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COLTS <br /> The COLTS'budget is different because the county contributes about $55,100, while <br /> other funds are generated through contract revenue and grants. Medicaid is also a large <br /> supporter. Budgeting forecast for contract revenue is high. The department is struggling <br /> to recruit van drivers. Capital requests for three vehicles is included in the budget. The <br /> requests include equipping these vehicles with wheelchair lifts. These current vehicles <br /> have reached 100,000 miles on June 30, 2020 so they were eligible for replacement. <br /> They still have to continue to be in use at least another 18 months once the replacement <br /> request is issued. The County only pays 10% of the cost of the vans. The 20 ft vehicle is <br /> $58,000 and the five-station lift is $78,000. When the vehicles are disposed, the County <br /> receives the money so the vehicles do not end up costing the County a lot in the long <br /> run. The vehicles usually have about 150,000 miles by the time they are dispose of. <br /> Annually, COLTS provides about 450,000 miles and 65,000 trips.. There may be more <br /> CARES Act funding available to pay for air filtration systems in the vans. <br /> Senior Services <br /> No additional funding requests were included in the budget other than salary adjustments <br /> . No capital was requested. Included in the requested budget is $55,000 for home <br /> delivered meals. Senior Services is planning on opening the meal site on July 6th. There <br /> will be a pickup option for meals through the side door. The funds will also pay for frozen <br /> meals for home delivered meals on the weekends. ARPA funds are also anticipated, but <br /> the amount is unknown. CARES Act funds are still available and can be used until <br /> September 30th. In Veteran Services, the department is requesting that two 20-hour <br /> positions be combined into one full-time position. The Veteran Services office see about <br /> 150 clients a month. John Sandrock will stay on as a consultant until the full time <br /> individual in the veteran services position gets their clearance through Fort Bragg to <br /> access the files for veterans. <br /> 2 <br />