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Memorandum RECEIVED JJUL 2620071 To: From: Re: Date: Cass County Commission Kathy Hogan Emergency Air Conditioning program July 26, 2007 CAlI COUNlY COMMISSION Yesterday, we were notified by the ND Department of Human Services that they were implementing an emergency energy assistance program to allow eligible low income families purchase air conditioners through the month of August. Attached is a copy of the notice from DHS regarding this decision. DHS decided that this would be a voucher program where we would do the eligibility for this benefit and then we would issue and pay for a voucher. The Department will reimburse the county for all voucher payments. Alice and Jerry have drafted the attached internal procedures. A press release was issued by the Department informing the public that to apply for this program they should contact the county social service agency. Both individuals and agencies have contacted our agency today to apply for this benefit. Both the Home and Community Based and the adult protection social work staff have been working with several frail elderly individuals who have needed air conditioners. They have worked with area churches to get donated air conditions. In several cases there have been serious life safety concerns. Currently there is not a budgeted line item for this type of program, although we have budgeted both as a revenue and an expenditure $100,000 for programs that are 100% funded. We are proposing that this project be funded through the 100% funded line item with an estimated $30,000 in both revenue and expenses. This would fund 100 air conditioners at $300 each. Proposed motion: I move that the Cass County Social Service Budget be adjusted to implement the emergency air conditioning program as required by the ND Department of Human Services by authorizing use of the 100% funded line item.