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April 3, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3081
<br /> National Flood Insurance Program; Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program; and Duke
<br /> Program.
<br /> A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Sifford, Jonathan Marshall,
<br /> Deputy County Manager, and Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to questions
<br /> from the Board.
<br /> Ben Rose, Human Services Director, reported on Federal funding received
<br /> by the State of North Carolina for Health and Human Services, including Medicaid
<br /> and Food and Nutrition programs. Mr. Rose elaborated how funds are distributed,
<br /> reimbursement eligibility under various programs, and potential impacts on the
<br /> Department of Human Services' (DHS) budget. He advised keeping abreast of
<br /> potential cuts or changes to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
<br /> (LIHEAP) , Community Service Block Grant, Social Services Block Grant, Temporary
<br /> Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) , child care programs and health care
<br /> reform. Lastly, he reported on the Department of Transportation proposal for
<br /> a $2. 4 million cut.
<br /> Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, advised the proposed President' s
<br /> budget would eliminate Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants which
<br /> benefit our library system.
<br /> A brief discussion ensued.
<br /> County Manager - Update on the FY 2018 Budget Process
<br /> Mike Downs, County Manager, advised county management has met with all
<br /> departments regarding their needs.
<br /> Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reviewed the following one-time
<br /> projects regarding the use of Medicaid Hold Harmless funds.
<br /> Cabarrus County
<br /> One-Time Projects
<br /> One-time Projects for use of Medicaid Hold Harmless
<br /> Reduces Cost from FY 2018 Budget
<br /> 1810-9862 Tyler Content Management 61,000 Keep in FY 17 General Fund&Issue PO's
<br /> Sheriff Arbitrator platform of 15
<br /> vehicles(wireless cameras,
<br /> microphones,back seat cameras) 90,465
<br /> Biteck ITS mobile 5,966
<br /> Network upgrades:
<br /> Government center 7,600
<br /> Human Services 19,160
<br /> Sheriff Admin 14,370
<br /> Concord Library 2,395
<br /> Elections 2,395
<br /> Conference Room B Aauos Board 8,000
<br /> 1110-9331 Chairs for Conference Room B 6,200 Keep in FY 17 General Fund&Issue PO's
<br /> 1952-9860 Fork Lift 58,000 Keep in FY 17 General Fund&Issue PO's
<br /> 1955-9863 Dump Truck 140,000 Keep in FY 17 General Fund&Issue PO's
<br /> 1940-9860 Tractor 45,000 Keep in FY 17 General Fund&Issue PO's
<br /> 1940-9860 Chipper 55,000 Keep in FY 17 General Fund&Issue PO's
<br /> Land for PLC 195,000 36997341-9801
<br /> Landfill Retaining Wall 325,000 34394610-9830
<br /> One Time Projects 1,035,551
<br /> Ms. Fearrington reported five project ordinances will be required for the
<br /> budget amendments for the one-time projects and will be included in the April
<br /> regular meeting agenda.
<br /> There was discussion throughout the update with Ms. Fearrington, Mike
<br /> Downs, County Manager, Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, and Lundee
<br /> Covington, Human Resources Director, responding to questions from the Board.
<br /> Kristin Jones, Senior Budget Analyst, and Ms. Fearrington reviewed the
<br /> Five-Year Financial Plan presented at the Boards' retreat, the proposed Five-
<br /> Year Financial Plan and the Five-Year Financial Plan proposed with deferred
<br /> maintenance.
<br /> Topics addressed included: One-time expenditures; Medicaid Hold Harmless
<br /> funds; revenue projections; permit and fee revenues; FY17 to FY18 increased
<br /> expense comparison; personnel request; salary study; merit and Cost of Living
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