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Parks & Greenways

Parks & Greenways = $15.9MThe Adopted Budget includes funding thatrestores the Park & Recreation budget to pre-recession levels adjusted for inflation. Itincludes operating funds to accelerategreenways project construction, maintenance &mowing, staffing, and resources to operatesummer camps and new facilities scheduled toopen in FY2020.

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Today’s Topics

• Operational Budget Updateo Staffing o Contractual Expenditures

• Master Plan Update – Meck Playbook

• Capital Improvement Programo Accelerated Greenway Plan

• Capital Reserve $3.8 mil/ Deferred Maintenance Projects $4.5 mil

• Land Acquisition Update

Operational Budget Update

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• Staffing

o 50 FTE’S and 8 PT

o 41% filled

• Increased contractual services

o Mowing Services $300k

o Tree Removal Services $200k

o Invasive Species $200K

• Senior Programming

o Senior Trips $15k

6 trips taken (multiple sites)

o $25 Senior Discount Program (353 redeemed)

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Master Plan Update

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Capital Improvement Program

• 2019-2023 CIP: Updateso 18 greenway projects (44.2 miles funded)o 6 Park Facilitieso 4 Recreation Center Renovationso 2 Regional Recreation Centers o Discovery Place Nature Museumo American Legion Memorial Stadiumo Waymer Center

• Project Statuso 5 in construction, 13 in designo 1 in construction, 4 in design, 1 future projecto 2 in construction, 2 future projectso 1 in design, 1 in constructiono In designo In constructiono Substantially completed

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Accelerated Greenway Plan

• Updateso 2 of 2 Park and Capital Planners hired

Miles Greenway Development Status

53.5 Existing/Developed

4.1 Funded – In Construction

33.3 Funded – In Design

6.8 Funded – By Others

~98 Total Greenway Miles funded through FY2023

210 Remaining Miles to Buildout Greenway System

308 Total Greenway System Miles

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Capital Reserve/Deferred Maintenance

• Capital Reserve Projects $3.875 milliono 19 projects selected

• Deferred Maintenance $4.5 milliono 69% funding has been obligatedo Tennis courts(16),Playgrounds(11),

ADA updates, Restroom renovations(3), trail repairs and athletic fields

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Land Acquisition Update

• Methodologyo Service Gap Areas for Neighborhood,

Community & Regional Parkso Expand/add to existing parks when possible

and appropriateo Greenway parcels needed for trailso Expansion of existing Preserves, high quality

natural areas remaining and watershed protection (especially Mountain Island Lake Area)

o Opportunity purchases/acquisitionso Tax Foreclosures

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Land Acquisition Update

July– December 2019

• Acres acquiredo Parks – 156.83o Greenways-19.36

• Acres in Negotiationo Parks-173.29o Nature Preserves- 6.82o Greenways-113.77

• Beginning Balance of $16.9 million o $15.0 million committed

(closed/in process/in negotiation)o $1.9 million remaining funds to be allocated

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THANK YOU!

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Mental Health Support

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT = $6.8MMecklenburg County is committed to improving the health andwellness of residents in this community. The Adopted Budgetsupports this commitment by investing more in mental healthscreening, foster care, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)supportive services.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsStudent Supportive Services

CMS Student Supportive Services = $5.6M

• Social Workers: funding supports 27 new social worker positions. As of January 10th, 25 have been filled.

• Counselors: funding supports 10 counselors. As of January 10th, the vacancies have been posted to fill the newpositions.

• Psychologists: funding supports 10 psychologists. As of January 10th, the vacancies have been posted to fill thenew positions. CMS recently had 3 resignations, requiring that those be filled before filling the new allotments.

• Coordinators: funding supports 8 coordinators. As of January 10th, the interview process was underway. It isexpected that a recommendation for hire will be provided by late January .

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsStudent Supportive Services

Job Title 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020Nationally

Recommended Ratio

School Counselor Ratio 1:392 1:363 1:332 1:250

School Social Worker Ratio 1:2,957 1:2,302 1:1,614 1:250

School Psychologist Ratio 1:2,105 1:1,797 1:1,597 1:700

Enrollment 147,359 147,352 146,887

• Meaningful progress has made towards providing comprehensive school-based social & emotional support to students

• There still is significant ground to cover in all student support areas

• In order to meet the recommended ratios in all areas, CMS will need approximately (500) additional social works, (150) more counselors, and (115) more school psychologists.

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Social Services

Therapeutic Foster Care - $400,000

• Foster contracts have been finalized and payments are being made to vendors. It is projectedthat approximately 95% of the total budget ($7.7M) will be spent by the end of the fiscal year.

Foster Care Expenses to Support ‘Raise the Age’ - $340,000

• Raise the Age(RTA) took effect in December 2019.

• The County received a $400K grant to provide community based case management services forRTA youth beginning in January 2020.

• The $340K will be used to support the escalating cost of foster care & therapeutic fosterplacements for children in custody

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Mental Health Screenings & Supportive Housing

Mental Health Screenings - $114,000

• (2) Social Worker Positions – (1) filled the 2nd position has been reposted.

Behavioral Health Coordinator - $50,000

• Position was filled in November, 2019.

Supportive Housing for recovery court clients - $50,000

• All contracted bed are full with an additional (5) individuals on the waitlist.

Hope Haven – Substance Abuse Rehab Program for Parents - $50,000

• Nonprofit program is well underway

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Reduce Racial Disparities

REDUCE RACIAL DISPARITIES=$6.1MThe County’s efforts to reduce racial disparities andaddress other inequities is led by the Equity andInclusion initiative launched in FY2018 in response tothe turbulent times in September 2016.

The Adopted Budget invests in literacy, workforcedevelopment, census preparation, health disparities,wage increases, MWSBE, and the establishment of arevolving loan fund to support the start-up for newsmall businesses.

Equity & Inclusion InitiativeVision

We envision all people in Mecklenburg Countywill have an equitable opportunity to thrive inthe workplace and community.

Vision Statement Equity within the workplace and community isenhanced by instilling principles of racial equitywithin systems, policies, and practices.

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Small Business - $3.3M

• Small Business Revolving Fund = $2.75M & Small Business Revolving Fund Administration = $500K• A detailed status update will be provided during the retreat

Mobile Library - $460,000

• (1) mobile library vehicle & (1) position dedicated to the vehicle• Responses to the mobile library RFP are due on January 29th.

2020 Census Outreach - $400,000

• The outreach campaign is on track with the marketing strategy focusing on educating the community

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MWSBE Program Assessment - $250,000

• Funding to support an assessment of the County’s MWSBE program.• A detailed status update will be provided during the retreat

Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement Team - $147,000

• (2) of the (3) positions are filled.

Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program - $125,000

• The program is well underway to support early detection of breast & cervical cancer

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HIV/STI Communication & Marketing Assessment - $105,000

• HIV awareness campaigns is being created via social media influencers, TV, radio, and grassroots-community events

PreP Expansion - $100,000

• Program is well underway with 67% of the funds spent as of the 2nd quarter.

Immunization - $97,000

• 100% of the funds have been spent to provide Hepatitis A vaccinations to over 3,200 individuals.

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FY2020 Budget PrioritiesSummary of Status

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Priorities In Setup UnderwayPending / On-Hold Complete No Progress Cancelled Total

Reduce Racial Disparities 2 20 0 3 0 1 26

Early Childhood Education 0 3 0 1 0 0 4

Affordable Housing 1 12 0 2 0 0 15

Mental Health Support 1 7 0 1 0 0 9

Parks & Greenways 2 14 4 3 0 0 23

Total 6 56 4 10 0 1 77

Status Definitions

• In Setup: Initial work is being performed, but no funds have been spent or encumbered.

• Underway: Funds are being spent or have been encumbered.

• Pending /On-Hold: When a project is temporarily on hold for reasons including but not limited to permitting, contract setup delays, audit findings, etc.

• Complete: All work has been completed, positions have been filled, additional funds have been moved/allocated to an existing project or contract, etc.

• No Progress: There is no substantial progress between quarterly updates.

• Cancelled: It has been determined that the investment will not be spent or a project will not move forward.


119 - In Setup - Underway - Pending / On-Hold - Complete - No Progress - Cancelled

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Agency DescriptionTotal

AmountPositions 2nd Quarter Update

Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

EDOSmall Business Revolving Loan

Fund 2,750,000 -

The program launched on October 7, 2019, and is

currently accepting applications for qualified small

and start-up businesses. The County has

transferred the first payment of $225,000 to

establish the fund. The Loan Fund has closed on

two small business loans to-date.

225,000 Underway - 8%

EDOSmall Business Revolving Loan

Fund Administration 500,000 -

The County is partnering with the Carolina Small

Business Development Fund to administer the Small

Business Revolving Loan Fund. Note: The County

will be billed $25,000 once a quarter under this

contract.

50,000 Underway - 10%

LIBMobile Library to reach

underserved communities 400,000 -

The planning phase, including community input and

prototyping concluded in November 2019. The

Mobile Library RFP was published on 12/9/19, and

responses are due on 1/29/2020. Vendor selection

is scheduled for February 2020 and Library Board

of Trustees anticipate approving a vendor and

making the purchase in March 2020.

20,282 Underway - 5%

NDP 2020 Census Outreach 400,000 -

The Census Outreach Campaign is on track, with

the current marketing strategy focusing on

educating the community through events, speaking

engagements, etc. The Complete It! Phase launches

in March and will run through the end of the census

in July, and will include a presence at special events

throughout the community and designated census

sites.

275,000 Underway - 69%

Cont’d Reduce Racial Disparities




Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

EDO MWSBE Program Assessment 250,000 -

The initial project milestones for the disparity study

has been completed, including the launch of a

public website to inform the

community(www.mecklenburg

countydisparitystudy.com/). Data collection is

currently underway for a comprehensive

review/gap analysis of MWSBE utilization.

139,139 Underway - 56%

NDPCultural Block Grants (ASC)

program expansion 150,000 -

Fifty percent of the contract has been expended

through the 2nd Quarter. Twenty-two events have

been conducted this year, four of which occurred in

the expanded areas.

75,000 Underway - 50%

SHF(3) positions for a community

engagement program 146,927 3

Initially all 3 positions were hired during Q2. After

determining that the position was not the right fit

for one individual, the final opening is being

reposted.

2,516 Underway 2 2%

HLT

Academy for Population Health

Innovation Evaluation of Meck

HIV Prevention Plan

138,490 -

APHI contract is in process with Procurement.

APHI continues to evaluate the PrEP Initiative on a

monthly basis and other activities related to the

Getting To Zero Plan.

- In Setup - 0%

HLTBreast & Cervical Cancer Control

Program 125,000 -

The state has approved and increased payment for

3D mammography for screening and diagnostic

purposes for BCCCP patients. Utilizing this

technology increases early detection of breast

cancer and reduces the number of call-backs for

additional procedures.

42,310 Underway - 34%

HLTHIV/STI communication &

marketing assessment 105,000 -

HIV awareness is being created via social media

influencers , TV, radio and grassroot events. 8,190 Underway - 8%





Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

HLTExpansion of PreP usage &

awareness 100,000 -

The Department is still spending down FY 19 dollars

for all but one PrEP Initiative Provider. Funding will

continue to pay for labs & hospital visits of

uninsured HIV high-risk persons. The goal is to

reach at least 320 uninsured high risk persons by

the end of FY20. A new contract request was

recently submitted to include Atrium (Infectious

Disease Consultant’s, Myers Park and Biddle Point )

to the PrEP Initiative. With the addition of Atrium,

we expect to reach more HIV high-risk uninsured

individuals.

67,000 Underway - 67%

CSG WINGS for Kids 100,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd

scheduled to go out the last week of January. 40,000 Underway - 40%

HLT Immunization 97,000 -

Funds were used to purchase Hepatitis A vaccine

for a current breakout. A total of 3,211

immunization clients were seen during this quarter.

97,000 Complete - 100%

MGR(1) Equity & Inclusion position to

increase capacity 84,638 1 The position has been filled as of 1/2/2020. - Complete 1 0%

HLT Family Planning 81,352 -

The Family Planning Clinic continues to work

through the transformational plan. Clinics have

experienced positive gains due to streamlining clinic

workflow and reducing appointment cycle time.

81,352 Underway - 100%





Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

DCR

(1) social worker position to

support the Unified Workforce

Development Initiative

Participants

81,207 1 The position has been filled. 20,050 Complete 1 25%

HLTSustain HIV/STI Testing in non-

traditional locations 80,000 -

The HIV/STI RFP for testing in non-traditional

locations and times closed with 3 provider

organizations submitting proposals. Quality Home

Care was the vendor selected to receive the

contract to provide HIV/STI testing. The contract is

currently moving through the County Contracts

process and it is anticipated to be executed in

January 2020.

18,869 Underway - 24%

CSG Care Ring 75,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd


LIB (1) Mobile Program Coordinator 58,484 1

Position set-up timing was delayed to align with the

posting of the Mobile Library RFP. Position set up

was completed in early January 2020, and the

Library will begin the recruitment phase this month

as well.

- In Setup - 0%

CSG A Better World 55,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd






Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

HLT Hepatitis-A Media Campaign 50,000 -

The marketing plan will include an airport campaign

for the international terminal. Since most of our

recent cases were travel-related, we would like to

have a targeted message for travelers coming into

Mecklenburg County via the CLT airport. Due to the

success of a previous campaign at bars and gas

stations, we are also planning to reintroduce this

campaign at targeted sites where individuals may

be most impacted and/or where we are seeing the

most cases. Educational materials are being

ordered in both English and Spanish.

4,042 Underway - 8%

CSG Common Wealth Charlotte 50,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd


CSG ASPIRE Community Capital 50,000 - Contract will not be executed due to a qualified

opinion in the Audit. - Cancelled - 0%

CSSVeterans suicide prevention

awareness campaign 35,000 -

A portion of the funds have been spent on updating

brochures and outreach materials related to the

move to VCW. A budget for the remaining items of

these items as well as for the suicide prevention

efforts has been established with spending to

occur in Q3.


SHF Recruiting online marketing 35,000 - Currently awaiting delivery of recruiting video and

have started on-line recruiting with Indeed. 5,350 Underway - 15%


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- In Setup - Underway - Pending / On-Hold - Complete - No Progress - Cancelled



Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

HLT

Continue to offer Race Matters

for Juvenile Justice training to

staff

13,750 -

The department is negotiating with RMJJ for

additional training. For the 2019/2020 RMJJ

Calendar (October-May), Public Health received 32

training slots which filled up almost immediately.

There is currently a 10-person waiting list for the

trainings. Attendance has been an intentional mix of

direct service professionals as well as well as

management and leadership department-wide.

374 Underway - 3%

Total $6,011,848 6 $1,253,196 4 21%

Early Childhood Education

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Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

NDP

Funding to advance efforts to

clear the childcare subsidy waiting

list. Based on current estimates,

approximately 1,500 children ages

birth to five will be served.

14,000,000 -

The County provided an additional $14M in funding

for Child Care Resources Inc. (CCRI), to bring the

FY2020 total to $20M. A total of $16.5M in funding

remains encumbered with CCRI.

3,534,985 Underway - 25%

NDP

Funding to add 36 Meck Pre-K

classrooms to bring the total

number of classrooms to 69. This

will bring the total number of

children served to 1,242.

7,000,000 -

All classrooms are open. A total of $15,8M was

budgeted for the MECK Pre-K program, which

includes the $7M in additional funding allocated in

FY2020. Through the 6th period, there has been

$5.4M or 34% of the total program budget spent

total (77% of the $7M in enhancement funding).

5,377,282 Underway - 77%

MGR(1) Early Childhood Education

Contract Specialist62,152 1

This position was reposted and is now classified as a

Management Coordinator (ECE Project Coordinator).

The candidate began on 1/2/2020.

- Complete 1 0%

CSGFunding to plant 500 trees at

Meck Pre-K sites50,000 -

Two of five payments processed with the 3rd

scheduled to go out the last week of January.20,000 Underway - 40%

Total $21,112,152 1 $8,932,267 1 42%

Affordable Housing



AmountPositions 2nd Quarter Update Total Spent Status

Positions

Filled% Spent

DSV Rental Subsidy Fund 11,000,000 -

A contract with Foundation of the Carolinas for a

MeckHome housing endowment is in negotiation. A

contract totaling nearly $2M with Charlotte Center

for Urban Ministry for Link Housing has been

executed and progress is underway.

1,982,808 Underway - 18%

CSS

Keeping Families Together rental

subsidy program to provide 100

vouchers

1,350,000 -

Supportive Housing Communities was awarded 3-

year contract to administer this program. FY20

funds were encumbered in the amount of $453,000.

Data match is underway with 2 families being

identified and engaged so far.

5,309 Underway - 0%

NDP Critical Home Repair Program 1,000,000 -

The contracts with Habitat for Humanity established

a contract goal of 35 projects, which we are

currently exceeding with 48 projects in the pipeline.

At the end of Q2, 17 units have been completed (16

with Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, 1 with

Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity and 0 Our

Towns Habitat for Humanity). Additionally, one (1)

project is in process and 30 critical repair

applications have been approved with walk throughs

pending to determine needed repairs.


CSSLegal Aid of the Carolinas -To

serve 500 additional households 500,000 -

FY20 contract has been fully executed with the

additional funding. Legal Aid of the Carolinas has

moved into their new space on Billingsley Rd.

145,000 Underway - 29%

NDP Smithville redevelopment 250,000 -

Staff are currently working with Local Initiatives

Support Corporation (LISC) to generate a grant

agreement for LISC to act as the overseer for the

project.

- In Setup - 0%

Cont’d Affordable Housing

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Positions

Filled% Spent

CSSEmergency shelters contract

increases 244,146 - Ongoing, no updates (33% of contract spent) 80,553 Underway - 33%

CSS Continuum of Care - (2) positions 203,910 2

Sr. Social Services Manager started 9/11. After 3

separate postings, an individual has been selected

for the Management Analyst position. CSS is working

with HR regarding onboarding. No hire date

determined.

23,043 Underway 1 11%

CSSCharlotte Center for Legal

Advocacy 170,000 -

Ongoing, no updates (26% of total contract funds

spent)44,200 Underway - 26%

CSG Community Link 100,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd


CJS Housing assistance for reentry 95,000 -

RES currently has four contracted vendors for

housing, one pending in procurement (a property

management company), and one to begin working

with Procurement Services. Two of the contracted

vendors have added a house to their inventory

providing more capacity. The property management

company will assist in developing the second phase

plan; moving clients from transitional to permanent

housing. The additional funds have assisted 37

clients YTD.

20,228 Underway - 21%





Positions

Filled% Spent

CJSCriminal Justice Supervisor -

Reentry Services 78,855 1

The supervisor has been trained on RES policy and

procedure, continues to learn available resources

and services in our community, and is being

introduced to partner agencies. She has assisted in a

full review of pre-release and community caseloads,

developed and executed plan to balance caseloads

among existing staff, and increased capacity to

support additional referrals from the Mecklenburg

County Jail.

27,084 Complete 1 34%

CSG Supportive Housing Communities 65,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd


CSSClients benefits to assist the

homeless with housing 50,000 -

This quarter, there were 9 individuals who received

assistance for a 2nd quarter total of $3980. These

funds assisted individuals in moving from homeless

to housed and prevented an eviction. Domestic

Violence Services will be accessing these funds in Q3

as staff have been trained on purpose and process.


TAXTax foreclosure affordable

housing strategy position 41,422 1

The position was filled on 10/9/19. The incumbent

identified multiple delinquent properties that are

suitable for county/city or stakeholders for

affordable housing. We are working with the

Executive Team and county departments to identify

partners for this process and developing the policy

and procedures.

11,677 Complete 1 28%


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Positions

Filled% Spent

CSS

Salvation Army & Carolina Cares

Partnership Housing Stability

Funds

32,300 -

Ongoing, no updates (36% of contract funds spent).

As determined in FY20 budget, funds are being

requested for rental subsidy funds in Q3.

11,628 Underway - 36%

Total 15,180,633$ 4 2,515,316$ 3 17%

Mental Health Support

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Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

SCHStudent support staffing/social &

emotional learning support 5,767,205 55

Approximately half of all positions have been filled,

with interviews scheduled or the positions have

been posted for the remaining positions. Specifically,

25/27 School Social Workers have been hired, 2

candidates declined offers. Interviews are underway

for the 6 School Counseling Coordinators, 1 School

Psychology Coordinator and 1 School Social Work

Coordinator. Job postings are up for 10 School

Counselors (High School) and 10 School

Psychologists. With the support of the county and

state funding, CMS is making meaningful progress

towards being able to provide comprehensive school-

based social and emotional support to our

community's children and families.

5,767,205 Underway 25 100%

DSS Therapeutic foster care 400,000 -

Foster care contracts have been finalized and

payments are being made to vendors. Spending for

foster care services is projected to be around 95% of

the total budget ($7.7 million).

152,000 Underway - 38%

Cont’d Mental Health Support

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Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

DSSFoster care expenses based on

'Raise the Age' 340,000 -

Raise the Age (RTA) took effect in December 2019.

In preparation for RTA, DSS collaborated with

Criminal Justice Services (CJS) to secure a grant to

provide community based case management

services for RTA Youth. Mecklenburg County was

awarded approximately $400,000 to contract with

the Youth Advocacy Program (YAP). This

organization is expected to serve approximately 30

children in the first year of operation. Mecklenburg

County YAP will begin serving youth in January

2020. Due to the grant award to support RTA, the

$340,000 will be used to support the escalating cost

of foster care and therapeutic foster placements for

children in custody.

- In Setup - 0%

HLT

Mental Health screenings &

referrals in Public Health WIC

Clinics

113,583 2

The two Social Worker positions were posted and

interviews conducted. One person has been hired,

with a start date of 1/2/2020. The second candidate

did not accept the offer, so the position is being

reposted.

- Underway 1 0%

CJSSupportive housing for recovery

court clients 50,000 -

As of 12/17/19, all contracted beds are full, with an

additional 5 individuals waitlisted.10,736 Underway - 21%

DSS

(1) Behavioral Health Coordinator

to support Mental Health

consultations

49,483 1 Position has been filled as of November 25, 2019 4,817 Complete 1 10%

Cont’d Mental Health Support

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Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

CSG Hope Haven Inc - Family Program 40,000 - Two of five payments processed with the 3rd


DSSHope for the Future Adult

Guardianship 38,400 -

Hope for the Future is a private Guardianship

corporation in Asheville, NC. Mecklenburg County

DSS has contracted with this agency to provide

Guardianship services to Mecklenburg County

wards. The additional county funding supports the

full execution of this contract to serve 60 wards.

15,744 Underway - 41%

HLTBehavioral Health Center Tobacco

Prevention Campaign 25,000 -

Forge Communications has played various support

and development over the past 6 months, resulting

in the following action over the past 6 months: 1)

Creation of a Tobacco-Free Behavioral Health

Leadership Collective consisting of six agencies

(Mcleod Center, Anuvia, Charlotte Rescue Mission,

Monarch, Atrium BH, and Novant) to establish and

develop action plans to build support and empower

local BH agencies to become tobacco-free within the

next year. 2) A Training Program has been

developed. 3) A communications matrix for TFBH

messaging has been developed, including various

stakeholder audiences. A web page is currently being

developed on the Meck Heath Website for the

initiative and should go live by mid-February

(TobaccoFreeMeck.org)

15,800 Underway - 63%

Total 6,823,671$ 58 5,982,302$ 27 88%

Parks & Greenways

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Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

PRK Park Deferred Maintenance 4,500,000 -

$3.15 million of the $4.5 million allocated has been

obligated (spent and/or encumbered) A few of the

deferred maintenance projects are seasonal and will

impact spending.

2,219,140 Underway - 49%

NDP Capital Reserve - Parks 3,875,000 - All 19 projects are currently in one of three stages

(design planning or under construction). 222,761 Underway - 6%

PRK Additional Park Land 2,000,000 -

For FY20, Park and Recreation had a starting balance

of $16.9 million for land acquisition. To date, we

have $15.0 million committed to transactions that

have already closed or are in process. We have a

total of $1.9 that is uncommitted at this time.

100,000 Underway - 5%

PRK Enhanced Park Operations 1,016,717 19

Of the 19 additional positions 10 have been filled.

The remanding positions are being advertised and/or

interviews scheduled.

66,980 Underway 10 7%

PRK Enhanced Park Maintenance 673,895 4

Funding for operations is being used for contractual

services (tree services). Two of the four positions

have been filled, the remanding 2 positions will start

in January 2020.

199,967 Underway 2 30%

PRKFY20 Park Operating for new

facilities 663,229 11

This funding has been allocated for the new Eastway

Regional Recreational Center, which has a soft

opening scheduled for June 2020. The positions are

budgeted for 6 months (January 2020-June 2020).

The department will fill the positions to prepare for

training of the new staff. Positions will be filled in the

3rd quarter

- In Setup - 0%

Cont’d Parks & Greenways




Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

PRKCentral Region Enhanced

Maintenance and Operation 402,572 6

Supervisor positions have been filled, interviews are

being scheduled for the Park Ranger and

Maintenance Operation Tech positions. The target

date to have the remanding 2 positions filled is

February 2020.

11,800 Underway 4 3%

PRKCapital Planning staff for

greenway expansion 344,070 2

The positions have been filled. The $200k allocated

for consultant services will be expensed in the 3rd

and 4th quarter.

30,427 Underway 2 9%

PRK Park Master Plan 325,000 -

The contract is being finalized and funds

encumbered. The Master Plan has 4

stages(Discover, Assess, Envision, and Implement).

The discover phase has been completed.

32,813 Underway - 10%

PRKNorth Region Enhanced

Maintenance & Operation 314,696 5

Park Supervisor position have been filled, interviews

are being scheduled for the Park Ranger and



February 2020.

5,780 Underway 3 2%

PRKSouth Region Enhanced

Maintenance & Operation 314,696 5

Park Supervisor position have been filled, interviews

are being scheduled for the Park Ranger and



February 2020.

5,800 Underway 1 2%

PRK Contracted mowing services 300,000 -

The contracts have been encumbered and expenses

will be paid as incurred. Total expenses YTD is

$1,105,371. The total increase of $300k is spent.

300,000 Underway - 100%

Cont’d Parks & Greenways




Total

SpentStatus

Positions

Filled% Spent

PRK Natural Resources staffing 234,152 3 The department is working with HR to advertise and

schedule interviews for the 3 vacant positions. - In Setup - 0%

AFM Greenway Project Managers 203,532 2 One position is filled starting 1/6/2020,Second

position has been reposted- Underway 1 0%

PRKContracted ballfield turf

maintenance 200,000 -

Contracts are encumbered and expenses are paid as

incurred.200,000 Complete - 100%

AFMGreenway Real Estate

Coordinators 154,728 2 Both positions have been filled 13,761 Complete 2 9%

PRK Horticulture - Park Operation 149,439 2

One of the Two positions have been filled. The

remanding position will be filled by January 2020

(interviews are scheduled)

5,800 Underway 1 4%

PRK Summer Camp Scholarships 75,000 -

Funding has been allocated for summer camp for

FY20. The funding will be used in the 3rd and 4th

quarter of FY20.

- Pending /

On-Hold- 0%

PRK South Recreation Corridor 63,986 - Funding is related to summer camp programs and

will be utilized in the 4th quarter of the fiscal year.-

Pending /

On-Hold- 0%

PRK Sportsplex Facility Manager 51,296 1 The Facility Manager I position filled 3,562 Complete 1 7%

PRKRay's Splash Planet Summer Camp

Support 23,781 -

Funding is related to summer camp programs and


Pending /

On-Hold- 0%

PRK Senior Trips 15,000 - Trips are being scheduled and will continue in the

3rd and 4th quarter.7,477 Underway - 50%

PRKAquatic Center - FY20 Summer

Camps 12,112 -

Funding is related to summer camp programs and


Pending /

On-Hold- 0%

Total 15,912,901$ 62 3,426,068 27 22%

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