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July 10, 2006 (Regular Meeting) Page 12 PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Appropriate 2006-2007 HOME Program funds in the amount of $135,717.00 to be received from the City of Concord. In addition, a local match of $45,000.00 from the County is required to proceed with the grant project. The match was approved as part of the 2006-2007 County General Fund budget. These funds will be used in the rehabilitation of homes for individuals and families who meet certain criteria as defined by the US Dept. of HUD. Account No. 41093663-9383 Sub-Contractor 41093663-9605 Consultants 41063663-6432 HOME Consortium 41063663-6902 General Fund Present Approved Budget $0.00 Construction $0.00 Increase $169,893.00 Decrease Revised Budqet $169,893.00 $10,824.00 $10,824.00 $0.00 $135,717.00 $135,717.00 Revenues $0.00 $45,000.00 $45,000.00 (F-7) Addition of Classification Plan Foreign Language Interpreter II to the County The Office of State Personnel established a new classification for foreign language interpreters effective June 1, 2005. This classification is designed to respond to the need for mOre specialized interpretation in human services where the range of interpretation (both verbal and written) requires an understanding of programmatic terminology and protocol. In addition, this new classification is expected to assist human services agencies in meeting compliance issues related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the addition of a Foreign Language Interpreter II classification to the County Classification Plan at Salary Grade 63. (F-8) Department of Aging - Contract & Funding for Title V (Senior Community Service Employment) Program The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) program is authorized by the Older Americans Act (Title V) and administered by the Department of Labor. It is available to States to assist eligible individuals age 55 and older to gain competitive job skills through temporary subsidized employment and training. The program also assists eligible individuals in directly locating and securing unsubsidized employment with not-for-profit groups and governmental entities such as school districts, state, county, city and federal agencies. Twelve new temporary, part-time positions within the Department of Aging (DOA) are needed to allow the DOA to utilize these funds. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the contract between Cabarrus Department of Aging and the Centralina Council of Governments in the amount of $72,547.00 for the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and approved the addition of 12 new temporary part-time positions (00195760-9104) within the Department of Aging, with employment to continue only as long as funding for SCSEP continues. Further, the Board adopted the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF AGING AMOUNT: $2,453.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Transfer between Function/Funds PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Approval of budget amendment for use of Title V Program funding, and approval of 12 new temporary positions (00195760-9104) to allow the Department of Aging to utilize these funds to subsidize older adult participants while placed with local host agencies for temporary community service assignments and training. These 12 temporary positions will average 20 hours per week and will only be approved as long as funding for the SCSEP continues. Account No. 00165760-6287 Title V Revenue 00165760-6695 Title V Program Present Approved Budget $80,000.00 Increase Decrease $7,453.00 Revised Budget $72,547.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Income