 1 , 529,661 $ 1 , 762,816 $ 11 ,000 Dollar Change in 2024-25 Approved Budget $ 3 , 3281064 $ 1, 247,661 1 $ 248,840 $ 11, 000 Change in 2024-25 Approved Budget 1613% 442.43% 23 . 70% 100.00%