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October 20, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2183 • Any interest earned on the ROAP funds will be expended for eligible program uses as specified in the ROAP application. The County will include ROAP funds received and expended in its annual independent audit on the schedule of federal and state financial assistance. Funds passed through to other agencies will be identified as such. • The county is applying for the following amounts of FY2015 Rural Operating Assistance Program funds: State - Funded Rural Operating Assistance Program Allocated Requested Elderly & Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) $87,261 $87,261 Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) $27,581 $27,581 Rural General Public Program (RGP) $73,571 $58,571 TOTAL $188,413 $173,413 WITNESS my hand and county seal, this 20th day of October, 2014. /s/ Michael K. Downs Signature of county Manager /Administrator Michael K. Downs Printed Name of County Manager /Administrator State of North Carolina County of Cabarrus /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Signature of Board of County Commissioners chairperson Elizabeth F. Poole Printed Name of Chairperson /s/ Susan B. Fearrington _ Signature of County Finance Officer Susan B. Fearrington Printed Name of County Finance Officer (G -2) DHS - Economic Services Enhanced Rate Plan Ben Rose, Human Services Director, advised a detailed presentation requesting the addition of 15 temporary positions and 4 permanent positions was presented to the Board at the October 6, 2014 work session to address short -term and long -term solutions regarding the use of the Department's 75 percent enhanced rate. The Board approved the addition of the 15 temporary positions at the work session. Today's request is regarding the long -term strategy for staffing needs. He also announced Dianne Gridley, in attendance has been named the Interim Program Administrator for Economic Services. Chairman Poole requested clarification on the request. Mr. Rose responded that the request is for four (4) permanent positions. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, advised there was a $170,000.00 worth of equipment that was on the initial request for the temps and the four workers. She stated that number was reduced to just under $90,000.00. Board. A discussion ensued with Mr. Rose responding to questions from the Commissioner Morris MOVED to add four (4) permanent positions and adopt the related budget amendment which includes funding for the work stations and equipment. Commissioner Measmer seconded the motion. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed his intent to vote against the motion citing the funds to be used for the four permanent positions are not recurring funds. Mr. Rose commented there is a need for the four permanent positions to assist in processing the volume and caseload the Department receives on a regular basis. The MOTION carried, with Chairman Poole and Commissioners Measmer and Morris voting for and Vice Chairman 3urrage and Commissioner Oesterreich voting against. Date:10 /13/2014 Amount:$143,521 Dept. Head:Ben Rose Department: DHS- Economic Services G Internal Transfer within Department G Transfer Between Departments /Funds Q Supplemental Request Purpose: To record the additional revenues to be reimbursed by staff performing Medicaid activities for FY 15 and the additional expenses for eight months of staffing and temp staffing. Account Number Account Name Approved Budget Inc Amount Dec Amount Revised Budget 00165645 -6204 DSS Federal Revenues $5,484,968.00 $143,521.00 $5,628,489.00